Why don’t you appreciate the designers achievements with this set, reduced colour palette, no options to go with stickers e.g. the lazy easy way of Lego nowadays. The set is a great build and shows that the rainbow colours on the inside are totally unnecessary and when you see the many great Mocs on rebrickable that this was a great decision.
Might be the first and only time I disagree with Tiago. Love this set! The build, look of the spaceship, play features, printing with no stickers are all perfect imo. Still an awesome review as always.
Same thing here. It feels like Tiago was on a bad mood the day he reviewed this... I hardly understand how you could point out that "colorful hidden structure" would really be "missing", and showing the blackpanther head which has absolutely zero "playability" whatsoever... The set seems so amazing I bought it only based on the reviews, even if 45yo me didn't personally had the original Galaxy Explorer back then. Lego Space always was my favorite theme, and my dream ship, which I owned, was the Galaxy Commander (SET 6980) and the monorail, which I also got :-) The slick looking, plus no sticker, plus great swooshability, plus retractable landing gears, plus 4 seats and minifigures, plus extra cabin with beds, plus embedded rover with deploying ramp, plus 2 additional instructions sets available (online) all this under 100€ made this a no-brainer to me. (The only part where you could argue, in my opinion, would be the missing crater plate and landing pad, but we all know there was no way to have something equivalent without doubling the price.) I fully adhere to the idea that it's most likely the best set for 2022 (on top of being the best set "price to value" wise).
The only real issues I personally have with this set is the living quarters being too small and the scratched yellow windshields. Other than that, the set is perfect and is worth the $85. (it was on sale)
This is the BEST SET OF 2022 in my opinion! Wonderful and accessible with its price. No stickers, excellent details and throwbacks, and the build was SO MUCH FUN! Mike Psiaki did an amazing job with this. And even though the Castle set is so much bigger and "grander," this set seems MUCH more polished and inventive. 10/10 set for me!
This is probably one of the best sets ever made. Everything about it--how fun it is to build, all the cool techniques, the easter eggs, the play features, the piece count, the look, and the PRICE is top notch. I'm struggling to think of something even close to this set.
I'd love to see more sets like it. Not necessarily reproductions of vintage sets, but new sets in the same style. Classic play pattern, unlicensed, and fun to build.
This is probably my favorite set of this year. The techniques were awesome, but at the same time, not crazy. I got it as soon as I could, and built it with my dad, who’s favorite theme is classic space, as he grew up with it. I really wish LEGO makes more anniversary remakes!
Born in 1979, I got the original set when my older brother gave me the Lego he had. And I still have it. I checked in my old lego box and I found almost all the parts (I miss like 4 of them) and built the original galaxy explorer. So I took a few of lunar base base plates from that area and I displayed both the original and the redesign set side by side and it does look very cool.
For a $100 USD LEGO set its amazing and insanely detailed for what it is. Its a kind of detail you don't expect at that price range from LEGO especially one meant for minifigures.
I’m only 23, but my dad let me play with his old lego as a kid and seeing all the old random space piece I used to play with come back makes me so happy. I don’t know why I’m so attached to that 1x2 tiles with the buttons on it but it brings me so much joy.
Honestly as a 25 year old who hasn’t had a Lego set since 2008, as soon as I saw this at the Lego store I purchased it without hesitation. And for a whole month I haven’t been able to stop playing with this model. As in actual play with it lol I have model kits which I hardly get play from so this was definitely a breath of fresh air. What excites me the most are the com back of the OG space Lego men! With their simple happy faces and designs which was enough to keep me happy and satisfied
I used to own the 6890: Cosmic Cruiser, one key factor I like about these sets. Is that you can reconfigure the set to your liking so it's not just fix to just one way of building it. I wish I would have kept it but unfortunately the set along with others I have threw them away when I was young. The nostalgic factor is there so hopefully can see more retro sets like 6378: Shell Service Station which was another of my favorite set Which I also owned before.
