Classic Space does do a good job after what we got yesterday..

But one thing--I don't see how the legs work. They look fixed. But, that flexible arm with gripper is an element I really want to try.

Hey, space! I supported Huwbot. Can he go support my models, now? ;)

This and the Alien Moon Stalker were my favorites (I think that’s the name).

Not one of the better classic space sets. About the movement though, I said in my review of this one based on thrusters in the back:
“I came to a realization (I think) 30 years in the making. This is supposed to be a rocket sled and articulation on the legs is just to set direction?“

This was always one of my favorite sets as a kid. I always loved the way it walked and the cool elephant trunk like arm for picking up stuff. To this day I still think it is one of the greatest sets that I own, and I do have all of my Classic Space still from my childhood!

Thanks Huwbot for working extra hard today!

I hate to see punch holes on instructions. Never ever did it to any of mine.

With the shuffling walk and forward mounted tool I'm reminded of 4940 Granite Grinder. I wonder if the person who designed that had this as a childhood favourite...

After passing on all of our childhood LEGO to my nephews, this was the one classic space set I re-bought for myself; the concept & parts evoke very strong memories.

Also: so. many. turntables.

Ah, what?

@TeriXeri said:
"1985 was the first year of the robot arm pieces as well (the grey part with the clip)"

This was was in earlier space sets such as 6822 Space Digger from '81.

1985 was such a fantastic year for the Space collection. And this one has so many interesting parts, including a black spaceman. What a wonder it was for me at this time.

I rebuilt it 10 years ago, with all my classic space.

Fun early age technique with the turntable piece! That 'shuffle' is used yeaaars later again in set 4940 (albeit somewhat more sophisticated)

Great to see some classic space for a change. Kind of a wacky set at a time when Lego where looking for out-of-the-world ideas for Lego space rather than another space hopper or buggy. In particular just try and make sense out of 6951 Robot Command Center.

I love that cockpit position

Argh! This is a nice reminder to me that I need to go through my inventory vs the Brickset inventory to help out where there aren't enough photos. I have this set - and the box is almost completely in tact. ahahaha - I have to amend my comment. I didn't see the hole punch - I was looking in the upper right, thinking it was a hole punch there, not in the middle.

I had this as a kid! I also had the later Alienator, which used the same set up to make the legs “walk.” I thought it was a pretty brilliant solution as a kid. You could actually use your hands and make it walk, unlike every other four legged toy out there (looking at you, Kenner AT-AT). So kudos to LEGO for finding an interesting and simple solution to such a problem.

Long live Classic Space! The only classic space set I have two of, mainly so I could have a different color space minifgure. What good is one guy dressed in black when I could have two? At the time of its release, it contained some new parts that I did not have (clam shell cockpit) so I was really interested in having this one in my small collection. My two sets are in near mint condition, with boxes and instructions ($8.99 sticker on it from Sears). And thankfully, no extra small pieces to get lost!

@SimonSpace70s said:
" @TeriXeri said:
"1985 was the first year of the robot arm pieces as well (the grey part with the clip)"

This was was in earlier space sets such as 6822 Space Digger from '81."

I meant the much smaller piece with a minifig clip , not the articulated part.

Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Receptacle (Robot Arm)
Item No: 4735

This was after I stopped collecting ‘space’, so it holds no nostalgia for me. Still, I’d love to see classic space return. Come on Lego, 2020 has been truly awful so far (globally I mean), so give us all something to be joyful about. We need space, castles and pirates back!

Side note: no new articles today yet? Where is everyone? I hope Huw is okay.

@GeordiePaul said:
"Side note: no new articles today yet? Where is everyone? I hope Huw is okay."

Same thoughts here. In fact same thoughts re cool walking feature, clamshell cockpits, have two of this set, and barely any of the arm links are still intact, so I probably take the advice below and refrain from commenting!

@Kerr said:
"My first set!"

Your first? Wow! I was well into my dark ages when this came out, so it slipped under my (Classic Space) radar. I didn’t get back into LEGO until 1993, quite some years into adulthood. I feel old :~P

Those gray pins are an eyesore. Why couldn't LEGO have used blue pins to make the model look more polished?! Amateur stuff. Clearly, it's proof that LEGO does not and has never cared about their actual customers.*

*tongue firmly in cheek

I loved Classic Space, but I remember not being bothered about this set ally all.

Either it was it’s weird look, didn’t fit with the look and feel of my other Space sets,
or...
it was because I’d turned into a teenager and my dark ages were closing in!

I loved this set. I built it so many times I memorized the buulding steps. I am surprised it has less then 100 pieces. My memmory of it is much more grand.

What a lovely day for Walking the Astro Grappler.

More like cross-country skiing.

"Walking Astro Grappler"

Sounds like every HR department's nightmare.

@peterlmorris:
Ah, but remember, the AT-AT only takes one step at a time, so while tricky, it should be possible to "walk" the Kenner AT-AT with only two hands.

Sadly one of the largest space vehicles I had as a kid but was awesome none the less.

I've never been a big fan of the walker designs for Classic Space, but I understand the desire to have something different in the lineup. This one is probably more valuable for the black Spaceman than anything else, though...