LEGO Set - 6980 - Legoland, Space - 6980

LEGO 6980 Galaxy Commander - Amiral Commander of the 1983 Classic Space series
For sale, a splendid example of set 6980 Galaxy Commander, one of the most iconic and sought-after sets ever from the Space line.
Released in 1983, it was at the time the largest Space set ever produced and the first LEGO starship with a double cockpit. It contains 443 pieces and is also known as Starship Explorer. 
Original set features:
Theme: Space / Classic Space / Legoland
Set#: 6980-1 Galaxy Commander
Year: 1983
Original minifigs: 5 Classic Space astronauts - 2 white, 2 yellow, 1 red 
The spaceship is modular and consists of two separable segments:
• Front fighter section with twin blue transparent cockpits, 4 engines and laser cannons 
• Rear section with a blue/white detachable laboratory module with transparent dome and large rear propeller, held by two clamps
• Landing base / landing pad: grey printed baseplate with yellow circle and red/green signal lights
• Complete spacecraft in forward + rear + laboratory configuration
• Original landing baseplate
• 2 surface rovers on wheels
• Classic Space minifigure with helmets and air tanks (visible in photo 2, others inside the cockpits)
• Original LEGO 6980 LEGOLAND instruction booklet (16 pages, with signs of use matching the age)

Condition:
Used, vintage, complete and in excellent condition for its age. Original 80s pieces, bright colors, white not significantly yellowed, blue transparent pieces without cracks. Original stickers/prints present. Built for photos, dismantled for shipping. No original box.
A must for Classic Space collectors, perfect for display. The set is very hard to find complete with instructions and baseplate.
Careful and trackable shipping