KurttKrueger Posted May 21, 2010 Gah! This set or the new Kingdoms Castle! Great review, and a lovely set this. The space bikes look awesome. Anyone else planning on using the ray gun from the Minifigures Series 1 Spaceman for the Space Police? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fff Posted May 21, 2010 GReat Review, this one is a must for all us space fans. This will be the first space base and i cant wait to get one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopMike Posted May 21, 2010 HereĀ“s some more pictures to drool over : Ready to roll out fly away on patrol. Looks like the 5th Element patrol bikes . Because of the sergeants Epaulette, he gets a bit taller than the grunt ! The small service robot. Craniacs speeder with Technic Competition Cannon and arrow. Prison transport with confinement tube for keeping an Alien atmosphere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delta 38 Posted May 21, 2010 Ah, so there are two of the axe-guns, great. Craniac looks nice, I didn't expect a black head underneath. Unfortunately, if I do get this, it'll set me back $130 or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k_r_brown Posted May 21, 2010 cant wait for these in NZ we only just getting smash and grab and raid VPR now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
def Posted May 21, 2010 The baddies really are the draw of the whole series... For better or worse. So far, I only have one little Space Police set. And I'll probably get one to two mid to large size ones, but it will depend on the minifigs. I really like the two in this set, but I know one comes in a smaller set, and I hope the other will too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squidman85 Posted May 21, 2010 I very like Craniac minifig with insectoid sticker.Very nice set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Algernon Posted May 21, 2010 Fantastic. Possibly the best set of 2010. If it wasn't so expensive, I'd be getting this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not-in-use-anymore Posted May 21, 2010 I very like Craniac minifig with insectoid sticker.Very nice set. What Insectoid sticker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDad42 Posted May 21, 2010 Fantastic. Possibly the best set of 2010. If it wasn't so expensive, I'd be getting this. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing...looks to be a great, fun set for my kid (and me to play with...;).....but I'm hoping it's around $60bucks U.S. since I quickly counted it to be around 660+ pieces, which I fear will bring it to the $80 dollar range or higher seeing how Lego is pricing lately... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayskull Posted May 21, 2010 This is the best scifi base in 10 years. I love it, I may not be able to buy it. But I give it 5 Stars!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted May 22, 2010 (edited) INSECTOIDS!!1!one! :skull: Well, I'll say, I'm surprised at how much I love Craniac. I told myself that nothing could take the place of the original insectoids--especially not a red one--but he's pretty awesome. Look at his beautiful head.... Trench anyone? I love the figs in this set! From the epolletted SP commander to the prison cloths wearing Jawson! And the set's not bad its' self. This is indeed a fantastic base for SP, and although the prospects may seem grim, I do hope that the theme continues! ~Insectoid Aristocrat Edited May 22, 2010 by Dannylonglegs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamded Posted May 22, 2010 Very cool set. I have to agree, for all the pain sticker sheets are, this one actually looks very cool. Awesome mini-figs too. Cheers, CopMike! ~Peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewRight Posted May 22, 2010 The review was fantastic CopMike! I really like all of those new figures and that vehicle included in the set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jjsthekid Posted May 23, 2010 Awesome Review! Craniac is awesome and I actually had a thought that the room with the 2 blue doors on the side was a Break room, and I was right. Can't wait to get this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
---Vertea--- Posted May 23, 2010 any chance you could take any pictures of the 'sniffer' frog? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfahome Posted May 23, 2010 any chance you could take any pictures of the 'sniffer' frog? It's a regular green frog. You can see it in the parts pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zzz Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) Great review, CM - interesting picture selection, love it. The SP Central is possibly one of the strongest sets this year. I very much like the approach of having something between space and city. A scifi city or a more cityish space, however, it is nice. The truck is lovely, you just look at it and hear the heavy motor roaring. Office, garage door, paradisa windows and overall look - pretty. Wonder if I will get it. But I guess I should.... If there is ONE SP3 set to get, it is this one. If there is ONE space set to get since the amazing Ice Planet 1993, it could be this. Edited May 24, 2010 by Zzz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
