I love how they made this new Galaxy Explorer essentially a Creator 3 in 1 set. It just adds so much more value to it as a whole. I’m definitely sticking with the big model when I eventually get mine but it’s nice to know there is other options for the people that want them.
It’s great that these alt builds were provided. That being said, would have been even greater if split out in such a way that you could build both smaller craft (officially).
I’m thrilled this set exists with official alternate instructions. I had most of the original US 3-digit space sets back in 1978 when I was 10. Never did get the original 497/928 set or the small 918. To see these now, just wow! On the wish list all over again. Now, where is that giant Sears Wish Book?
i like this compromise. obviously, we couldn't get an entire wave of ships for the 90th anniversary, but if you bought 3 galaxy explorer sets, you could build an entire classic space fleet!
I redesigned the 918 version to have working gear and also the pilot sits up. (Yes i bought 3 of the GE. I'm a space guy) I also changed the nose of the 924 to match 928. It's space. It's amazing space.
It's really cool that these alternates were offered, so you could build reimaginings of all three classic ships. If you still have the Classic Space sets from your old reviews, it would be cool to see them compared to these as well.
I still remember when you did the build for the xfinity special of et , I never had a classic space set but it’s simplicity and genuineness makes me want to pick it up next paycheck!
They really nailed the 924 ....except for the print ....adding 4 extra bricks with the according numbers would have been very cool - but absolutely nothing to moan about!! The 918 always looked like a little insect (mosquito ?) to me with the cockpit bordering right to the wing edges. The new model doesn´t catch the characteristics that good - but hey - I think it´s the best set this year and one can´t even complain about the price...pretty rare lately.
I love all three the largest is my favourite, I love livable space ship, the small one is a cool and unique design. The middle one is cool but I think it's the worst. It isn't as unique as the small one and feels like just a smaller version of the galaxy explorer sold at lower price point, which is very much accurate to the original in fact this one is (in my opinion) the most accurate one. If it would Sold separately it would probably be the best as a cheaper alternative you can buy two or three as a small fleet or if you don't have money to buy the actual set
@@Stormingmonkey currently I don't I it build for a few days just because I wanted to give each one a chance. I just don't like it as much like the small one looks so unique and weirdly powerful, as well as having the function with the droid and I am just biased to ships with interior as well as my mother giving me her childhood explorer because she did want to buy lego for me before I reach the age of 4, therefore me having nostalgia for the original. the middle one is still amazing but you know one of them has to be the worst and by process of elimination if two are some of my favourite lego ships or sci-fi in general, I just don't like as much
I actually bought this set after seeing about 10 minutes of your review. And then I found out it had a river hidden in the back. AND THEN I found out it has official alternate builds. Made this set an absolute no-brainer of a purchase
It really is a great set. This was probably the first set where I built it and wondered how a designer come up with all the different shapes and connections
those builds are great. As someone that have only seen LEGO prices go up and up these past years (I mean the DeLorean for 170 euros was pretty tough, and as a Star Wars fan, seeing models well over the 40s when 5/6 years back they would have been sold for like 20 is saddening) When I saw the early images of the galaxy explorer, I was like "oh this will surely be like $150 but I'll happily pay for it" then saw it was "only" a hundred bucks and it made it all the more worth it to get. But REALLY the thing that I find astounding with this set is that you can build the 924 replica, AND NOT FEEL SCAMMED AT ALL, if they released the 924 as a $99 set I would have probably pay for it as well. That just shows that our perception of Lego prices and value is kinda biased. I think that one Lego commercial dude was right "If you want us to stop increasing the prices, you'd have to stop buying them". Anyway, awesome set through and through, I loved building it, seeing the little details thaat took me way back when I was playing Lego space as a kid
I fully agree and bought two sets only, there are so many parts left with the 924 that you can built a 918 with added parts easily. And i also modified it that i have landing gears on the 918 too, which i desperately missed on the instruction. For some experienced builders you have so much fun to modify the built accordingly.
Hey Jang! I haven’t seen your videos in a while, but I just wanted to say that I like this new video setup where we can see your face to the right! It adds another dimension to the video, and it’s more interesting to watch. Keep it up, and thank you for these awesome reviews!
