Lunar Explorer (Qiji 1138)

About this set

This is the Lunar Explorer (set 1138) from KEEPPLEY's nineCity line, a sci-fi space set listed at 253 pieces and 6+, with a difficulty of 2/5, so it is a very approachable build. The color scheme is white, blue, black and orange, centered on a six-wheel lunar rover with one astronaut minifigure, a radar antenna, a mechanical arm, a lunar-surface base and a flag. It reads more like a small display piece than a play vehicle. For the build order, finish the lunar surface base first, then work through the six-wheel chassis and wheel assemblies, and save the antenna, arm and flag for last so the small parts are not knocked off while handling. The 253 pieces are spread across the wheeled chassis and the scene, with repetition concentrated in the wheels, so sorting by bag keeps the pace smooth. It suits kids around 6+ new to bricks, and space fans who want a compact lunar scene for a desk at low cost; note that no firing or linkage features are listed, so buy it for the look rather than play action.