LEGO: Classic Space Theme Lives On In These IDEAS Sets

X-942 Launch Hangar

Test the latest starfighter with this 1,560 piece set. Land the X-942 in the hangar bay that’s visible from a control room manned by engineers. The hangar also includes a locker room for the astronaut test pilots and a workshop that features a prototype engine and tools.

Portal to the Moon Bookends

Add LEGO space adventures to your bookshelf! On one side of this set of bookends is a group of scientists opening a swirling blue portal with a machine; on the other, spacemen explore the surface of the moon with the stars behind them. The set includes two scientists and three classic space men minifigs – including one that’s coming through the portal.

Spacebaby Astro-Mech

The idea for this creation stemmed once the brown spaceman and spacebaby were released along with the rest of collectable minifigure series 24. This figure became somewhat of an inside joke for my family, and we were set on finding as many spacebabies as possible. We probably ended up with a few dozen in our collection. I had also gotten into making characters and mechs with ball joint connections at the time, so I felt it was only natural to make a mech suit for one of the little guys.

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The classic space theme is carried over with the logo and colors of the 1970s and 1980s sets. The mech has four posable limbs, and its cockpit has a seat for a spacebaby minifig as well as a control panel.

Moon Cheese

This whimsical, small build imagines the surface of the moon as a hunk of Swiss cheese. Three spacemen minifigs operate a rover, satellite tower, and rocket. Its 201 piece count makes it a great option for a one-sitting build – maybe while watching A Grand Day Out With Wallace and Gromit and Georges Méliès’ A Trip to the Moon as a double feature.

Space Rover Explorer

Created by a kiddo and dad LEGO fan team, this rover rolls over terrain with eight big wheels and phones home thanks to a big satellite dish. The cockpit has space for a spacebaby minifig. The back opens to reveal a bay that houses a mini rover and a helper robot.

Horizon Starfighter

The canopy of this fighter is removable, so you can seat two minifigs in the cockpit, and it has an adjustable display. And it has a fantastic back story…

In the year 2082, Horizon Class Starfighters were considered the backbone of Earth’s planetary defense force. But after nearly 20 years of service, they fell slowly out of favor for newer, more advanced models. This, however, has only increased their appeal in the aftermarket for buyers who are drawn to their robust design and ‘retro’ vibe.

Two such buyers were father and daughter duo Axel and Rogue. A windfall from a lucrative job enabled the pair to purchase a tidy example which they set about restoring to its original glory. After a thorough engine rebuild, rewire and fresh paint job, the fighter was once again ready for action and was quickly put to work exploring the outer reaches of the galaxy.

Ai Rover Drone

Build a roving crawler that houses a mini mining reasearch labratory with a computer, as well as all of the comforts of home for its crew (and their pet fish). It features powerful warning and signal lights on top and a drone mounted on the back that can carry two passengers to explore a planet’s surface. This modular set offers a ton of playability.

The Space Pursuer

This starship is built for speed. It has a high-powered jet engine to travel the stars at top speed. No need to worry about pesky asteroids getting in your way; it has two focused laser blasters on the front as well as a radio and radar unit to guide its path. This build uses the classic space colors and logo, and can seat one minifig.