I still have the LL 918 blocks from the cruiser I had as a child, along with a few other pieces. The blocks are now proudly attached to my Galaxy Explorer, next to the new number blocks.
I wasn't originally going to get this set, but my local Wal-Mart I noticed happened to have it and this just sold me!! How incredibly cool, can't wait to swing by and grab it
I finally ordered the additional parts to make all 3 from 2 sets. You need an additional 330+ pieces. It cost $35 on pick a brick and then another $10 or so on bricklink for the printed parts and a couple others not available on Lego’s site. It was worth it to me.
If you could build the smaller two with the same pieces as the largest one, I'd but a second set. I don't want to buy three! But honestly, my favorite part about the set is that they only used colors that were available in 1979.
I like the idea of the 918 and would have 2 of those scouter/A-wingish ships paired with the 928. The Galaxy Explorer has tremendous value with the 2 alternate official builds at no extra cost is great to see.
These all look great, even if the smallest ship doesn't do a whole lot for its size. It'll be nice to see if people can come up with more unique alternate builds, such as a ship with side by side cockpits or a ship with more significant removable sections.
Honestly don't have the nostalgia for the classic space sets, but I can appreciate the realism, in that their is a logical entry point and traversal within the ship if you were a minifigure, on the main build, especially love the sliding door on the set
Hi Jang,Great Video showing all 3 alternatives of the Galaxy Explorer. I think Lego has done a fantastic job with the new version, I still have all my 3 original Galaxy Explorers that i was given as presents as a child way back in 1979 which i still have on display today for the 928, 924 and the 918. I haven't received my new Explorer yet but very keen to build all 3 alternatives, so i can placed them next to my original 3 sets ,however buying the 3rd box to build the smaller version here in Australia is getting very expensive especially when ill be using half the box or less to build, But seeing how you built your small one using other extra parts to complete is excellent, however i would luv to know what was the extra pieces that you substituted to build as i think what you done a looks great and i can order the extra peices or even see what i have in my own collection of left over parts. Would be great if they would continue and re-release more of the original classic sets. Anyway Luv ya Channel being watching for few years now. Ray Adelaide/Australia.
I know this is kind of asking for alot, but it would have been cool if they made a bonus 4th alt build out of the left over pieces from both the 924 and 928 builds
the biggest problem with this set is that the wings very obviously have turbine engines on them apparent from the compressor fins visible on the front. Turbine engines don't work in space. They have the have air/atmosphere to compress in the turbine. On the original 928 model they could very easily be liquid fuel rockets attached to the wings.... Hard to say that with this one
3 great models, shame the smallest doesn’t have landing gear. Agree that the 924 is the sweet spot but then I think it was on the original too. For info I bought the missing bits to make both 924 & 918 from one box and it cost me about the price for half a set for the missing bits.
I just finished mine and just noticed the instructions. Sad that another cannot complete the two others but I just ordered another one and will figure out what to make with the extras.
Such an amazing addition to this already awesome set, I hope this can become the norm for some more non-creator sets in the future. Great review as always, Jang!
It is somewhat disappointing that one kit cannot build the two alternate sets simultaneously, though its only the bigger of the two that really seems well designed. I mean the smaller craft looks like it was made exclusively from the leftover pieces of the larger build. On a different note, Jang you have really stepped up your video production these last few months. Fantastic work! I've been watching your work for years now and I have to say you are one of the best hobby reviewers on this platform and that comes from someone who consumes hobby reviews for everything from gunpla to Warhammer 40k. Keep up the great work!
A smaller modern 918, that could have been built fully with the leftover parts when building the 924 would have been amazing. As well as having extra printed bricks with the correct markings for each. But still, this is an amazing set, even without any official alternate builds. It just would have made it an even more iconic set than it already is.
This only makes an already great set even better! It is a shame though they didn't manage to make it possible to build both from a single set, as that would have buying a second one basically a no-brainer. And they should have included stickers (or better, printed pieces, though that would be asking too much) for the numbers on the side. But still, minor quibbles.
The only other downer about building the other 2 is the side numbers(the LL928 printed bricks) will be all the same on each Ship(if the new small one has numbers on the side of it to that is) :( This is one time they could of included a sticker sheet just for the different builds. Oh well.
