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26.4.2011

The Lego City Space Centre is another new incredibly well designed and detailed addition to the 'Lego City' series. The set is aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 12 years of age. Children younger than six may struggle a little with the instructions and find the lack of interactive elements a little unfulfilling. Youngsters over the age of twelve would also more than likely prefer something a little more challenging (i.e like the popular Technic range). But between this age range the set really is an ideal toy.The set is basically a space rocket and launch pad, including a small mission control building and a mini service-buggy. Although the Space Centre is relatively minimal in its overall design,there are a number of key details that add that special `Lego' touch. Rotating lights, a movable camera, a fuelling line, a working lift, a flip-down countdown sequence and a mini satellite, are just a few of these excellent details.The rocket itself is quite impressive, standing at a full 36cm in height. The top compartment of the rocket can be opened out - breaking away to reveal an internal satellite or to show the astronaut piloting the rocket (the included video shows these two options).The complete set is built up via four separate bags of pieces. It is advised from the outset that the pieces in the bags should not be mixed when putting together the set. There are three instruction manuals that take you through the construction of the set in clear, concise and easy to follow stages. There are not too many overly complex or repetitive stages in the construction of the set, so this stage should be largely a very enjoyable one for most youngsters.The set took me around an hour to put together, although I did not apply the stickers that come included with the set (I will be giving the set to my son when he is old enough, so wanted to leave this task for him).One point I must add is that I firmly believe that the real beauty of Lego is the open potential it offers for imaginative creation. Obviously the user is in no way restricted to merely following the instructions and always creating the same thing time and time again. Lego sets can be combined with weird and wonderful ideas realised - all the user needs is the imagination and the desire to create something new. With this in mind, the one drawback to this particular set is that it does not use that many `standard' Lego pieces and instead is mainly made up from more specialised and purpose built pieces. Not a big problem in itself, but unless combined with other sets that include more of the standard Lego pieces, the option for putting together your own creations will be somewhat limited.However, all in all I found the Lego City Space Centre to be an excellent Lego set, with many beautifully designed details and movable pieces to entertain.**As a final note regarding the attached video - please do bear in mind that I have not used any of the stickers that are included (as stated earlier). When the stickers are incorporated into the models, their inclusion will really bring out the various bits and pieces a lot better. The video is merely there as a general guide of what to expect.**
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13.5.2011

This is one of several Lego builds which has been designed in conjunction with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and that cooperation shows in the detailing. It appears to be based on the Cape Canaveral launch site in Florida, USA.The build consists of 494 pieces and includes 4 mini figures.The mini figures are:- 2 astronauts (but only one space helmet)- 1 operations manager- 1 ground crew memberThe build is in 4 bags and come with building instruction booklets. I would recommend that you only open one bag at a time and that you use a high sided tray so you are less likely to lose any of your important pieces.The build comes with several sections which are (not in anyparticular order):CONTROL ROOM with satellite dishOne of the smallest builds in the box; the control centre has a moveable satellite dish on the top; a "video" screen showing the launch pad; a computer terminal showing the launch information; a large red telephone for those emergencies that may cancel the launch at the last minute; and, of course, a chair for the operations manager to sit in. The control room is 12 cm wide and 5 cm high.2 VEHICLES and a SPACE SATELLITEThere is a flat bead for moving the rocket into place; a small jeep/buggy type vehicle that can be turned into a lunar buggy. There is a satellite for the crew to launch into space. These three items have the least amount of building, but they are, nevertheless, great additions to the launch pad experience.LAUNCH PADThere is so much going on with the launch pad. It is 25 cm long by 25 cm wide by 27 cm high.There is a moveable lift to take the astronauts (or the satellite cargo) to the nose cone of the rocket. There is a refuelling facility so your rocket should be fully refuelled for take off and return to earth, and a small tool station so that it is in good working order. At the bottom of the launch tower are two pins to keep the rolling platform with the rocket on locked into place for safe launching.There is also count down board with flip down numbers, so all those lucky enough to be invited to watch the launch can see how much time is left.There are even flood lights at the top of the launch tower and around the base, just in case you need to launch during the night, or in overcast conditions.THE ROCKETIt is (so I have learned) a 4 stage rocket and stands 35 cm high. The cockpit of the rocket can be opened to allow an astronaut to sit inside (with a special cockpit control insert) or to be used as a cargo bay for the satellite.It took us a leisurely 2 days to build but we also included breaks to look up things about space rocket launches and to watch some of the documentaries on TV about the space race. So it became a great learning event. I would say that it would take about half a day to a day to build the entire launch centre and rocket without the learning interventions.This Lego set comes with a poster of a mini figure astronaut space-walking. It has everything you need for the space loving child (or adult) in the family.
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18.5.2011

