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Set 6878 Sub Orbital Guardian
Space Blacktron II

LEGO® Sub Orbital Guardian

Sub Orbital Guardian is a small spacecraft from the Blacktron II line, released in 1991. It has 75 pieces and comes with a single pilot.

Set number
6878
Year
1991
Pieces
75
Minifigures
1
Theme
Blacktron II
Different parts
36
What can I build with it?

Parts list 36

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Spare parts (1)

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

Minifigures 1

Description

A patrol craft for the 1990s

Blacktron II carried on the story of the black-clad space explorers that had shaped the Space theme in earlier years. The Guardian is a compact patrol flyer and sits among the smaller sets of that line. With 75 pieces and one minifigure it builds quickly and fits easily on a shelf. Collectors of early nineties space sets will find a typical example here of how much character a small box can hold, and how a short build can still look convincing.

Black, white and neon green

The colour scheme defines the model. Black and white form the base, supported by light grey and transparent neon green. That glowing shade reads like an energy field or a canopy, and it stands out sharply against the dark hull. Among the 35 different part types there are some specialist elements that are not found in every bin. The parts list on this page shows exactly which colours and shapes belong to the set, so you can compare it against your own pile.

Display or play

The Guardian works either way. On a shelf it recalls the space fantasies of the early nineties; as a toy, the pilot can be seated and sent off on patrol. A single set looks even better when several vehicles from the range stand together as a small fleet. Because only one figure is included, the story stays open: what is the pilot protecting, and from whom? That part is left entirely to the person playing with it.

Reusing the parts

Older sets with transparent special pieces appeal to tinkerers. If you already own space bricks, the “What can I build?” tool on Bricoria shows how close your collection comes to the Guardian. The parts list also helps when you need to replace individual elements in an incomplete set. Once the original is built and you understand how it goes together, the 75 pieces are easy to rearrange into a ship of your own design.

FAQ

How many pieces and figures does Sub Orbital Guardian include?
It contains 75 pieces in 35 different types and one minifigure.
Which theme does it belong to?
It is part of the Space theme, in the Blacktron II sub-range, and came out in 1991.
What colours dominate?
Mainly black and white, with light grey and trans-neon green as accents.

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