I think It's one of the best, if not the best set of 2022. Looks great, It's a great tribute to the original, It has a few play features that are fun and for sure the price tag is really good for the shape and amount of pieces It has. In a Lego world full of Ultimate collectors ultra expensive sets and meh sets overpriced and full of stickers this set is an oasis in the middle of the desert.
I got the castle and I think that is the best set ever created in terms of size, beauty, theme, playability, but this craft is starting to really appeal to me too. the only problem is it is lacking context. There are no other factions or base plates to interact with. I do really like that 3 ships can be made with 2 of them though. Its definitely a rare gem of value especially when some big brand store has had reduced price on them. As collectibility I wondered since it is really targeting adults, but I think even kids these days would really love a set like this. I would much rather buy my (future) kids a line of space rather than a branded space theme. So I picked up the castle to be able to do that for them in the medieval style.
I’m baffled by this review. This is one of the best lego sets ever produced, and one of the best set of 2022. The only valid complaint here is the scratch-prone windshields. Not having a colorful internal build construction (note: not for the ease it provides when building, but simply because it’s colorful) is not a valid criticism. The technic parts were essential for the structural aspects of this, and I myself am not fond of technic builds in the slightest. I am also not an original owner or have any connection to the original space sets, so I don’t have nostalgia glasses as a factor either. The number of inventive and fun designs you laid out which are revealed throughout the building experience, the numerous play features of the build, the incredible look of the set, the amount of printed pieces, the unbelievable price point, and that it has 3 different build variations… I don’t understand how anyone could be disappointed. Lego needs to know this is what we want and it’s a disservice to give this an “it’s alright” response. Now, that said, in his Best Set of 2022 review, Tiago does give this a very favorable review and even chooses it as a favorite (in terms of objective value) despite reiterating he doesn’t care for the set, which deserves props.
I never had the original 497 or it’s smaller sibling sets, but I love this set. The throwback box design, classic space minifigs, no stickers and especially the Blacktron 1 logo on one of the radar screens. I really hope the Blacktron 1 logo is for shadowing the rumored Blacktron 1 gift with purchase for next year.
Thanks for the review. I really cannot understand the complaint about not having a colorful strucuture work - it's one of the frequent complaints about Lego that these exist to a point where people are mocking the company for them. Those other details you mentioned are minor and for someone who worked at Lego you could have come up with something better to validate your criticism, just saying it out like that felt like throwing shade at another Lego designer.
I love this set….but I’m 54 and grew up at the time that Classic Space was just coming out so there is a nostalgia factor for me even though I didn’t have this set as a child. I thought Mike did an excellent job of keeping the Technic part of the build very basic and simple so as not to upset the Technic haters (like myself). As for the gaps???…….. LEGO Star Wars set designers can only DREAM of having gaps that small in their LEGO Star Wars set designs. To me they’re hardly worth mentioning (IMO).
Oh my gosh, everyone is complaining that their windscreens came scratched on this model. I bought two sets and both were scratched. Lego packaging team really messed up.
Automobile clear coat polish and an old rag will get rid of the scratches and make them look brand new, takes about a minute on each canopy, very easy to do.
Even though I only started playing with LEGOs back in 2008 with the Agents line when I was 8 & have no connection to classic space sets unlike other space themes like Galaxy Squad & Space Police 3, I’m still a fan of space sets like this so I still decided to get it. I had to wait 2 & a half months for it to go on sale, but it’s still worth it in my opinion.
Have it but still in box. Looking forward to building it cause I still remember building some old space sets. I still have the space monorail lego set with the box.
Totally disagree with all the negative things you've mentioned here. This set is absolutely amazing. And please note I have no connection to classic space at all since I was far from born then. How the cheese slopes aren't aligned with the tiles in my opinion makes it look even better, since else it would look too bland, and I do not at all care about the colors on the inside being colors that existed at the time. Heck I love that! *Also did you just complain they made the set sturdy*
I personally *dislike* the crazy coloured interiors for most sets, because while they don't matter for the set model, since you can't see them, they matter if you want to build your own. I have little use for crazy colours that don't match any theming... Give me more bricks with theme appropriate colours I can reuse easier!
