The HELMET - a 50's space diner

# The Model

This is an update of a model presented in BDP9.

It's a fantasy space set, with architecture and vehicles inspired by American 50's style.

The diner, with its curvy lines, looks like a classic LEGO space helmet, hence the idea for the name: "The HELMET".

Naturally, I had to integrate the typical chin-strap crack ;)

The version for BDP10 is completely redesigned.

While keeping the total parts count at around 1500, this model now sits on a 32x48 baseplate, features a space-themed playground next to the diner, and has 3 (space) vehicles.

# The Story

In a fantasy future where force fields make space convertible cars possible,

"the HELMET" is a 50's style space diner that became the favourite hang-out place for 50's American style lovers (1950 that is, of course!).

These old-timers pass by this moon only to dine at "the HELMET", dive into nostalgia, show off their retro-style vehicles, and taste the original-real-fake-vegan-meat (TM) hot-dog! A classic!

These space dandies scrounge the galaxy for original carcasses of old vehicles, restore their chassis and convert them for space travel with McFly Force-Fields (TM) modules, Ferrari Anti-Graviton (TM) engines and Space-Z FTL drives. All so that they can travel to every corner of the Milky Way and show off their original nylon-jeans and synth-leather jackets, and crank up the volume of their old-fashioned rock'n'roll to 11! ...forgetting that nobody can hear them in space anyhow!

And who says that only humans love the 50's: aliens from all planets stop by "the HELMET" for an original-real-fake-vegan-meat (TM) hot-dog, hot Nebula-coffee (TM), and a can of fresh Saturn-Cola (TM).

Why "the HELMET" you ask?

That wasn't its original name but Benny himself started calling it "the HELMET" because that's exactly what it looks like from space: a red space helmet. So, eventually they changed the sign.

# What's happening in this scene

Sonia parked her converted Cadillac in the drive-through and walked inside. Likely the force-dome around the diner is working and she did not need her helmet.
Tony the cook is warming up a hot-dog for her.
John the handyman is checking the force-dome and from the look on his face something is wrong!
Four, the Space Kid, is pretending to be an invader from a distant world.
Cassiopea stepped off her space-converted Vespa to try the "Red-Rocket Wheel".
Isaac is not from Earth, but fell in love with his classic earthly pick-up truck and this diner!
"010", the Robot, is taking care of the Cadillac.

# Minifigures (6) and other characters

Tony, the Diners' cook
John, the Space handyman
Sonia, the Cadillac driver
Cassiopea, the Biker
Isaac, the Truck driver
Four, the Space kid
010, the Robot

# Vehicles

Space Cadillac
Space Vespa
Space Pickup Truck

# Stickers

"DINER" sign
Toilet sign
Drinks machine sign
"employees must wash hands" poster (inside toilet)
Large exterior menu sign
Fridge wall

Note: some stickers are edited from images retrieved from the web and/or AI-generated. All stickers are only meant to show the concept, and will be professionally redesigned by LEGO, as per guidelines.