Lego Space
Space is a science fiction Lego theme featuring astronauts and spaceships. It was introduced in 1978. Space was one of the most expansive themes in Lego history, and contained over 200 individual sets. It was marketed under the Legoland banner until 1991, when the name was changed to Lego System.
Classic Space (1978-1987)
The first Lego Space sets were a leap forward in Lego design. Compared to the Lego Company's previous releases of spacecraft sets Space Rocket (year unknown, probably 1950s) Rocket Base (1973) and Moon Landing(1975) this new theme of sets boasted new parts and building techniques previously unseen. Although plenty of basic bricks were used, there were now parts with finer detail used in smoother-looking ships and multi-purpose vehicles.
Despite curiosities and oddities such as steering wheels used to direct spacecraft, and often no inflight pilot protection other than a spacesuit, simple new constructs sparked builders' imaginations. Starting with spaceships and basic wheeled vehicles, the theme developed, occasionally mirroring science fiction designs. As Lego Space expanded, the basic pattern of ground-buggies, walking robots, small and large spaceships, and bases emerged.
Early Space sets had a simplistically modern yet colorful charm unrivaled by any other mass-produced science-fiction toy of the time. Many of the theme's more specialized pieces had yet to be developed, although when Space was first introduced, many parts were new, or were older parts made in new colors. Examples of these early simple sets include: Rocket Launcher (1978), Space Shuttle, and Mobile Tracking Station (both 1979).
Perfectly suited for utilitarian Lego Space, gray had finally become a major color for a Lego theme, especially as more plate-type parts were made in that color. Most often, gray Space sets were paired with green windows. The other predominant colors were blue with yellow windows. With the introduction of the Starfleet Voyager in 1981, classic spaceships began to appear in white, with blue canopies.
Popular spaceships and vehicles from the Classic Space era include: Galaxy Explorer (1979), Starfleet Voyager (1980), Mobile Rocket Transport (1982), Galaxy Commander (1983), and Cosmic Fleet Voyager (1986).
The major surface bases were: Space Command Center (1978), Alpha-1 Rocket Base (1979), Beta-1 Command Base (1980), Intergalactic Command Base (1984), and Polaris-I Space Lab (1987).
Complete Classic Space sets can fetch handsome sums in online auctions. Baseplates from this era are also highly sought after: Space Landing Plates (1979), and Crater Plates (1979)
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Space sets | ||||
| 358 | Rocket Base | |||
| 367/565 | Moon Landing | 3 White astronauts | ||
| 801 | Space Rocket | |||
| Classic Space sets (U.S./European #) | ||||
| 453/305 | 2 Crater Plates | |||
| 454/306 | Landing Plates | |||
| 442/891 | Space Shuttle | White astronaut | ||
| 452/894 | Mobile Tracking Station | White astronaut | ||
| 462/897 | Rocket Launcher | Red astronaut, White astronaut | ||
| 483/920 | Alpha-1 Rocket Base | 2 White astronauts, Red astronaut | ||
| 487/924 | Space Cruiser | White astronaut, Red astronaut | ||
| 493/926 | Space Command Center | 2 White astronauts, 2 Red astronauts | ||
| 497/928 | Galaxy Explorer | 2 White astronauts, 2 Red astronauts | ||
| 885 | Space Scooter | Red astronaut | ||
| 886 | Space Buggy | White astronaut | ||
| 889 | Radar Truck | Red astronaut | ||
| 918 | Space Transport | Red astronaut | ||
| 1498 | Spy-Bot | U.S. only, may have only been available with 1510 Bonus pack | ||
| 1499 | Twin Starfire | 2 Yellow | ||
| 1526 | Space Radar Buggy | Yellow astronaut | Unreleased | |
| 1557 | Space Scooter | Red astronaut | ||
| 1558 | Mobile Command Trailer | Black astronaut, Yellow astronaut | ||
