How big is the Space Science Lab compared to other City Space sets?

At 560 pieces it's a mid-sized set – bigger than a small vehicle, but well below the largest City spaceship models.

Does the set include an outdoor area or just the lab building?

It combines a lab module with a separate outdoor research area, so the minifigures aren't limited to one enclosed space.

What can I do with the parts afterwards?

With 178 unique parts, the set is a useful source for custom builds; check the parts list on this page for exact colours and shapes.

Space

Space Science Lab

The Space Science Lab (60439) is a 2024 addition to the LEGO® City Space range, built from 560 pieces. It combines a lab module with an outdoor research area and comes with three minifigures. With 178 unique parts, it packs a surprising amount of variety into a mid-sized set.

Set number: 60439
Year: 2024
Pieces: 560
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Space
Different parts: 178

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 178

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 (27)

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

Minifigures 3

Astronaut, White and Dark Blue Spacesuit, Dark Azure Backpack, Dark Blue Helmet fig-0019566 pieces × 1
Astronaut, White Spacesuit, Bright Green Helmet, Reddish Brown Sideburns fig-0148455 pieces × 1
Alien, Lime, Space Suit fig-0148464 pieces × 1

Description

A varied build for its size

At 560 pieces, the Space Science Lab sits comfortably in the mid-size bracket of City Space sets: substantial enough for a proper building session, yet nowhere near the scale of the largest spaceship models. What stands out is the part variety – 178 unique elements is a high count for this piece total, meaning fewer repeated sections and more distinct shapes to spot as you build. That variety also makes the leftover parts more useful afterwards, whether you're topping up a parts bin or planning a custom space build of your own.

Display or playset – it works as both

The compact footprint means the finished lab fits easily on a shelf alongside other City sets, without dominating the display. At the same time, the outdoor research area and separate lab module give it enough openness for actual play, rather than being a closed-off diorama. That combination of a tidy display size with genuine play access is worth noting if you're deciding between this set and a purely decorative model.

Three minifigures make up the crew

Three minifigures come with the set, giving you a small science team to place around the lab and its exterior. That's enough to split roles across a scene – one figure outside, one monitoring instruments, one running analysis – and it puts the set ahead of figure-free space models if minifigure play matters to you. Any tools or equipment included are listed in the parts list further down this page, alongside every other piece in the build.

Colours that read as functional, not flashy

White, black, dark bluish grey and sand blue make up the palette, a combination that leans technical rather than bright and toy-like. White and grey form the bulk of the structure, black adds contrast at windows and equipment, and sand blue shows up as an accent on suits and gear. If you're after a specific piece by colour, the parts list on this page breaks down exactly what's included and how often each colour appears.

FAQ

How big is the Space Science Lab compared to other City Space sets?: At 560 pieces it's a mid-sized set – bigger than a small vehicle, but well below the largest City spaceship models.
Does the set include an outdoor area or just the lab building?: It combines a lab module with a separate outdoor research area, so the minifigures aren't limited to one enclosed space.
What can I do with the parts afterwards?: With 178 unique parts, the set is a useful source for custom builds; check the parts list on this page for exact colours and shapes.

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