How big is the Rocket Launch Center?

It has 499 pieces in 145 different types, which puts it in the mid-sized range, plus 4 minifigures.

When was the set released?

It came out in 2011 as part of the City theme.

Does it combine with other City sets?

Yes, as a research and spaceflight site it fits neatly into an existing town scene without any rebuilding.

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LEGO® Rocket Launch Center

The Rocket Launch Center is a 2011 City set with 499 pieces and 4 minifigures. It combines a rocket, launch pad and control station into a small space-programme scene.

Set number: 3368
Year: 2011
Pieces: 499
Minifigures: 4
Theme: City
Different parts: 174

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 174

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (7)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Man, Black Vest with Tie, Dark Brown Hair, Beard fig-0096964 pieces × 1
Ground Crew, Blue Jumpsuit with Orange Stripes and Pockets, Orange Cap, Silver Sunglasses fig-0096974 pieces × 1
Astronaut, White, Blue Cap fig-0096984 pieces × 1
Astronaut, Woman, White, Blue Cap fig-0096994 pieces × 1

Description

Spaceflight on a city scale

The City theme is about everyday life in a model town, and in 2011 that included a spaceport. The Rocket Launch Center brings 499 pieces and shows a launch site where a rocket stands ready for departure. It blends building, vehicle and spacecraft, and slots easily into an existing town layout. If you already have the fire station, police and building site, this adds the research side of things. For children fascinated by spaceflight the launch is especially vivid, because you can play through the sequence step by step with the figures.

Black, red, grey and yellow

The colours are bold and technical: plenty of black and light bluish grey for ground installations and gantries, with red and yellow as signal colours for the rocket and warning details. That gives the model a lively presence on a shelf. With 145 different part types the set is fairly varied, and the mix of plates, grilles and special pieces keeps the build interesting without feeling cluttered. The signal colours also help while building, since you can easily recognise the important parts of the installation in the instructions.

Four figures for a mission

Four minifigures are enough to act out the division of labour around a rocket launch: people at the control desk, people on the ground and someone who actually flies. That makes the set a good fit for children who enjoy playing through sequences and stories. As a display model, the rocket stands out most, forming a striking centrepiece together with the launch structure. The crew can also use vehicles or equipment from other sets, so the spaceport becomes part of a much larger game.

Parts list and further ideas

The complete parts list with colours and quantities is on this page. It helps you verify a second-hand set or reorder individual bricks. “What can I build?” shows what else you could assemble from these parts and your own collection. Black and grey elements are especially useful for space stations and vehicles. Grilles, pipes and gantry parts are also sought after if you want to design your own factories, shipyards or stations and need matching elements.

FAQ

How big is the Rocket Launch Center?: It has 499 pieces in 145 different types, which puts it in the mid-sized range, plus 4 minifigures.
When was the set released?: It came out in 2011 as part of the City theme.
Does it combine with other City sets?: Yes, as a research and spaceflight site it fits neatly into an existing town scene without any rebuilding.

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