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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: Redmao on January 19, 2016, 13:34:35

Title: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: Redmao on January 19, 2016, 13:34:35: I recently acquired the new space shuttle from the City Action line.

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Redmao/Playmofun/5D44CC7B-FCCB-4028-B685-817E6F655ED4_zpspohc0ndz.jpg) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/Redmao/media/Playmofun/5D44CC7B-FCCB-4028-B685-817E6F655ED4_zpspohc0ndz.jpg.html)

The rockets boosters have a light feature. I need some batteries...
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Redmao/Playmofun/335D8558-33DF-44AC-8CEF-5920FFA41D5F_zpsree5qtj9.jpg) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/Redmao/media/Playmofun/335D8558-33DF-44AC-8CEF-5920FFA41D5F_zpsree5qtj9.jpg.html)

Cockpit
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Redmao/Playmofun/6D51491F-0B54-4E75-A04A-2866E5C9B794_zpssrxu7xvp.jpg) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/Redmao/media/Playmofun/6D51491F-0B54-4E75-A04A-2866E5C9B794_zpssrxu7xvp.jpg.html)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Redmao/Playmofun/E3E50FB2-BF3E-4925-98C1-80FA88D8A37B_zpsckathfdd.jpg) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/Redmao/media/Playmofun/E3E50FB2-BF3E-4925-98C1-80FA88D8A37B_zpsckathfdd.jpg.html)

Rear compartment which also features some lights with satellite/death ray.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Redmao/Playmofun/A0035C5E-3001-4EF2-9271-4DE47BC88B0C_zpsz0q7ebsp.jpg) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/Redmao/media/Playmofun/A0035C5E-3001-4EF2-9271-4DE47BC88B0C_zpsz0q7ebsp.jpg.html)

Seat for the copilot
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Redmao/Playmofun/BFB6E461-E815-47FF-9D90-F6BAE85B474E_zpskehqrw33.jpg) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/Redmao/media/Playmofun/BFB6E461-E815-47FF-9D90-F6BAE85B474E_zpskehqrw33.jpg.html)

Going EVA. The set features a little plug that allows you to hook an astronaut to the arm.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Redmao/Playmofun/FE4064C2-3854-4126-A511-0BAA12EB116B_zpsdmfpoubb.jpg) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/Redmao/media/Playmofun/FE4064C2-3854-4126-A511-0BAA12EB116B_zpsdmfpoubb.jpg.html)

It's a neat set that can be connected to the rocket that comes with the 6195-launch pad set.
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: Tiermann on January 19, 2016, 16:26:42: I really like this set. The blue lights for the exhaust are great. Astronauts are wonderful too.
Jangmobil on YouTube did good video reviews of the sets in this series showing the lights and sounds well.
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: Birdie on January 19, 2016, 16:34:23: Gorgeous! Since it doesn't fit in with anything I currently have, I decided against this set. But it looks splendid!
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: leefert on January 19, 2016, 16:40:07: Quote from: Birdie on January 19, 2016, 16:34:23
Gorgeous! Since it doesn't fit in with anything I currently have, I decided against this set. But it looks splendid!

I am the same way. I like it, but can't justify it. That is unless my nephew shows an interest in it- and we all know that I spoil him!
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: tahra on January 19, 2016, 17:14:10: This new space theme looks great - thank you for the review :)

It's on my list as well - shouldn't be, but oh well...

The female astronaut has a male body? Uhm. Not good.
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: Rhalius on January 20, 2016, 18:41:42: Didnt even consider it was a woman myself, thought it was a guy with eyelashes, maybe a transgender clicky? :)
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: Redmao on January 20, 2016, 20:37:19: They probably gave her a male body since space suits are bulky and not really form fitting.
That and they'd have to create a brand new chest rig to accommodate the female torso, so they went with the cheaper and easier solution.
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: tahra on January 20, 2016, 21:03:45: Quote from: Redmao on January 20, 2016, 20:37:19
They probably gave her a male body since space suits are bulky and not really form fitting.
That and they'd have to create a brand new chest rig to accommodate the female torso, so they went with the cheaper and easier solution.

Probably yes. A real shame. With the amount of new parts they churn out, I'd rather have that one....

Still.. lovely sets. ;D
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: Birdie on January 21, 2016, 14:27:16: Quote from: Redmao on January 20, 2016, 20:37:19
That and they'd have to create a brand new chest rig to accommodate the female torso, so they went with the cheaper and easier solution.

I'm guessing it's mostly that :D
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: playmofire on January 21, 2016, 17:39:06: I seem to remember that the first female astronauts had to make-do with men's space suits. Life becomes art!
Title: Re: 6196 - Space Shuttle
Post by: Robbie on January 21, 2016, 21:15:05: This is a very nice set. I really like the astronaut figures this time around!