Base: Unfolding Balloon Pod

Prior to landing on a new planet, a brave astronaut is sent down in a balloon pod to set up home base and to scout nearby terrain to find an optimal landing site for the mothership. The solar powered pod uses fans to inflate a large balloon and floats around until locating its final resting spot. The pod splits open upon landing to reveal interior detail. The first panel contains the hatch door. The second panel has a foldout bed that attaches to the pod wall and solar panels on the exterior. The third panel stores gear including space binoculars, space blaster, wrench tool, and radio. The fourth panel provides space to store the astronaut's helmet and air tanks. The lid of the pod can be flipped over to reveal a large satellite dish and radar screen to send coordinates to the mothership.

This model was inspired by my folding teapots moc. The minifigure can be safely stored inside the model when folded up for display. 250 total pieces all in existing colors.