Hm, I thought it was gonna be bigger, but the size makes sense considering that it also features the whole launchpad . Still, Saturn V looks not only taller but much more detailed and pretty I think, and the build experience is probably better too (speaking about the rockets only of course). One detail that is an improvement on this rocket is the escape tower system apparently, nice!
Seeing this set in leaked pictures before I was already shocked on how good it was. And seeing it now in ur review, I am even more impressed. Definitely would pick that set up to put along side my Saturn V!
I really like the very large sets where when someone sees it the say "wow cool lego!" then you can hit them with the "Yeah and it does *this*" and show some functionality to it, like the Concord's droop snoot.
This is one really fantastic looking rocket. Love the launch pad look. Definitely going to look nice alongside the other large space sets from the last couple of years.
First thing I thought while seeing them side to side: Why does the Saturn V not have a launch platform. That would make that set even more gigantic, but it would be sweet. Thanks for the video, short and sweet
@@CheeseyStudios I think that rocket is actually a lot closer to minifig scale. (true scale, not the smaller scale used in City) Still, sounds like a fun thing to see, I really have to go to some Lego convention some day.
IMHO the Saturn V is still one of the best LEGO sets of all time. Especially the diorama part and the possibility of simulating the transposition, extraction and docking maneuvers for the CSM and LEM add depth and educational value to an otherwise awesome and impressive set. A launch pad would have been great from the start and a no-brainer for LEGO to make profit off. The SLS/Artemis looks great, just a pity that so many of the decorations are achieved by stickers.
@@CheeseyStudios The original fan designer Felix Stiessen did a great job and the LEGO team made the right choices to not cut corners with stickers or lazy solutions.
I totally get why they scaled it down, but it unfortunately made some details really hard too look past imo, and the fact that almost all of those small details on SLS are stickers is such a bummer. relatively minor nitpicks tho, the rest of it looks great.
I wonder if 5 years or so down the line they'd give us just a standalone rocket honestly. If they continue to use it for the Artemis missions, I wouldn't be surprised!
@@CheeseyStudios Especially if the crewed lunar landings take place within or after that stretch of time. It would make a lot of sense to revisit SLS even after the first crewed landing of Artemis since starting with Artemis 4 (as currently planned), they'll retire the current second stage in exchange for another. All in all, SLS will be a little different by then both visually and internally.
@CheeseyStudios just looking at the dimensions, I thought it would look pretty silly, but I didn't realize that Saturn V would dwarf it THAT much. I've been considering getting all the tower pieces (with a bunch in red) and making a similar 160:1 or so scale MOC of Saturn V to display with the SLS set. I really am impressed by this LC-39 build. I'd just love to have one for an Apollo launch. And the more I think about it, I really like the idea of LC-39A and LC-39B displayed side by side but with a 5 decade time span between them!
Great video I love this set, I've wanted this rocket in Lego like this for a while It would have been interesting if the set would have been just the rocket but the same scale as the Saturn V The launch pad is cool though Some stuff should be printed instead of stickers, but otherwise its great
When I saw the leaked pictures, I was convinced I was buying. But given the scale is soo different between the two, I don’t think ivwill. Will see if anyone has custom instructions for rocket at same scale, or custom myself.
lets hope Lego will do some SpaceX rocket(s) like falcon 9 or falcon heavy, dragon capsule or even starship 🙃 or some ULA rockets like Atlas, Vulcan or the “delta” series..
i think the launch tower and all the umbilicals being movable make it a much more interesting build than if you were to get something that on the outside is largely another Saturn V. definitely not for me, but my brother already have the Saturn, so maybe i can tempt him to get it... ;)
@@CheeseyStudios we are pretty different people, but with a common love of Lego. and im pretty sure with unlimited budget he would be all over this set. so i think it is only fair that i make him aware of it at least lol. he dont follow new releases that closely.
omg a block-accurate Mine in the background though he didn't do the slanted and curved rails like I did on mine :) (I did make mine digitally though so he gets extra points for real pieces)
Crap, now I have to get this as well as get the sets to build the Saturn launch tower MOC. Or would LEGO just release this in 1:1 scale to Saturn V. Like SLS Ultra or sth. All rockets should be to scale, so they can be displayed side by side. Also, Flacon Heavy? Starship?
So many SpaceX projects keep making it to 10k supporters on Ideas, but they've always been denied. Doesn't look like LEGO will be pursuing those ones. Hopefully we get a bigger SLS or a smaller Saturn V at some point though!
I just don’t like how long the white part is at the top. I wonder if it could look more accurate if one of the segments were removed to make it shorter?