There were a few words that caused a spark of excitement in my brain during childhood; 'star wars', 'space', 'edible', 'star wars', 'Lego' and 'star wars'. Any combination of these words were likely to send me demented with excitement at the thought. As Star Wars Lego was as yet a greedy glint in Mr Lucas' eye, the combination 'Space Lego' was just about as good (though I might have liked 'edible Lego').Though that original space range is defunct, Lego are still making space themed sets, this time as part of the long running City range - and to me its all the better for it. The new sets are more thoroughly grounded in current technology, gone are the more space-fantasy elements and in comes a more realistic version.Now Star Wars lego is here, there is no need for a generic space-fantasy theme. This is all part of the now, if not commonplace, certainly more familiar, space hardware of today. This is about delivering practical payloads into Earth orbit, not fighting off evil space aliens.So, what's in the box? Quite a bit, actually. The most noticeable being the fuselage parts, these come together to make a fairly large rocket craft, seemingly based on European launchers. The rocket can take an astronaut or satellite payload in its nose section. Further pieces allow the child(ahem) to build a miniature space centre to service and provide a lauch base for the rocket. There are two astronauts (sharing one helmet), a ground controller and an engineer, with an open car to transport them around. The center has a ground control, refuelling facility, launcher transport and launch gantry. Each are well designed and full of nice little details, from the phone in the ground control, to the moveable camera on the gantry, to the countdown boards by the gantry.The set is recommended for ages 6 and up and that's about right. Younger children might find that the model is a little time-consuming and requires more concentration than the lego they may be used to. There are small parts and some of the stages in construction are fiddly.There is a lot of re-play value in the set too, which is a general satement about most Lego sets, as there are enough varied pieces to experiment with designs. Few of the pieces are traditional Lego and some come from the Technic range, as such there are more ways of attaching pieces, this increases the design potentials as well.Overall, this is a great, fun and inspiring set, which will provide enough of a challenge to build for young Lego fans. It has the charm and attention to detail typical of Lego toys.
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26.4.2011

What a wonderful set. We all know Lego, and I'd be surprised if anyone didn't like, or indeed love, the stuff. Granted, it's expensive (however, I asked my mother, and she said "it always was"), but it's compelling to work with, cleverly designed, robust, colourful, and above all, can be used to build far more than the main model.This Space Centre is hugely enjoyable, and Lego have really thought this toy through on many levels: There are four bags of Lego inside, divided up along with separate instruction manuals, so you can either build the Centre a bit at a time (thus, making it less daunting for younger minds), or if you have more than one child, everyone can have their own bit to work on.The Lego people are the stars,and it's no surprise that they're all wearing smiles. There are two workers (a male and female), an astronaut and a launch control operator. There's a mini-launch control, with many working parts (telephone, swiveling computer screens, opening windows, rooftop satellite dish). Ground control has a work vehicle, to ship machines and/or the astronaut around; plus the Centre itself has plenty of features to play around with, and get little imaginations firing. However, the real star is the rocket. Granted, it's got a few fiddly bits, but, hey, that's what parents are for; besides, the instructions are super-easy to follow, so you're not in the dark on anything. Once the rocket is made and in place, you can fuel it up, swap around its payload, and there's a natty wheeled base to move the craft into place on the pad.There are stickers for everything, and I had a few extra pieces here and there. The instructions come with a serial number + image list, allowing you call through to costumer services if there's anything missing - and the box is big, colourful, utterly engaging from the off, and guaranteed to put a smile on even mum or dad's face, too. Apparently, this was designed in conjunction with Nasa; and there are curious facts sprinkled throughout the instructions, plus a little poster depicting a Lego space scene.Okay, yes, it's a bit expensive, but this is one of those staple dioramas that can form the centre of extended play, and which can be built onto with existing bricks.In short: I loved this, thought it was immensely clever, well-designed (both as the toy itself, and as a well-planned product), and can honestly say that it's a far better investment than some movie-figure-cash-in.Long live Lego!
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25.4.2011

