LEGO Icons Galaxy Explorer 10497 90th Anniversary Collectible Edition Model Spaceship, Space Building Set with Astronaut Figures, Gift Idea

I wasn't born when the original Galaxy Explorer came out in the 70s, but I still have intense nostalgia for it, after bringing it back to life out of a pile of blue and grey pieces I got from my grandparents that'd belonged to my dad. It felt like a kind of archeology following along the pdf instructions I'd downloaded and finding all the pieces I needed mixed in to the mess. Building this larger, cooler, (cleaner) interpretation was delightful, I could plainly feel how it had been designed by someone who loved the old set even more than I. Every colour choice, every more detailed feature, every satisfying triangular connection, every classy printed brick felt really considered. Great design, lovely box art, I really like it. I want five

I was eyeing this set up for a while then finally bought it to build while away on holiday and I wasn't disappointed... Fun and satisfying build from start to finish and perfectly fits in with the rest of my Classic Space LEGO collection. To be honest I might buy another two to build the alternate 924 and 918 builds. Thank you LEGO for an amazing product! Please keep making more Classic Space sets!!!

To start, this set measures at 20.5 inches long by 12.5 inches wide. Its competitive retail price is 100$ with a piece count of 1,254. And though this set is recommended for ages 18 , it very much appeals to both kids and adults alike. The build is large, well detailed and very sturdy for easy play. My 6 year old cousin came over for a visit and this set was an instant hit when it came to play time. The built-in rover ramp also gives kids a ground vehicle to play with in addition to the very large spaceship. With the recommended age and complexity of the build, I would suggest that both the kids and the adults build this together. Comparative to this set for 100$ is the Lego Star Wars Inquisitor Transport Scythe, available at all retailers, with 924 pieces and measuring 14.5 inches long. If the original build for this model is too large, Lego does offer official alternative building instructions on their website (not included in box) for secondary and tertiary smaller builds. Unfortunately, you can only build one model per set purchased and as fair warning, most of if not all included bags will be required to obtain the necessary parts for the alternative builds, while leaving behind a lot of extra parts. Both alternative builds for this set, of course, do also offer the same stability for kids as well. I have included a photo of the main model next to the aforementioned Inquisitor Transport Scythe, along with a photo of the secondary build that scales more favorably. In the scheme of not only Lego value but also toy value, especially in this economy, even at its competitive retail price, is a phenomenal offer for the experience, variety and play. If you have a Lego fan of any age, this certainly is the Lego must-have set of 2022.

Fantastic homage to one of Lego's most iconic sets. This upgraded Galaxy Explorer is very well designed and really captured the essence of the original from the late 70's. Great details on the cockpit, crew quarters, sliding door and moon buggy compartment with ramp. It was a pleasure to build and reminisce on happy childhood days!

I just had to get tho set as it is a homage to the 1979 set. Building this model was an absolute joy and took me right back to being that 6 year old child building the original set. This set has some really nice touches and would highly recommend adding it to a collection. Just wish I still had the 1979 original as they would incredible side by side.

I absolutely LOVED building my LL928 Galaxy Explorer, but want to purchase a second copy to give to my 15yr at old daughter as a gift. I wouldn't mind being put on a waiting list to make sure everybody who wants one gets one, but to just say “limit is one”- really? It's a shame! I could see purchasing a third even, if the rules allowed for it! The Galaxy Explorer is comparable in size to the 10283 Discovery Shuttle, but 1/2 as many pieces and less than half its price! You can see from my photos however, that LL928's wingspan and length are about the same as the Discovery Shuttle! •This was an incredibly rewarding build! I highly suggest getting a copy for the Lego enthusiast in your life! This is one set you won't regret spending the $ on!!

An excellent Lego kit. If you enjoy classic space than this is a must buy. If you enjoy good fun Lego builds then this is also a must buy. All in all just an excellent build. A must add to any collection.

The set itself is fine, and it didn't seem to suffer damage during shipping. However, the set box shows clear signs of previous damage, meaning someone at Walmart made the conscious decision to ship a set with obvious damage. This set was intended to be a Christmas present, but with the damage to the box, I am not sure if I want to give it as one.

This is how my Galaxy Explorer's Arrived on 2 separate days. One looks like it got ran over by a car and the other 2 look like they've been used in the egg drop experiment. ATTENTION WALMART AND THE 3RD PARTY DRIVERS --> STOP USING BAGS WHEN A PROTECTIVE BOX IS NEEDED! Would you want your gift to arrive like this??? I don't know who's responsible for this practice but it needs to stop NOW! In both cases (caught on Ring) the driver hops out of their car and chunks the bag 10 feet onto my porch. As if another 4 steps and setting it next to the door was an Olympic sized hurdle ...and just in case you're wondering... we DO NOT have a moat filled with alligators surrounding our house. I can't imagine Walmart is very happy with the returns and how much money, time and effort is wasted by not placing items in boxes and having competent drivers.

The delivery box itself looked fine but when I opened it the Lego box was messed up. I paid almost $80 for an item that looks damaged. I don't know who thought it was fine to ship it to me like that but they were very wrong.