Shuttle launches were one of the most exciting things in the 1980s and the interest in Nasa for many kids continued in to the 1990s. There we got the first foray in to Town space programs and the chance to join the Town and Space themes much more in games.

Minifigures:

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I rarely mark sets down for minifigures and won't here, they are functional and uniformed as you might expect, bike riders in blue and white, drivers in red with caps but the astronaut could have been better in all white and some detail or bulk to him. Perhaps its a cosmonaut after all?

Heavy Fuel
I must admit, I absolutely love this set, what a great low-loader for 1992 and the bulk and design of it gives the impression of a large truck and its important super-heavy load. This would have been fine even without the small pick up that carries blue lights, a radio and the space program symbol like the tractor cab and shuttle. The two escort bikes are really chunky with the added plates, lights and antenna, also with beacon lights too.

The shuttle is really great as a strong build with small skateboard like wheels and substantial undercarriage. The enclosed main compartment houses a nifty little satellite or rather a probe. The pilot is firmly locked into the front cockpit and the build includes a retractable arm and claw to release the probe. The hinged sides open outwards both side for this operation. The rear has 2 lovely large boosters and 2 smaller converted turbine types also very good. The tail, wing and side badges look really smart.

I left the lorry as best last. The chunky grill is the best front of most 4-stud Town truck cabs and has double front lights and a smattering of hazard lights over the cab roof. It gets air horns, large exhaust pipes, chunky red fuel tanks and a chunky 5-stud wide cabin that the driver would feasibly sleep in. This is achieved with the use of offset plates or 'jumper' plates, used innovatively here and years before widespread use for squeezing more passengers in to cars. The rear lights and tyre choices are also very suitable. The low loader trailer is a lengthy build to take the shuttle and has fold out stabiliser legs, a technic ball and socket peg connection, saftey barriers and beacon lights. Again the rear looks good with the safety red and white hazard tile between the lights. The small wheels were used perfectly for the low loader and get a smooth, smart wheel arch covering.

We're Leaving Together
Looking at the range I would argue this is among the better sets available from spaceport related releases. I never got the launch pad or piggy back jet aeroplane but this was satisfying enough for its high design and detail. Definitely recommended for collectors of spaceport subthemes and a top building experience as far as classic Town vehicles are concerned, It doesn't really get better.

This is a great set. In my old early 80´s city, it needs the whole street - police men and fire officers have to make sure the shuttle will be transported without problems. They even have to close the streets for it ;)

This set comes with a lot of usable pieces. I like the design of the shuttle, and i am curious if it is different to other sets. Lots of figures and lovely yellow lights ;)

Its an eyecatcher in the city. And - what i do like the best - all the minifigs have the standard grin ( i am so old fashioned, i dont like most of the custom faced figures)

The only point disturbing me is the black visor of the shuttle captain - he has to fly blind when its shut down. Well, 5/5, lot of playability and great design.

I would have loved it when i was a child, and its still impressing to me old man nowadays.

I actually like this set. This was my first Space Shuttle set. Yea, it has a little too much yellow lights...but nothing wrong with that.

Pros:
2 motorcycles
5 mini-figs
1 shuttle
and the truck carrier

Cons:
Stickers
too many yellow lights

This is a must have set for all you Space Shuttle fans out there. I got all the space shuttles that came out and this is a great addition because all the other shuttles with the same logo can fit fine on the truck as well

Just Buy it used is my advice...

Pros:
VEHICLES are sweet; 2 bikes, 1 Space Shuttle, 1 semi and 1 little truck
5 MINIFIGS for $______ price is a good deal
NOW TO THE PRICE: it is $ 22 used and that is how much i bought it for...
THE WHEELS are very useful on this set and others too
AlOT of little gold/yellow tab thingys
JET Piece is cool
Cons
SOME long juniorized pieces(Shuttle Carrier Wheel Coverer(wow long))

A MUST BUY STILL

I recieved this set for a birthday or Christmas long ago and rebuilt it lately. The shuttle looks fantastic and the play-features are really fun. My only qualm is that the shuttle pilot doesn't look like an astronaut. I don't think that torso-printing was up to that level when this set was released, but it was still a little curious. 4/5 overall.