LEGO Classic Space Galaxy Explorer + Alternate Models: 1979 VS 2022

[@anakinskywalker4325]

I honestly think it would've been better to release each model individually as their own sets rather then having the 2 smaller ones be rebuilds of the galaxy explorer. I would be willing to spend $100+ to get all 3 models rather than $300, now I understand why they didn't do it that way this is an anniversary set and they probably weren't thinking of making a line if sets for these but still would've been pretty cool

[@jacobe1942]

it only takes 2 models, so that would be 200, and at one big box store I wont mention sells it for 75 right now. Its tempting.... but dont really even have that for legos.

[@noahmcdonald5208]

@@jacobe1942 you need more than one to build the two smaller sets without using your own pieces

[@bricknight810]

they should have done the other two for 100 and the normal for 100 aswell

[@JJusmi]

ngl the irl space ship bit got me grinning

[@user-lynKx]

one of the best if not the best review you've put out so far, duckbricks!

[@taqresu5865]

I only own one copy of the 90th Anniversary Galaxy Explorer, and I don't plan on disassembling it or buying multiple copies of it (I don't have the budget for it), but I do have a suggestion for the extra parts. As you showed with the original Galaxy Explorer's box art, LEGO provided a number of potential alternatives. I think that's an excellent starting point. You could also attempt to recreate the Tower from the original Galaxy's Explorer set. Unfortunately because I don't have 3 copies of the set, I cannot provide more than vague suggestions.

[@Lego6980]

Thanks for this. Great to see all 6 models lined up

[@eimantasv9404]

You going in the spaceship was cool

[@jasonberezny9705]

I just got mine delivered today! I had the original sets in 1980. Wish I still had them. I’m 51 years old now. Recently I acquired the alien conquest sets + extra abduction ufos. Currently on a recollection binge for space lego as I am blessed with a 6 year old son with a love for creating his own lego builds. I’ve been scooping up random lego from thrift stores and marketplace for 3 years now. We have a decent supply of creative pieces and sets, plus my sets which are not to be taken apart ! Lol😁We Are in awe of your lego showroom! Subbed.✌️❤️

[@BrickBusterVideo647]

Seeing him nonchalantly walk through a hall of hundreds of times my entire Lego collection by the time I’m dead is really weird it just keeps going

[@Marco1973est]

That was a thorough and complete recap. Awesome job, Great Work! Love if you follow up with a video of what you decide to do with the left over bricks ! I have the original Space Cruiser ( as you call 2 man ship) got it for Christmas 1979. Looking to get the new Galaxy Explorer for Christmas this year ( as a nostalgic throwback to my own childhood).

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Hi Chris yes nice one I only be getting one of the sets as I not collect classic space sets in the past but trying to collect the classic space mini figs and gathering parts to build sume to but for any classic space collector geting X3 of the set to do the other build is great thort.

[@bricktopian]

They are all epic. Love bennys Spaceship too

[@smb-c3po]

Lego should have made different sizes like with the original.

[@inkermoy]

Wow, this really hits my nostalgia nerve. I got the 2 man ship while my older brother got the Explorer. I just placed a backorder for the Explorer, but now I may have to buy another set as well to make the 2 man ship! I wish they just released the 2 man ship as well on its own.

[@jeffdillon1972]

487 (the 2-figure model) was actually released the year before in 1978. I got 487 for my 6th birthday and 497 for my 7th. Thanks for this video it really hits home for me. I'll be ordering the new version ASAP!

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

You should, it is really satisfying to build and the design is far superior to the originals thanks to many modern pieces. My first big ship was the 'starfleet voyager' so I missed out on these by a couple of years.

[@harrythegamingboi7974]

I feel like the Black Oxygen Tanks were referencing the Blacktron Cruiser GWP set like the 2 x 2 tile printed with the radar detecting the Blacktron Ship rather than the Black Classic Spaceman

[@salorion3011]

Love Classic Space LEGO. Wish they brought it all back as an official theme, I would buy them all. Castle needs to come back too.

[@Azghouls]

Your review is absolutely top notch!

[@sauronmrc13]

8:33 yeah, I was really hoping for a med. stone grey helmet and air tanks, too. They dropped the ball with that one. And where’s our green classic helmet for that Ideas set that came out in 2014?

[@DiscoverWithDima]

Black air tanks as an easter egg turned out to be true with the return of Blacktron in 2023's GWP

[@whiterock1865]

Yeah, more rugged durable versions of the space stations from the 80s would’ve been amazing because that’s what I was trying to simulate with my daughter now so I’m trying to decide if I’m gonna spend $300 to get us basically three spaceships and then figure out some sort of space base.

