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Set 6879 Blizzard Baron
Space Ice Planet 2002

LEGO® Blizzard Baron

Blizzard Baron comes from the Ice Planet 2002 space theme and was released in 1993 with 83 pieces and one minifigure. The full parts list is here, along with ideas for what else the bricks could become.

Set number
6879
Year
1993
Pieces
83
Minifigures
1
Theme
Ice Planet 2002
Different parts
48
What can I build with it?

Parts list 48

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (1)

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

Minifigures 1

Description

Space exploration on ice

Ice Planet 2002 was a space theme that chose a frozen world rather than lunar landscapes. Blizzard Baron belongs to it and was released in 1993. At 83 pieces it is one of the smaller models in the range, yet it carries the central idea: a vehicle for icy regions, built for explorers who travel in the cold. For space fans the theme was a welcome change from the usual stations and spaceships. If you like the space sets of the nineties, this line has an atmosphere of its own that is clearly distinct from Classic Space and other ranges.

Blue, black, white and neon orange

The colour list is the real draw of this set. Blue, black and white give the vehicle its cool underlying mood, while trans-neon orange adds a glowing contrast, the kind you know from warning lights and canopy glass. Those trans-neon orange parts are especially interesting to collectors, as they turn up in few other sets. The parts list shows exactly how many of them are included. Even without background knowledge, this mix tells you at once that the vehicle belongs in a cold, hostile environment rather than on a town street.

One figure, one vehicle

With one minifigure and 43 different part types, the set is more a model for a pilot than for a whole crew. The high number of types from only 83 pieces shows that many specialised parts go into the superstructure and details. For play, the Baron fits alongside other Ice Planet sets; for display, a small spot on the shelf will do, ideally beside other space models from the same era. That makes it a model you will happily set up as part of a small ice world, with a few white plates underneath as a snowfield.

Reusing the bricks

If you already own the parts, the “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which other sets can be assembled from them, in full or in part. The blue and white bricks in particular work well in spaceships of your own design. For a second-hand copy the list helps you pin down missing pieces, so you can search deliberately rather than ordering at random from dealers. The Baron can thus become a supplier of raw material for spacecraft of your own, which with such small sets is often the best use after building.

FAQ

How many pieces does Blizzard Baron have?
Set 6879 from 1993 has 83 pieces in 43 different part types and includes one minifigure.
Which theme does it belong to?
It belongs to the Ice Planet 2002 space theme.
Which colours dominate?
Blue, black and white, plus trans-neon orange. The parts list shows each colour separately.

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