The brick seperator should have been green 1. A color available in the era 2. an exisiting rarer color of brick seperator 3. it stands out against the blue, grey, red, yellow, and black colors of the ship
I'm wondering why Tiago dislike so much technics parts in a build? Isn't it like the skeleton of every vehicles? I find it more satisfying to actually build the frame than having long flat piece or big molded pieces.
Tiago, Why the preference on rainbow brick built on insides? Especially on this set? If LEGO and the designer really wanted to go 100% retro inspired, all the insides would be built with the same color bricks ( monochromatic ) as the sets were in the 70's & 80's. ( I understand the modern era, but yesteryear, most if not all sets guts were the same color).
I got $75 for my birthday last year and decided to use it on LEGO. It was a choice between this and the Creator Medieval Castle. After hearing some opinions and also finding out that it would be retired in the next year, I sprang for the Explorer. I also have no personal connection to the classic Space line, but this set impressed the hell out of me in so many ways. The details, features, and building techniques used are all amazing. Until I watched your video, it never even occurred to me that this thing didn't come with one sticker, which was nice. Then there's the value. I kept waiting for sale at my local Walmart that never came, but I wasn't too upset given the $100 price tag was still good for what this set gives in terms of piece count, play value, and, again, all printed pieces. I have to disagree with your nitpicks regarding the gaps and the technic pieces. LEGO can't be expected to create perfect shapes with their designs, so gaps are just expected for me. Meanwhile, I am not a fan of LEGO Technic and dislike having to work with a certain amount of technic pieces in building a non-Technic set, but I also see their value in being integrated into other sets. They add so much structural support and allow for so many possibilities in designs. They're an inconvenience for me, but they're also an inconvenience I'm willing to put up when the final build is as good as this.
1:30 it seems to be a widespread issue unfortunately. On bricklink someone parted out over 20 of these sets, unfortunately all windscreens were scratched.
@@studsmanor yea. I bought one on eBay for 40 bucks used yesterday, so I’m gonna wait until the new ones get a little cheaper then I’ll buy a bunch. Maybe like 4 or 5
This is arguably my favorite set I've got, I saw someone else in a comment saying they're 27 and playing with it...I am too! I loved every aspect of putting it together and have had very important space exploration missions on my couch vs a few Lego dinosaurs 😂👌
I’m 54 and I love seeing two 27 year olds enjoying this set so much!❤ There is such a huge Classic Space fan base of old men like me that I hope the set sells well enough not only to us old guys but to a younger generation as well that LEGO will do a re-boot of the original Classic Space theme! There is just something about that blue/gray/trans yellow color scheme that is just timeless (IMO).
@@DRUmBEaTTS I think so too! I'd love to see a revival of it and the India Jones -y theme (UCS biplane? Haha) My first ever set was 6458 and I've been all about the space stuff since !
@@DRUmBEaTTS If I had kids I would much rather buy them space stuff like this than any of the branded ones. There is a more wholesome nature about the types of adventures an explorer ship can have and going to dino land and stuff is awesome idea!
@@Impossible_Pete I just helped a local LEGO resale shop near me rebuild eleven Indiana Jones sets recently and I actually got the Peril in Peru set for free a few months ago, great theme! And a few weeks ago I got two printed torsos from the 6458 so now I know what they went to and can correctly rebuild them, Thanks! 🙂
I love this set, honestly. I wish the Lion Knight's Castle set had been more like this one - despite all the new features, bricks, and techniques used in this build, it still visually feels like a classic set and looks perfect if not seamless alongside classic space sets from that era. Lion Knight's Castle references a lot of elements from the classic sets, but also clearly stands out from even later-era original Castle sets. Of course I'm pretty biased in that regard as someone who still has a lot of old Lego sets, and therefore enjoys being able to display them alongside each other - that's not gonna be a factor for many, if not most builders :)
I preordered this set in June. This set is awesome. Definitely one of the best sets of 2022. It's been a while since I bought a LEGO set this big, and I love every part of it.
