Lego Rewind Ep.50- Classic Space

[@Truenofan86]

Here we are, Episode 50. It took years and a finale but we’re here

[@fictionverse7292]

A total of 6 years if you didn’t know

[@RRSlugger]

A fantastic milestone for a fantastic series! 😊

[@gregoriusthewise626]

Seeing R.R. Slugger on Nick's channel brings my hopes up for some collaboration on Rock Raiders, even though I know both of you covered this theme almost completely

[@MistahhMingus]

@@gregoriusthewise626right?? Man I love both these channels and who doesn’t love rock raiders so it seems like a no brained

[@moriskurth628]

My memories with Classic Space are a bit unorthodox compared to most others, as the wave was easily a decade before my time. However, when I was 7, I was hospitalized with a ripped appendix (long story), and, while I was resting there in my room recovering from the removal surgery for what felt like an eternity (it was probably two to three months, I am not sure, enough to feel like an eternity to a 7 year old), my aunt brought me something she had come across in her attic, something she might have bought for a birthday decades ago but simply forgot about it or something. And, as she knew I was a Lego fan, and knew the drab hospital walls were boring, she brought it to me: A little cardboard package with a blue spaceship on it. The 918 Classic Space Transport. I *knew* even back then it was ancient, and gleefully opened the still-sealed box, and then, sitting on a hospital bed, the blank, white-with-grey-pinstripes blanket my workbench, I carefully assembled it. Just as I had done with many sets before. This was roughly around the time of Attack of the Clones, so, in my childish mind, my closest comparison was a Jedi Starfighter, just blue. Suffice to say my aunt got a big hug from me that day. I cherished that thing for years afterwards, but sadly lost it when I moved out of my mother's house about a decade ago. But, even now, whenever I see the trans-yellow windows and blue, blocky structures on grey plates, I am always overcome with a sense of nostalgia, because I remember the time I was suffering in hospital, and my aunt brightened my day immensely and helped make the rest of my stay a bit more enjoyable. I know, this probably sounds like some sort of sob story, but that was honestly my experience with it. I have a similar association with the 2003 Makuta set, as my grandma bought me that one for much the same reason, but the Classic Space Transporter sticks out the most, as it forever linked the iconic Classic Space aesthetic with the memory of that one day at hospital.

[@rennythespaceguy7285]

That's a beautiful memory, glad you experienced it

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

The Galaxy Explorer, Forestmen hideout, and Renegade redos make me wish LEGO hadn’t discontinued Ninjago Legacy and instead expanded “Legacy” to its own range covering everything in LEGO’s history. Space’s many iterations, Castle’s many iterations, Rock Raiders, Power Miners, Chima, Agents, Ultra Agents, Alpha Team, Adventurers, Exo-Force… heck, even Bionicle if they felt like taking that chance again. Not only would it be fun for us old-timers, but it’d allow new generations to experience a little bit of what we grew up with.

[@ClassicStudStudios]

I’d say go one step further and try to add alternative/combo builds to really capture the classic feel.

[@Phoenix-Saika]

8:08 you have such a good friend to give one of their limbs to you for free!

[@jdpragmatic8644]

Here’s to the next 50🥂

[@ryanwright1250]

At being only 23 years old, I never got to experience any of the magic that was classic LEGO Space. However, as soon as I saw the 2022 Galaxy Explorer on shelves, I felt drawn to it, and I have to say that it is by far my favorite LEGO set of all time. What a stunning build it is.

[@MenacingThreat]

Episode 50! Let’s go! I’ve enjoyed each and every episode. Thank you, Nick!

[@davewills94]

WOW, 50 Episodes of LEGO Rewind... I've shared these with my nephew, girlfriend, and fellow LEGO enthusiasts over the years. Nick, I can't thank you enough for all of your dedication and time to make these amazing videos. I would've been totally happy with ending at 40 (man, what. a finale)- but you've kept going and made some really great new episodes that have given me a better perspective on some things. Cheers!!

[@Person-wz6iy]

I came up with a plot for a Lego Benny movie where he is sent on a mission to stop the Blacktrons from harming an Alien civilization (Who would be made out of clay. since there were no lego aliens back then.) The film woukd also explain how Benny cracked his Helmet, and the whole film is revealed to just be a young Finn's Dad playing with his Lego. But since Lego left Warner Bros to make Movies with Universal, this could likely never happen.

