Set PricingGood Investment
Set Facts
- Inspired by the 1979 original ship. the spaceship retains the classic color scheme and blended delta wing configuration of the original ship and stands on its 3 retractable landing legs.
- The spaceship comes complete with 4 astronauts and their robot helper.
- Galaxy Explorer was designed by LEGO designer Mike Psiaki.
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Galaxy Explorer Reviews
Brick Fanatics
“The set it draws inspiration from (497 Galaxy Explorer) was first released back in 1979, and its aesthetics have retained plenty of fans since then. The LEGO Movie famously paid tribute to this era via characters like Benny, and LEGO sets like 70816 Benny’s Spaceship,... More Spaceship, SPACESHIP!. 10497 Galaxy Explorer sticks very closely to that era’s design features, although it combines them with a few modern upgrades. Its wings feature more elegant shaping, and pre-molded elements (like its loudspeakers) now use buckets instead, reflecting the more creative parts usage in modern LEGO sets.”
The Brothers Brick
“LEGO’s first space sets with minifigures were released in 1978, and the following year one of the most iconic LEGO space sets hit the market: 497 Galaxy Explorer (or 928 in the European market). In the decades since, this line has come to be called Classic Space, and the... More Galaxy Explorer, in particular, has gained mythical status. Now as part of the company’s 90th-anniversary celebrations in 2022, LEGO is releasing an homage to the fan-favorite spaceship with an upscaled and detailed rendition, 10497 Galaxy Explorer.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
35 mos (this set 16 mos)
Community Stats
Galaxy Explorer currently ranks #3 out of the top most owned sets in Icons Space.
Join the celebrations to mark 90 years of LEGO® creations with this nostalgic building project for adults. This anniversary collectible edition of the Classic 497 LEGO Galaxy Explorer model (10497) retains all the joy of the 1979 set but on a bigger scale.
Explore a galaxy of details
Take your time crafting the features of this buildable model including the blended delta wing configuration of the original craft. The spaceship sits on 3 retractable landing legs and features opening rear doors and a retractable ramp to deploy the rover. The rear of the ship houses the rover compartment with extra tools. The cockpit opens to reveal the interior of the spaceship where there are seats for all 4 astronauts as well as a living quarters with 2 beds, computers and storage compartments.
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Spend quality time with a premium LEGO buildable model set for adults. It makes an immersive project for you or a great spaceship model gift idea for space enthusiasts.
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