VONADO Building Blocks,

This would've been nice if this type of platform had been included as part of the original Lego Saturn V 21309 build kit. But then it couldn't be advertised as "1969" parts as it would be 2,089, LOL. Fortunately, Vonado has created this add-on; the brick quality is comparable to the Lego. When ordered, the advertised delivery time shows a while to delivery but mine arrived with 60 days still remaining on the estimated delivery date.Though a scan code is included on a card in the parts bag, as noted on this Amazon page you can download the same build instructions from here. This is a PDF instruction manual.There are 120 pieces to this launch platform; I sorted the parts and took my time and the build took about 30 to 40 minutes. This appears to be of very solid construction and I'm looking forward to pairing it with the Saturn V.This is an excellent add-on at a good price.

As was recommended here in the reviews, the instructions can be found online as a .pdf after a simple google search. I printed them out and didn't have to rely on any scan codes. Assembly was quick and straightforward.

Assembly was quick and pretty easy. Mine came with an included printed assembly guide (some other reviews mentioned that theirs did not, so maybe I was lucky). The completed model holds my completed Lego Saturn V (#92176) well, though it would fall over if bumped or there was an earthquake. I wish the original Lego model had included a vertical storage option, and this fulfills that need.Regarding the bricks themselves, the obvious comparison here is to Lego brand products, so that will be my main point of reference. The blocks are overall similar to Lego pieces (same size/shapes), with some slight differences that I noticed:-The edges of the pieces seem sharper. I gouged myself a little bit on one of the long flat pieces, which was less than ideal.-Pieces are difficult to separate, and the included brick separator was almost useless. I wanted to flip a piece around because of the next issue I'll mention, and I was not able to get flat plates apart with the brick separator that was provided. I was able to do it with the Lego one I have, no issue.-Some of the pieces, mostly the ones with large flat surfaces like the taller sloped pieces or the normal height ones, were scratched. I'm not sure if this was done in manufacturing or by the aforementioned sharp edges of the bricks rubbing in the bag. I have not noticed this issue before with Lego bricks. Some were scratched on one side so I flipped them to cover it up.The final issue I will note is the fairly high cost per brick. At $24.98 (plus S&H, but I won't count that) for 122 bricks, you get a rate of ~$0.20 per brick. The Lego model this is meant to pair with, #92176, has a MSRP of $119.99 for 1969 bricks, or ~$0.06 per brick. This makes this product more than three times as expensive per brick compared to the the Lego model it is meant to interact with, for bricks that are arguably of lower quality.Despite these complaints, I am happy overall with the model. I like the aesthetic of how the model is displayed and found the assembly pretty easy, with no missing pieces. I just wish the bricks were of better quality and that the cost was lower, a point I consider more relevant with the scratches and cheaper feel of the bricks not justifying the higher price. I really wish Lego had simply included better display options in the original set, as they do with most of their IDEAS and CREATOR series.

Great addition to the rocket. Looks cool and is sturdy.

I am really happy with the product. I recommend this item to anyone who has the Lego Saturn V. Thank you for this!

Nothing fancy but it does the job.

The assembled stand is very flimsy. I was afraid the Saturn V rocket would fall over, and two vertical supports fell off when I first inserted the rocket.The parts are not "real" Lego, and are actually made in China. They don't fit together as tightly are real Lego. I plan to glue the stand together.There were no assembly instructions in the package, just a confusing card mostly in Chinese with a QR code and a URL for downloading the instructions.The stand design is mediocre. The middle blocks should overlap at all four corners which would make the stand much sturdier. Yes, I followed the directions exactly.

Great for the effect. And even make the desk more spacey!