The failure of LEGO to have released the launch tower for the Saturn V was a big fail on their part, as many of us bought MOC versions. Interesting in that they (LEGO) stated the Saturn V launch tower didn't meet their criteria for playability... and yet now they decided that a launch tower for this new set somehow makes sense. whisky tango foxtrot?
Even just in the past few years alone though, LEGO's own internal philosophies have changed dramatically. Play is no longer the top priority - profits are, and nothing makes profits better than adult-oriented display models :c
I wonder if 5 years or so down the line they'd give us just a standalone rocket honestly. If they continue to use it for the Artemis missions, I wouldn't be surprised!
A shame how many stickers there are...I actually quite like the size, even if it's not minifig scale. If anything, its more impressive with the part usage to get this accuracy with the smaller amount of pieces
Bit disappointing that there are no eastereggs or interesting interiors as with the other rocket that had all the launchers, satellites and tiny references and micro figures
There's a bit of that going on, but yeah, not nearly as much as the Saturn V. Even if they weren't accurate, a few nano fig astronauts would have been a fun inclusion!
@@CheeseyStudios To be fair, there was no crew on board, but there has to be some important people they could have made as exclusive figures to stand next to the set. I'm not that versed in NASA stuff, but if they did a Mars Rover rerelease of this sort, they should include "Mohawk Guy", one of the operators who turned into a massive meme and iconic media representative of this mission
I really wonder, why first reviewers are excited when there are so many downsides: the rocket's upper part has different shapes, stickers are just worth a sentence, ...
At this scale, I still think it makes for an incredible model. Definitely not perfect, but there's a lot to love. Been looking for something like this since the Saturn V!
@@CheeseyStudios yes, but the stickers on a display model, 18+, are just wrong and need to be critized more. They're simply a pain in the ass to apply, won't last long on a curved shape, and look horrible with different colors and especially the gap on "N_AS_A". Also if you're a fan of (the) space craft(s) you realize that the upper part could be built better to match the shape of the real model. The ideas sets did that.
This set having stickers is extremely embarrassing. Especially stickers like that, which will be horrible to properly apply. Absolutely a dealbreaker for me. I wont pay 260$ only to eventually end up with some cheap stickers that will look bad over time and seemingly partly dont even apply well.
The stickers on the conical piece is definitely not okay. Saw this earlier this year on the classic space GWP too. Not sure why LEGO is backtracking here
The first thing I thought of when I saw this set was “it’ll look great next to the Saturn V”
And indeed it does. Man, I sure love these rocket sets!
I wish it was the same scale, without the launch pad.
I was hoping it would scale better with the Saturn V but it still looks beautiful!
They could have gotten some crazy detail in if they built it larger, but I do really enjoy the launch platform. Makes the set a little extra special!
Hm, I thought it was gonna be bigger, but the size makes sense considering that it also features the whole launchpad . Still, Saturn V looks not only taller but much more detailed and pretty I think, and the build experience is probably better too (speaking about the rockets only of course). One detail that is an improvement on this rocket is the escape tower system apparently, nice!
+ the Saturn is completely free of stickers. A huge selling point for me
The Saturn V is a perfect set. Couldn't recommend it enough if you don't already have it!
Seeing this set in leaked pictures before I was already shocked on how good it was. And seeing it now in ur review, I am even more impressed. Definitely would pick that set up to put along side my Saturn V!
Even if the scale is off, they do look awesome together! Love these big NASA sets.
@@CheeseyStudios tbh scale doesn't really matter to me, it's more about display. And damn as you said in your video it looks like a really good moc
One of my favprite sets to build cant wait to get this new one!
Building the SLS is a bit of the grind, but the final result is well worth it!
Houston, we got a big one
Ain't that the truth 😂
I really like the very large sets where when someone sees it the say "wow cool lego!" then you can hit them with the "Yeah and it does *this*" and show some functionality to it, like the Concord's droop snoot.
DROOP SNOOT
really amazing to see space make a great return!
Right? It's been such a fun year for space fans!
dayum that looks magnificent!
Right? I'm really impressed with this model. It's unlike anything else I've seen from LEGO before
"SPACESHIP!!!"-Benny
Benny would 100% approve
This set is so neat I absolutely loved the Saturn V, definitely picking this up
Saturn V might honestly be a top 10 set of all time for me. So awesome to get this to go with it too!
This is one really fantastic looking rocket. Love the launch pad look. Definitely going to look nice alongside the other large space sets from the last couple of years.
