Well this is really the unforgotten set. I say this as the LL924 is sandwiched between the legendary LL918 and the colossal LL928 which was everyone’s dream set. Yet there are many ‘easter eggs’ or hidden links between the LL918 and LL928 and the rest of the Classic Space genre.
This is a tricky one. The Lego Space Cruiser (as it is officially known as) was first released as the 487-1 in 1978 in the USA. Then released in 1979 under the model number 924.
This set came with 170 bricks and 2 Minifigures (one red and one white). The stand out pieces for me are:
+ firstly the forklift. Did I mention the forklift, no… ok IT COMES WITH A FORKLIFT!
+ the logo’d 1×2 Blue Space logo brick (x2), oh the shinny GOLD MOON
+ the logo’d 1×4 Blue LL924 Brick (x2), which still came in set number 487
+ the logo’d 1×2 Blue Arrow Pointing Down brick (x2)
+ again, all the Trans-Yellow plates and Sloped bricks and bricks.
This is a great set as it accompanies many of the Base Sets and slots in well next to the 918 Lego Space Transport. This is the highlighted by the forklift (for onsite work on the moon) and the sole purpose of the ship to ferry cargo to and from the bases.
The Space Cruiser is very swooshable, that’s for sure. The back swinging hinges which open up the Cargo Hold are held together with a simple 1×2 Blue Tile. The Cargo Hold holds a small Cargo Container which is white all over. The Cargo Container does has a left and right 1x3x1 door on each side which helps transport a Trans-Green Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud.
Here continues the MYSTERY.
What is the Trans-Green Brick meant to be?
What does it do?
Is this the real reason work has begun far in the depths of the universe?
Does the ‘item’ being transported fit in the transport bay of the LL918 Space Transport.
Is this the connection between the two sets? The missing link I mentioned in the LL918 review?
Whatever it is, it needs it own Cargo Container and it needs a FORKLIFT to lift it up!
Did I mention this set comes with a forklift!
Brick wise I have mentioned the standout bricks, here come the aesthetic comments!
IS IT BEAUTIFUL?
The LL924 is notably larger in wing span and length. The Tran-Yellow plate that is the entry to the cockpit is a 4×10 plate! The front screen is two slopes high. It is the beginning also of the larger tail setup on the wings, that eventuate on the LL928 with thrusters. The opening Cargo Hold is an exiting little feature and it is the right height for the forklift. The forklift is Light Gray and can only be found in one other set (which was an expansion set, click here).
The only down side with this set is that it the wings with tails do look unfinished and is noticeable when made. The exposed studs of the Light Gray Tail 4 x 2 x 2 just don’t look finished.
The start of the Bumblebee Stripe’s
The Instructions are still rocking my world (in a good way).
They are so simple… BUT the even more impressive thing is the back of the instructions…
HOW GOOD is that poster!
How many Classic Space sets can you count?
Classic Space Australia 