braedenkr Posted May 26, 2010 can u send me speeder instuctions please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty tbone Posted May 29, 2010 The laser guns/torches look like a new piece in the latest space police sets, but I haven't actually read anybody talk about them. Bricklink inventory still lists them as the old version, but in the picks they definitely look shorter. Am I missing something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feanor Posted May 30, 2010 Thank you for the review, finally we got to see a bit more of the Space Police Central. Now with the Headquarters released, SP III is the only SP series which includes both a big mothership and a large headquarters base. This base is much more in touch with the 80's and 90's Space bases rather than the bizarre Life on Mars and Mars Mission bases. However I still feel that it is lacking a bit in size and innovation. I wish it would be closer in size and piece count to the 7744 - City Police Headquarters. As it is, it feels a bit small, just a garage and a control tower on top. With this futuristic theme I was expecting something more impressive in terms of design, something like a 6987 - Message Intercept Base. the scooters look very cute the police car doesn't fit in the garage, ugh!! But all in all, a nice addition to the SP III series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted May 31, 2010 This base is much more in touch with the 80's and 90's Space bases rather than the bizarre Life on Mars and Mars Mission bases. However I still feel that it is lacking a bit in size and innovation. I wish it would be closer in size and piece count to the 7744 - City Police Headquarters. As it is, it feels a bit small, just a garage and a control tower on top. With this futuristic theme I was expecting something more impressive in terms of design, something like a 6987 - Message Intercept Base. Message Intercept Base is a ripper! I like the look of Space Police Central, and am glad Space Police finally get a decent sized base but it still looks too "Town Police" to me, not "space base" enough. Change the minifigs over and lose the mini flyers and you wouldn't know it was from the Space theme. Look forward to Craniac, he looks the coolest alien so far. I'm a fan of the nameless+faceless space figures, but these aliens are too cool to pass up. The 2nd round of them are even better than the 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feanor Posted May 31, 2010 like the look of Space Police Central, and am glad Space Police finally get a decent sized base but it still looks too "Town Police" to me, not "space base" enough. Change the minifigs over and lose the mini flyers and you wouldn't know it was from the Space theme. Yes Artanis I, that's exactly how I feel too. The Space Bases of the 80's and 90's looked more futuristic even though made by older pieces. I think that the 'excuse' for the Space Police Central is that it probably belongs to a future city (on earth or more likely on another planet), whereas the old bases where mostly settlements on desolate alien environments, but still, I was expecting something more waky design-wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M:tron engineer Posted May 31, 2010 So they have finaly bring back airtanks, nice . I cant imagine SPACE police without airtanks(well i can, they had open helmet, so they didnt needed airtanks), just like in old days. i like the prison pod vehicle and those sliding doors. But why in the nine hells they always make only HALF dome and not full? its just ridiculous(at least to me)- though its useful from playability point of view. i'd say 8/10(that half dome and lack of minifigs) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted June 1, 2010 Yes Artanis I, that's exactly how I feel too. The Space Bases of the 80's and 90's looked more futuristic even though made by older pieces. I think that the 'excuse' for the Space Police Central is that it probably belongs to a future city (on earth or more likely on another planet), whereas the old bases where mostly settlements on desolate alien environments, but still, I was expecting something more waky design-wise. So they have finaly bring back airtanks, nice . I cant imagine SPACE police without airtanks(well i can, they had open helmet, so they didnt needed airtanks), just like in old days. I think Lego has been making Star Wars sets for too long, (where every planet and moon has breathable atmosphere) and they forgot that SPACE LEGO IS IN SPACE, NO AIR: VACCUUM!!! Airtanks and full helmets are a necessity when not in a sealed base or ship! Come on, guys. Get with the programme, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites