Setobrick

All LEGO Space sets

91 setsfrom 1995 to 2015

LEGO set representative of the theme Space

Subthemes

Mars Mission 14Space Police III 13Life On Mars 11Galaxy Squad 10Insectoids 10UFO 9Alien Conquest 8Exploriens 7RoboForce 4Unitron 3

The LEGO Space theme brings together 91 sets released between 1995 and 2015, with a record of 1,012 pieces for the 70709 Galactic Titan. It is divided into sub-themes such as Mars Mission, Space Police III, Life On Mars, Galaxy Squad and Insectoids, built around spaceships, bases and robots.

Sub-themes from Mars Mission to Unitron

The LEGO Space theme is divided into sub-themes, each with its own storyline. Mars Mission has 14 sets, Space Police III 13 and Life On Mars 11. Galaxy Squad and Insectoids have 10 each, UFO 9 and Alien Conquest 8.

The Exploriens bring together 7 sets, RoboForce 4 and Unitron 3. The theme includes spaceships like the 6982 Explorien Starship, bases like the 6977 Arachnoid Star Base and robots like the 2154 Robo Master.

Sets from 30 to 1,012 pieces

A Space set averages 277 pieces, compared with 389 across the whole catalogue. The largest is the 70709 Galactic Titan with 1,012 pieces, ahead of the 7066 Earth Defense HQ (879) and the 5974 Galactic Enforcer (825). At the other end, the 1416 Worker Robot and the 7302 Worker Robot have just 30 pieces, and the 6817 Beta Buzzer has 33.

Releases from 1995 to 2015 and a palette dominated by black

Releases start in 1995 with 4 sets, followed by 7 in 1996, 13 in 1997 and 10 in 1998. Then comes 2001 with 11 sets, followed by 8 in 2007, 6 in 2008, 8 in 2009, 5 in 2010 and 8 in 2011. The year 2013 brings 10 sets, including the 70700 Space Swarmer, and 2015 closes with the 11910 Micro-Scale Space Cruiser, at 102 pieces.

In terms of colours, Black dominates with 27% of pieces, followed by White at 14%, Light Bluish Gray at 9%, Dark Bluish Gray at 8%, Blue at 6% and Light Gray at 5%.

Space in figures

Number of sets91
Release years1995-2015
Peak year1997 (13 sets)
Total pieces25,231
Average pieces per set277
Catalog-wide average389
Largest set70709 Galactic Titan (1,012 pieces)
Smallest set1416 Worker Robot (30 pieces)
Newest set11910 Micro-Scale Space Cruiser (2015)
Subthemes10

Space sets year by year

YearSetsAverage pieces
19954244
19967233
199713177
199810146
200111192
20078380
20086475
20098327
20105319
20118278
201310433
20151102

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all Space sets, minifigures included.

ColorPiecesShare
Black6,72127%
White3,55914%
Light Bluish Gray2,2839.1%
Dark Bluish Gray2,0848.3%
Blue1,6226.5%
Light Gray1,3635.4%
Trans-Neon Green1,0334.1%
Red8133.2%

201520132011201020092008200720011998199719961995

2015 1 set

2013 10 sets

2011 8 sets

2010 5 sets

2009 8 sets

2008 6 sets

2007 8 sets

2001 11 sets

1998 10 sets

1997 13 sets

1996 7 sets

1995 4 sets

Frequently asked questions

What types of models are in the LEGO Space theme?

The theme mostly features spaceships, like the 6982 Explorien Starship, bases, like the 7690 MB-01 Eagle Command Base, and robots, like the 1416 Worker Robot. It also includes exploration and drilling vehicles, like the 7649 MT-201 Ultra-Drill Walker, or aircraft like the 7644 MX-81 Hypersonic Operations Aircraft.

How has the Space theme evolved over time?

The first sets from 1995 and 1996 rely on sub-themes like the Exploriens and RoboForce, with a largest set of 663 pieces in 1996. The years 2007 to 2011 bring larger sets, up to the 879 pieces of the 7066 Earth Defense HQ. In 2013, the 70709 Galactic Titan reaches 1,012 pieces, and 2015 closes with a compact model of 102 pieces.

Which colours dominate in LEGO Space sets?

Black clearly dominates with 27% of pieces, ahead of White at 14%. Next come Light Bluish Gray at 9%, Dark Bluish Gray at 8%, Blue at 6% and Light Gray at 5%.

What sets the Space theme apart from other LEGO themes?

It stands out for its varied space storylines: missions to Mars, space police, giant insects, flying saucers and alien conquest. Its sets are also more compact than average, with 277 pieces per set compared with 389 across the whole catalogue.

What is the largest LEGO Space set?

It is 70709 Galactic Titan (2013): 1,012 pieces.

Which year has the most Space sets?

In 1997: 13 sets, more than any other year.