I love it when a plan comes together. When Space Kids sent us some gear to try out, I knew this wouldn’t be an ordinary feature.
I had a vision to shoot the boys in their astro kit at the Science Museum and it so happened the day we went was also the last weekend of the museum’s stunning Cosmonauts exhibition.
Cosmonauts told the story of the first brave souls to launch themselves from earth into outer space, on a journey of discovery that literally changed human destiny.
The show featured touching letters and journal entries from Russian astronauts, real Russian spacecraft, pioneer space dog models and other memorabilia.
It was truly out of this world.
The babes were turning plenty of heads in their astronaut suits.
Visitors gave them high fives or even snapped them as they strolled (and Moonwalked) around, and at least three kids ran up to ask where we’d bought their kit.
One man told them ‘You guys are the best thing I’ve seen all day, including the exhibition!’ Later adding, ‘I want a suit for myself!’
I have to say, these astronaut outfits are topnotch. Each suit features high quality stitching, chest and waist harness buckles, padded neck collar ring and a matching baseball cap. They’re easy to zip in and out of and apparently comfy to wear (the boys wore their suits over their regular clothes). They’d make fantastic gifts for birthdays or costume parties — and yes, they do adult sizes! I’m sure you’ll agree the babes were looking stellar.
Jed’s wearing the classic Space Kids white NASA Shuttle pilot spacesuit, embroidered with NASA emblem, along with logo cap or lightweight NASA Astronaut Helmet. Beside him is a portrait of Yuri Korolev, Chief Designer of the Soviet Space Programme.
Ezra rocks the orange Space Kids NASA spacesuit and the Talking Astronaut helmet with mock boom mic, built-in sound clips and a visor that flips back at the touch of a button.
I remember going to the NASA Space Centre years ago, while visiting family in Houston. I was very young, but I still recall how gigantic the rockets looked and how chilled it was inside, a relief from the scorching Texan heat. I would love to make a return trip with my kids… I guess our epic day out with the Cosmonauts was the next best thing.
About Space Kids
Space Kids are one of the UK’s top retailers for space and adventure based toys and dressing up. They also have a brilliant website, packed with insider stats about astronauts, space exploration and more for kids ages 4 to 12. You can discover everything from the kind of skills it takes to become a spaceman, to what a man on the moon eats for dinner (hint: it ain’t cheese).
Jed has been learning all about Neil Armstrong and the moon landing in Year 2, so he’s looking forward to wearing his NASA suit for show and tell. To infinity and beyond…
Keep an eye on Babes about Town on Facebook for more photos from our Science Museum escapade!
Astronaut suits from £35.99, helmets from £16.99 available at www.spacekids.co.uk. Read fascinating facts about space at http://www.spacekids.co.uk/learn
Watch: The Babes Taste Real Astronaut Food!
Space Kids sent us packets of astronaut food including freeze dried apple and mango slices, and a surprisingly delicious ice cream sandwich that really does melt in your mouth. Robert from Space Kids told us it was “a genuine NASA spin-off technology developed for the Apollo moon missions in the 1960s so it’s the real thing – exactly what real astronauts eat!” Watch the video to see the boys trying it out!
**Win Space Kids Costume + Playsets (total prizes valued at £162)!**
Space Kids are generously offering one lucky Babes about Town reader the opportunity to win a fantastic prize: 1 NASA kids astronaut suit (colour and size winner’s choice) plus a Talking Helmet, combined retail value £72! We also have 3 prizes of a Space Mission playset (worth £30 each) to giveaway to three little space cadets. Entry is easy via the Rafflecopter form below.
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The NASA space suit (orange) and the astronaut backpack are both pretty cool! :)
I love the NASA space suit (white) and Inflatable Space Shuttle!
wow my grandson loves all of this especially
http://www.spacekids.co.uk/dressing-up/nasa-space-suit-white.html
the white suite
Astronaut space boots and the helmet
love the NASA space suit (white) and Inflatable Space Shuttle
I like the white NASA space suit and Inflatable Space Shuttle
NASA space suit (orange) and the NASA space helmet
The NASA space suit, in orange, and the astronaut backpack are both pretty smart!