They always do such good stuff with the big NASA sets. Can't wait for what might come next!
im so glad the Saturn V was able to be put to use finally! he's been collecting dust for a while, but now he gets to hang with his sister
Stunning. Love this one. Video and set. Well done, sir.
Appreciate it!
That launch tower is simply gorgeous, my dad bought the Saturn V a couple years ago so I wonder if he'll buy this one as well (I get to build it :) )
Big brained strategies
First thing I thought while seeing them side to side: Why does the Saturn V not have a launch platform. That would make that set even more gigantic, but it would be sweet.
Thanks for the video, short and sweet
I remember back when the Saturn V came out all sorts of people brought custom built launch towers to Brickworld Chicago xD That was so fun to see
@@CheeseyStudios I think that rocket is actually a lot closer to minifig scale. (true scale, not the smaller scale used in City)
Still, sounds like a fun thing to see, I really have to go to some Lego convention some day.
Awesome looks bigger tjan imaged plus how msny stickers included plus awesomeness review love it
I should have kept the sticker sheet to reference, but I'd say around 20
It's structure reminds me of effeill tower set😊
As a french, I have to defend my culture.
It is spelled "Eiffel". Sorry for being worse than the worst of teachers :' /
@@hubbuble I was a French too i am born in Strasbourg but at that time I was young sorry for wrong spell
I wonder if the techniques used are similar at all. I'm not sure I'll ever get a chance to build the Eiffel tower - not sure I'd want to anyway 😂
You know when Caleb doesn't part out a set it must be really amazing.
the highest praise I can give to a set
Was watching solidbrix’s video on the Artemis and saw this notification, I immediately clicked on it lol
lol I love it xD I meant to upload this earlier but got completely distracted by work, RIP
IMHO the Saturn V is still one of the best LEGO sets of all time. Especially the diorama part and the possibility of simulating the transposition, extraction and docking maneuvers for the CSM and LEM add depth and educational value to an otherwise awesome and impressive set. A launch pad would have been great from the start and a no-brainer for LEGO to make profit off. The SLS/Artemis looks great, just a pity that so many of the decorations are achieved by stickers.
I'm glad you enjoyed the Saturn V so much too! That's peak LEGO design.
@@CheeseyStudios The original fan designer Felix Stiessen did a great job and the LEGO team made the right choices to not cut corners with stickers or lazy solutions.
It's smaller than I thought but damn, it's beautiful. That US flag will come handy in mocs too!
The SLS comes together shockingly fast because of how small it is, but it's a really satisfying build!
THIS LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
Right??? Love this set!
Awesome comparison of the two sets!
Thank you!
I totally get why they scaled it down, but it unfortunately made some details really hard too look past imo, and the fact that almost all of those small details on SLS are stickers is such a bummer. relatively minor nitpicks tho, the rest of it looks great.
I wonder if 5 years or so down the line they'd give us just a standalone rocket honestly. If they continue to use it for the Artemis missions, I wouldn't be surprised!
@@CheeseyStudios Especially if the crewed lunar landings take place within or after that stretch of time. It would make a lot of sense to revisit SLS even after the first crewed landing of Artemis since starting with Artemis 4 (as currently planned), they'll retire the current second stage in exchange for another. All in all, SLS will be a little different by then both visually and internally.
This is one of my new favorite sets
Same here. Love the NASA space stuff!
This is what you call a good lego review❤
Appreciate it!
I’ve been liking this style of review. In an over saturated content sphere I think these reviews have brought something new to the table
I'm glad to hear it! The goal has definitely been short and sweet. Saves me some time, and saves you all some time too!
The difference in scale bugs me so much... i can't stand how these sets look together side by side...
That's totally fair. That's partly the reason why I wanted to display them together - make sure people know what they were getting into!
@CheeseyStudios just looking at the dimensions, I thought it would look pretty silly, but I didn't realize that Saturn V would dwarf it THAT much. I've been considering getting all the tower pieces (with a bunch in red) and making a similar 160:1 or so scale MOC of Saturn V to display with the SLS set. I really am impressed by this LC-39 build. I'd just love to have one for an Apollo launch. And the more I think about it, I really like the idea of LC-39A and LC-39B displayed side by side but with a 5 decade time span between them!
Off topic but happy May the 4th be with you
Same to you!
This set is out of this world
Quite literally 🤣
Great review, super informative! To be honest you could have said it was totally overpriced garbage and I would still be buying it 😂 It looks amazing!
lol! I'm glad you still enjoyed. This is definitely my kind of set too, and I wouldn't have hesitated to pick it up either!