| 1580 | Lunar Scout | Blue astronaut | Canada/U.S. only | |
| 1593 | Lever Bros Space Set | Yellow astronaut, Red astronaut | Europe only | |
| 1968 | Space Express | Black astronaut | Canada/U.S. only though may have been on limited release in Europe | |
| 6701 | Space Mini-Figures | 2 Yellow, 2 Red, 2 White astronaut | ||
| 6702 | Space Mini-Figures | 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Blue, 1 Black astronaut | ||
| 6750 | Light & Sound Sonic Robot | Blue astronaut, Red astronaut | ||
| 6780 | Light & Sound XT - Starship | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6783 | Sonar Transmitting Cruiser | Red astronaut, Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6801 | Rocket Sled | White astronaut | ||
| 6802 | Space Probe | Yellow astronaut | U.S. only | |
| 6803 | Space Patrol | White astronaut | ||
| 6804 | Surface Rover | White astronaut | ||
| 6805 | Astro Dasher | Blue astronaut | ||
| 6806 | Surface Hopper | Red astronaut | ||
| 6807 | Space Explorator | Yellow astronaut | Europe only, may have only been available with 1999 value pack | |
| 6808 | Galaxy Trekkor | Blue astronaut | ||
| 6809 | XT-5 And Droid | Blue astronaut | ||
| 6820 | Starfire I | Blue astronaut | ||
| 6821 | Shovel Buggy | White astronaut | ||
| 6822 | Space Shuttle | Red astronaut | ||
| 6823 | Surface Transport | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6824 | Space Dart-I | Blue astronaut | ||
| 6825 | Cosmic Comet | White astronaut | ||
| 6826 | Crater Crawler | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6827 | Strata Scooter | Blue astronaut | ||
| 6841 | Mineral Detector | Red astronaut | ||
| 6842 | Shuttle Craft | Red astronaut | ||
| 6844 | Seismologic Vehicle | White astronaut | ||
| 6845 | Cosmic Charger | White astronaut | ||
| 6846 | Tri-Star Voyager | Red astronaut | ||
| 6847 | Space Dozer | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6848 | Interplanetary Shuttle | Red astronaut | U.S. only, may have only been available with 1969 value pack | |
| 6849 | Satellite Patroller | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6861 | X-1 Patrol Craft | Red astronaut | ||
| 6870 | Space Probe Launcher | Red astronaut | ||
| 6871 | Star-Patrol Launcher | White astronaut, Red astronaut | ||
| 6872 | Lunar Patrol Craft | White astronaut | ||
| 6874 | Moonrover | Red astronaut, Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6880 | Surface Explorer | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6881 | Lunar Rocket Launcher | White astronaut | ||
| 6882 | Walking Astro Grappler | Black astronaut | ||
| 6883 | Terrestrial Rover | White astronaut | ||
| 6890 | Cosmic Cruiser | Red astronaut | ||
| 6891 | Gamma-V Laser Craft | Black astronaut | ||
| 6892 | Modular Space Transport | 2 Yellow astronauts | ||
| 6901 | Mobile Lab | Red astronaut, White astronaut | Canada/U.S. only | |
| 6926 | Mobile Recovery Vehicle | White astronaut, Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6927 | All-Terrain Vehicle | White astronaut, Red astronaut | ||
| 6928 | Uranium Search Vehicle | White astronaut, Black astronaut | ||
| 6929 | Starfleet Voyager | Black astronaut | ||
| 6930 | Space Supply Station | 2 Yellow astronauts, 2 Red astronauts | ||
| 6931 | FX-Star Patroller | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6940 | Alien Moon Stalker | Red astronaut, Blue astronaut | ||
| 6950 | Mobile Rocket Transport | Yellow astronauts | ||
| 6951 | Robot Command Center | Black astronaut, Yellow astronaut, Red astronaut | ||
| 6952 | Solar Power Transporter | 2 Red astronauts, White astronaut, Black astronaut | ||
| 6970 | Beta-1 Command Base | 2 White astronauts, 2 Red astronauts | ||
| 6971 | Intergalactic Command Base | Blue astronaut, Black astronaut, Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6972 | Polaris-I Space Lab | 3 Blue astronauts | ||
