posted 02-05-2021 12:11 PM               

Astronaut (Apollo 11: LM-5 A7L ver.)

The first moon landing by Apollo 11 and the first footstep ever imprinted on the surface of the moon. Blitzway introduces the Astronaut statue that captures this exact moment.

In July 1969, there was a historic moment that more than half a billion people worldwide watched on their televisions, Blitzway strived to turn this unforgettable moment into a vivid piece of art.

As it was the project to reproduce the historical fact, Blitzway did a lot of research and information gathering to present the elaborate spacesuit and equipment.

The astronaut's posture and the safety belt, connected to the ladder, make the astronaut seems to be standing on the moon and the realistic props used for the lunar mission add realism to this statue. The supporting structure rising over the helmet can make people imagine the scale of the lunar module. The designed base reconstructed from the motifs of the spaceship shows respect for this great achievement.

• Product Size: Approximately W 570mm L 450mm H 790mm
  
• Product Weight : Approximately 19 kg (including package)
  
• Dimension (Shipping Box): Approximately W 880mm x L 620mm x H 450mm (Dimension and weight could be changed later.)
  
• UPC: 8809321479463
  
• Release: 4Q, 2021
  
• Price: USD $799
  
• Limited Edition: TBD

posted 02-05-2021 06:20 PM               

• The flag carrier is missing from the ladder.

• The plaque is missing the astronauts' and President Nixon's names and signatures. (This is likely due to licensing concerns.)

• The plaque is uncovered. (This is not an issue if depicting a moment later in the EVA after the cover was removed.)

• The Lunar Equipment Conveyor (LEC) tether should be brown, not white.

posted 02-06-2021 08:29 AM               

1. The flag carrier and PLSS antenna at this scale is a must. Also, the PLSS antenna has to be flat and silver like the original.

2. I do not believe the tether even depicts anything like a LEC, wrong color as Robert mentioned, it was never attached to the astronaut or the ladder and it was much longer than depicted. Also in the website for the model they call it a "safety strap."

3. The plaque really needs the cover if this is the first step. The signatures, if not to be used for reasons mentioned, should then be some sort of scribble rather than blank (let us hope this and the Armstrong tags are not on the porotype as they are still negotiating permissions for the 4Q21 release).

4. Why would they put a sample container in his hand at all?

5. Finally based on the tether, the plaque, the sample container and the uncovered boot print, I suggest this is not a "first step" depiction as much as it is a "first human moon exploration" diorama.

posted 02-06-2021 10:30 AM               

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Originally posted by Rick Mulheirn:
Would supplying the red Armstrong name tags loose in the box be an option?

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Originally posted by GACspaceguy:
...it was never attached to the astronaut or the ladder

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Why would they put a sample container in his hand at all?

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posted 02-07-2021 06:01 AM            

I think the ten (velcro?) strips on the back of the PLSS are the wrong color. Shouldn't they be tan/yellowish? Again the velcro on top of the OPS should be tan (3 strips?)

The tan velcro strips for the gas connector protective fabric cover (that wasn't used) seem to be either missing or the wrong color.

Judging by EVA pictures of Aldrin, the PLSS waist belt is the wrong color. (I'm uncertain, but think it should be dark green looking at the pictures.) His right strap is easy to see, by inference for his left.

Should the sample container be in a pocket?

No watch is correct, but wouldn't it be nice to provide one as an option for those who may wish to purchase two? Since these are currently unlabelled, some may wish to "make" one Aldrin.

posted 02-07-2021 10:51 PM               

This is probably coming from China but I would think there was some way to provide official feedback before they get too far and not be able to make proper modifications.

posted 02-09-2021 09:38 PM            

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Originally posted by Kevmac:
I would expect improvements to be made.

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At over twice the price of DID, I'm not saying to Blitzway "take my money," I'm saying "show me." Actually I'd like to say, "can we have a chat?"

Looking at one of my comments again, the PLSS waist belt. I've studied the Apollo 11, 12 and 14 surface EVA shots closely. The right strap is relatively commonly seen and looks dark green. The left strap is almost always entirely obscured. The front just behind the hook appears green, then as odd as it seems it appears white in most shots.

There is an Aldrin shot where the back (nearest the PLSS) seems green, and a couple of Bean shots where a large rear portion appears green. The PLSS shoulder straps were "green" but ran through white beta cloth covers so that only the front and back ends should look green. Perhaps the left waist belt had such a cover which was "riding up"?

Daniel Schaiewitz's materials, whilst not including photography on the lunar surface, show that the straps were actually brown — same as the LEC. Also, both waist straps were the same color, and that there was no cover for the left waist belt.

So, both waist straps brown. Shoulder straps brown, running through white covers. Tan velcro. Would folks be happy with that?

How to tell Blitzway?

posted 07-23-2021 07:57 PM               

I'd be interested in this, as I made a 1/16 in this exact pose with a lander leg. I believe he holds the forth rung up on the footage.

In Australian money, it would be well over $1000. I think it is great they release historical figures like this.