I am a big fan of the castle thinking it is the best set they have created in balanced terms of scale, playability, beauty, theme appeal, etc... but I am liking this ship a lot too. The only problem is it is missing context. It would have been nice to have a little base plate with something they could explore and possibly an alien mini.
The only thing I dislike about this set is the brick-built white arrows on the rear. As cool as the construction is, I'd much prefer to have simple printed elements as per the original and save the pieces used in their construction to be used elsewhere. Otherwise this is a spectacular set. And the scratched canopies are supremely annoying.
I feel as if Tiago is quite harsh towards Lego technic. It’s hard to understand and quite jarring but that doesn’t hurt the model one bit. Still I think he is one of the best Lego reviewers to date.
I don't have a correction to classic lego space, my Legos as a kid were second hand but included many various space parts. I loved making my own little ships and flying them around. This set was great for me, my only regret was that they couldn't have found a way to make the 2 alt builds from 1 set, even if one build was very small. I would have bought 2 sets of that were the case and made my own little fleet
I remember fawning over the original back in the day, but the new set is great independently of any nostalgia. The only thing I wish is that Lego would re-release those lunar base plates.
I finally picked this set up after a friend of mine recommended it. I haven't started it and I'm waiting on a nice rainy day. I still have some space sets from when I was young, been collecting since the late 70's. Should be an interesting build and a great addition to my collection. Although after watching the video, I may tweak some areas.
I find your comment about you being "disappointed" about the "missing" colorful rainbow, very interesting. You see, i personally H-A-T-E that rainbow. I even went out of my way to REMOVE it from the DeLorean, replacing a bunch of bricks!
currently assembling this set. I love it so far, but I was a kid in love with space lego's when the original set came out, so the nostalgia level is pretty high 😄 I'd love to see more classic space sets updated, this is still my favorite lego theme
great review! This was my absolute favorite Lego set when I was at age. I was enthralled by it. I recently assembled this anniversary set, and I was overjoyed! The attention to detail was over the top. And I especially enjoyed how the designer took special care with each of the items that once-upon-a-time would easily break / pop off when my Dad would appreciate what I'd just built. Thank you Dad! for getting me the first Galaxy Explorer when I was 8! So, This Galaxy Explorer has Way reinforced attributes. still items will come off from time to time... right after building it at the age of 50+! and then showing it to my dad of 75+ I managed to accidentally bump a number of pieces off when I was demonstrating a fly-by and super cool landing scenario... However, the overall structure is super secure and ain't busting up on a no re-entry anytime soon. All that said.. Thank You Tiago! I just watched 2 other vids by you.. The 90th Castle review. Super! Similarly, I don't care at all about the Castle theme from a nostalgia standpoint, but now am doubled-down on wanting this build. The Land Speeder review which reinforced my desire -- that's also nostalgia lane, and it's good to hear it's got interesting design build tricks hidden beneath the unassuming exterior.. I really appreciated a common element in your vids I've seen so far, and I did hit Subscribe.... You share and tease cool stuff, but don't over reveal the design tricks. Also, just fun to watch! thank you! There are a few other reviews you've done that I will hit Save for, and then watch them after I've already taken the plunge and built them. A lego Renaissance if you will. and cool to have your perspective to review afterwards. Thanks again.
I was 13 in 1980, and I got the Lego Galaxy Explorer for my birthday. While that was an excellent Space Lego set, this looks like a significant improvement over the original.
My favorite set this year. If you are in the US you can get it for $75. I also used code: WOWFRESH ($10 off) and it still shipped to me even though it’s a grocery pickup promo code. Total after taxes came to $68.90.