| 6980 | Galaxy Commander | White astronaut | ||
| 6985 | Cosmic Fleet Voyager | Yellow astronaut, Black astronaut, Red astronaut, White astronaut | ||
Value packs were released between 1983 and 1987 comprising of 3 separate sets and prove popular with classic space collectors.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Space Value Pack | 1 Red, 1 black, 1 yellow astronaut | Includes 1557, 1558 | |
| 1510 | Unnamed Bonus Pack | 2 yellow astronaut | Includes 1498, 1499 | |
| 1969 | 3 Set Special | 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 White astronaut | Includes 6825, 6847, 6848 | |
| 1977 | Legoland Space System Value Pack | 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 White astronaut | Includes 6801, 6822, 6823 | |
| 1983 | Value Pack | 1 Blue, 1 Red, 1 White astronaut | Includes 889, 886, 6824 | |
| 1999 | Space Value Pack | 2 Yellow, 1 Red astronaut | Includes 6822, 6823, 6807 |
Other more obscure miscellaneous Classic Space sets include-
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0012 | Space Mini-Figures | 2 Red astronaut | ||
| 0013 | Space Mini-Figures | 2 White astronaut | ||
| 0014 | Space Mini-Figures | 2 Yellow astronaut | ||
| 0015 | Space Mini-Figures | 1 Red, 1 Yellow, 1 White astronaut | ||
| 12 | Blue Space Elements | |||
| 14 | Space Minifigs | 2 Red, 2 White astronaut | ||
| 6711 | Lego Minifigures | 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 2 White astronaut |
Blacktron (1987-1988)
The first unified and truly themed Space theme, Blacktron took to the stars in black with yellow trim, and red and yellow transparent pieces. (The odd man out was the Meteor Monitor, which was white and black with red transparents.) Blacktron minifigures (or "minifigs" for short) wore black jumpsuits akin to today's military pilots, with white trim and opaque black visors. Stylish, sleek and intimidating, Blacktron was a major step up from the rather clunky design values of Classic Space. It featured a large spacecraft, the "Renegade," which set the tone for all future big ships by splitting into a number of smaller modules, including a storage bin for a small wheeled vehicle; these modules could be recombined not just with each other, but with modules from other vehicles in the set as well, specifically the "Invader" and "Battrax." This modular interchangeability has been a staple of Lego Space ever since.
Popular Blacktron vehicles include Renegade, Invader, Battrax (all 1987) and Alienator (1988). The base was Message Intercept Base (1988).
For clarification, Blacktron is often referred to as Blacktron I, as Lego released Blacktron II in 1991. Though Blacktron officially ended in 1988, the Meteor Monitor (1990) was released. Considering Blacktron II's slightly altered color scheme it could be viewed as being from between the "upgrade" era of Blacktron to Blacktron II.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | Meteor Monitor | Astronaut | ||
| 6876 | Alienator | Astronaut | ||
| 6894 | Invader | Astronaut | ||
| 6941 | Battrax | Astronaut | ||
| 6954 | Renegade | 2 Astronauts | ||
| 6987 | Message-Intercept Base | 5 Astronauts |
Futuron (1987–1990)
Taking over from Classic Space and inheriting its white-and-blue color scheme, "Futuron" depicted an austere yet bustling settlement on the surface of a planet reminiscent of Earth's moon. Its minifigs came in many colors (red, blue, yellow and black), but all shared the same uniform—a zipper crossing from hip to shoulder, with color on top and white below—as well as light-blue-tinted helmet visors. Instead of a big ship, the theme centered around the Monorail Transport System, which featured a battery-powered train system and some twenty linear feet of track.
