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Introduction The Set The Box The Instructions |
The Parts The Build Conclusion |
Introduction
The 2024 Space theme continues to add not only big space stations or planetary bases, like Mars Base and the Space Base, but also a number of single vehicles to explore space and foreign planets. With the two small City sets, that we're looking at today, the vehicle fleet for your space adventure is stocked up.
The little Hoverbike with less than 50 parts might be a revival of the many small vehicles of the space theme, that came in many different forms, but with lots of airborne speeders, gliders, jets etc. The shape is new though and reminds a bit of a shrinked pod racer of the (also space related) Star Wars theme. It also goes well together with the little Scooter from 60433. The Interstellar Spaceship presents a kind of new class of aircraft, since its name indicates the ability to travel between galaxies to reach even further planets. It uses a common shape for spaceships but kinda reminds of the Space Explorer.
The new 2024 Space sets over all themes (for more information see here) share a color palette, that features the new introduced color Reddish Orange. The modern flair on the base of black and white is topped of with said Reddish Orange. The palette is a reference to the Space Mars Mission and City Mars Exploration theme, which both use mainly White, a bit Black and Orange.
As far as I can see every theme uses a fourth color to complete the palette. The 'City' sets use Sand Blue, the 'Friends' set adds Dark Purple and the 'Technic' sets use more gray colors. Since we're looking at two 'City' sets, I have to admit, that I like the accents of Reddish Orange and Sand Blue most. As complementary colors they go very well together and in addition to that Sand Blue is a more dull color tone and Reddish Orange is a vibrant color (find some more information about color theory here), which accents the opposite character of both colors.
One last thought about the colors. As you could see in the bigger sets (Mars Base and the Space Base) the Minifigs have different colors for their set of tasks (Green = Scientist, Blue = Pilot, Yellow = Worker and Gold = Command). Also the molds of the helmets and backpacks differ a bit. We've seen different colors with the the Classic Spacemen (although I couldn't determine a pattern acoording to the tasks), so this might be another small reference to classic space sets.
So enough about colors for now. Let's look at the bricks.
The Set
The official description of set 60430 is:
Space adventurers aged 6 and over can enjoy thrilling intergalactic action with this futuristic LEGO® City Interstellar Spaceship toy (60430) playset for kids. This single-seat spacecraft is built for speed. Kids can insert a toy battery pack to engage the fold-out main thrusters for lightning-fast travel to the far reaches of space. The set also includes a drone bot that converts to a jetpack for the included space crew minifigure.
Take your space fan on an exciting adventure! Download the LEGO Builder app and step into a new world of building fun where kids can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save toy playsets and track their progress.
LEGO City space toys make a great gift for any occasion, with realistic vehicles, detailed structures and inspiring characters that merge fantasy and reality for imaginative play without limits. Kids can add this building set to others (sold separately) in the LEGO City space range for more epic adventures.
Spaceship toy for imaginative play – Young space enthusiasts can blast off for intergalactic action with this LEGO® City Interstellar Spaceship playset
What’s in the box – This fun building toy for ages 6 plus includes everything kids need to build an interstellar spaceship, drone bot and space crew minifigure
Creative play – Kids insert a toy battery pack to engage the spaceship’s fold-out main thrusters for lightning-fast space travel and convert the drone bot into a jetpack
Since set 30663 isn't even listed in the LEGO Online shop there unfortunately is no official description.
The set 60430 is available at the LEGO store for $19.99 / €19,99 / £17.99 / AU$29.99 and the set 60336 for $4.99 / €3,99 (prices for the UK and Australia aren't available at the time I wrote the blog).
The set 60430 contains 240 parts (plus 9 spare parts) and that results in 8,0 ct/piece, and set 60336 contains 46 parts (plus 5 spares), which results in 9.8 ct/piece.
The Box


The box measures 26.2 x 19.1 x 4.6 cm (10.3 x 7.5 x 1.8 in). It contains 2 numbered bags, two hull elements and one instruction manual. The Polybag measures 17 x 19.5 x 1.5 cm (6.7 x 7.7 x 0.6 in). It contains one instruction manual and the loose parts.


