… and that’s it for the 8 LEGO Space sets from 1984. Up next: 1985!
Month: March 2017
6971 vs 6970
Inter-Galactic Command Base was the refresh of 1980′s Beta-I Command Base. Many interesting parts debuted over the 4 years between them.
6971: Inter-Galactic Command Base
6971-1: Inter-Galactic Command Base, 1984. Computers, sensors, opening roof for rocket repairs, rocket, scooter, spaceship, and three astronauts. 💯
Robot-shaped base
Robot Command Center: because who wouldn’t want a space base shaped like a top-heavy robot on skates with side beaks and arms on the legs?
6951: Robot Command Center
6951-1: Robot Command Center, 1984. Goofy and awesome in a 60′s sci-fi B-movie way. Rover, scooter, rocket, and three astronauts all in a robot-shaped base!
Mobile Labs, 1979-84
Mobile Labs, 1979-84
6928: Uranium Search Vehicle
6928-1: Uranium Search Vehicle, 1984. ❤️ this mobile lab! Features a plethora of wheels and sensor arrays. First black astronaut. Possibly my new favorite!
Rocket Launchers, 1978-84
Rocket Launchers, 1978-84
6881: Lunar Rocket Launcher
6881-1: Lunar Rocket Launcher, 1984. Third iteration on the mobile rocket launcher concept. Hoses are a nice touch. ❤️ the rocket tip.
6871 vs 6870
Star Patrol Launcher (1984) vs Space Probe Launcher (1981)