Lego Space

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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.

Contents 1 Classic Space (1978-1987) 2 Blacktron (1987-1988) 3 Futuron (1987–1990) 4 Space Police (1989) 5 M:Tron (1990–1991) 6 Blacktron Future Generation (1991–1993) 7 Space Police II (1992–1993) 8 Ice Planet 2002 (1993–1994) 9 Unitron (1994–1995) 10 Spyrius (1994–1996) 11 Exploriens (1996) 12 Roboforce (1997) 13 UFO (1997–1999) 14 Insectoids (1998–1999) 15 Space Port 16 Life on Mars (2001) 17 Mars Mission (2007)

[edit] 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 1950's) 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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 then 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

[edit] Exploriens (1996)

Returning to the clean white and 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).

• 1737/6938 Scorpion Detector

Minifigs: 2 Space exploriens

• 1858 Cloud Cruiser

Minifigs: Space explorier

• 6815 Hovertron

Minifigs: Space explorier

• 6854 Alien Fossilizer

Minifigs: Space explorier

• 6856 Planetary Decoder

Minifigs: Space explorer

• 6899 Nebula Outpost

Minifigs: 2 Space exploriens

• 6958 Android Base

Minifigs: 3 Space exploriens

• 6982 Explorien Starship

Minifigs: 4 Space exploriens

[edit] 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

[edit] 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.

• 2847 UFO Flyer

Minifigs: Red Alien

• 3012/6800/6816 Space Hover

Minifigs: Alien cyborg

• 4305/6818 Cyborg Scout

Minifigs: Alien cyborg

• 6829 Radon Rover

Minifigs: Blue Alien cyborg

• 6836 V-Wing Fighter

Minifigs: Red Alien cyborg

• 6900/6999 Cyber Saucer

Minifigs: Blue Alien

• 6901/6902 Space Plane

Minifigs: Red Alien cyborg

• 6915 Warp Wing-Fighter

Minifigs: Red Alien, Red Alien Cyborg

• 6975 Alien Avenger

Minifigs: Red, Black, and Blue Aliens, Blue Alien cyborg

• 6979 Interstellar Starfighter

Minifigs: Black and Red Aliens, Red Alien cyborg

[edit] 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.

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).

• 2964 Space Spider

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 2965 Hornet Scout

Minifigs: Insectoid, Alien cyborg

• 3070 Mosquito

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 3071 Light Flyer

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 3072 Mega Tack

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 3073 Booster

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 6817 Beta Buzzer

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 6837 Cosmic Creeper

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 6903 Bug Blaster

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 6905 Bi-Wing Blaster

Minifigs: Insectoid, Alien cyborg

• 6907/6909 Sonic Stinger

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 6919 Planetary Prowler

Minifigs: Insectoid, Alien cyborg

• 6942/6943 Space Sled

Minifigs: Insectoid

• 6969 Celestial Stinger

Minifigs: 2 Insectoids, Alien cyborg

• 6977 Arachnoid Star Base

Minifigs: 2 Insectoids, 2 Alien cyborgs

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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, 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.

• 1195 Life on Mars Welcome

Minifigs: Martian, Explorer

• 3750 Life on Mars Accessories
• 7302 Worker Robot

Minifigs: Martian

• 7303 Jet Scooter

Minifigs: Martian

• 7308/7300 Double Hover

Minifigs: Martian

• 7309/7301 Rover

Minifigs: Explorer

• 7310 Mono Jet

Minifigs: Explorer

• 7311 Red Planet Cruiser

Minifigs: Martian

• 7312 T3-Trike

Minifigs: Explorer

• 7313 Red Planet Protector

Minifigs: Martian

• 7314 Recon-Mech RP

Minifigs: Martian

• 7315 Solar Explorer

Minifigs: 3 Explorers

• 7316 Excavation Searcher

Minifigs: 3 Martians

• 7317 Aero Tube Hangar

Minifigs: 5 Martians

• 7320 Vega
• 7321 Mizar
• 7322 Altair
• 7323 Guard

[edit] 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