The NASA space suit in orange and the Space Exploration playset
My babes are too gorgeous and what an amazing place-I now want astronaut food too! x
P.S ‘Why are you eating this?’-‘Because we’re in space’! Love it hahah xx
love the orange suit and astronaut pyjamas
Love the white nasa spacesuit and the astronaut backpack x
Haha he’s such a nut Vicki, proper little space cadet… like his mama ;-) The exhibition was amazing, hope it comes back to Science Museum or tours maybe somewhere near you. Astronaut food is surprisingly tasty! x
The white NASA suit & the astronaut space boots!
I love the white space suit… and the CLOSE ENCOUNTER long sleeved T-shirt too.
What awesome outfits for the coolest astronauts in town! Love this post and what a great idea to take pics at the Science Museum. I love how Ezra is always so cool – even while eating astronaut food, he just acts like he does it everyday!
I love the NASA space suit
NASA space suit and close encounters tshirt
I love the white NASA suit and the water blaster :)
The NASA space suit is my favourite
Wow! Best dressing up outfits EVER!!! What an awesome competition Uju, thanks for sharing x
http://www.spacekids.co.uk/dressing-up/nasa-space-suit-white.html and http://www.spacekids.co.uk/dressing-up/astronaut-backpack.html
The white NASA space suit and our son would love the space boots to wear with the space suit!
The NASA Space suit (white) and the Adult NASA Space Suit (white) are both great. :-)
I like the white space suit and the Astronaut Ice cream!
Thanks Michelle, the outfits are fab aren’t they?!
Ezra makes me laugh so much when he gets into character. Seriously think he’s missing a trick with an acting (as opposed to football) career ;-) I loved this shoot so much, and the exhibition was perfect for it!
Orange NASA suit. Baseball cap
I love the white NASA suit, and the astronaut backpack is cool!
Now, cannot even show to Isabelle as she would be soooo jealous! The outfits are amazing. Even astronaut food???? Amazing!
Haha Isabelle needs her own space suit Mirka, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on this great contest and do check out their web site, so much cool gear. Astronaut food is awesome x
NASA space suit (white) and astronaut backpack x
I love the NASA ORANGE Space Suit and the Astronaut Space Boots, Rosie is always putting shoes, boots etc on her feet so she would love these boots
I like the white one best and the Geospace jump rocket launcher with rocket set is super awesome.
The white nasa suit and the helmet. So cool!
I would love the white suit for my son and I would love to try the Astronaut Ice cream and strawberries!!!!
NASA space suit (orange) and Science Museum Green Rocket
The NASA space suit, in orange and the astronaut backpack please!
The white NASA suit & the astronaut space boots are cool too.
The NASA space suit (orange) and the Astronaut backpack
nasa space suit in white and NASA helmet
Love the NASA space suit in white and the NASA space helmet
I love the NASA space suit in white and the Deep Space Home Planetarium & Projector.x
I like the orange nasa suit and the astronaut backpack
The white NASA space suit and matching boots are my favourite. x
i love the orange nasa space suit and the talking helmet :) my son would be over the moon if i won
The Nasa white space suit is my favourite and we are visiting Nasa in Florida in May so this would be FAB x
The Orange NASA suit and astronaut icecream
I like the white nasa suit and the space exploration kit
Oh wow how exciting, good luck sallyann and have a great trip!
That ice cream is surprisingly good lynn! Good luck :-)
I love the NASA space suit (white) and Inflatable Space Shuttle.
I like the orange spacesuit and 2 in 1 Globe – Earth and Constellations
I love the orange Nasa suit and the air force pilot suit
The orange Nasa suit and 2 in 1 globe.
love the orange NASA space suit and the Astronaut backpack
i would love the white NASA space suit and Inflatable Space Shuttle for my son harry
I love the white nasa suit and the space pyjamas!
I love the White nasa suit and the space water blaster.
I like the NASA white space suit best and would love to try some Astronaut Ice Cream with the kids!
Astronaut outdoor playsuit and the astronaut back pack
The NASA space suit is fantastic!
