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Set 483 Alpha-1 Rocket Base
Space Classic Space

LEGO® Alpha-1 Rocket Base

Alpha-1 Rocket Base is a Classic Space set from 1979 with 187 pieces and three minifigures. Below you will find the full parts list and a few notes for collectors and rebuilders.

Set number
483
Year
1979
Pieces
187
Minifigures
3
Theme
Classic Space
Different parts
66
What can I build with it?

Parts list 66

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Minifigures 3

Description

Where Classic Space began

Released in 1979, this set belongs to Classic Space, the first big space range from LEGO®. It is a compact build of 187 pieces with three minifigures, yet it still adds up to a complete launch site. Only 50 different parts are used, which means plenty of bricks repeat and the model stays easy to follow. If you enjoy seeing how early space sets were put together, this is a clear and approachable example from that era.

A palette that defined the theme

Blue and light grey form the backbone, black adds contrast, and trans-yellow gives the windows and domes their glow. That combination became the signature look of the early space range and is still instantly recognisable. If you plan to reuse the parts elsewhere, check the colour split in the list first, because older blue and grey bricks can look slightly different when mixed with newer elements, especially in a shared display.

Quick to build, easy to display

You can finish the model in a single evening, and nothing in it is fiddly, so it suits newcomers as well as nostalgic builders. Afterwards the base can sit on a shelf or serve as a backdrop for your own stories. Three minifigures make a tidy crew, and there is room to park a vehicle or two nearby. Owners of other Classic Space sets can combine the pieces and slowly grow the site into a larger moon base.

Check your own collection

You may already own some or most of these parts. Try the “What can I build?” tool on this page, which compares your collection against the parts lists and shows which sets you could rebuild. With only 50 distinct parts in this model, the odds of a good match are better than usual. The list further down also works as a shopping list if a few specific bricks are missing from your boxes.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures are in this set?
It has 187 pieces, 50 of them distinct, plus three minifigures.
Which theme does it belong to?
It is part of Classic Space, the space range that LEGO® launched in the late 1970s.
Is there a version with a different number?
Yes, the Rocket Launch Pad, numbered 920-2, shares the same piece count and main colours according to the catalogue.

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