All LEGO Rock Raiders sets
The LEGO Rock Raiders theme has 8 sets, all released in 1999, built around a team of space miners and their drilling machines. It includes 3 minifigure characters, sets ranging from 39 to 411 pieces and the 4990 Rock Raiders HQ headquarters.
A team of space miners in 1999
The LEGO Rock Raiders theme brings together 8 sets, all released in 1999. It follows a team of space miners who explore caverns to extract energy crystals, a universe also used in the Rock Raiders video game. It runs from the 4920 Rapid Rider, at 39 pieces, up to the 4990 Rock Raiders HQ headquarters, at 411 pieces.
Drilling, transport and exploration machines
Vehicles are at the heart of the theme. The 4980 Tunnel Transport reaches 351 pieces, the 4970 Chrome Crusher 168 pieces, the 4940 Granite Grinder 110 pieces and the 4950 Loader - Dozer 91 pieces. More compact, the 4910 Hover Scout has 40 pieces and the 4920 Rapid Rider 39 pieces. The 4930 Rock Raiders Crew, at 48 pieces, is devoted to the team.
3 characters and a black and gray palette
The minifigures are limited to 3 characters. Jet appears in 4 sets, Docs in 3 and Sparks in 2. These three heroes of the team return from one set to the next, which gives the theme a consistent identity.
As for colors, Black makes up 22% of the pieces, Light Gray 21% and Dark Gray 18%. Yellow reaches 15%, Dark Turquoise 9% and Trans-Neon Green 7%. With an average of 157 pieces per set, against 389 for the average of the whole LEGO catalog, Rock Raiders sets remain compact models.
Rock Raiders in figures
| Number of sets | 8 |
|---|---|
| Release years | 1999 |
| Total pieces | 1,258 |
| Average pieces per set | 157 |
| Catalog-wide average | 389 |
| Largest set | 4990 Rock Raiders HQ (411 pieces) |
| Smallest set | 4920 Rapid Rider (39 pieces) |
| Newest set | 4910 Hover Scout (1999) |
| Minifigure characters | 3 |
Dominant colors
Color breakdown of the pieces across all Rock Raiders sets, minifigures included.
| Color | Pieces | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 277 | 22% | |
| Light Gray | 265 | 21% | |
| Dark Gray | 222 | 18% | |
| Yellow | 192 | 15% | |
| Dark Turquoise | 112 | 8.9% | |
| Trans-Neon Green | 90 | 7.2% | |
| Brown | 33 | 2.6% | |
| Trans-Neon Orange | 28 | 2.2% |
Minifigures
1999 8 sets
Frequently asked questions
What types of models are in the Rock Raiders theme?
Mostly drilling and transport vehicles, such as the 4970 Chrome Crusher, the 4940 Granite Grinder and the 4980 Tunnel Transport. The theme also adds the 4990 Rock Raiders HQ headquarters and a set devoted to the team, the 4930 Rock Raiders Crew.
Did the theme change over the years?
No, all 8 sets were released in 1999. In the numbering, they run from the 4910 Hover Scout to the 4990 Rock Raiders HQ.
Which piece colors appear most in the sets?
Black comes first with 22%, ahead of Light Gray at 21% and Dark Gray at 18%. Yellow accounts for 15%, Dark Turquoise for 9% and Trans-Neon Green for 7%.
What sets the Rock Raiders theme apart from other LEGO themes?
It is built on a team of space miners in search of energy crystals, a universe also used in the Rock Raiders video game. Its sets are compact, with 157 pieces on average, and revolve around 3 characters: Jet, Docs and Sparks.
What is the largest LEGO Rock Raiders set?
It is 4990 Rock Raiders HQ (1999): 411 pieces.
How many minifigure characters does the Rock Raiders theme have?
3 characters in total. The most frequent in sets are Jet, Docs and Sparks.