Just because, my all-time favorite LEGO Space sets. I will do another top 7 on spaceships too, one with my fave LEGO elements,, and maybe one with smaller and more quirky sets. The sets are in no particular order, except for the top one..
The 6989: Mega Core Magnetizer is, to me, the best LEGO Space set ever. Why? First of all, it’s a vehicle, not a spaceship. Designed by the late and legendary Jørn Thomsen, it has all of his signature moves: great functions, steering, and clever use of elements. Just look at it. Using old LEGO train magnets in LEGO Space was Jørn’s brilliant idea—great stuff. Making such a huge model robust and playable was a feat in itself.
Always had a fondness for the 926: Command Centre for some reason. The simplicity and clean design of the early Classic Space sets will always be charming, especially this one from 1979. Pay attention to the old school TV antennas and the large decorated element displaying a live(?) feed from space. Very nice! The set includes four minifigs, which is quite generous.
Next up, another base; 6972: Polaris I Space Lab. From when I started at LEGO, I was a fan of Carsten Michaelsens designs and this one is a unique gem. Probably the only set being symmetrical at a 45 degree angle, very stylish and clean design with distinct black and white areas. Great use of the classic crater baseplate. Basically Futuron just before Futuron was a thing.
This one is a bit special 6951: Robot Command Center. What is it, a stationary robot, a mobile base, a house? Who knows, maybe Jens Nygaard Knudsen did (I’m guessing he designed it). Like abstract art, strange and quirky, love it!
Oh look, it’s the6940: Alien Moon Stalker. The naming of LEGO Space sets will be a topic for a separate post, who came up with those? Just look at it stalking and walking, like some mutated AT-AT with missiles in the belly. Brilliant. The leg walking mechanism was used several times, also by me, notably in the Blacktron Alienator.
Gotta have some Blacktron, and 6987 Message Intercept Base by Daniel Krentz is a wild one. He was really into designing buildings, mostly castles, but this one goes hard. I designed the little spaceship and the vehicle. Also, the roof opening mechanism was sampled from 6953 designed by yours truly.
Lots of wheels on 6928 – Uranium Search Vehicle (very specific job description!) And lots going on with all the radar dishes, antennas and whatnot. I just like the look of it. In 1998 I did a kind of homage to this set with the 6925 Interplanetary Rover (a personal favorite)
Questions, feedback? Let me know in the comments.
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