[MOC] Vintage Space Memorial

[Littleworlds]

In memory of the legendary achievements of the first Lego astronauts, Admiral Takayama from the Futuron-Starfleet has revealed a memorial plaque in the new space-flight museum.

The plaque itself which was part of one of the first moon-bases and is - apart from some minor asteroid-impacts (actually Gerbil chewing marks!) in perfect condition for its age!

The exhibit is called “A view back and a view forward” and features original artefacts, like the automatic short range sensor probe SRT-570 and a model of the legendary Type 928 Space Cruiser (which I took from the book Great Lego Sets: A visual History). The Admiral also took the occasion to also introduce the crew of the newly commissioned fast space-cruiser Andromeda, led by the legendary Captain McLane, who will soon depart for a deep space exploration mission.

In her speech Admiral Takayama emphasised that it was always the spirit of the Futuron Federation to “explore new worlds and go boldly where no-one has been before”.

More about the adventures of the Andromeda in the near future!

[Space Police XVIII]

minor asteroid-impacts (actually Gerbil chewing marks!)

It survived an alien monster attack, that's way better than some boring asteroids!

Nice display. Great match for the mini-928. I also like the woman wearing a white sash and chest tattoo, future fashion is going to be AWESOME.

[soccerkid6]

Fun tribute to classic space I like the little floodlights pointed at the plaque

[VintageLegoEra]

Lovely. I think with old smiley faces will look even better as classic ;-)

[deraven]

That monument is nicely aged - the "damage" lends a bit of extra nostalgia to it, that's all.

Fun, and a worthwhile tribute.

[Littleworlds]

Thank you all for the positive comments! Now that you say it, Space Police XVIII: it was indeed a huge (Gerbil-sized even!) space monster, that attacked it. Of course, how else could it been? But we need to have a word on space fashion here. Just so much: Its not a tattoo and not a sash, just a very snug fitting space suit

[polarstein]

Great idea and nice combination of classic and new stuff. I was jealous on some of those space parts when I was a little boy. Was this one of your own 80s sets? You may want to tell us the back story how it was possible for the gerbil to get a bite of valuable classic bricks.

[Littleworlds]

The plaque is from my partner and has been used to build Gerbil-labyrinths... kids, I tell you We found it amongst other space pieces in the attic a couple of months ago. Was a great find