[@BuildLego]

They did a great job with the Galaxy Explorer that Lego can definitely bring back Classic Space

[@wayoutanimation2853]

You once said Nick that Lego space used to be like Lego's version of Star Trek, and I think you're right. I think that's the appeal of classic space. There's a place for combat centered themes, but the lack of exploration takes away the draw and majesty of space. Also the different colors of the astronauts being tied to their role is totally a Star Trek thing lol.

[@PurpleRhymesWithOrange]

I've been playing with Lego since 1969. I think Lego Rewind is the best Lego series on KZbin! Really appreciate seeing reviews of the toys I played with as a kid.

[@cac_deadlyrang]

2:13 You could interpret their yellow skin tone as their face under a visor. Also, I like to interpret the Classic Space astronauts as Futuron astronauts in heavy duty spacesuits, with the black “spies” being Space Police 1 officers.

[@geekytronicxz7777]

When nick on planet riplle uploads an new video!⬆️⬆️⬇️⬇️⬅️➡️⬅️➡️🅱️🅰️

[@RaiJolt2]

Props to “The Idiot” ( great guy) for sending cool stuff to nick!

[@robertwilson214]

When i was 8 this was definitely my best hobby.On a sunday afternoon i would tip my crate of space parts out and make random ships,bases.One day in school a classmate said he was bored of his and did i want it? It doubled the size of my collection....happy days.

[@ComicBoy750]

I really enjoyed this episode! The Galaxy Explorer remake was my favorite set of 2022 & I loved the Blacktron remake this January! Hopefully we see more space sets like these in the future like a Space Police 1 remake or the Exoplanet Explorer which is in the BrickLink Designer Program Series 2 vote now. It was nice hearing about the origins of Lego space since I only grew up with the most recent original themes like Galaxy Squad & Space Police 3. Also, after I got the Daily Bugle set last May, this series is the thing that really got me back into LEGO after I stopped in 2017. I’ve since watched every episode of the series & it’s one of my favorites out there, Lego or otherwise.

[@Kobe.T]

My uncle had a bin of dismantled Classic Space sets from the 80s. I use to have a lot of fun building with the retired pieces I didn’t have in my own collection. Also, every single minifgure helmet was cracked or missing the chin covering entirely

[@juanatethejetdryer7580]

We’ve had 6 years of episodes, a finale, and here we are, still doing this. I never got to experience classic space, but the history behind LEGO as a huge fan astonished me, and I thank you for letting me learn more over the years, 50 episodes is a milestone I never thought we’d make.

[@terminator572]

I do wish LEGO did away with the "You did it! Yaaaaay!" Thing with the Minifigs, at least for more adult oriented sets. It makes me feel I'm watching Dora the Explorer or something like that. I kinda wish they were a bit more like Gunpla instructions in that sense.

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

>shrugs< I don't know why it doesn't bother me.

[@Brick3acon]

The vibes r immaculate

[@mech023]

bought a box of lego and have put together over half a dozen space kits together from the 70,s and 80,s

[@lbricks7631]

Call me an optimist, but i've got a feeling Lego Rewind will reach 100 episodes. I've enjoyed the journey so far Nick, but a Journey like this is never truly over.

[@trevargrisham35]

Next thing you know we will get some form of successor series to Ice Planet.

[@vustvaleo8068]

Benny made his ancestors proud like a space warrior he is.

[@mon-kiegh477]

I have fond memories of going into my grandparents' loft and playing with some of my dad's old classic space sets when he was a kid

[@playererror4044]

Something I like about the tribute Galaxy explorer is it's mocability. The system is fairly easy to wrap your head around and building custom ships with the parts always felt fairly doable and usually lead to some very fun results.

[@SmitzPNK]

he let you keep the Galidor limb? nice! what a good friend lol

[@bagea]

this is the best lego series on youtube

[@Mr.C_the_Artist]

Dang 50 episodes, you have come a long way, keep up the amazing work dude!

[@idunnobutyay2520]

2:57 I love how the box has stars printed on it

[@nap0038]

As someone who was born surrounded by bonkles and stürwurs, there is something so charming and attractive towards classic space. I haven’t bought a Lego set in a while, but I might just have to drop my hobby budget for that $100 remake!!

[@weik-2936]

I think the more jumbled later classic space design works for a ship designed by Benny, and I'm not talking about his personality Benny is a blue spaceman, therefore he was not released with the original 1978 lineup (and LL928 that directly precedes his ship), but in later sets years later, which makes sense, Benny is always described as a "1980-something space guy", not as a "1970-something space guy"

[@Autisticguywithacamera]

2:03 I knew I wasn't the only one who thought the different colors of the spacemen were for different jobs like security and command. At first I thought it was just too much Star Trek.

