The HELMET - Space Roadside Reststop

The Story

Welcome to The HELMET – the galaxy’s favorite roadside diner! 🚀🍔

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

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

Whether you’re cruising through space or landing for a quick recharge, The HELMET has you covered.

🔋 Charge up!

Pull into the elevated charging deck and power up your vehicle using the futuristic energy station.

🍔 Eat up!

Grab a bite inside the cozy diner, complete with curved panoramic windows, seating, and fun interior details.

🚗 On the go?

Use the fly-thru lane for quick service without leaving your vehicle!

👨‍🚀 Meet the crew:

From space travelers to diner staff, this set is full of personality and storytelling potential.

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!

These old-timers pass by this moon to recharge their vehicle, pretending to fill up a gas tank, dine into 50's nostalgia, show off their retro-style vehicles, and taste the original-real-fake-vegan-meat (TM) hot-dog, with a hot Nebula-coffee (TM)or a can of fresh Saturn-Cola (TM)! A classic!

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.

The Model

This is a major update of a model presented in BDP9 and 10.

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 ;)

One of the main update from previous versions is the introduction of a charging station. Hence the new model slogan (based on classic American roadside signs): "Eat Here and Get Gas".

The model sits on a 32x32 baseplate and only uses 1375 parts.

Minifigures (5)

Tony, the Diners' cook
John, the Space handyman
Sonia, the Cadillac driver
Cassiopea, the Biker
Isaac, the (alien) Truck driver

Vehicles

Space Cadillac
Space Vespa
Space Pickup Truck

Stickers

"Eat Here and Get Gas" sign
"Fly thru"/"Charging station" sign
Toilet door sign
Sodas machine sign
Large exterior menu sign
Interior fridge wall

Note: all stickers are only meant to show the concept, and will be professionally redesigned by LEGO, as per guidelines.