This is an excellent item, and despite the hefty price tag, I think you'll find it worth every penny. The set comprises over 400 individual Lego pieces, and when opening the box you will find them portioned into four bags of components. These really help the gradual assembly of a substantial model stands about a foot and a half tall.I suppose when it comes to Lego, I remember my own Lego building days in the early 70s, when the models and sets were more rooted in reality than the more fantastical zombie/ninja/monster sets you can buy these days. This is part of the City range so the emphasis is on observable reality rather than flights of imagination!I seem to get the impression that the model is based on a new generation of NASA launchers designed to replace the space shuttle.You get a rocket, a wheeled launch pad, a command centre, and extensive country and refuelling pipe, a satellite payload with very pleasing solar panels or alternative payload of an astronaut with impressive gold visor on his space suit! There are also a couple of pleasing wheeled buggies. All this is combined with a sturdy square base plate with some printed markings.All in all it's a pretty impressive sight went fully assembled. I watched and eight-year-old with help from an able grandparent assembled a whole set in about three hours, and had a huge amount of fun doing so. There's lots of opportunity for imaginative play with this set, and I can imagine rebuilding the pieces into variant spaceships would be great deal of fun also. I really agree with a previous reviewer who said that storage is a problem: the boxes and really up to the job, and I think you have to have some kind of plastic lidded box to be keep the separate parts in if you are committed to rebuilding the model later on. It is expensive, but as ever with Lego you really do get what you pay for as this is a very impressive and quality item.
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6.4.2011

I don't know if you've played with Lego recently, but it has come a long way from what it was only 15 or 20 years ago. This latest rocket set in the City Series is astonishing for its design, the fun it provides when building it and the play value it offers once complete. The pieces are beautifully engineered and fit together with a precision that shames many car manufacturers.This set includes the rocket itself, a satellite payload, launch gantry, wheeled launch pad for towing it to the launch site, mission control, four figures (including an astronaut) and a buggy. These things enable a child to re-enact all stages of a real space mission. I particularly like Lego figures.Somehow Lego has injected charm and character that make them larger than life; this only adds to their play value.What is very clever about all Lego sets is the age range printed on the box. If it says 6-12, as this set does, then you can be sure that a 6 year old can build it and that 12 year olds will not be too old to enjoy it. Of course, half the fun of Lego is building it with your child. A message to parents: be careful that your own pleasure in building these things doesn't exclude your son or daughter from enjoying them too!If I have one criticism about this product, it is one that applies to all Lego products: too many pieces to lose if you're not careful. Storage of Lego models can be an issue. Finished ones can sit on a table or shelf once made, but if you need to dismantle them, you must be careful to put all the pieces in a box. If only Lego provided appropriate storage boxes for each set. (Don't forget to keep the instructions safe too.)The bottom line is that my son and daughter absolutely LOVED this set. (I did too, but since I'm no longer a kid, it doesn't count!)
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30.5.2011

My seven year old niece and I built up this Lego set. She has a fascination for rockets and loves to make things, and has already got a small amount of Lego though nothing of this scale. The picture on the box certainly got her interested and we set about following the instructions on a wet Sunday afternoon. The directions are all fairly simple as they're in the normal Lego format where they have pictures showing the stages of building - you just have to look at what's changed in the next picture to know what parts to add next. It started off with the more simple elements (vehicles, etc.) and finished off with the launch pad which was a good idea and got her to build up to the harder parts.Mind you, by the time we got to the end it was just me doing the building as she'd lost some of her interest, but partly because we wanted to finish it and partly because uncle was having a whale of a time the construction continued and was finished within a few hours.The finished space station is now played with regularly, and the Lego construction designs have improved over the years so that there are fewer `breakages' than when I was a child. However, things do still fall off at times and we're now at the stage where it's sometimes me who fixes it again and sometimes it's her as she gets better at Lego construction. Overall I have been very impressed with this Lego set. I think that ideally it would be aimed at a child a little bit older than seven (maybe nine or ten would be better?) but with help from someone else it was certainly buildable by her. The only real downside was that because it looks so good she has her four year old sister playing with her, and she is still grasping the concept of `careful' play...
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16.8.2011

