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product_id: 526602739
title: "LEGO Galaxy Explorer 10497 Building Kit (1,246 Pieces), Multi Color"
brand: "lego"
price: "R840"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 2
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/526602739-lego-galaxy-explorer-10497-building-kit-1-246-pieces-multi
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region: South Africa
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# 1,246-piece intricate build Authentic rover & tool accessories 4 astronaut minifigures + robot LEGO Galaxy Explorer 10497 Building Kit (1,246 Pieces), Multi Color

**Brand:** lego
**Price:** R840
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Blast off into nostalgia and creativity with the ultimate Galaxy Explorer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LEGO Galaxy Explorer 10497 Building Kit (1,246 Pieces), Multi Color by lego
- **How much does it cost?** R840 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/526602739-lego-galaxy-explorer-10497-building-kit-1-246-pieces-multi)

## Best For

- lego enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lego brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Nostalgic Space Odyssey:** Recreate the iconic 1979 Galaxy Explorer with classic colors and delta wing design.
- • **Detailed Living Quarters:** Open cockpit reveals seats, beds, computers, and storage for a realistic space habitat.
- • **Creative Mastery Unlocked:** 1,246 pieces challenge your spatial skills and creativity, perfect for mindful building sessions.
- • **Fully Equipped Rover Mission:** Surface rover with tool compartment and extendable ramp for authentic space exploration.
- • **Immersive Astronaut Experience:** Includes 4 detailed astronaut figures and a robot helper for dynamic storytelling.

## Overview

The LEGO Galaxy Explorer 10497 is a 1,246-piece building kit celebrating LEGO's 90th anniversary by reviving the classic 1979 spaceship design. Featuring 4 astronaut minifigures, a robot helper, a surface rover with tools, and a detailed interior with living quarters, this set offers an immersive and creative building experience that blends nostalgia with advanced construction techniques.

## Description

From the manufacturer A 1970s classic – reimagined Celebrate 90 years of LEGO creations as you build this scaled-up anniversary tribute to the Classic 497 LEGO Galaxy set. Discover a galaxy of details This 1,246-piece set includes 4 astronauts and their robot helper, plus a surface rover and accessories. LEGO Galaxy Explorer Retractable ramp Open the rear doors and extend the ramp to deploy the rover. Downtime with the astronaut The living quarters feature 2 beds, computers and storage. Sliding door Open the door between the cargo area and living quarters. A build that’s out of this world Enjoy quality time with this nostalgic building project. It’s also a great gift for adult LEGO fans and space enthusiasts. Display your passion Place your model on display to evoke joyful memories of a classic LEGO build.

Review: Nostalgia abound - If you're an adult who grew up playing with lego, this set is for you. It checks all the boxes, got a lot of great advanced building techniques and a whole lot of nostalgia packed into it. Definitely took me back to childhood. Super cute set with a lot of fun features.
Review: Great value for money.. - Great value for money

## Features

- Join the celebrations – Enjoy quality time crafting all the details of this LEGO Galaxy Explorer (10497) model, launched to mark the 90th anniversary of LEGO creations
- Inspired by the 1979 original – The spaceship retains the classic colour scheme and blended delta wing configuration of the original ship and stands on its 3 retractable landing legs
- Astronaut figures – The spaceship comes complete with 4 astronauts and their robot helper
- Authentic accessories – Accessories include a surface rover, plus a rover compartment with tools and an extendable ramp
- Detailed interior – Open the cockpit to reveal the interior, where there are seats for all 4 astronauts as well as living quarters with 2 beds, computers and storage compartments

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B5CQ7TF2 |
| Additional Features | Lightweight |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #199,589 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,577 in Toy Building Sets |
| Brand | LEGO |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Customer Package Type | standard_packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 250 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Creativity, Creativity, Spatial Recognition, Focus and Dexterity |
| Importer Contact Information | LEG GODT India Private Limited, The Executive Centre, Off-701, The Capital, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai, Maharashtra-400051, India |
| Included Components | Instruction Manual |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 28.2 x 54 x 9.1 Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Building Blocks |
| Item Weight | 200 Grams |
| Manufacturer | LEGO Toy Manufacturing NO. 2283, TONGXIANG ROAD, NANHU Dist. JIAXING CITY, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, 313014, LEGO Toy Manufacturing NO. 2283, TONGXIANG ROAD, NANHU Dist. JIAXING CITY, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, 313014 |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | LEGO Toy Manufacturing NO. 2283, TONGXIANG ROAD, NANHU Dist. JIAXING CITY, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, 313014 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10497 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maximum Recommended age | 1188 |
| Minimum Recommended age | 48 |
| Model Name | Lego |
| Model Number | 10497 |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1254 |
| Packer Contact Information | LEGO Toy Manufacturing NO. 2283, TONGXIANG ROAD, NANHU Dist. JIAXING CITY, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, 313014 |
| Sub Brand | LEGO® ICONS |
| Subject Character | no subject character |
| Target Audience | unisex |
| Theme | Space |
| Toy Building Block Type | Interlocking Toy Building Block |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nostalgia abound
*by I***A on 25 January 2024*

If you're an adult who grew up playing with lego, this set is for you. It checks all the boxes, got a lot of great advanced building techniques and a whole lot of nostalgia packed into it. Definitely took me back to childhood. Super cute set with a lot of fun features.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value for money..
*by J***. on 28 July 2023*

Great value for money

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- LEGO Galaxy Explorer 10497 Building Kit (1,246 Pieces), Multi Color
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*Last updated: 2026-04-23*