Bought two of 10497 from Shop@Home because had planned to keep one sealed, love the box art. Unfortunately both boxes were damaged during shipping 😡. Now I’m thinking I’ll open both and build main model and medium sized ships. The small ship doesn’t interest me so I’ll skip that one.
Same here. Bought three boxes to have at least one to keep in mint condition. All three boxes arrived damaged. Some of this does not happen while shipping but already in Lego's warehouse. Incredible.
Where are the stickers when you need them really? Flip the brick and put the sticker on! But... I have the old 924 and build a display. Stole the printed 1x4 brick from the original (that you can't see) and put it in the new version.
I have the option to buy two sets of 100,-€ I was going to buy the 3-in-1 castle twice, then decided to get it once and one galaxy explorer. Now I am doubting if i might buy two of the explorer. To much good sets coming from Lego
After Building the main model what do you think the disassembly process would be like? Just for us thinking about building one model and then building another.
@@JANGBRiCKS you are too good for this world. I will keep my eyes open for anorher one myself then. And an excuse to tell my wife, why there is 200 euro's missing from our bank account.
You mentioned that once you built the medium, you still needed a lot of your own bricks to finish the small. About what percent did you have to fill in with your own bricks? Or alternatively, do you think there are enough leftover pieces after making the medium, you'd have enough to work with to make a somewhat comparable ship with JUST the leftovers?
2/3. If you try to build both just from a copy of 10497, you’re missing 2/3 of the pieces for the smaller one. • The set has ~1250 pieces. • The medium version used ~800. • The small version uses ~500. • However, there are 340 pieces from the original set that are needed in both versions. So if you try to build both, about 2/3 of the small version’s pieces are unavailable. Most of the double-used pieces are fairly common, so if you have a medium collection you’ll probably have them; if you have a large collection you’ll almost certainly have them. A bit over a dozen pieces are relatively rare, or unique to this set, including 3 prints that you need more of than the original set provides (the LL928 bricks and the classic space logo tile-though obviously you might prefer to leave the LL928 off anyway, or substitute an LL918 1x4 if you have them).
Oh, and the main thing you’ll be missing to build your own MOC instead of the official smaller alternative: wings. The medium version uses almost all the wing pieces from the set.
I love how they made this new Galaxy Explorer essentially a Creator 3 in 1 set. It just adds so much more value to it as a whole. I’m definitely sticking with the big model when I eventually get mine but it’s nice to know there is other options for the people that want them.
Every set is essentially a Creator X in 1 set
It’s great that these alt builds were provided. That being said, would have been even greater if split out in such a way that you could build both smaller craft (officially).
on the other hand.... No design compromises for the alts. they aren't cobbled together with just the leftovers
I’m thrilled this set exists with official alternate instructions. I had most of the original US 3-digit space sets back in 1978 when I was 10. Never did get the original 497/928 set or the small 918. To see these now, just wow! On the wish list all over again. Now, where is that giant Sears Wish Book?
I honestly can't wait to see what people make out of this set. The set is a good start to making a fleet of classic space ships.
i like this compromise. obviously, we couldn't get an entire wave of ships for the 90th anniversary, but if you bought 3 galaxy explorer sets, you could build an entire classic space fleet!
I redesigned the 918 version to have working gear and also the pilot sits up. (Yes i bought 3 of the GE. I'm a space guy) I also changed the nose of the 924 to match 928. It's space. It's amazing space.
Awesome! I actually own the original, but I’m NEVER gonna sell it!
my dad has the smaller ones
Same here. I know where it is, buried in a box.
It's really cool that these alternates were offered, so you could build reimaginings of all three classic ships. If you still have the Classic Space sets from your old reviews, it would be cool to see them compared to these as well.
I will say, the small ship is much more beautiful than I expected, especially from the back. It’s smooth, but with good detail.
I wish there were 4 extra 1x6 printed bricks for the alt builds 2x with LL918 and 2x 924
I still remember when you did the build for the xfinity special of et , I never had a classic space set but it’s simplicity and genuineness makes me want to pick it up next paycheck!