[@kevinhardy8997]

More Classic Space! Also mold the old pieces please! Tailfins, tri directional jets, yellow trans plates etc...

[@legomattie3295]

Great set. Build al 3 versions, but just have 1 set, so at the end I have rebuild the big one. Price is very good, and not just 2022 good. Such a clever design as well. Loved to see all versions together. Well done.

[@taqresu5865]

I was extremely fortunate that my Walmart priced this set for $75.

[@laplant31]

@@taqresu5865 hopefully you bought more last week when they were priced at $50. (Plus $10 coupon!...so$40!!)

[@taqresu5865]

@@laplant31 I didn't know about that pricing. I held off on buying more because there's a chance I could receive one for Christmas.

[@JohnSmith-kf8mv]

But late so doubt you'll see this but: Have you tried building the alt-928 spaceship shown in the 1982 Lego ideas book ? You don't get full instructions, only a few pix at various stages in the build. But there is enough there to figure things out, which I did over a couple of enjoyable days, with help from a magnifying glass. As for the 10497 set - could have been exponentially improved if (1) they'd included printed 918 and 924 bricks. (2) instead of 928 they had called it, like, 928*, to reflect its updatedness - and thus added 918* and 924* bricks. And (3) instead of the 2 red and 2 white specimen crew we had got some NEW coloured suited spacemen - could have even had these extra colours in addition to those 4 - New colours would have made people go crazy. ( I actually recently eBayed an Orange guy, a Brown guy (and space baby) and a Purple guy, plus the nurse with other space baby to look after Brown's kid, just need to get the actual set )

[@dholden0075]

Great video. Will you do another one comparing it specifically to Brick Artisan's version. Would also love to hear your thoughts on how it compares to Benny's spaceship Spaceship! SPACESHIP!!

[@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg6980]

Love your channel! Have you ever tripped and accidentally knocked over any sets? I did once (knocked over a my black knights castle).

[@smb-c3po]

Lego needs to stop having their sets be as large and expensive as possible.

[@tomagunchi8816]

GDI Chris...time for a house tour/lego collection video LOL

[@DuckBricks]

That’s the most viewed video on this channel! :) but it’s quite outdated, perhaps it’s time for a new one haha

[@tomagunchi8816]

@@DuckBricks yes please! Great collection my guy!

[@ComicBoy750]

@@DuckBricks I thought the Minecraft video recently overtook that one in views. Anyways, I would love to see an updated collection review!

[@Jade99]

Just a whole new line of this theme would just be great!

[@Diax1324]

This house... In an earthquake... I can't even imagine.

[@legocat0306]

Can you explain to me how the 2005-2006 sets were very unstable? I had a bunch back in the day and I can agree but I’d like a more detailed explanation. Thanks!

[@garyphillips3406]

Could the spare parts make a version of the original Galaxy Explorers 'Moonbase'?

[@DerHoschi]

I build the main one but I only have the original 924. My wife disassembled it and I build the "new" 924. But I hate that there are no optional stickers! I put the 1x4 brick from the 70's in the new one and display the original from the other side...

[@geeseiya9660]

OMG, Lego museum !. Love it.

[@thompsonterry4804]

I was 10 when the Classic Space sets were introduced. The Galaxy Explorer was out of reach at the time, but I did have the 487 Space Cruiser. The 918 was not a US release (but it was in Canada) so it was a wish list set but not available to me. The new 10497 looks a great set, and is on the wish list. Great nod to the sets of my childhood.

[@Enitssg7800]

2:16 my nervous self could never 😭

[@david94134]

Great review. Lego has come a long way. I hope we’ll get more from Lego.

[@iLego]

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[@starkiller8163]

Great Review 🚀👍🏻

[@VictorSteiner]

Someone pointed out that you could put a robot into a part in the back of one of the smaller ships. Haven't seen that in your review (had to zap a bit). Have you found that semi-hidden feature?

[@OriginalThisAndThat]

7:40 I believe thore are RCS parts, not speakers in SPACE.. xD

[@TeaisTasty]

The set just went down to 75$, its honestly a steal.

[@zeusthefox1585]

You know technically the only thing this set was missing are just the Base plates. Tye original came with a little research base right? Well the new one has that middle area between the Cockpit and the Hanger. That's the Research area!! It's a Galaxy Explorer, it shouldn't need to come to a research station, the Research happens in the ship. It's out there exploring the Galaxy it doesn't have time to constantly come back to the outpost

[@shadowminor]

some sort of moon base with the extra parts would be cool

[@Frizzly007]

If you look at pieces per dollar, lego has kept the same price point since the original ship. Usually 10 pices per Dollar average.