I loved LEGO when I was a child so was quite pleased to find that my own daughters love it too! They had a smaller set before this and really enjoyed building little houses and gardens, but this, well this was to be a whole new challenge for them! My first mini mistake was presenting it to them (aged 5 and 6) and saying "there you go, build that then!" because they proceeded to open the box and all the smaller bags that it contained to make a nice big pile of parts. After a few minutes of face pulling and head scratching they brought the instructions to me and said "It's a bit hard", and at that moment I realised that it had been packaged in several bags for a good reason!!The instructions arevery straight forward and all the parts are presented in bags that relate to each section of the construction, so after our small mistake (and a few harsh words between adults!), we set to work on laying out all the parts and deciding which bag they actually belonged in! It probably added an hour to the construction of our space centre, but after a few hours we had the most amazing, interactive LEGO toy I had ever had the delight to play with (the girls enjoyed it too!). It has now been up and down several times and I am amazed at how easily the girls (for their young ages) are able to throw it together, zoom it around the room for a while, land the rocket in a little pink garden (made from their original set) and pretend to abduct little flower princesses for intergalactic experimentation!! What I think I am trying to say is that this isn't just a hardcore building project for boys, it's interactive, playable and very much appreciated by the girls too!!I can see our LEGO collection growing in the future!!
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30.11.2011

I had so much Lego as a kid and I used to love playing with the kits and making up my own. This particular kit forms part of the Lego City which has a huge range of buildings and kits. Although aimed at children aged 6-12, I would say that anyone that this is a set that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age.The kit itself comes with the pieces divided into bags and corresponding instruction leaflets with the usual picture diagrams to tell you how to build. There are a few fiddly pieces but all in all it's plain sailing to go through each part of the build and get your space station up and running. I especially loved the stickers that brought your space station to life.I'll admit that I built this kit with the help of my dad.With two adults building the kits while chatting and glancing at the TV occasionally, we managed to complete the kit in about an hour and 20 minutes. Even if a kid took exactly the same amount of time I would say that for the price of this item that is really good value for money and could keep peace in the house for a good afternoon of building.One of the things I love about Lego as it really brings out a child's imagination and this one is one of the best for that. As well as the rocket and launch platform you have the control centre, the two buggies, the astronaut and all the bits and bobs on the platform floor including tools, tanks and hoses. You could do so much and have so many scenarios that this could keep your child (or you) occupied for hours. A really good buy and one that I would happily recommend.
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23.4.2011

The Lego City Space Centre initially looked quite daunting with its 4 bags packed full of parts (some of which are very small and fiddly) but it took (an adult) less than 2 hours to construct everything; the launch site, the rocket, the transportation and the mission control centre. The 3 instruction manuals are concise, clear and very easy to use, plus each section of this set is bagged separately to avoid any confusion. Lego has made the entire construction process extremely user friendly even for those like myself with limited Lego experience.I am left surprised but impressed with this kit. Not only is it easy to build,the level of detail is also very sophisticated; from the computer screens and other pieces of office equipment to the moving lift and spotlights. Plus this set also includes 4 Lego men; the bearded bloke, the grinning lunatic (who may be female), the "top gun" complete with shiny aviator shades and a rather harassed looking chap clearly responsible for a smooth and problem free space launch.I thought the launch site itself may prove the least robust (due to the height) however it turned out to be the rocket. The top may be designed to be somewhat loose in order to remove quickly and interchange the astronaut with the satellite; however it seemed to feel somewhat flimsy. That said, the rocket felt far more stable when placed on its transporter or housed on the launch pad. When complete the Space Centre looks great, and with its moving parts and accessories, the fun doesn't end when you finish building it.
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29.4.2011

My grandchildren, aged nearly 10 and 8, absolutely loved this. So did their Mum and Dad - adult assistance was needed with set-up but both children were enthralled with how the pieces gradually came together to construct a really impressive set.There is so much here - not just the rocket but a launch pad and tower complete with working lift. Then there's the cute little astronaut but he comes with an engineer and mission controllers too.One really helpful feature was the way in which the pieces came in 4 separate bags, with separate instruction manuals - why didn't they think of this years ago! They are clearly labelled too so that there is no possibility of them being accidentally mixed (thoughobviously adult supervision is best at this point and it helps if you do read the VERY clear instructions).My grandson and his sister were easily able to construct some of the stand-alone elements such as the space centre buggy and children at the younger end of the recommended age range should be fine too. Applying the stickers is best done with adult supervision as this is a little fiddly.A wonderful way to pass a rainy afternoon for child and adult- literally hours of fun and enough play value once the set is constructed to keep children playing with it. Not as daunting as some of the Technics range either, so this is ideal for parents (or even grandparents) who have memories of struggling to put together construction sets they had as children.
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15.5.2011