Great video
I love this set, I've wanted this rocket in Lego like this for a while
It would have been interesting if the set would have been just the rocket but the same scale as the Saturn V
The launch pad is cool though
Some stuff should be printed instead of stickers, but otherwise its great
The stickers for the cones made me die a bit inside, but I'm happy the price was kept reasonable at least.
@@CheeseyStudios the price is great for once
Looks like a fantastic set!
Also is that a remake of the mine in the background that I see?
Perhaps :O
When I saw the leaked pictures, I was convinced I was buying. But given the scale is soo different between the two, I don’t think ivwill. Will see if anyone has custom instructions for rocket at same scale, or custom myself.
I'd definitely recommend you trying a custom yourself! That's always the best solution
@CheeseyStudios Having done more recently, I agree. Sometimes, I just don't have the time to design, source parts, build, redesign and rebuild.
lets hope Lego will do some SpaceX rocket(s) like falcon 9 or falcon heavy, dragon capsule or even starship 🙃
or some ULA rockets like Atlas, Vulcan or the “delta” series..
If this is popular enough, I bet they'd at least consider it!
scale starship would be nice
i think the launch tower and all the umbilicals being movable make it a much more interesting build than if you were to get something that on the outside is largely another Saturn V.
definitely not for me, but my brother already have the Saturn, so maybe i can tempt him to get it... ;)
Big brained plan 🤣
@@CheeseyStudios we are pretty different people, but with a common love of Lego.
and im pretty sure with unlimited budget he would be all over this set.
so i think it is only fair that i make him aware of it at least lol.
he dont follow new releases that closely.
I think 449 aud is meant to be 349, but otherwise great video, would love to get this set.
Unfortunately, that is indeed the correct price O_O
im so excited to buy a bunch of the NASA sets. this set will look so good along my saturn v, and the other NASA sets and NASA posters
Sounds like you got quite the epic collection going! I really love this line of sets too.
@@CheeseyStudios so far, just the saturn V and lunar lander module. planning on more‼️ and keep up the good work man. amazing videos
Honestly, I didn’t realize how small the Artemis was compared to the Saturn V
It is quite a substantial difference! Most of those pieces really do go into make the launch platform.
omg a block-accurate Mine in the background
though he didn't do the slanted and curved rails like I did on mine :)
(I did make mine digitally though so he gets extra points for real pieces)
I thought about it, but I don't think I had the time or the parts on hand xD
Lego rockets have got to be one of the coolest sets
Right? I've really enjoyed both these sets.
Loving LEGO's renewed commitment to space fans in 2024
It's been such a fun year! Even Minecraft went to space with the End... or something lol
Crap, now I have to get this as well as get the sets to build the Saturn launch tower MOC. Or would LEGO just release this in 1:1 scale to Saturn V. Like SLS Ultra or sth. All rockets should be to scale, so they can be displayed side by side. Also, Flacon Heavy? Starship?
So many SpaceX projects keep making it to 10k supporters on Ideas, but they've always been denied. Doesn't look like LEGO will be pursuing those ones. Hopefully we get a bigger SLS or a smaller Saturn V at some point though!
Nice
It's a pretty cool one ngl
Jeez, is it bad that the moment I saw the scaffolding on the launch tower my brain went straight to Metal Harbor from Sonic Adventure 2?
I can't say that anyone else has brought this up yet xD I did look up some pictures though, and I can see what you mean!
Oooohhhh baby I love me my rocketships
They are quite epic indeed
I just don’t like how long the white part is at the top. I wonder if it could look more accurate if one of the segments were removed to make it shorter?
It's possible they might have stretched it out a bit to accommodate the spacecraft inside
@@CheeseyStudios that is definitely why but I just don’t like how it looks very much.
The failure of LEGO to have released the launch tower for the Saturn V was a big fail on their part, as many of us bought MOC versions. Interesting in that they (LEGO) stated the Saturn V launch tower didn't meet their criteria for playability... and yet now they decided that a launch tower for this new set somehow makes sense. whisky tango foxtrot?
Even just in the past few years alone though, LEGO's own internal philosophies have changed dramatically. Play is no longer the top priority - profits are, and nothing makes profits better than adult-oriented display models :c
Nice video ! Really !
I love rockets and space but this one is ... Not an affordable option. That's bad.
Yeah, the launch tower does make it a bit pricey 😭
Alternate timeline with a Libertarian Cheesey as President:
NASA rockets? Eh. Can we scrap it for parts?
lololol too real
It’s a shame Lego hasn’t included a crawler with this set 😢
That would have been pretty sweet. Surprised they didn't either!