The Instructions
The instruction manual of 60430 measures 193 mm x 126 mm, has 102 pages and has overall 111 building steps. The instruction sheet of 60336 measures 276 mm x 204 mm (unfolded) and has 10 easy building steps
The pdf of the instructions are available for download here: 60430 and 30663.
The Parts
60430
The set contains 240 parts and 9 spares, in 19 colors, and 24 part categories, with a total of 108 unique parts/color combinations.
Main colors are:
- White : 26 unique parts, 49 quantity.
- Black : 24 unique parts, 48 quantity.
- Light Bluish Gray : 13 unique parts, 39 quantity.
Main categories are:
- Plates Special : 18 unique parts, 42 quantity.
- Plates Angled : 17 unique parts, 23 quantity.
- Plates : 10 unique parts, 49 quantity.
Minifigures:
New Parts and Colours:

3062b
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud
Trans-Purple Opal

48336
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends]
Reddish Orange

1748
Tile Round 1 x 2 Half Circle
Reddish Orange

80562
Vehicle Track, Roller Coaster Straight 4L
Reddish Orange

3563
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs
Dark Turquoise

47407
Wedge Plate 4 x 6
Sand Blue

5711
RIGHT SHELL 2X6 W/ BOW W/ ANGLE
Dark Bluish Gray
Rare Parts and Prints:

98878
Windscreen 10 x 4 x 2 with Bar
Trans-Black

77845
Plate Special 1 x 4 Rounded with 2 Open Studs
Light Bluish Gray
30663
The set contains 46 parts and 5 spares, in 16 colors, and 19 part categories, with a total of 26 unique parts/color combinations.
Main colors are:
- White : 4 unique parts, 6 quantity.
- Black : 4 unique parts, 5 quantity.
- Dark Bluish Gray : 3 unique parts, 7 quantity.
Main categories are:
- Plates Special : 4 unique parts, 9 quantity.
- Plates : 2 unique parts, 5 quantity.
- Bricks Sloped : 2 unique parts, 3 quantity.
Minifigures:
New Parts and Colours:

3062b
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud
Trans-Purple Opal

30385
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
Trans-Purple Opal

3032
Plate 1x2
Reddish Orange
Spare Parts
One quick look today goes to the spare parts, because both sets give you an additional tile with the battery print, which I think very useful for any kind of builds of electronic equipment. 60430 also has two still quite new half circle tiles, one even in reddish orange as spares.
The Build
30663
As expected this little vehicle is quickly built with no difficulties or complicated techniques. But this set uses its few parts well. The hitching creates the feeling of a cockpit and the two small engines at the front can be turned 360° for maneuverability. Also the details of lights/cameras on the front and the battery behind the pilot give a nice overall look. Only the round tile with bar in front of the pilot seems a bit odd, because its a bit short for a control stick (and a lever would have been the obvious choice), but this way you can just remove it and get the space needed to give the pilot a backpack (like in the other 2024 sets) or airtanks, which isn't included in the set. The tiny rock structure and especially the two crystals in Trans-Purple Opal are a great addition.




60430
The bigger of the two sets starts off with a small device, that doubles as drone and jetpack (also found among old space sets). The use of the flags to attach the small engines is quite clever. According to the official pictures the drone is controled with the trans-light blue panel from the cockpit, which is supposed to be detachable like a tablet. As jetpack it fits on the backpack of the (until now) exclusive Minifig of this set. Speaking of the Minifig: look at that face tattoo of a star constellation. Also the helmet and arms in Dark Blue are very good looking.


For the spaceship we use the two new, big hull parts right in the first steps and lay ground for the play feature on the engine. The core of that little mechanism is the sliding section with the 1x2 double curved brick. Also the new 1x4 rounded plate is used, which comes 7x in this set, that's the highest count in a set (so far).


Then we build up the rear part with the engine using hinge plates and you see the beginning shaft for the push mechanism..


