I grabbed another of the CITY Space sets. This one is #60433-1: Modular Space Station. It was released on 1 January 2024 for $109.99. It contains 1,097 pieces so that works out to $0.10 per piece which is right on the dot of the average some fan created and everyone seems to go with. I picked this up on sale for around $68 so while it’s getting ready to retire, there are some good sales still if you look for them.
The front of the box shows the full set with the CITY and Space logos. The back shows the play features in that you can detach the modules from the ring and then attach them together to make a modular looking space vehicle. It also highlights some of the insides of the various modules.
The set contains nine numbered parts bags and one unnumbered bag with the large pieces that make up the ring.
There are six instruction booklets so this is definitely a set you can build with multiple people if you split up the bags and instructions correctly. There is a small sticker sheet. I can’t complain too much as they were pretty easy to apply.
The first bag assembles what can be used as a command vehicle for the modules. You can use this as an attachment to the ring or as a front to the assembled modules. Not sure why there are little winglets as it’s in space, but it’s a nice touch I guess. This bag comes with one space minifigure.
The second bag starts to assemble the ring. It’s a mix of Technic and system pieces and in my opinion it’s quite a lot of Technic pieces for an age 7+ set.
The third bag wraps up the ring with all of the various attachment points for the various modules. It’s a pretty sturdy build and is hard to take apart which is good if this is a play set for kids enjoying space exploration play.
The fourth bag assembles a module that is used as sleeping quarters. There is a small bed and a hat the minifigure can wear when inside. You open a translucent piece on the top connected with a hinge to get inside. While this makes it easier to play with, this doesn’t make sense from a space functionality standpoint. The airlocks don’t actually open or close so the minifigure would have to suit up and go out the top which would vent any air inside the compartment. I’m sure most kids wouldn’t think of this, but it does make for some interesting thoughts on how it would work. One space minifigure in this bag.
The fifth bag assembles a few items. There is a module for growing plants in space. It includes a pumpkin, some tomatoes (maybe), and a few other plants. Same dilemma… you have to open the hinged clear bubble to get inside which would kill the plants.
You also assemble a solar panel array and an antenna for communications. This connects to the ring in the same way as the other modules.
Finally, there is a little robot that can work outside or inside the modules as needed.
Bag six assembles a module with some tools inside and you put a sticker on a tile which shows some details of the ship. Not a lot of detail in this module which makes it seem a bit plain, but you can beef it up if you need to using your own pieces. This bag comes with a yellow space minifigure.
Bag seven builds another module and this one is for science experiments. There is a power pack, a screen to look at some sort of microbe and then a blob of some sort made of an ice cream piece. This bag comes with a minifigure wearing a jet pack and solar panels. The minifigure is able to stand inside the module with all the gear on despite the solar panels attached so the module is decently sized.
Bag eight assembles a small landing platform that attaches to the ring. You then assemble a small space vehicle that can take the included blue space minifigure around. I assume it can be for maintenance or for short journeys to other space vehicles nearby.
Bag nine assembles the last module which is an eating area. It includes a sandwich, a coffee maker, and a small bottle of something. Not a lot of food for all the space minifigures, but maybe there is more in storage somewhere. One last green space minifigure in this bag.
Here is the final build assembled in ring form with all of the modules attached. You get six minifigures and a little robot. This one exceeded my expectations and it helped that I got it on sale. The play features are great and the ability to attach the modules to each other or to other sets in the line is a cool function. Lots of minifigures to do things with options to expand or do other things with your own pieces. I know it’s not for everyone and not every adult is into the kid lines, but as a LEGO Space fan, I think this CITY line did a great job in keeping with past themes.
It has some fun parts, lots of minifigures and if you can grab it on sale, the pricing isn’t bad. I recommend it to kids (and adults) into the LEGO Space themes.
Happy building!