[@NicolasMiari]

Exactly what I was thinking about Benny's spaceship and the over-the-top late-stage classic designs... Great video!

[@holden_7597]

I grew up with my dad’s old LEGO collection. I was like 5 and he came back with a big tub of pieces, a majority of those being from Classic Space. The first set he put together was the Star Patroller, and that continues to be my favorite ship design from the line. I remember using a site to find instructions of all these older sets. I remember me and my dad put together an even larger Galaxy Explorer, not unlike the new one they released (which we also purchased two or to have one of the alternate builds as well as the main set). This video gives me massive nostalgia because it’s been around a decade in a half since I first experienced the line and it still makes me smile. Keep up the good work!

[@empatheticrambo4890]

I’ve been loving the Modern Classic Space and every time you feature Neo-Classic space Mocs inspire me to get building!!!

[@brenlc1412]

I never knew the different colored spacemen did different things. I wonder what the pink, orange, and brown ones do?

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

I assume brown ones are janitors.

[@screamcollector]

that info came from a designer talking about what the team internally thought. it wasnt published info until then, and the sets dont seem to line up with those intentions at all. my personal headcannon is that the astronauts wear their favorite colors. (source: The Truth About Space)

[@brenlc1412]

@@NickonPlanetRipple So the spacemen don’t have those fancy spacesuits with the built-in toilets, then?

[@DonnaxNL]

The pink one is assumingly just a white one, but its suit got mixed up with the red one in the washing machine to becoming pink or something like that they said.

[@timebomb42]

Kiddos on 50 episodes👏👏 It was nice looking at all these old classic space themes, however I think the theme I miss the most in my lifetime is "galaxy squad" the colors, the designs, and the fact that it tied in with ultra agens was just special.

[@lbricks7631]

At 5:19 my Harry Kim flashbacks intensified.

[@purplehaze2358]

"$32 for a galaxy explorer might sound like a steal, but that's 1979 money. Equal to 134 of today's dollars." Hey, at least it's not the.. borderline-scam of trying to purchase a golden ignika today. _$600_ for a piece of shiny plastic.

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

Or The Chief from Rock Raiders.

[@batmenic365StopMotion]

Rock Raider fans' pain is small but ever-present

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

@@batmenic365StopMotion I saw where things were going a few years ago and realized it was then or never, and was lucky enough to part together Chief for "only" a couple hundred bucks. Now he's like, $600. Geezum.

[@Dystopian-toast]

to another 50 episodes in the future

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Something about how the raw brick look hits so right. Its like contrasting components with the high tech of space vs the simple toy aesthetic. Kinda like how 2001 Bionicle matched robots with islander aesthetics. Rocks

[@ph03nixflame]

Awesome stuff Nick. Really glad to see the quality content still being released 💪

[@ABrickinTime]

Love it! Can’t wait for more Monkie Kid or a Lego BrickLink designer program episode!

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

I can’t make another MK vid….

[@ClassicStudStudios]

@@NickonPlanetRipples it because you’re not interested in the theme anymore? Or is it too draining?

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

@@ClassicStudStudios FAR too draining. Those videos take forever to make, and I have too many other responsibilities.

[@ABrickinTime]

@@NickonPlanetRipple dang! Too long to make or just burnt-out from the theme? Thanks for the consideration either way!

[@ABrickinTime]

Nvmnd! Didn’t see @AT17’s question

[@charleschamp9826]

Watching this I can imagine a Classic Star Fox styled game where you can choose among all these Classic Lego Space ships.

[@loreescape47]

I'll admit that, as much as I love the asthetic, the various stages of Classic Space tend to run together in my head. So I really appreciate you showing the distinction between them and the minor and major changes over the years. Great video!

[@kevinhardy8997]

Such a beautiful colour scheme early on. Colour theory went out the window later on.

[@Hot_SpicyGrill]

I like the new instructions. Makes me feel like I’m getting something done rather then then just following a power point.

[@harrythompson-heap9754]

Anyone else feel as if we about to get a classic Lego renaissance with all the newer versions of older sets light space and castle my guts telling something big is on the horizon, I just hope I’m right

[@westin4302]

i rewatch these frequently to fall asleep to they’re comforting. Thank you for all the work you did to do this many episodes

[@BatteryPoweredBricks]

I've never heard older fans complain about parts call-outs in instructions, the chief complaint I've always heard is that modern instructions are absolute phone books. Often using an entire page for a single step with only one piece added.

