Why LEGO Fans Are Sick of Classic Space

Why did the Galaxy Explorer flop? What lies ahead for Classic Space? This is Why LEGO Fans Are Sick of Classic Space

[philiphammond]

I so disagree. The Galaxy Explorer was the set that ended my dark ages after almost thirty years.

[afgsquad]

As someone who built the Galaxy Explorer yesterday, a quote from Luke Skywalker sums it up best:
“Amazing, every word you just said was wrong!”

[joshuanelsonanimations]

This is news to me. I own The Galaxy Explorer, and it's probably one of my favorite LEGO sets ever produced. I also have Benny's Space Squad and the brown astronaut minifigure with the astronaut baby. All the figures look great together, and there's enough variety of figures between each set. While I do agree that LEGO should expand onto other older themes for remakes, I don’t think I'll ever get sick of Classic Space.

[AsapAnimation]

I think you’re off. Classic Space has never been bigger! A set going on sale isn’t necessarily a sign of bad sales. In most regions it’s not on sale regardless

[jacoblinde]

Normally I agree with your analysis and insight, but I disagree with your assessment of the Galaxy Explorer. Not only is it a great set, it made me take a closer look at the original classic space line and made me appreciate those sets a lot more.

[kevinhardy]

No fan is sick of space. It’s literally the only set I want more of.

[neon_lavander]

I got the galaxy explorer recently and im smitten with it, it was a very intresting building experience with an outcome that is as beautiful as it is nostalgic

Furthermore,

Unlike pirates there was no additional bay build that although nice is useless if you want the ship as a ship

Unlike castle i didn't have to pay nearly £500

Unlike bionicle, blacktron and forest men i didn't have to spend large amounts of money on other sets for a 'free' GWP

So far this has been the most accessible throwback outside of the classic set with meme tahu

[mx]

Sick of Classic space?!? Can't get enough of it! Grew up in the 80's with classic space and I now rebuild the giant collection of classic Lego space sets I used to own back in the day.

[toinp]

I so disagree with almost everything you said in this video. I own the Galaxy Explorer and it is my favorite Lego model hands down ever. Benny's Spaceship was also nowhere near a remake but rather more of a refrence and Benny's Space Squad was somewhat more in the feel of classic space. I think classic space has only been growing.

[ShoutyKid]

I actually like the traditional classic space rereleases because of the color scheme, the fact that there are no factions or lore (IMAGINAATTIONN!!) And I love how simple the spacemen are. I hope to see more of these from Lego soon.

[roseproto]

Hard disagree. The Galaxy Explorer was a joy to build and looks phenomenal. Not sure what you think the designers could have improved on with this one, as far as I’m concerned they knocked it out of the park. They also couldn’t have picked a better set in this theme, I’d love to see more but if this is the only classic space set we get, I’m super happy it’s this one.

[MythicBricks]

The Galaxy Explorer Remake is nothing special? That's how I know you haven't built it yourself

[donatello]

I don't think fans are sick of classic Space, as the new Galaxy Explorer seems pretty universally beloved, and I don't agree with the way you describe it. I think it's fantastic, even when compared to the Lion Knight's Castle.

However, I completely agree that Lego focusing almost exclusively on classic Space is a shame considering how many different Space themes we have gotten since then.

Ice Planet, Rock Raiders, Life on Mars, and Space Police 3 are some of my personal favourites, and it's a shame that Lego basically ignores all of these in favour of Classic, with the occasional sticker easter egg in a Ninjago City.

I think there's a lot of potential for remakes of these later themes, but they just aren't as iconic as Classic Space. Still, I think it's only a matter of time before Lego starts showing these other themes some love.

[jedisith]

The new Galaxy Explorer was excellent. You are wrong.

[Pantsman]

This guy! He simply is not a fan of Classic Space. He is clearly a fan of Castle. I have watched so many reviews for set 10497 and not one of them were bad. So Lego fans are not sick of Classic Space, this guy is, and he does not speak for me and many fans of Lego. His opinion is his opinion. Doesn't make it true.

[tomibriks]

I own galaxy explorer, the best set of my collection and for me, classic space WILL NEVER BE ENOUGH

[korwynias_yt]

I want the classic space!!! I couldn't get Benny's space ship when it came out and couldn't get the Lego Movie 2 two sets. What I am tired and sick of is all the stupid Star Wars sets!!! I want all original Lego space back including classic space!!!

[chaos]

You make some valid points, but I for one would prefer even more space theme sets whether as classic updates or completely new designs.

[patrickkelly]

Totally disagree, the Galaxy Explorer was a fantastic idea, it took me back to my childhood. I raced out to purchase one.

[GreyKnightBricks]

I still haven't purchased this set. I think I should now though. I would love Classic Space to come back as a theme. Not sure if it will do well as you mentioned, this set was on sale everywhere.