[@lukemccluskey8582]

Not when you adjust the original cost for inflation, which is the accurate way to compare old prices to new prices

[@Kaiiho]

great video as always! you carry lego content. Also how are u able to afford so much lego? The price for lego sets has increased drastically over the past few years. Do you have another job or own a business?

[@DuckBricks]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the viewership. Personally, I work at Microsoft as a program manager, but most of my Lego spending money honestly just comes from KZbin and other side businesses! So everyone’s viewership absolutely helps :)

[@Riucaft]

@@DuckBricks 👀

[@Marvidsen1973]

You’re really good, awesome enthusiasm and knowledge 🙌🏻👌🏻🇩🇰

[@svorskemattias]

Of course!

[@JohnSmith-kf8mv]

"If you adjusted for inflation" ... If Lego had re-released the original set instead of the modernised version, no way would it be more expensive, even with that moon crater base plate.

[@cbspock1701]

I had those ships back in 79

[@ranefe2632]

This man has every lego set ever

[@billynomates920]

Doesn't the yello w roof slide off on the original ship and which model were the yellow lower cockpit glass pieces on? Nice to see these again after 40 years. My nephew still has some of the original pieces of my old models in his Lego box😃

[@paultanthony]

Could you use the extra pieces to make a command center? Using those printed tiles as the main command desk?

[@babybrix9955]

I have the set and unless you’re making the smaller models if you’re just using extra pieces from the set no. If you mean just the extra pieces and your already owned parts maybe but it’s up to you if the parts are good enough. Hope this helps a bit!

[@josephrowlee]

You should use all the extra pieces to build a new version of the space station from the original Galaxy Explorer.

[@snarutoster]

Just checking so for the alternative builds I need 2 more separate sets?

[@renatate8727]

I'm 8 years old and I got that set today 😂

[@EarthySmerky]

I feel this whole video I room flex I FUCKIN LOVE YOUR ROOM

[@johnkingeef855]

Your 6780 set is missing two red parts at the nose. Great vlog btw. I enjoyed it.

[@chrisnelmes3786]

mine is backordered!!

[@jasonberezny9705]

Wish they just sold each alternate version as a separate build. I can’t afford to buy three of em. I am on the hunt for the originals of my childhood now.

[@JohnSmith-kf8mv]

How did your hunt to ? Here in England they often crop up on eBay - though many claim to be complete but are blatantly obviously not !!!! 😱

[@donbartolo1243]

Thank you for the review! Could you please tell which music you used in the background? :)

[@SEBstantialBricks]

how do you get the legos on the wall.

[@rigelkent8401]

Wish he workshops about the blackttron forces

[@lookingforwookiecopilot]

Though I do appreciate the detail of the new one, I actually prefer the old Galaxy Explorer. Wish I still had mine.😪😁

[@an_rc_guy8256]

It's been lowered to $75 at Walmart, so if you want it that's the place to get it!

[@keleston]

How fun it is to dust all those sets around the house ?

[@SporeZoo]

o BOY, YOU HAVE ALMOST As Much LEGO ass me ! ! !

[@DWPbuilds-and-animations]

I have a little theory. Although I don't own the two smaller guys, I have a theory that combining the two smaller builds get you the galaxy explorer😀

[@julius4653]

I wish you only had to buy 2 in total sets to make both alternate builds like you mentioned, still impressive though

[@shumzai]

The new one is adjusted for people who grew in size ( 9 - 12 yrs old vs middle age man )

[@oryanstar1010]

WAITED 4 YEARS AND THE PRICE JUST WENT UP SO I'M NEVER GOING TO GET THESE COMES TO CLASSIC SPACE I CARE MORE ABOUT THE FIGURES BECAUSE OF THIS

[@ChumisfumfilmsYT]

Duck bricks the galaxy explorers at walmart are 70 dollars instead of 100 and I saved 30 dollars

[@jakfuki]

The original was 32 bucks which actually wasn’t as expensive in 1979 and 1980 as people keep making it out to be. I had and still have the Beta-1 Command Base, and even that was 30! I still have the box with the price tag on it.

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

Do the adjustment for inflation, you'll find those $32 were a lot back then.

[@ArcadeMusicTribute]

16:55 I had that one on the right you're holding when I was a kid. Great to see this stuff. Beautiful :D :D

[@stevenv2190]

Didn't the ll924, the mid-sized ship, come with a forklift? I thought it did.

[@reubenmitchell5269]

yes I have the Original LL924 and LL918 and the 924 did have a forklift, I still have the pieces but the springloaded part snapped years ago. I let my kids play with that original lego for a few years but tis now been retired to a display shelf due to the brittleness of the original pieces

[@smb-c3po]

Wish Lego made it more like the original and have smaller options for families with less income.