This is another kit in the LEGO CITY range and this one features a Rocket, a Launch Pad, Mission Control Centre, 4 Mini-figures and a poster. It comes complete in just under 500 pieces and is aimed at 6-12 year olds although our 5 year old had it made with only a little assistance from us. The pieces come packed in 4 bags and it is strongly advised that you do not mix the bags up - again our 5 year old coped quite well with ALL the pieces mixed up and it did also keep the house pretty quiet for a lot longer! (so maybe mixing up the pieces isn't such a bad idea).The Rocket, Satellite and Maintenance Buggy step-by-step instructions are contained in Book 1 along with two of the figures,Mission Control and the Rocket's moving vehicle (apologies but I don't know its technical name) along with the other two figures are all contained in Book 2 and the Launch Pad in its entirety is all in Book 3.This is a great kit, for a very reasonable price, considering everything that you get in the box. I think LEGO have got the age range pretty much spot on as older children will probably not get a huge amount from this kit once its built and would probably suit the Technic side of LEGO more.As a very small negative point, we thought that the rocket itself does not appear to be as durable during play as we have come to expect from LEGO and it didn't take much 'punishment' before it needed reassembling. That said, a huge thumbs up for this LEGO City kit.
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28.4.2011

The Lego City Space Centre is a fantastic kit for those interested in space and/or Lego. The set comprises of 4 bags of building materials with 3 instruction manuals perfect for completing over several hours or for different children to share. The step-by-step instructions are really clear and easy to follow. The pieces include a launch pad with control tower, a rocket (which houses an interchangable astronaut or satellite), a space buggy, a control centre and 4 Lego figures.The pieces fit together perfectly and the fun isn't over once the space centre is built as there are lots of interesting features to add to children's enjoyment and imagination. These include rotating lights, a movable lift,a fuelling pipe and boards with 3,2,1,0 on which can be flipped down individually to count down to blast off!The only problem occurs when it comes to packing the set away to be rebuilt at a later date as the packaging supplied is not really sufficient. As you have to rip the plastic bags to get the contents out, either zip lock bags or a plastic box with compartments (insted of the cardboard one provided) would make this into a 5 star product.If you're thinking of using this alongside more traditional Lego kits then this may not be what your looking for as the majority of the pieces are specific to this space set. However if you are after a high quality, brilliantly engineered Lego set for a 6-12 year old then this is perfect.
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11.6.2011

From the second this arrived just the fact that it is Lego - my children were incredibly excited - so being a moving space pad they couldn't open the box quick enough!!The age guide is 6-12 - my 7 year old and 11 year old spent the morning assembling this, they had no problems and were very proud of their spectacular creation!! The instructions do need to be followed quite carefully to make sure it is as intended, but they are simply laid out enough for children to be able to follow correctly - had it not been for my 11 year old - my 7 year old would've struggled with finding the various pieces in all the bags - but they are generally all numbered for each part of it in the bags bar a few thatare in together in a separate bag!All in all it was simple to make and being a real working model as well makes it really special and a brilliant idea and open to all sorts of creative and small world play. As there aren't many regular lego pieces included - more pieces included purely suitable for the model - my children have been adding their own lego and building separate models and adding additional spacemen and making lego aliens to add to the play and have had this set out for over 3 weeks now and still playing with it every single day and loving it!!Could not recommend more, so much fun included in this really great value set, great for all the family to join in, another brilliant lego product!!
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28.4.2011

Cor! This is a nice bit of kit! For more than half a century Legohave continued to produce wonderful food for the imaginationand their 'City 3368 : Space Centre' is no exception to the rule.The set comprises 3 construction manuals with clear pictorialassembly instructions; a poster-come-space-hardware factsheet;a splendid rocket (a Saturn Five designed in collaboration withNASA no-less!); a launchpad; control room (I love the satellitedish!) and four little helpers (astronaut; bespectacled tech-headand two ground crew. As you might expect there are lots and lotsof pieces but they are helpfully organised in several separate bags.To be very honest,lacking prehensile thumbs is somewhat of anincumbrance when it come to coordinating the putting-togetherof itty-bitty-fiddly things, so I gave it to my good friendMonica Weasel (without whose musical nous I would miss muchthat is good in the listening world). I thought that her brood(some might say boogle) of four (twins twice!) would very probablyhave a jolly good go at it, based on the time-honoured principlethat many paws, do indeed, make light work! Amid squeals of delightand much energetic to-ing and fro-ing they managed to complete itwithin an impressive four hour time-frame. Well done those weasels!Big, big fun for 6 - 12 year olds of almost any species.Highly Recommended.
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