Popular Futuron vehicles include Stardefender 200 (1987) and Monorail Transport System (1988). The base was Cosmic Laser Launcher (1987). (Although not officially a Futuron set, the aforementioned Polaris-I Space Lab is often considered a Futuron base as it was released at the same time, and shares Futuron colors and design.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1616 | Space Combi-Pack | Yellow astronaut, Blue astronaut | ||
| 1620 | Astro Dart | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 1621 | Lunar MPV Vehicle | Blue astronaut | ||
| 1974 | Star Quest | White astronaut | ||
| 6770 | Light & Sound Magma Carrier | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6810 | Laser Ranger | Black astronaut | ||
| 6828 | Twin-Winged Spoiler | Blue astronaut | ||
| 6830 | Space Patroller | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6848 | Strategic Pursuer | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6850 | Auxiliary Patroller | White astronaut | ||
| 6875 | Hovercraft | Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6884 | Aero-Module | Blue astronaut | ||
| 6885 | Crater Crawler | Black astronaut | ||
| 6893 | Galactic Starship | Blue astronaut | ||
| 6921 | Monorail Accessory Track | |||
| 6925 | Interplanetary Rover | 2 Yellow astronauts | ||
| 6932 | Stardefender "200" | Blue astronaut, Yellow astronaut | ||
| 6953 | Cosmic Laser Launcher | Yellow astronaut, 2 Red astronauts | ||
| 6990 | Monorail Transport System | 3 Yellow astronauts, 2 Red astronauts |
Space Police (1989)
In 1989, Lego made a storyline decision. Blacktron, previously operating in a moral void, were now declared the "bad guys" of Lego Space; opposing them and defending Futuron from them were the Space Police, a series of brave individuals whose spacecraft were black and blue with red transparent elements. (This would be a continuing theme of space, having "bad guy" space agencies, "good guy" space agencies and "civilian" space agencies between them.) Space Police re-introduced the idea of modular systems, on a smaller but also grander scale. The Space Police theme features three spaceships, two wheeled vehicles and a ground-based space station; all but the smallest buggy comes with a Space Police jail cell (which was often supplied with a Blacktron occupant). These jail cells were identical from set to set and could be traded around between vehicles with no hassle whatsoever. This theme marks the beginning of Lego Space's greatest period of success, and is one of the most well-loved themes of the collection; complete models of the largest ship, the Mission Commander, have been known to sell for USD $90 via online vendors.
Popular Space Police vehicles include Spy-Trak I and Mission Commander (both 1989). The base was Space Lock-Up Isolation Base (1989).
Space Police is often referred to as Space Police I as Space Police II was released by Lego in 1991.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6781 | SP-Striker | Space policeman, Space crook | ||
| 6831 | Message Decoder | Space policeman | ||
| 6886 | Galactic Peace Keeper | Space policeman, Space crook | ||
| 6895 | Spy-Trak I | Space policeman, Space crook | ||
| 6955 | Space Lock-Up Isolation Base | 2 Space policemans, Space crook | ||
| 6986 | Mission Commander | 2 Space policemans, Space crook | ||
| 9402 | Space Police Team |
M:Tron (1990–1991)
In an effort to increase interactivity, Lego introduced magnets in the next Space theme, M:Tron, who took over the "civilian" role of the Futuron space agency. Vehicles in this set, distinctive for their red hulls, gray trim and neon-green canopies, are devoted primarily to mining out precious ores. They often featured crane-like attachments with magnets for picking up small cargo and storage boxes. These boxes, unfortunately, were generally not interchangeable.
Popular M:Tron vehicles include Stellar Recon Voyager and Mega Core Magnetizer (both 1990).
M:Tron was the first major Space theme that did not include a base of any kind; all sets were vehicles.
