Classic Space @ 40

As an enthusiast of Classic Space, I wanted to celebrate the fact that this LEGO theme was launched (literally!) forty years ago. These are the sets of my childhood which single-handedly crystallised my love of LEGO and all things space, two things that have continued to feature heavily in my MOCs.

 

I wanted a simple build which featured the number ‘40’ at its core with my favourite minifigures busying themselves around it. I decided to incorporate elements from original Classic Space sets and included some of my favourites within the build. Fellow fans will recognise the Space Buggy (886), Space Dart I (6824), a ship from Space Supply Station (6930) and the rocket from Inter-Galactic Command Base (6971).

 

The build also includes the Space Police Statue from Galactic Enforcer (5974) which at the time of release celebrated 30 years of LEGO space – time sure flies. The grey statue is all my own work and includes a hard-to-source grey helmet originally released in a Classic Castle set.

 

Finally, Benny has joined the celebrations and has brought his trusty, robot sidekick and his own snack!

 

Enjoy!

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