LEGO Galaxy Explorer
Set #497 · 1979 · 342 pieces · Moderate build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 497
- Name
- Galaxy Explorer
- Theme
- Space
- Year
- 1979
- Pieces
- 342
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Galaxy Explorer
LEGO Galaxy Explorer (set #497) is a detailed build with 342 pieces from the Space theme, released in 1979. The Space line features spacecraft, moon bases, and interstellar exploration. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours. This set dates from 1978, the landmark year LEGO introduced the minifigure along with the first Castle and Space themes.
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