Galaxy Explorer (10497) - How well did it sell?

[Space78]

Looks like 10497 is pretty much sold out at local Walmarts at the $48.50 price.  I checked a number in a wide radius, and no stock.  I ended up with 7 sets, one built and 6 in box.  Still planning to open two more boxes and built the two alternate ships.

[GeoBrick]

On 12/15/2023 at 8:16 AM, legoturtle said:

Looks great, all those 3 models. BUT I think spaceships need stand. I have this one.

 

Looks like one of the blue hinge plates at the cargo area isn't attached right. I see a gap at the wing...

[legoturtle]

It is the angle. BUT thank you I will put small part to keep those 100 % together.

[RustyLego]

On 12/19/2023 at 4:26 PM, Space78 said:

Looks like 10497 is pretty much sold out at local Walmarts at the $48.50 price.  I checked a number in a wide radius, and no stock.  I ended up with 7 sets, one built and 6 in box.  Still planning to open two more boxes and built the two alternate ships.

7? Makes my 3 copies of the set feel like rookie numbers 

I got one built as the main model and one as the "924", the 3rd one is still sealed.

I think a set like this has a limited appeal commercially seen, most buyers are probably people who were into Classic Space already, but I hope it also attracted new fans to the theme