They really nailed the 924 ....except for the print ....adding 4 extra bricks with the according numbers would have been very cool - but absolutely nothing to moan about!! The 918 always looked like a little insect (mosquito ?) to me with the cockpit bordering right to the wing edges. The new model doesn´t catch the characteristics that good - but hey - I think it´s the best set this year and one can´t even complain about the price...pretty rare lately.
Its such an amazing set! I hadn't thought of it but you're right! Adding just those 924 printed pieces would make it absolutely flawless imo!
I love all three the largest is my favourite, I love livable space ship, the small one is a cool and unique design. The middle one is cool but I think it's the worst. It isn't as unique as the small one and feels like just a smaller version of the galaxy explorer sold at lower price point, which is very much accurate to the original in fact this one is (in my opinion) the most accurate one. If it would Sold separately it would probably be the best as a cheaper alternative you can buy two or three as a small fleet or if you don't have money to buy the actual set
Have you built the middle one? because I have both big and middle and the middle is my favorite
@@Stormingmonkey currently I don't I it build for a few days just because I wanted to give each one a chance. I just don't like it as much like the small one looks so unique and weirdly powerful, as well as having the function with the droid and I am just biased to ships with interior as well as my mother giving me her childhood explorer because she did want to buy lego for me before I reach the age of 4, therefore me having nostalgia for the original. the middle one is still amazing but you know one of them has to be the worst and by process of elimination if two are some of my favourite lego ships or sci-fi in general, I just don't like as much
I actually bought this set after seeing about 10 minutes of your review. And then I found out it had a river hidden in the back. AND THEN I found out it has official alternate builds. Made this set an absolute no-brainer of a purchase
It really is a great set. This was probably the first set where I built it and wondered how a designer come up with all the different shapes and connections
those builds are great.
As someone that have only seen LEGO prices go up and up these past years (I mean the DeLorean for 170 euros was pretty tough, and as a Star Wars fan, seeing models well over the 40s when 5/6 years back they would have been sold for like 20 is saddening)
When I saw the early images of the galaxy explorer, I was like "oh this will surely be like $150 but I'll happily pay for it" then saw it was "only" a hundred bucks and it made it all the more worth it to get. But REALLY the thing that I find astounding with this set is that you can build the 924 replica, AND NOT FEEL SCAMMED AT ALL, if they released the 924 as a $99 set I would have probably pay for it as well.
That just shows that our perception of Lego prices and value is kinda biased. I think that one Lego commercial dude was right "If you want us to stop increasing the prices, you'd have to stop buying them".
Anyway, awesome set through and through, I loved building it, seeing the little details thaat took me way back when I was playing Lego space as a kid
I really like this camera set up for these kind of videos. Keep it up Jang!
These alt builds remind me of the back-of-box builds on old sets.
Still happy for the price. It feels really good compared to most 2022 Lego sets so far , especially considering how cool this is
I actually like the small 918. They're all three really nicely done.
I fully agree and bought two sets only, there are so many parts left with the 924 that you can built a 918 with added parts easily. And i also modified it that i have landing gears on the 918 too, which i desperately missed on the instruction. For some experienced builders you have so much fun to modify the built accordingly.
Hey Jang! I haven’t seen your videos in a while, but I just wanted to say that I like this new video setup where we can see your face to the right! It adds another dimension to the video, and it’s more interesting to watch. Keep it up, and thank you for these awesome reviews!
I still have the LL 918 blocks from the cruiser I had as a child, along with a few other pieces. The blocks are now proudly attached to my Galaxy Explorer, next to the new number blocks.
Looks like you're getting into gundam just about as much as I am. I love custom painting them
I wasn't originally going to get this set, but my local Wal-Mart I noticed happened to have it and this just sold me!! How incredibly cool, can't wait to swing by and grab it
I finally ordered the additional parts to make all 3 from 2 sets. You need an additional 330+ pieces. It cost $35 on pick a brick and then another $10 or so on bricklink for the printed parts and a couple others not available on Lego’s site. It was worth it to me.
If you could build the smaller two with the same pieces as the largest one, I'd but a second set. I don't want to buy three!
But honestly, my favorite part about the set is that they only used colors that were available in 1979.
Very soothing voice, and great video!
I like the idea of the 918 and would have 2 of those scouter/A-wingish ships paired with the 928. The Galaxy Explorer has tremendous value with the 2 alternate official builds at no extra cost is great to see.
