CP5670 Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) I had to disassemble this set for parts and wanted to test my new camera on something, so it was a good chance to make one of these review threads. This model is the closest thing that Blacktron II had to a large flagship. I really like the overall look and shape of this set, even though it's a little lacking in interior room and minifig equipment. Top view. The radar dish on the top spins freely. The two cockpits pods are detachable, although you can't connect them together (like you can with the 6988 pods) without some modifications. Front view. There are two large lasers in the middle and I guess these things near the two cockpits are some sort of smaller miniguns. Back view. There is a BT2 jetpack stored here. Two small cars are stored under the big transparent panel. You can release two latches under the arrows and lift up the panel, which causes a ramp to come down and the cars to slide out automatically. Fun to see in action. The cars are balanced at an odd angle and the minifigs face downward if you put them in their standard sitting pose, although they can be tilted back up. I think they did this to make the whole slide out mechanism work properly. Night shot with a UV light. Edited August 31, 2010 by CP5670 Quote
SuvieD Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 I am appreciating more and more Blacktron II. The figures are not a cool as the original Blacktron but the sets I think are the superior. The original Blacktron base is the exception but the Blacktron II base is no slouch either. This is a very nice set, thanks for bringing it all back. Quote
Fluyt Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 nice review This seems like a great set. Seeing stuff like this (and things like mega core magnetizer) make me really want to buy lots of great space sets, unfortunately I cannot afford it next to pirates Quote
CP5670 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 Glad you liked this review. I am appreciating more and more Blacktron II. The figures are not a cool as the original Blacktron but the sets I think are the superior. The original Blacktron base is the exception but the Blacktron II base is no slouch either. I agree, I think BT1 as an overall theme is better (in terms of the color scheme and minifigs) but many of the BT2 sets are at least as good as their BT1 counterparts. The only major exceptions are the bases. I like this Aerial Intruder set much better than the BT1 Renegade. Quote
Siegfried Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks for the review. What a cool looking ship; it's stunning what LEGO used to achieve with such low piece counts. Quote
Inertia Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Great review CP, it's lovely to see another review of a Blacktron II set that I don't have, I didn't know they looked so cool under UV! Love the review! Edited July 21, 2008 by Inertia Quote
Cameron_Talley Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Sorry to bump this old topic but this is quite possibly my favorite Lego Space set, topping even the Futuron Monorail. I remember getting this set for Christmas and being ecstatic. Such a great set. It was also my first Lego set with missing pieces. :( Was missing several pieces, some of which I filled from my own collection, but I didn't a 1x1 plate modified with Vertical clip (needed to hold the large antennas on). This was way before the days of the internet so my Mom had to call Shop@Home..Heck, I'm not even sure if it was called Shop@Home then. I do remember they got it sorted out, but it was pretty disappointing. (I should add that it was YEARS before I got another set missing a piece...) I also didn't like the way the top radar dish thing spun around, so I replaced the lazy susan with a regular 2x2 plate. Still have this model built on the shelf...I don't think it's ever been apart since I built it...Thanks for the excellent review! Quote
Zorro Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 I love these spaceships from Blacktron (II), and they were my brothers favorite too, when he was young, now he doesn'l like Lego anymore for some stupid and unknown reason . Thanks for the good review and it's nice pics, CP5670, hope to see more from you soon! Quote
KimT Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Sorry to bump this old topic but this is quite possibly my favorite Lego Space set, topping even the Futuron Monorail. I remember getting this set for Christmas and being ecstatic. Such a great set.... Still have this model built on the shelf...I don't think it's ever been apart since I built it...Thanks for the excellent review! Don't be. Bumping is ok when done for a reason other than "sweeeet review". You still have it build on the shelf. That's devotion Personally I'm way more of a Classic Space fan, but I agree that this set looks great. Quote
zero1312 Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 My favourite set back then. Too bad I sold it though. Quote
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