Space Blacktron I

LEGO® Invader

The Invader is a Blacktron I spacecraft from 1987. It has 159 pieces and two minifigures, and it shows off the dark, sharp look the line is known for.

Set number
6894
Year
1987
Pieces
159
Minifigures
2
Different parts
66
What can I build with it?

Parts list 66

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Minifigures 2

Alternative models

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Description

A bold black-and-yellow look

Blacktron I remains one of the most recognisable Space lines of its era, and the Invader shows why. Black forms the outline, yellow adds sharp accents, and trans-red hints at lights and cockpit glass. Light grey fills in the remaining details. The result is high contrast without being fussy. At 159 pieces the set is on the small side, but its colour scheme carries a lot of character and makes it easy to spot in any collection.

Crew and fleet potential

Two minifigures are included, so the spacecraft has a crew straight away. Even with a modest piece count you can stage a small scene using the ship, its pilots and a few extra bricks from your own stock. If you own other Blacktron sets, the Invader slots in neatly as part of a larger fleet, because the line followed one consistent design language. Figures and vehicle clearly belong together. That makes it easy to build a coherent group from several sets.

58 part types in a small set

Among the 159 pieces there are 58 different part types, which is a high variety for a model this size. It suggests plenty of specialised elements for shape and detail rather than a pile of identical bricks. If you are completing a second-hand copy, the parts list becomes especially useful, since a few less common elements are easy to lose. Compare it item by item with what you have in the box.

For display or for play

On a shelf, the Invader stands out beside other Blacktron ships, where the black and yellow styling is instantly recognisable. It is just as happy being played with, since the build is compact and sturdy. And if you would rather reuse the bricks, the “What can I build?” tool shows which other models your current collection could make, including this set's parts if you add them to your inventory. Either way it is a rewarding little model.

FAQ

How many pieces is the Invader?
It has 159 pieces in 58 part types, plus two minifigures.
Which theme is it from?
It belongs to Blacktron I in the Space theme and came out in 1987.
What are the main colours?
Black and yellow lead, with trans-red and light grey as supporting colours.

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