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Matchbox Mega Rig Space Shuttle | 
| Brand: Mattel
Buy New: $64.99
as of 11/22/2009 01:29 CST details
New (22) from $64.99
Seller: THE BIGGEST WISH
Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 1940
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Age: 4 - 12 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 22 x 4 x 15
MPN: M0067
Model: M0067
UPC: 027084549829
EAN: 0027084549829
ASIN: B0014412KI
Release Date: February 23, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The Mega Rig Shuttle Mission building system starts as one gigantic space ship | | • | Becomes 30 separate super cool space vehicles you can combine any way you like | | • | Plus it has lots of really cool accessories, like a space arm to grab things, an ATV and a UFO with a space alien inside | | • | For ages 4 years and above | | • | Promises hours of fun and imaginative interplanetary adventure |
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Product Description
Not even NASA has a shuttle that's this much of a blast. This Mega Rig building system starts as a gigantic spaceship and then becomes 30 separate super-cool space vehicles you can combine any way you like. Plus, it has lots of really cool accessories, like a space arm to grab things, an ATV and a UFO with a space alien inside. But don't let the alien and its flying saucer drag you away; the 30 out-of-this-world combinations mean that the Space Mission vehicle promises hours of fun and imaginative interplanetary adventure. Requires 3 AG13 button-cell batteries (included). Shuttle placed horizontal on transport measures 18"L x 10.5" W x 11"H. Shuttle placed vertical launch measures 12"L x 10.5"W x 18"H. Alien Spacecraft measures 5" diameter x 2.5"H.
Amazon. com Review
Little astronauts have all the gear they need to explore the reaches of outer space with the Mattel Matchbox Mega Rig Space Shuttle Mission Set. Using parts that snap together easily, kids will love building 30 different space crafts and inventing new worlds to explore. While the set is recommended for explorers aged four and up, it has small parts that make it inappropriate for children who require constant monitoring. 
The Mega Rig lets you build 30 different space crafts. View larger. | 
Kids can use their imagination to create intergalactic space fights. View larger. |  | What We Think
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The Good: Durable building system encourages imaginative play
The Bad: Lots of small parts to keep track of
In a Nutshell: The Mega Rig Space Shuttle Mission Set provides hours of fun constructing space vehicles and thinking up places to explore | At a Glance
Ages: 4 and up
|  | | Getting Ready for Your First Mission
Since part of the fun is in thinking up ways to build a spacecraft from the many different parts, this Mega Rig set is ready to go without any difficult or time-consuming set-up. The set includes simple, illustrated instructions that will help you and your child build a large space shuttle with an exterior fuel tank and an all-terrain vehicle base that can be used as a launching site. The instructions include photos of other possible configurations and illustrations showing important details such as how to launch missiles, lock the shuttle's arm in place for space walks, and the many ways to combine Mega Rig wheels. The UFO included in this set features other-worldly lights and sound, and it is powered by three button-cell batteries (AG13/LR44). Test batteries are included, but you will want to purchase another set just in case. The Shuttle Mission Set is compatible with all Mega Rig building systems, making it easy to combine different sets and inspire kid's creativity. Galactic Exploration
Once a spaceship has been assembled, there are plenty of missions your child can accomplish. Between launching the satellite into orbit and coordinating an exploratory space walk, your child will be busy watching out for missiles shot from the UFO with its alien inside. The durable octagon shaped connectors hold pieces of each space craft together until they are pulled apart on purpose. Our favorite configurations included snapping the bright orange all-terrain wheels onto the shuttle or UFO for land adventures, combining the shuttle and the fuel cell into one gigantic space ship, and loading the launch pad with accessories to create a headquarters for operations on distant moons and planets. Other cool features include a space arm controlled by a lever, an oversized astro grabber for moving equipment or keeping the alien at bay, and plenty of fun compartments for the astronaut and alien to hide in. Your child will surely want to take this shuttle everywhere, but with so many small parts to keep track of, traveling with this set can require extra attention to detail. Long-Lasting Imaginative Play
The sturdy plastic shuttle and its accessories held up well throughout our vigorous test missions, and the Mega Rig building systems are known for their durability. The moving parts and hinged compartments that make this shuttle so much fun could potentially come apart with lots of rough play, but we found the system to be extremely durable. With the alien and the astronaut ready to be your friend or enemy, and the ability to make more than one vehicle at the same time, this building system is great for cooperative play or a single child with an active imagination. The ability to combine and recombine parts in so many ways offers a new experience every time your child picks up a piece of this shuttle system, so the fun never runs out. What's in the Box
33 parts that can be assembled into more than 30 different space vehicles.
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| Customer Reviews:
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After 1 year it's still his favorite... November 6, 2009
M. Munns (Baltimore, MD United States)
My son is 4 years old (June B-Day) and he rec'd this from Santa for Christmas 2008. He still plays with it all the time. Now that he's a bit older, he's taking it apart and forming new and imaginative spacecraft. The toy has held together well, and my son tends to destroy things easily. There may be one cargo bay door that is slightly off when he closed it now, but everything is still intact. I highly recommend this toy. It covers many ages/phases of play.
One of the best gifts for our son! October 30, 2009
Tarah Jeffery
We bought this last Christmas for our son after a recommendation from a friend, who also owns it. He just loves it and plays with the Space Shuttle all of the time. We bring it on trips where he has no toys. It's durable and great for a four year old and up. It's hard to find toys for boys that are around four years old that don't break into a million pieces after a couple times of play or are not about fighting and killing.
Great gift idea! Thanks, Matchbox for making a toy my son actually plays with!!
Still loving it a year later! October 27, 2009
Denise Hemmert (Ohio)
So I happen to see this toy last year on amazon while searching for ideas for my second son for xmas. I ordered it b/c it was on sale and something different...there were no space shuttles in our house yet! I gotta tell you, a year later and this is the one of the only toys he still plays with. My son was mad tonight b/c I wouldn't let him sleep with it. He's 3 and loves it! Even the 6 year old plays with it. I highly recommend the space shuttle as it gave countless hours of imaginative play.
Sturdy, creative, and cool October 17, 2009
Lisa Michaud
We bought this for my son's 5th birthday and after a year of play, this toy is still providing him joy. The pieces are sturdy, and the ability to recombine them endlessly means that he can create original space ships in endless combinations. The only part of the toy I don't like is the alien space ship's sound effects, which after a couple of minutes can get annoying.
So many options October 13, 2009
William P. Alexander
We were suggested this toy by Amazon and what a great idea it was!! My 5 year old has been playing with this for a year and still finding new combinations. Now my 2 year old fights over the parts. Great toy, very durable!!
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