M:Tron was also the last space theme to carry the Legoland banner. Lego System was the name used starting in 1991.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1478 | Stellar Buggy | Space-Civilan | ||
| 6811 | Pulsar Charger | 1990 | Space-Civilan | 25 elements. |
| 6833 | Beacon Tracer | 1990 | Space-Civilan | 38 elements |
| 6862 | Secret Space Voyager | 1991 | 3 Space-Civilans | 300 elements |
| 6877 | Vector Detector | 1990 | Space-Civilan | 59 elements |
| 6896 | Celestial Forager | 1990 | Space-Civilan | 87 elements |
| 6923 | Particle Ionizer | 1990 | Space-Civilan | 187 elements |
| 6956 | Stellar Recon Voyager | 1990 | 2 Space-Civilans | 221 elements |
| 6989 | Mega Core Magnetizer | 1990 | 3 Space-Civilan | 486 elements |
| 9401 | M:Tron Team | 1993 |
Blacktron Future Generation (1991–1993)
In 1991, Blacktron received a makeover: black with white trim, M:Tron's neon green canopies, as well as new uniforms. It also replaced the creative but haphazard interchangeability of Blacktron I with refined and mostly-uniform cockpit globes (best seen here), which could switch unimpeded between any model that featured one. In a theme containing a total of eleven vehicles, this was not seen as a marked improvement (in Blacktron I, three of five sets featured interchangeable parts). Some fans were also disappointed that, aside from a proliferation of small (50-element-or-less) vehicles, Blacktron II seemed to be mostly a rehash Blacktron I on a set-by-set basis.
Popular Blacktron II vehicles include Spectral Starguider and Aerial Intruder (both 1991). The base was Alpha Centauri Outpost (1991).
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1462/1694 | Galactic Scout | Space driver | ||
| 1479 | Double Scout | 2 Space drivers | ||
| 1887 | Rocket Detector | Space driver | ||
| 6710 | Space Landing Pads | |||
| 6741/6861 | Super Vehicle | 3 Space drivers | ||
| 6812 | Grid Trekkor | Space driver | ||
| 6832 | Super Nova II | Space driver | ||
| 6851 | Tri-Wheeled Tyrax | Space driver | ||
| 6878 | Sub Orbital Guardian | Space driver | ||
| 6887 | Allied Avenger | Space driver | ||
| 6933 | Spectral Starguider | 2 Space drivers | ||
| 6981 | Aerial Intruder | 2 Space drivers | ||
| 6988 | Alpha Centauri Outpost | 5 Space drivers |
Space Police II (1992–1993)
Space Police was the next theme to receive a makeover, remodeled into its more widely recognized black and grey with green canopies and red trim. The standardized jail cells were retained, though only three vehicles could accept them; the theme also lacked a permanent installation like Space Police I's Space Lock-Up Isolation Base (1989). It was the first set to replace the Lego standard smiley face minifig head with a more complex graphic (in this case, the face augmented by a fringe of hair and an ear-mounted microphone). Finally, Space Police II ships were known for being under-armed; several vehicles sported no overt weapons (such as the Galactic Chief, whose epaulet-wearing pilot is armed with only a hand-held blaster that might actually be a bullhorn), and the others featured only two small cockpit-mounted weapons (including the theme's heavyweight multi-module spaceship, the Galactic Mediator).
Popular Space Police II vehicles include Rebel Hunter and Galactic Mediator (both 1992). Space Police II did not include any bases.
Though Space Police II officially ended in 1993, Starion Patrol (1993) was re-released as Space Police Car in 1999.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916/3015 | Starion Patrol/Space Police Car | Space policeman | ||
| 1969 | Bot Assistant | Space policeman | ||
| 6813 | Galactic Chief | Space policeman | ||
| 6852 | Sonar Security | Space policeman | ||
| 6897 | Rebel Hunter | Space policeman, Space crook | ||
| 6957 | Solar Snooper | 3 Space policemans | ||
| 6984 | Galactic Mediator | 3 Space policemans |
Ice Planet 2002 (1993–1994)
Taking place in a time and location that should be fairly obvious, Ice Planet can be considered M:Tron's replacement as the "civilian" space agency. It featured new elements such as a distinct setting (an ice planet), skis (both on vehicles and personnel), and bright neon cockpits (orange). As befitting an icebound theme, most of its vehicles were ground-based; many of its smaller vehicles also showcased satellite dishes.