[@BillSchrader]

They did, look at "Benny's space squad" set from a couple years back

[@smb-c3po]

@@BillSchrader It's not the same thing, Lego needs to be more considerate of people with lower income.

[@Sassy_Witch]

@@smb-c3po Thats why you go for other producers with actual reasonable prices

[@BillSchrader]

@@smb-c3po of course it's the same thing you wanted a budget version of a classic space set

[@soda1636]

19:43 those are RCS thrusters 💀

[@Imblueandimfeelingalright]

bro has every lego wich is auwsome bro

[@muhammadlutfi223]

bro do u glue your lego ??????

[@TheFlyingSewerRat]

I got my galaxy explorer from Walmart for only 75 dollers not 100

[@tearnshaw597]

where did you find the instructions for these alternate builds, was it official lego instructions or were they from rebrickable?

[@DuckBricks]

They are official Lego alt builds! The instructions are on Lego.com

[@margaretthompson8239]

meanwhile the background is literally like $134,254,245 worth of lego

[@betulaobscura]

Dusting all these sets must be a breeze...

[@Raven319s]

My favorite set in a long time! Classic, nostalgic, modifiable, and feature packed! I already modded mine and made a digital version to fly as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpCVlHWOqdmFm7M

[@Eliyas-bloxfruits]

where is the 3 man model?

[@copperqwaser2468]

I wish I could make all 3 but I can't justify buying 3 copies of this set.

[@ericdunn7352]

I never saw the one man ship in the original Lego space collection.

[@Jack-sy8hs]

You didnt show the mocs

[@kennethtaylor1760]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing! Now I dont have to buy any of them, lol Cheers!

[@shadowminor]

I might just gate you now. I have to buy two more.....

[@Chokun-Gaming]

In many European countries this set costs 130€, meaning it costs the same as the original did in today's money (considering the euro is basically equal to the us dollar)

[@guest_4416]

here in germany it costs like 90 at the lego store 99 euros online and on amazon around 105 so it isnt really true what you're saying

[@Chokun-Gaming]

@@guest_4416 I said many, not all, one country isn't enough of a reference for all of Europe

[@rexog7097]

I didn't like the 1 man ship because of no landing gear

[@ImaginationHobbies]

Cost of living isnt factored in. Lego is only getting more expensive because everything is.

[@weisserth]

Dude, you need an intervention. Anyone ever told you about your Lego problem? :P

[@neomatrix001]

Inflation should not be the only factor to consider in pricing, just like in weather forecasts, there is an "apparent temperature" measurement, in adquisition power, aside from inflation, also the earnings ratio should be accounted for. The sets might seem to have been more expensive back then, only accounting for inflation, but you were able to earn money at a higher ratio back then than now, and "invisible" taxes were not as detrimental to household economy than today. Nowdays you need to make a significant higher effort to sustain the same economical level than 40+ years ago, with the exception of the "easy money" bubble we have today with youtubers, influencers, etc, the rest of us human beings have to bust our @sses double or triple.

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

No, really not. Lego was very, very expensive in the 70's and 80's. Also remember that they were really toys back then, 100% aimed at children.

[@n_ex13]

"But no it's actually not", so I reply no you are actually wrong although what your stick man opponent said isn't right either because just adjusting for inflation is very much flawed for two reason. One being the changes in cost of production, if it would be released in modern I estimate (although my calculation might be off by a lot, for they were created on short notice with numbers from various dubious source and price is ultimate determined not by production but supply and demand ) around 40-60$ and secondly being that inflation itself isn't actually "real" Money doesn't just lose value because of some ambiguous force, price go up and vages go up, there for money is worth less but it actually isn't that simple because vages don't go up perfectly aligned with inflation there for disposable income decrease in proportionally and there for spending 30$ back then isn't perfectly in proportion with spending 130$ but is actually far less than that If I do not get a reply on this comment I will be forced to create a video calculating the exact values and @ it to you

[@Sassy_Witch]

pretty much

[@Chaden]

Exactly

[@Sassy_Witch]

you could even say that it would be even cheaper since production has "hopefully" improved since then. But eh

[@whiterock1865]

Well they are a business to sell! Haha

[@slipslapslopstaysunsafe6176]

nah but what if an earthquake hit this guys house…

[@cloneproductions5710]

Please help the channel brickli build the largest Lego clone army.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@neomatrix001]

My man, it is ALWAYS a mistake to flex on camera your entire huge collection, we all know the dangers of vindictive envious people on huge lego collectors

[@richieguere]

Space Cruiser... can we please for the love of God call it the Space Cruiser? It's not the "2 man ship"...

[@christopherboo6797]

Well always i can trust in a chinese guy!

[@JaseKash-s3u]

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