It’s the 1st of August which means price increases (boooo!), but also a whole bunch of new LEGO sets released (yay!), and probably the most exciting release for a lot of Classic Space fans is the return of the almighty 10497 Galaxy Explorer! Check out all the new August releases for a guide of what’s…
Buying Guide: Every new LEGO set releasing in August 2022
August 2022 is coming up, and with it, an absolutely massive LEGO release window with a slew of awesome new sets going on sale. August is a huge month for The LEGO Group, as the company will celebrate its 90th Anniversary on 10 August 2022, and to commemorate the milestone, we have sets like 10497…
Review: LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer (2022)
To celebrate The LEGO Group’s 90th Anniversary, LEGO have decided to reimagine a classic, the 497/928 Galaxy Explorer, widely considered one of the most iconic and legendary LEGO Classic Space sets of all time. Thanks to the intrepid mind of LEGO Designer Mike Psiaki, we are now treated to an expanded and updated version, 10497…
LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer (2022) box comparison with 497/928 Galaxy Explorer (1979)
One of 2022’s most anticipated sets is 10497 Galaxy Explorer, announced at LEGO CON 2022, the set is a reimagination of the classic 928/497 Galaxy Explorer, which is considered one of the most influential and legendary sets that defined the Classic Space theme. I have a review of 10497 Galaxy Explorer coming up that I…
LEGO CON 2022 Recap: all the new sets announced!
LEGO CON 2022 was an extremely pleasant surprise, with an absolute truckload of new LEGO sets announced, and the best part of all, the reveals were completely organic, with not that many leaks or spoilers, which meant that most of us fans got to see and experience the reveals LIVE, and with high-resolution images following…
LEGO announces 10497 Galaxy Explorer, a reimagination of a Classic Space icon
As part of LEGO’s 90th Anniversary, and a celebration of all things retro at LEGO CON 2022, we now have official photos and details of 10497 Galaxy Explorer, a remake of one of the most iconic Classic Space sets of all time 497/928 Galaxy Explorer. This 90th anniversary edition of one of LEGO’s best known…