Popular Ice Planet vehicles include Ice-Sat V and their largest and only starship the Deep Freeze Defender (both 1993). The base was Ice Station Odyssey (1993). All three sets included Apollo type rockets.
Though Ice Planet officially ended in 1994, Snow Scooter (1994) was re-released as Space Diver in 1999.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1704 | Ice Enlarger | Space civilan | ||
| 1711/1731/3014 | Snow Scooter/Space Diver | Space civilan | ||
| 6814 | Ice Tunnelator | Space civilan | ||
| 6834 | Celestial Sled | Space civilan | ||
| 6879 | Blizzard Baron | Space civilan | ||
| 6898 | Ice-Sat V | Space civilan | ||
| 6973 | Deep Freeze Defender | 3 Space civilans | ||
| 6983 | Ice Station Odyssey | 3 Space civilans |
Unitron (1994–1995)
Taking over the "good guy" space agency from the Space Police II was the Unitron, a more military themed group. Unitron also features elements from the classic Futuron line, as it revolved around a large monorail system powered by a 9V battery; it retained Lego interchangeability in the form of small, sleek cockpits which could dock on the front or top of its vehicles. Unfortunately, aside from a ground installation, a large buggy, an advanced looking spaceship, and aforementioned monorail, the theme was underdeveloped, a fact that is still lamented today.
The two Unitron vehicles were Crater Cruiser and their largest starcraft Star Hawk II (both 1995) (which was only half the size for most of the other space agencies' largest starships). The base was Space Station Zenon (1995). The monorail system was Monorail Transport Base (1994).
Dark gray quietly made an appearance as a new Lego Space color in Unitron minifigure torsos. The color appears in no other parts in this theme.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1787 | Crater Cruiser | 2 Space explorers | ||
| 1789 | Star Hawk II | 2 Space explorers | ||
| 1793 | Space Station Zenon | 3 Space explorers | ||
| 6991 | Monorail Transport Base | 4 Space explorers |
Spyrius (1994–1996)
Red and black, with blue cockpits, Spyrius homeworld appeared to be a craggy, desolate moon. The Spyrius took over the "bad guy" space agency theme as a group of spies out to steal technology and valuable data. Official evidence of a Spyrius attack against Unitron is documented in this 1994 catalog picture.
This nine-set theme was the first to feature robot minifigs.
Popular Spyrius vehicles include Saucer Scout and their largest starcraft the Saucer Centurion (both 1994) (which, like the Unitron's Star Hawk II, is smaller than the largest starships of other space agencies). The base was Lunar Launch Site (1994). The theme also included two robot vehicles, Recon Robot and Robo-Guardian (both 1994).
Though Spyrius officially ended in 1996, Surveillance Scooter (1995) was re-released as Space Jet in 1999.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1714/1754/1954/3013 | Surveillance Scooter/Space Jet | Space spy | ||
| 1843 | Spy Outpost | Space spy | ||
| 6835 | Saucer Scout | Space spy | ||
| 6889 | Recon Robot | Space spy | ||
| 6939 | Saucer Centurion | 2 Space spies | ||
| 6949 | Robo-Guardian | 3 Space spies | ||
| 6959 | Lunar Launch Site | 3 Space spies |
Exploriens (1996)
Returning to the clean white and transparent blue cockpits of Futuron (as well as their civilian role), Exploriens sets are known for their use of large, open (sometimes rickety) structures and special image elements (e.g., as foil-holograph stickers for viewscreens). The Exploriens were searching, evidently, for fossils, certain flat plates contained triple images: one in white, for the naked eye; one in blue, for viewing under transparent red scanners; and one in red, for viewing under transparent blue scanners. It was the second space theme to include a robot minifigure, and was also the second Space theme to include a female minifigure, a robot named Ann Droid.