The NASA Space suit in White and the inflatable space Shuttle. Xx
I like the NASA space suit (orange) and Space Exploration playset
The NASA space suit and the space water blaster.
The NASA SPACE SUIT IS FAB!
NASA space suit (white) and the Inflatable Space Shuttle
NASA space suit (orange), Deep Space™ Home Planetarium & Projector
My favourite is the orange NASA space suit, and my favourite other item is the Deep Space™ Home Planetarium & Projector.
Thank you!
We love the NASA space suit (white) and the Inflatable Space Shuttle
Love the NASA space suit in white and the Deep Space Home Planetarium & Projector
I love the NASA Orange spacesuit and the NASA Light Weight Space Helmet. My Son would be over the moon with this fab outfit !!!
NASA space suit (white) & Astronaut Ice Cream looks lovely!
I love the white NASA suit and the spacepack water blaster
Wow they look like they had so much :) my daughter just loves anything related to space I think she would have really enjoyed the museum’s stunning Cosmonauts exhibition
I really like the NASA space suit (orange) and the Deep Space™ Home Planetarium & Projector.
The NASA space suit (white) and NASA space helmet
the white NASA suit and NASA space helmet :)
Wow how amazing are these space suits – your photos are fab! My favourite from space kids is Nasa space suit in orange and the other item i really like is the nasa baseball cap.
Love the white NASA space suit and the Deep Space Home Planetarium Projector. Amazing giveaway, thanks!
I like the
NASA Space Suit (orange)
I Need My Space T-shirt
The white spacesuit and the gloves. But also love the astronaut duvet and inflatable shuttle and back pack!
I think my daughter would prefer the orange space suit, and I love the space boots. I’d really like to give my daughter some astronaut ice cream to try. I remember getting it at a local museum that had a space exhibition, and it was really good.
Love the white version of the spacesuit, and the water blaster backpack! Wish this stuff had been around when I was a kid :)
NASA space suit white and inflatable space shuttle are my fave items.
I love the NASA spacesuit in white and the astronaut backpack!
NASA space suit (orange) and the NASA space helmet
The NASA white space suit and the NASA Talking astronaut helmet .
NASA spacesuit and helmet
I love the orange NASA space suit and the inflatable space shuttle :D
NASA space suit (orange) and NASA Talking astronaut helmet
I love the NASA space suit (white) and Mini Space shuttle and launcher.
NASA space helmet
NASA space suit (orange)
I like the white NASA space suit and Inflatable Space Shuttle
The White NASA spacesuit & the ‘I need my sapce’ T-shirt
The white suit and the inflatable space shuttle.
I love the NASA suit orange and the space exploration playset.
We like the white NASA spacesuit best and the illuminated moon!
I love the white NASA space suit and Inflatable Space Shuttle
I would love the NASA space suit (white) and Mini Space shuttle and launcher.
Flynn loves the white spacesuit and I love the spaceboy backpack and drawer knobs!
We love the NASA space suit (white) and the Astronaut Ice Cream
NASA space suit (white) and Astronaut Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
I love the orange NASA spacesuit and the Space Exploration playset
The NASA space suit, in orange x
The Nasa Spacesuit in orange and the astronaut food
I love the WHITE ONE MY BROTHER WOULD LOVE IT!
The adult space suit! I’d like one too! I also like the glow in the dark planets
The NASA space suit in orange and the inflatable shuttle
The NASA space suit (orange) and the Astronaut backpack :)
The NASA space suit (orange) is fab
I love the Astronaut space boots and the helmet and Astronaut outdoor playsuit
Love the NASA space suit in Orange and the inflatible shuttle. So many great things on there.
NASA space suit (orange) and astronaut ice cream
NASA space suit (orange) is my fave and http://spacekids.co.uk/2-in-1-globe-earth-and-constellations.html I think my boys would love this globe
I like the orange spacesuit and the 2-1 globe of earth and constellations
NASA space suit (white) — astronaut ice cream
Love the white astronauts suit and the astronaut backpack
i like Astronaut outdoor playsuit and the inflatable shuttle
My kids would love being space kids
The White NASA Space suit and the Inflatable Space Shuttle are my favourites x