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

That IS a good complaint. Very wasteful.

[@OnePoundBird]

fr they could save so much paper (and costs) if they used like 4-7 pieces a step especially for the 18+ line, since by then i dont think builders need as much hand-holding

[@stuartarmstrong1830]

Thank you for doing this Nick. It's a lovely watch and your shows always cheer me up. I hope you're keeping well.

[@alexgeorge501]

(SPACESHIP!) thanks for another great rewind and keep the comics rolling you mighty LEGO Maniac!

[@GAMINGLORD4167]

Love Lego rewind and also got the first planet ripple book really loved it hope 2 get the second soon

[@sunshinespark8785]

THIS EPISODE WAS EXCELLENT

[@rennythespaceguy7285]

Ikr

[@TruBluBlur]

I've spent the last month or so binging this series, and its been really fun! I can't even tell you how much I've learned, and WOW I never realized how many things there were to want, haha!

[@jonbrown3080]

Thank you Nick, an absolute treat. Apreciate everything about this series and the labour you have put in so far.

[@vaimantobe3034]

Great timing. This monday I built the remake of 928. Although I'm personally getting a bit sick of the constant Classic Space homages, it was a nice set and finally something to do with original themes. It took me until now because 100 euro is still relatively expensive for me right now. It was a long trip to work towards it, but it was worth it! (I got one second-handed). That also explains why I don't own a single Monkie Kid set. They're exclusively full-priced here and none strike me as worth the relatively high prices.

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

One thing I've noticed with MK is they tend to be more worth it the bigger the sets are. Most of the smaller ones after overpriced, but on average the big ones have good price-to-piece ratios and are HUGE. It's only the latest wave that's kind of...... egregious, like many lines were this year. And just after I insisted we wouldn't see another Lego price hike in the 2022 special. Sigh.

[@Autisticguywithacamera]

Me personally, I could never get tired of Classic Space homages and tributes. I hope we get a full theme of it as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the theme in 5 years.

[@vaimantobe3034]

@@Autisticguywithacamera to clarify, I specifically mean the grey-blue-trans. yellow colorscheme sets. I love the Space subtheme and would like to see something else for once. There's more to it than the sets from the very first year (and Blacktron)!

[@TheoneStanband]

I love your lego rewind videos, every once in a while I rewatch the whole playlist. I love getting nostalgic about old lego sets and lego space is my favorite. Thanks for the new video.

[@FriesShake]

Can’t wait for the spin off Family Guy Rewind funny moments

[@kidz4p509]

3:29 - 4:13 The sheer irony.

[@billmcquown4168]

Congrats on your 50th vid, Nick! I've been enjoying your commentaries for years, and though I was a kid during the Classic Space era and had a few sets from each of the Space themes, the info you impart is often new to me, extending the enjoyment factor beyond just nostalgia. I appreciate the legwork you put into your vids, your humor, and the addition of vintage commercials, the vast majority of which I don't remember or wasn't aware of. Rewind is always a fun experience, regardless of the theme, although Space is near and dear to my heart, and I just want to say thanks for creating such a fun and informative series celebrating LEGO through the years. Cheers!

[@Bank_of_Bricks]

So glad you're finally covering my favourite theme!

[@SuctionCat]

I literally started building the new Galaxy Explorer this weekend so the timing was perfect. Loved the comparison shots at the end!

[@Gameprojordan]

I think Space Police 1 will be the next "neo classic space" set to release if they decide to continue with these throwback sets. There's alot of trans red window pieces released lately which Space Police 1 uses. They could also go back to classic space and remaster one of those late-in-the-theme grey and trans dark green sets with the black classic spacemen, since trans dark green windows have also been re-released recently. Hell, they could also go down the route of Space Police 2 since they also use trans dark green windows

[@captainbat37]

The new galaxy explorer is my favourite Lego set of all time

[@felixdeplanques3614]

Always a great day when you upload ! I love Lego's space themes !

[@legohivemind]

Been watching ever since the rock raiders episode glad to see episode 50

[@luckyduck4084]

Congrats on 50 episodes! With the release of the new Rivendell set and a resurgence of interest in lotr across multiple properties recently, I’d suggest looking into those old sets! I got a few as a kid but it’d be cool to see them get the full rewind treatment

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

That’s the sort of theme that’s more likely to be a Patron-funded special.

