ZeeK Posted August 16, 2009 Set number: 6941 Theme: Space - Blacktron I Year released: 1987 (though catalogs have it for 1988) Name: Battrax (different names for various markets) MSRP: uknown, UK catalog indicates "about 18 GBP" 6941 at peeron.com 6941 at bricklink.com 6941 at brickset.com Due to the age of the set, the box is missing and the instruction booklet has completely worn off. I wouldn't like to repeat the building instructions here - it can be easily found at BrickFactory. Just a few notes regarding the parts: - no big elements - most of them is less than 10 studs long - almost no special elements The building process takes no longer than 20 minutes. After it is complete you have the Blacktron's multipurpose multi-functional vehicle in nice black-and-yellow color scheme. The side view hides the wingspan, making it look smaller The set has only one minifigure - a very nice looking old school Blacktron I. Though it's more than 20 years old, it's still very cool - thank to the black suit and nice picture on the torso Check out the solid stud on the head! The key feature of any manned vehicle - the possibility to put the figure inside. The canopy consisting of two parts makes the task very easy. Current vehicles require the canopy to be removed :( The exciting modular structure of LEGO space sets. Four modules are combined here Let's take a closer look at the wheeled base of the vehicle The front and back parts are connected with 4 studs technic axle. The rubber hoses act as self-centering mechanism - awesome! And they have technic-style connectors for other modules to be attached in a jiffy Check out the rear "suspension" made with round 1*1 brick Both sides have storage compartments. The vehicle is equipped with most useful space tools like mallet and spanner :) The cockpit has been detached, the rear module attached. The wheeled base surrounded by detachable modules These can be connected to each other... ...to form a small space ship The small "fighter" has variable geometry of the wings. As usual - it has straight wing for take-off and the other shape for high speed flight. And who cares about the shape in space - there's no air there! :) The instructions also shows this module to be a tiny space ship Too small? May be. Anyway, it's bigger than SP-III flying chair of 8400 Overall - one of my favorite sets. Cool minifig and nice features of the vehicle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delmar Posted August 16, 2009 sweet nice review Blacktron rules all :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the Inventor Posted August 16, 2009 Nice review, I really like this set, as most Blacktron 1 sets. But why coudn't Lego made the cockpit a two seater , I know this is easily repaired but I rather had Lego do it from the start. the Inventor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Section8 Posted August 16, 2009 Great review! I had no idea it was a modular set. Does it work with any other modular space sets, if you have any? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted August 16, 2009 what do you mean by 2 seater? one fig on each side or one in front of the other? great review for an awesome set, tlc doesn't make them like that anymore. not that I'm at all upset I mean m-tron, futuron, and many other old sets not related to space (Imo) stunk, But blacktron was always good. (cept b-tron 2s unfortunate jumpsuits.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the Inventor Posted August 16, 2009 Well, I mean that you can't fit two minifigs in front of each other, inside the cockpit. That is because two of these bricks, therefore you can't fit a minifig because his arms don't have a place to go. But if you replace them with two of this , you can fit a minifig in front of the other. the Inventor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal Brick Posted August 16, 2009 Thanks for such a good review, of a great set. I'm not much of a space fan but I really like Blacktron I as a theme is just seems so well thought out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted August 16, 2009 Great review. I love the colours of Blacktron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeeK Posted August 16, 2009 Many thanks to everyone for the comments. I had no idea it was a modular set. Does it work with any other modular space sets, if you have any? Actually I do have other Blacktrone I sets: 6894 and 6876.Though I can't be 100% sure (looks like the 6894 Invader is stored in one of the boxes), it is possible to combine the modules. As soon as I find the Invader, I'll try different combinations and take some pictures. I think that the most unusual will be the connecton of two front modules - it will look like famous Russian WWII aircraft IL-2 having two cabins: the pilot in the front (whatever is front), the gunner in the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CP5670 Posted August 16, 2009 Nice review. This model has some quite unique ideas like the V8 engine (I think that's what the thing in the back is) and tool compartments, but at the same time I think it had room for improvement, especially the cockpit. The rear facing guns also look a little odd. I made various small changes to mine to fix these things. Though I can't be 100% sure (looks like the 6894 Invader is stored in one of the boxes), it is possible to combine the modules.As soon as I find the Invader, I'll try different combinations and take some pictures. I think that the most unusual will be the connecton of two front modules - it will look like famous Russian WWII aircraft IL-2 having two cabins: the pilot in the front (whatever is front), the gunner in the back. You can combine various modules from 6894, 6941 and 6954, which were the three original BT sets. The 6941 cockpit can attach to either of the other two. This "mix and match" feature is actually advertised on some of the boxes and manuals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaZeR Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) Awesome review Nostalgic Technic "bending part" lookin' good Кстати, что-то я его на РФФЛ не замечал Edited August 25, 2009 by RaZeR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted August 26, 2009 All those black and yellow bricks sure bring me back. I have a few blacktron sets from back in the day. I like how you show all the different configurations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
