Space Insectoids

LEGO® Planetary Prowler

Planetary Prowler belongs to the Insectoids space theme and was released in 1998. It consists of 249 pieces and includes two minifigures.

Set number
6919
Year
1998
Pieces
249
Minifigures
2
Different parts
93
What can I build with it?

Parts list 93

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Spare parts (1)

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Minifigures 2

Description

Alien machinery on the ground

Unlike a classic spaceship, a prowler is a vehicle that moves across alien planets. The Insectoids range lets humans meet aliens whose machines recall insects, and this set turns the idea into a crawling, slightly menacing craft. If you do not only associate science fiction with sleek fighters, this is a model that looks a little stranger and more playful than many other space themes of the period. The insect motifs give the set a character that is instantly recognisable.

Blue, black and neon green

The colours are clearly divided: blue, black and dark grey form the body, while transparent neon green adds glowing accents. The combination feels cool and technical, suggesting energy cells or glass. With 81 different part types in 249 pieces, the variety is high. That points to many special shapes for legs, armour and accessories, without which a vehicle with such an uneven outline would be hard to build. If you later want to rebuild the model, this mix offers plenty of material for creatures of your own.

Play it or stand it up

Two minifigures are enough for a small encounter, perhaps between a pilot and an opponent. The set is meant to be played with, yet it also looks good on a shelf, especially next to the other vehicles in the range. Collectors value the Insectoids sets because they bring a distinct, slightly offbeat style to the space world of the late nineties, and they are still easy to recognise today. With two figures included, the set can be put on display straight away without further purchases.

Parts list and reuse

With so many different parts, the parts list on this page is particularly useful if you want to check a second-hand copy. It helps you find exactly which special pieces are missing. The What can I build? tool also shows which other sets you could assemble from the same bricks, fully or partly. The dark colours suit many themes and make the stock versatile, even outside of space builds. The neon green piece is the hardest to replace, so check it first when you compare.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with Planetary Prowler?
There are two minifigures, plus 249 pieces in 81 different types.
Which theme does it belong to?
The Insectoids space theme, released in 1998.
What colours does the set have?
Mainly blue, black and dark grey, with transparent neon green added.

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