After that we switch to the front and start to work on the shape of the spaceship with different wedge plates. I like the protruding black layer of plates all around the ship, that kind of reminds of NASA space shuttles.The wings are attached with the 73109 special Brick and they add the first color spots of Sand Blue and Reddish Orange.
The cockpit is completed with the control panel and big wedges. The ship then gets its nose and the front is finished.


Back to the rear to work on the mechanism. Actually its as simple as it gets, but works like a charm once finished. A tip of two 'roof parts' is put in upside down and pushes the sliding section with the double curved brick to the side and the boat stud then pushes the sections of the engine to fold out. The mechanism is secured with a 4x4 ring, that it couldn't fall out. On top of that we mount one you might say 'signature part' of the new space sets in the city theme, as the roller coaster track in Reddish Orange is used in all of them. It gives a nice detail with enough space to build around.


With the last steps a few more details are added with printed parts. The air intake on the curved slope is another very useful part for MOCs in my eyes and of course the ship gets the new space logo. The windscreen uses the new Trans-Black and appears only for the second time after the SW Snubfighter. The top section of the engine finds its way into the build and the hexagonal windscreen as air deflectors (I think) to decerelate after an interstellar travel. The mechanism is topped of with a battery pack with an extended battery print.


Conclusion




The space fleet gets two nice additions with these two vehicles. Before I reflect on the sets I will show you the mechanism of 60430, I wrote about so much, in action and with a close up, to see, how it works.
The overall look of the sets is quite appealing to me. As I already said, I like the color palette, because of the White it has a real modern, futuristic look and Sand Blue goes really well with Reddish Orange. Both sets fit well in the theme and add something new to the fleet. The Interstellar Spaceship (60430) is very well shaped with its pointy, slim and dynamic form, which subtly yells 'Speed'. The play feature for the engine is quite nice and together with the sidebuild (drone/jetpack) adds a good play value to the set.
The build was nice, but didn't offer big surprises regarding building techniques. But you shall not forget, that both sets are designed for children. Yet especially with the spaceship this simplicity is astonishingly well executed, that there is no area where I would say that it looks unfinished. Its a really completed set. Same goes for the mechanism. It couldn't be any simpler, but does the job perfectly and smoothly. Its a good example for kids for their own builds, that you don't always need some highly complex mechanism to achieve motion within a Lego set. It can also be thought of a practical lesson on basic physical principles of the direction of a force for children.
The part selection is ok, nothing really special, but it has some nice pieces. You get a few parts in Reddish Orange and Trans-Purple Opal. Personally, I like the white parts the most, especially the printed ones. Its always nice, when a set doesn't include any stickers, even smaller ones for a very reasonable price. The prints in 60430 are very useful for other builds, too.
All in all, two nice sets with a good 'swoosh' quality.




Disclaimer: Anything said in this post is the opinion of the author and not the designer.
Parts- and build photographs by Chricki (© 2024 Rebrickable)
LEGO Set 60430-1 30663-1 is available now at the LEGO Shop in these locations:
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19 COMMENTS
To solve the issue I removed the grey plate, use my finger to push the mecanism to full, and then add the battery
(also wish I could manage to get the windscreen to fully close, but that’s a recurring issue I think)
Great review as always!
Great review, there are still a few typos IMHO:
" simplicity is astonishing well executed " => astonishingly
" mechanism. I couldn't be any simpler " => It couldn't
I am very pleased with this wave of city space sets as the Artemis line was a big let down for me after the Mars Exploration.
If you're a CS fan you will love this line. The builds are fantastic, and seem like they're AFOL MOCs. The mini robotic builds look great too.
The color scheme is beautiful. The sand blue and reddish orange really work well with white and black. Each of the sets has a robotic helper and the new battery tiles. The round 1*1 tiles are also included as extras.
Fingers crossed that we get at least 1-2 more waves of these City Space sets.
Since writing, the left version has shown up in our scraper as well, but it's not spotted in the real world yet.
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