The base mode is silly looking. I get it. It's meant to be an interactive playset for the Micromasters, but still a tad underwhelming. The large centre ramp is also not nearly long enough to reach the payload compartment of the shuttle so.
I noticed in your picture you haven't extended the ramp. It took me a a minute on nine to realise there is a second piece that slides and extends from underneath. Love the review by the way.