and I have stepped into it.....

[Ludzik]

Lego in all it's wisdom has released as part of the Lego movie two sets that tie into classic space.... and I bought them.... and now, after many years of spending my time in the castle theme my kid like love for all things space is rekindled.....  damn you lego (says my wallet).  Of course the major issue I'm facing is the shortage of the Space Lego sets.  Yeah, I collected some of the Galaxy Squad ones when they came out but they didn't do it for me..... not sure why but the classic space, and space police I hold my interest the most.  

So far I have purchased

• Rebel Hunter 6897
• Galactic Chief 6813
• Galactic Peace Keeper 6886

I am having an issue though (and I have had it since I was a kid) is the fact that I want my spaceships to be somewhat realistic - have full cockpits and so on.  And be capable of surviving atmospheric entry.  6886 along with 6781 and 6986 seem to strike my fancy the most.... why don't they make sets like that anymore?  Even 5981 which is well built (and I have) does not have that spaceish feel to it that seems to be most "realistic" (in my mind) :)

 

Anyways.... limited budget but I am slowly looking around what's out there... my dream list is 6781, 6986 and 6984...... gotta win the lottery.... Btw, seems that there is more castle sets available at decent prices then space...... why is that?

Edited April 6, 2019 by Ludzik

[icm]

If you want modern space sets with enclosed cockpits capable of surviving atmospheric entry, get 75970 and 75975, with some astronaut minifigures from Bricklink.  They're fantastic sets that perfectly straddle the line between realistic and fantastic spaceships, if you can get over the fact that they're from a licensed theme.

[Ludzik]

yeah, close but no cigar.... there is something about the older sets ... maybe because I was raised on the old sci fi where the ships where squarish ;) :D