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1254-Piece LEGO Icons Galaxy Explorer Space Building Set

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$70

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Walmart has 1254-Piece LEGO Icons Galaxy Explorer Space Building Set (10497) on sale for $70. Shipping is free or select free store pickup if/where stock permits.

Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for finding this deal.
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Product Info:
  • Pay tribute to a classic LEGO build from 1979 with this LEGO Galaxy Explorer model spaceship marking the 90th anniversary of LEGO creations
  • Inspired by the original, the model spaceship retains the classic color scheme and blended delta wing configuration of the original ship
  • The LEGO spaceship also stands on its 3 retractable landing legs and features opening rear doors and a retractable ramp to deploy the rover
  • Open the cockpit to reveal seats for all 4 included LEGO astronauts, living quarters with 2 beds, computers and storage compartments
  • Also features a rover compartment with extra tools, a sliding door between the cargo area and living quarters and a robot helper figure

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Walmart has 1254-Piece LEGO Icons Galaxy Explorer Space Building Set (10497) on sale for $70. Shipping is free or select free store pickup if/where stock permits.

Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for finding this deal.
  • Note, product must be sold/shipped by Walmart.
Product Info:
  • Pay tribute to a classic LEGO build from 1979 with this LEGO Galaxy Explorer model spaceship marking the 90th anniversary of LEGO creations
  • Inspired by the original, the model spaceship retains the classic color scheme and blended delta wing configuration of the original ship
  • The LEGO spaceship also stands on its 3 retractable landing legs and features opening rear doors and a retractable ramp to deploy the rover
  • Open the cockpit to reveal seats for all 4 included LEGO astronauts, living quarters with 2 beds, computers and storage compartments
  • Also features a rover compartment with extra tools, a sliding door between the cargo area and living quarters and a robot helper figure

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Walmart's Return Policy can be found here

Original Post

Written by niki4h | Staff

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Top Comments

Aorix
Thing was 50 bucks off and on for the longest time, surprised they still have so many in stock.
MemorableBike277
If anyone buys multiples here is a great site for alternate build plans

https://rebrickable.com/sets/1049.../#comments

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4 months ago
495 Posts
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NEOHMatt
4 months ago
495 Posts
Thanks OP! Bought this to relive my youth with my kid. They will love it I am sure. 😂

At least it has Benny-like mini figs. That will make them happier.
Pro
4 months ago
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stingtime
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4 months ago
468 Posts
Is this really difficult to build as indicated by 18+ rating?
4 months ago
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4 months ago
chern_42
4 months ago
3 Posts
Quote from stingtime :
Is this really difficult to build as indicated by 18+ rating?
No, Lego age ratings aren't closely tied to the difficulty of the set. An 8 year old (or even younger) with Lego experience could build this set.
4 months ago
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MemorableBike277
4 months ago
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Quote from stingtime :
Is this really difficult to build as indicated by 18+ rating?
There is a tricky spot when building the canopy support and if you do it wrong you will have to take apart a significant portion of the ship. So when you build the early portions of the slanted canopy pay close attention and it will be fine. We had fun with it and built a hybrid with the Lego VW Camper I have. Also I can't keep it built because it's big and needs a deep shelf to hold it.
4 months ago
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MemorableBike277
4 months ago
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank MemorableBike277

If anyone buys multiples here is a great site for alternate build plans

https://rebrickable.com/sets/1049.../#comments
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Deathmunky
4 months ago
573 Posts
my 8 yr old does the 18+ like he went to MIT... won't be a problem...
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h1qual1ty
4 months ago
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Fun set. I have mine on display right now.

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4 months ago
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drufoo
4 months ago
40 Posts
Quote from stingtime :
Is this really difficult to build as indicated by 18+ rating?
It's not so much a difficulty rating as an attention span one. The larger sets with higher age ratings are often longer builds not necessarily harder. But like all sets they are broken up into multiple bags making it easy to work through a few bags at a time if need be.
4 months ago
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Aorix
4 months ago
471 Posts
Thing was 50 bucks off and on for the longest time, surprised they still have so many in stock.
4 months ago
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4 months ago
Oisterboy
4 months ago
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Quote from Aorix :
Thing was 50 bucks off and on for the longest time, surprised they still have so many in stock.
It's retired now so it may not see many more sales.
4 months ago
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g3ck1
4 months ago
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Quote from chern_42 :
No, Lego age ratings aren't closely tied to the difficulty of the set. An 8 year old (or even younger) with Lego experience could build this set.
Yea, it's weirdly more tied to the number of pieces more than anything.
4 months ago
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GoldenLiberty
4 months ago
259 Posts
I missed it at $50. Not risking the miss at $70
4 months ago
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Ozzie4
4 months ago
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Spaceship!! [youtu.be]
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NevesNET
4 months ago
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank NevesNET

Just remembered I wanted this set soooo bad when I was a lil kid, I would build my own similar ships, but alas didn't have alot of the parts offered here! Don't forget to add a few other items to force ship in a wallymart box, I added some of the 24 piece crayons that are $0.50 a box...
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4 months ago
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HotChile
4 months ago
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I got this set in...must have been 1983 or '84, back when the economic reality we all faced was that you might have one or two Lego sets (and the rich kids might have had four!) and you would constantly build and unbuild and build something new. This was my only set until a couple years later, but wow, what good memories.