These all look great, even if the smallest ship doesn't do a whole lot for its size. It'll be nice to see if people can come up with more unique alternate builds, such as a ship with side by side cockpits or a ship with more significant removable sections.
Now that you have two sets. Make a MOC using the pieces of two sets combined into one mega spaceship! ;)
I think that'd be pretty fun!
I just got one and built it the big version and it was very worth it there is just so many cool things about it its just a lot of fun
Honestly don't have the nostalgia for the classic space sets, but I can appreciate the realism, in that their is a logical entry point and traversal within the ship if you were a minifigure, on the main build, especially love the sliding door on the set
Not bad alternates, not bad at all!
The idea of a hind helicopter style troop compartment on a spaceship is very interesting
Yes the 924 analogue is the best. I also wish they had made a "924" brick but otherwise it's good. Well done.
Thank you Jang, You've just persuaded me to order myself a second set! 😁
Very solid video comparsion Jang! Great editing skills!
The 924 is the stand out. Gets it right. Thanks for sharing the 918 build though Jang.
Hi Jang,Great Video showing all 3 alternatives of the Galaxy Explorer.
I think Lego has done a fantastic job with the new version, I still have all my 3 original Galaxy Explorers that i was given as presents as a child way back in 1979 which i still have on display today for the 928, 924 and the 918.
I haven't received my new Explorer yet but very keen to build all 3 alternatives, so i can placed them next to my original 3 sets ,however buying the 3rd box to build the smaller version here in Australia is getting very expensive especially when ill be using half the box or less to build, But seeing how you built your small one using other extra parts to complete is excellent, however i would luv to know what was the extra pieces that you substituted to build as i think what you done a looks great and i can order the extra peices or even see what i have in my own collection of left over parts.
Would be great if they would continue and re-release more of the original classic sets.
Anyway Luv ya Channel being watching for few years now. Ray Adelaide/Australia.
I know this is kind of asking for alot, but it would have been cool if they made a bonus 4th alt build out of the left over pieces from both the 924 and 928 builds
the biggest problem with this set is that the wings very obviously have turbine engines on them apparent from the compressor fins visible on the front. Turbine engines don't work in space. They have the have air/atmosphere to compress in the turbine. On the original 928 model they could very easily be liquid fuel rockets attached to the wings.... Hard to say that with this one
3 great models, shame the smallest doesn’t have landing gear. Agree that the 924 is the sweet spot but then I think it was on the original too. For info I bought the missing bits to make both 924 & 918 from one box and it cost me about the price for half a set for the missing bits.
I just finished mine and just noticed the instructions. Sad that another cannot complete the two others but I just ordered another one and will figure out what to make with the extras.
Amazing!
Such an amazing addition to this already awesome set, I hope this can become the norm for some more non-creator sets in the future. Great review as always, Jang!
Cool great video I might get the Galaxy Explorer for my birth day
Now we need the moon base and ground vehicles!📡🛰🛒🚨🚧😂♥️
It is somewhat disappointing that one kit cannot build the two alternate sets simultaneously, though its only the bigger of the two that really seems well designed. I mean the smaller craft looks like it was made exclusively from the leftover pieces of the larger build.
On a different note, Jang you have really stepped up your video production these last few months. Fantastic work! I've been watching your work for years now and I have to say you are one of the best hobby reviewers on this platform and that comes from someone who consumes hobby reviews for everything from gunpla to Warhammer 40k. Keep up the great work!
A smaller modern 918, that could have been built fully with the leftover parts when building the 924 would have been amazing. As well as having extra printed bricks with the correct markings for each. But still, this is an amazing set, even without any official alternate builds. It just would have made it an even more iconic set than it already is.
Thanks for letting me know that it's impossible to build the 2 alternative built with 1 set. I was wondering about that for a while.
Good to have extra models but if i ever got this i would keep it the original big model
This only makes an already great set even better! It is a shame though they didn't manage to make it possible to build both from a single set, as that would have buying a second one basically a no-brainer. And they should have included stickers (or better, printed pieces, though that would be asking too much) for the numbers on the side. But still, minor quibbles.
spaceship, Spaceship SPACESHIP!!
can't wait for the castle review
To be honest all three could had been sold separately including the moon base with the plate form, of course revised into a newer look.