Oh I thought you have posted this way earlier XD Anyway, I'm not a massive space fan and often not into spaceship because build are often repetitive... BUT this does put a smile on my face. I'm loving it
I personally love this set, what a treat for the 90th aniversary! Makes me wish Lego would upgrade the entire Classic Space theme for modern builders and release it as a tribute to the theme.
I still have the original Explorer. Time to dig it out and build it again. I have great memories playing with this set… Is the new one better? I don’t personally think so but it has great play features the original didn’t have.
Guess it depends on what you mean by "better". If you prefer a modernised version of the classic ship, then yes, this is better. But if you wanted something which retained the awesome simplicity of the original then no this isn't better.
To be fair, scuffed up windshields are far more authentic. Both in terms of a retro set, as well as a space ship/plane build. That being said, I get it. It can be annoying if you intent to reuse it for MOC building. You could always try polishing it, as time consuming as that would be (and expensive if you don’t have the tools for it).
I used automobile clear coat polish and an old rag to polish my canopies (took the scratches right out), it took about a minute for each canopy and they look pristine now. 🙂
I decided to stop with lego collecting after 14 years (i started at 6 years old) i decided to finish my collection with a bang :) i always loved the classic space stuff, for me this is the best lego set everrrr😍😍
It looks like a great build, but my main nitpick is that it's under the 18+ line. The whole point of these classic sets should be celebrating Lego's past and legacy as a children's toy, so labeling it as an adult set feels off. Unlike the other recent space ships, which have display plaques, this one looks like it was made to be played with. It could have been a great adult and (grand)child experience to share. $100 is fairly reasonable for a playset build. That seems like the upper range that a parent would pay for a toy outside of gifting.
I grew up on the space sets from the beginning. My grandmother got me my first set of legos for Christmas and after that I couldn't stop asking for more. Of course those legos are long gone, but this definitely hits the nostalgia feels so I'll be picking it up. Any idea how long this set will be available for?
i wish i could say i'm having a good experience with this set, but apparently something isn't where it should be and i'll likely have to start over to figure out exactly what i did wrong. not sure if i want to bother with that or not
I usually enjoy your reviews but this one seemed off kilter. The criticism about the multicolored internal structure, nobody really cares about that. And like everyone on this comment page, did not understand your issue with technic, I thought it was implemented well by the designer to make this build sturdy. I’m 26 and didn’t grow up with this theme so I’m not biased but just off of value, functionality, and design this set is a 10/10. I love classic Lego and as soon as I got back into the hobby as a young adult I bought this set. This and the Lunar Lander are my favorite Icons sets so far.
Interestingly, this year the Lego Classic 11022 Space Mission set was released. In which you can make many similar robots. And with some perseverance, build something remotely similar to a real Galaxy Explorer
I bought this set yesterday I love it! and the figures look amazing and really retro!! the only complaint is when I tried to put on the cockpit cover the hinges wouldn't stop falling apart, so I had to duct tape it.
I generally assume the rainbow interiors are only there so that the elements which are unseen when complete are easy to read and complete during construction. You might say that commitment to the grey and other color might be a difficulty upgrade for older builders. My only issue is that there are not 4 different colored astronauts. Blue, red, white, black, show the spectrum.
I'm 13, have no connection whatsoever with the original space explorer but I really love this one so I don't really know if I should purchase it or not.
The "glass" scratches are a constant problem I hear about. The Mustang is the first set I bought in maybe 15 years and the windshield has a large scratch. This car would not be street legal.
I am still waiting for a review to point out there is quite a bit of variation in part 85984, the "double cheese slope". When you put a few in a row, like on the sides of the wings, you can sometimes see some slopes suddenly sit lower or higher up, instead of being perfectly aligned. And it's not a matter of these not being fully pressed in place, the slopes actually differ sligthtly, causing the offset.
This is the only set I've bought this year so far where I didn't feel like I was ripped off by Lego's price. I honestly love how retro it looks and I hope they do more things like this moving forward. :)