Popular Exploriens vehicles include Scorpion Detector and their largest starcraft the Explorien Starship (both 1996). The base was Android Base (1996). A mini-base was also included, Nebula Outpost (1996).
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1737/6938 | Scorpion Detector | 2 Space exploriens | ||
| 1858 | Cloud Cruiser | Space explorier | ||
| 6815 | Hovertron | Space explorier | ||
| 6854 | Alien Fossilizer | Space explorier | ||
| 6856 | Planetary Decoder | Space explorer | ||
| 6899 | Nebula Outpost | 2 Space exploriens | ||
| 6958 | Android Base | 3 Space exploriens | ||
| 6982 | Explorien Starship | 4 Space exploriens |
Roboforce (1997)
Taking the "good guy" role was another four-set theme, Roboforce featured various large robots (arguably mecha) in varying color schemes. Orange Class features a police-like patrol function in humanoid robos, equipped with buzz saws for extracting criminals or rescuing civilians. The "head" of each robo was also a small space ship that could be used as an escape pod or secondary vehicle. Green Class featured a more military theme with animal shaped robos. The Robo Raptor was the only set not to feature a space craft, while the Robo Master's small starcraft strongly resembled the Unitron Star Hawk II as a tribute to the fan favorite set. Roboforce "Robos" were powered by "secret" "robo disk" which were oddly enough rectangle-shaped power sources. By this time, the space theme was well and truly exhausted, and the remaining sets were a slow march to the theme's obscurity.
Orange Class: Small Variant Robo Raider (1997) Orange Class: Large Variant Robo Stalker (1997) Green Class: Small Variant Robo Raptor (1997) Green Class: Large Variant Robo Master (1997)
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2151 | Robo Raider | Space driver | ||
| 2152 | Robo Raptor | Space driver | ||
| 2153 | Robo Stalker | 2 Space drivers | ||
| 2154 | Robo Master | 2 Space drivers |
UFO (1997–1999)
All of UFO's minifigures were cybernetic in nature, and the race featured two wholly robot figures, and, as befitting its name, many of its spaceships used saucers or half-saucers as elements. It has the smallest proportion of wheeled ground vehicles to ships (two to nine) of any Lego Space theme before or since. UFO was the first theme to introduce what has since become a staple of Lego System sets in general: large pieces meant to provide effects (such as curvature) that would be difficult to achieve with traditional Lego pieces.
Popular UFO ships include Warp Wing Fighterand their largest starship the Interstellar Starfighter (both 1997). The UFO had no primary base however when the smaller saucer detached from the main hull of the Alien Avenger (1997) the bottom half was converted into a command center.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2847 | UFO Flyer | Red Alien | ||
| 3012/6800/6816 | Space Hover | Alien cyborg | ||
| 4305/6818 | Cyborg Scout | Alien cyborg | ||
| 6829 | Radon Rover | Blue Alien cyborg | ||
| 6836 | V-Wing Fighter | Red Alien cyborg | ||
| 6900/6999 | Cyber Saucer | Blue Alien | ||
| 6901/6902 | Space Plane | Red Alien cyborg | ||
| 6915 | Warp Wing-Fighter | Red Alien, Red Alien Cyborg | ||
| 6975 | Alien Avenger | Red, Black, and Blue Aliens, Blue Alien cyborg | ||
| 6979 | Interstellar Starfighter | Black and Red Aliens, Red Alien cyborg |
Insectoids (1998–1999)
Insectoids were especially interested in "energy orbs" which included magnetic stickers so that magnets attached to cranes could lift them. Predictably the Insectoids utilized a number of pieces designed to look like insect components, particularly legs and wings. Its minifigures were primarily cybernetic, and the third Lego Space theme to have a female minifigure, Gypsy Moth, also known as Queen.