The only other downer about building the other 2 is the side numbers(the LL928 printed bricks) will be all the same on each Ship(if the new small one has numbers on the side of it to that is) :( This is one time they could of included a sticker sheet just for the different builds. Oh well.
the small ship totally needs an r2 unit head behind the cockpit
Look in at this one for christmas 2022… but I may have to wait 10 more years just to build it on the 100th Anaversery
I am now curious, build the 924 and see what can be built/MOC with the remainder of the pieces.
Bought two of 10497 from Shop@Home because had planned to keep one sealed, love the box art. Unfortunately both boxes were damaged during shipping 😡. Now I’m thinking I’ll open both and build main model and medium sized ships. The small ship doesn’t interest me so I’ll skip that one.
Same here. Bought three boxes to have at least one to keep in mint condition. All three boxes arrived damaged. Some of this does not happen while shipping but already in Lego's warehouse. Incredible.
I Like the small one, looks like a star wars ship. Micro destroyer...
I found you need around 350 extra pieces which will add to about 40 euro on bricklink. It's cheaper than buying the set 3 times :)
Of the 2 alternate builds the 924 is the best at representing it's original set minus the LL924 missing printed piece.
918 is just too big.
They're all upsized from the originals. I read somewhere that they're all 50% larger
Space Cruiser that's what 924 was my friend used to.have it.
Had to look it up. He threw it at his wall and rebuilt it.
Ok im ordering it
That’s nice
i wonder what could be made with the leftovers if you bought three sets!
I remember them. But i never knew if there was also a white Lego galaxy figure back in the 80's?
they started out with red and white, the other colors came later. the white is OG
I love classic space
Where are the stickers when you need them really? Flip the brick and put the sticker on! But... I have the old 924 and build a display. Stole the printed 1x4 brick from the original (that you can't see) and put it in the new version.
How long/difficult would it be to take apart the main model and build the alternates? Never tried a 3in1 set before which this basically is.
I have the option to buy two sets of 100,-€ I was going to buy the 3-in-1 castle twice, then decided to get it once and one galaxy explorer.
Now I am doubting if i might buy two of the explorer.
To much good sets coming from Lego
After Building the main model what do you think the disassembly process would be like? Just for us thinking about building one model and then building another.
Hi Jang. do you still have the official 928/497? Would be so nice to see it together with the 10497.
Nah my entire classic space collection was donated to charity years ago.
@@JANGBRiCKS you are too good for this world. I will keep my eyes open for anorher one myself then. And an excuse to tell my wife, why there is 200 euro's missing from our bank account.
(づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ SPACESHIP! So glad you made this video!
Im the guy that would buy 3 of these just so i could have every version.
You mentioned that once you built the medium, you still needed a lot of your own bricks to finish the small. About what percent did you have to fill in with your own bricks?
Or alternatively, do you think there are enough leftover pieces after making the medium, you'd have enough to work with to make a somewhat comparable ship with JUST the leftovers?
2/3. If you try to build both just from a copy of 10497, you’re missing 2/3 of the pieces for the smaller one.
• The set has ~1250 pieces.
• The medium version used ~800.
• The small version uses ~500.
• However, there are 340 pieces from the original set that are needed in both versions. So if you try to build both, about 2/3 of the small version’s pieces are unavailable.
Most of the double-used pieces are fairly common, so if you have a medium collection you’ll probably have them; if you have a large collection you’ll almost certainly have them.
A bit over a dozen pieces are relatively rare, or unique to this set, including 3 prints that you need more of than the original set provides (the LL928 bricks and the classic space logo tile-though obviously you might prefer to leave the LL928 off anyway, or substitute an LL918 1x4 if you have them).
Oh, and the main thing you’ll be missing to build your own MOC instead of the official smaller alternative: wings. The medium version uses almost all the wing pieces from the set.
Hi
Take me to space sir
I'll stick to the main build personally.
I got mine a Walmart and got a deal for 75$
If it was the middle one for cheaper I would buy it. Big one is too big.
Prefer the middle sized build, the double canopy and large side engine design of the largest build just doesn't do it for me.
The front of the 924 just looks ugly (old & new)