I used to love having the Saturn V set but then my cat pushed it off a shelf and it broke apart
I hear that this is a common problem with cats ._.
crazy
I still can't believe they did the whole launch platform!
I want an SLS in Saturn V scale, but not until it launches people to Mars.
then finally we'd get our money's worth
It’s just so small compared to the Saturn :(((
I did not need the tower. Just a big rocket would’ve been my preference
I wonder if 5 years or so down the line they'd give us just a standalone rocket honestly. If they continue to use it for the Artemis missions, I wouldn't be surprised!
A sticker on a cone shaped surface? That's a bad idea....
Right??? Surely this has to be against LEGO's internal rules...
It look nice, too bad they messed up the nasa logo on the side of the boosters
The stickers all around do bring me pain
Is that the beginnings of Revisiting Minecraft video i see in the back?
Perhaps - stay tuned :O
THIS IS INSANE!!!!11!!!!!1
Right????
A shame how many stickers there are...I actually quite like the size, even if it's not minifig scale. If anything, its more impressive with the part usage to get this accuracy with the smaller amount of pieces
That's very true. LEGO's been making some great rounded/circular pieces lately
How u get this set early
LEGO sent this to me through the Ambassador Network!
Bit disappointing that there are no eastereggs or interesting interiors as with the other rocket that had all the launchers, satellites and tiny references and micro figures
There's a bit of that going on, but yeah, not nearly as much as the Saturn V. Even if they weren't accurate, a few nano fig astronauts would have been a fun inclusion!
@@CheeseyStudios To be fair, there was no crew on board, but there has to be some important people they could have made as exclusive figures to stand next to the set.
I'm not that versed in NASA stuff, but if they did a Mars Rover rerelease of this sort, they should include "Mohawk Guy", one of the operators who turned into a massive meme and iconic media representative of this mission
honestly a hard sell, I have the Saturn, ~100 bucks, now 250 for a smaller Rocket... idk
The Saturn V is really quite the perfect set.
I'm going to become broke buying all the space Lego sets.
LEGO has got to stop making such cool stuff lol
Saturn V and ISS already, guess it’s time to empty the wallet for SLS!
You're going to enjoy the finished product quite a bit - it's a beauty!
Sadly I'm kind of fed up with all the space sets
RIP D,:
@@CheeseyStudios ? Of course they're all well designed and all but we're getting space NASA, City space, Friends Space and a whole bunch of Star Wars
Sticker plaque
Ripperoni
I really wonder, why first reviewers are excited when there are so many downsides: the rocket's upper part has different shapes, stickers are just worth a sentence, ...
At this scale, I still think it makes for an incredible model. Definitely not perfect, but there's a lot to love. Been looking for something like this since the Saturn V!
@@CheeseyStudios yes, but the stickers on a display model, 18+, are just wrong and need to be critized more. They're simply a pain in the ass to apply, won't last long on a curved shape, and look horrible with different colors and especially the gap on "N_AS_A". Also if you're a fan of (the) space craft(s) you realize that the upper part could be built better to match the shape of the real model. The ideas sets did that.
This was
the suspense!!!
For $260, I expect no stickers. Too bad.
Yeah, hard to find a set without stickers these days 😪
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block accurate LEGO Minecraft the mine set???
Perhaps :O
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Don't like rockets but watched anyway! Narration just too good.
I'm flattered! Thank you xD
Sorry lego, I'm too anti sticker to even consider this. Sometimes I just leave them off but sadly I dont think this model would work without them
I feel like this model without stickers would still work. A lot of the grid detailing ends up being a bit messy honestly. Totally up to you though.
Nice set, but these bad, bad stickers - OMG
The little tiny ones and the cone ones made me weep
Highly disappointed in the scale, and stickers. Will just build a moc
That's always the best way to do it!
This set having stickers is extremely embarrassing. Especially stickers like that, which will be horrible to properly apply.
Absolutely a dealbreaker for me. I wont pay 260$ only to eventually end up with some cheap stickers that will look bad over time and seemingly partly dont even apply well.
The stickers on the conical piece is definitely not okay. Saw this earlier this year on the classic space GWP too. Not sure why LEGO is backtracking here
@@CheeseyStudios Cheaper to produce i would guess
Its absolutely horrific.
Oh???
can LEGO stop with the stickers already, they are just bad and for the cost of LEGO they really shouldn't be using them.
Finally Lego actually takes time to build a Lego set! 🙃
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Finally Lego actually spends time making something 🙃
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