[@STICKOMEDIA]

Such an awesome moment in Ripple history. May this moment Ripple through time and space as the moment that Nick hit this impressive milestone. Congrats 👏 and happy 50th Rewind!

[@sonofiver7415]

Great video I cannot believe you have already made 50 episodes.

[@potatoheadpokemario1931]

The green were mech pilots

[@garymcfarland8307]

Hey Nick thanks for your Lego rewind channel. First sets for me were classic space. Timeless. Love your Channel, very nostalgic. Keep up the good fight friend!

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

This isn’t the LEGO Rewind channel though…. Much as the algorithm tries to punish me when I upload Planet Ripple stuff.

[@TheChimaChannel]

you could do a lego rewind about all the lego youtubers :D might be a bit much so maybe just focus on the biggest youtubers of each theme or just the ones you come across/like

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

I… don’t think that’d be a good idea.

[@TheChimaChannel]

@@NickonPlanetRipple its your call ^^ if you dont think its a good idea, then dont do it.

[@benjaminsvideochannel7189]

Great job making 50 episodes I watched your videos for a while and there always great, I love your classic space video

[@takenname8053]

SUPER NICE Crazy to see 50 episodes

[@NooceneSounds]

Here we are, Episode 100. It took 50 years and 4 finales but we’re here

[@sporksporkersin4384]

Finally, the video it's here! I like how you acknowledged the uniforms of the astranots and bringing light to their roles like red being pilots and yellow being scientists.

[@HotDogTimeMachine385]

So much nostalgia. I'm glad I found this channel, I finally enjoy history 😅

[@DanaHowl]

Thank you for an excellent video as always Nick!!! Congrats on the 50th Episode!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

Thank YOU for the support!

[@goldenlightpictures6223]

The big Five -O congrats! And I always wondered where the episode for this was when watching the series! (Been watching since around season 2 btw!;)

[@shawnotoole9195]

Those engine turbines on the new galaxy explorer remind me of the rocket Earthworm Jim rides.

[@Person-wz6iy]

I didn’t know the Colours were for different jobs, I guess I should study the Classic Space lore more!

[@TTBRalt]

4:33 Just remember kids, basic life necessities aren't _actually_ expensive. It's the money's fault for not being actually being worth anything Now go get yourself some Taco Bell champ

[@JovyFederizo]

Within fifty years, we will see Lego spaceships and other flying vehicles integrated with drone tech and buildable to boot.

[@SuperSecretBricks]

So brilliant to get another LEGO rewind episode! And I still get to learn new stuff (like I didn't know the minifig colours had a meaning!).

[@Wackymushrooms]

*Episode 50?? Sounds crazy, these last years have gone by really fast. Good to see this series still kicking.*

[@AWESOM3KAR]

At last There is another, after all these years

[@salkinreslif9830]

About the instruction issue: I don't hear many people complaining about the fact, that instructions tell you wich part in wich quantity you need. I think more people are upset about the progress-bar (wich I also don't hear much about) and that the frontpage of the Instruction doesn't look like the package anymore (wich I fully agree to). My personal favourite instruktion design is this of the early Lego-Star Wars sets, that showed soem set-related pictures from the movie on the top-site of the instruction (a bit off-topic, but I found it to be a fun fact).

[@kidz4p509]

Whoo! 50 episodes!

[@kidcollectable4043]

Awesome video man! Classic space is one of my favorite themes!

[@LordAzran_]

50 episodes and here we are. What a milestone!

[@heyheyitsjae2475]

2:33 really love this shot

[@smethreeforty]

was waiting for this one.. great stuff

[@toinp1184]

ive been waiting for this episode forever

[@Oliviathespud]

Congrats, you’re awesome and I love your stuff. Here’s a comment for the algorithm

[@tefnutofhoney2832]

I think green spacemen are engineers, like you said Pink are chefs (or lenny is the only pink one and he mixed his whites and reds, but i like to imagine chef because every space expedition needs someone to feed them) Orange, being the rarest, i like to imagine as captains, or some other high rank And brown, i imagine are janitors, or "civilians"; the families of spacemen who hold important jobs, who might not have any specialization themselves. Purple, being the newest spaceman color to properly exist, i have no thoughts on, partially due to a lack of a "canon" release

[@kevindavis4456]

Space is the place to be!