The Insectoids were going to be enemies for the Rock Raiders at first, but the concept was dropped in the prototype stage. [1]
Popular Insectoids vehicles include Bi-Wing Blaster and Celestial Stinger (both 1998). The base was the mobile and bizarre Arachnoid Star Base (1998).
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2964 | Space Spider | Insectoid | ||
| 2965 | Hornet Scout | Insectoid, Alien cyborg | ||
| 3070 | Mosquito | Insectoid | ||
| 3071 | Light Flyer | Insectoid | ||
| 3072 | Mega Tack | Insectoid | ||
| 3073 | Booster | Insectoid | ||
| 6817 | Beta Buzzer | Insectoid | ||
| 6837 | Cosmic Creeper | Insectoid | ||
| 6903 | Bug Blaster | Insectoid | ||
| 6905 | Bi-Wing Blaster | Insectoid, Alien cyborg | ||
| 6907/6909 | Sonic Stinger | Insectoid | ||
| 6919 | Planetary Prowler | Insectoid, Alien cyborg | ||
| 6942/6943 | Space Sled | Insectoid | ||
| 6969 | Celestial Stinger | 2 Insectoids, Alien cyborg | ||
| 6977 | Arachnoid Star Base | 2 Insectoids, 2 Alien cyborgs |
Space Port
This line focused on the Space Port trying to defend earth from an incoming meteor. It also made a special appearance in Lego Island 2.
Life on Mars (2001)
Life On Mars (LOM) is one of the only Space themes with both Humans and Aliens. The sets denote peaceful coexistence between the two species on the planet Mars, and were timed for release to the public around a time of much curiosity about the planet, and the life that could possibly exist there. Although set in the future, LOM is unique among the Space themes, as its conception was more inspired by and coincided with real space exploration activity than any other Space theme yet introduced.
Incorporating the new "sand" colors, red, green, and purple, LOM sets were not as colorfully bold as sets from other Space themes. Transparent brown (or trans-black/"smoke," as it is popularly known) made its debut as a primary window and canopy color for Space with this theme.
LOM introduced organic-style printed parts into Space. Print patterns on parts such as tiles, slopes, and dishes had a characteristic non-mechanical design, atypical of Lego Space.
The Martian base was 7317 Aero Tube Hangar, and the Human base was 7315 Solar Explorer.
After the theme ended, Lego Space would not be seen again for five years.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1195 | Life on Mars Welcome | Martian, Explorer | ||
| 3750 | Life on Mars Accessories | |||
| 7302 | Worker Robot | Martian | ||
| 7303 | Jet Scooter | Martian | ||
| 7308/7300 | Double Hover | Martian | ||
| 7309/7301 | Rover | Explorer | ||
| 7310 | Mono Jet | Explorer | ||
| 7311 | Red Planet Cruiser | Martian | ||
| 7312 | T3-Trike | Explorer | ||
| 7313 | Red Planet Protector | Martian | ||
| 7314 | Recon-Mech RP | Martian | ||
| 7315 | Solar Explorer | 3 Explorers | ||
| 7316 | Excavation Searcher | 3 Martians | ||
| 7317 | Aero Tube Hangar | 5 Martians | ||
| 7320 | Vega | |||
| 7321 | Mizar | |||
| 7322 | Altair | |||
| 7323 | Guard |
Mars Mission (2007)
Mars Mission is the second Space theme to feature both Humans and Aliens and is a reboot of Life On Mars. Unlike Life on Mars, the aliens and humans are against each other. The line is due for release in August 2007. There may also be more space themed sets released later in years to come.
- 7690 MB-01 Command Base
- 7691 EXT Alien Mothership Assault
- 7692 MX-71 Recon Dropship
- 7693 MTX Alien Strike
- 7694 MT-31 Trike
- 7695 MX-11 Astro Fighter
- 7697 MT-51 Claw Tank Ambush
- 7699 MT-101 Armoured Drilling Unit
