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Set 6972 Polaris I Space Lab
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LEGO® Polaris I Space Lab

Polaris I Space Lab 6972 is a Classic Space set from 1987 with 390 pieces and 3 minifigures. It portrays a small research station out in space.

Set number
6972
Year
1987
Pieces
390
Minifigures
3
Theme
Classic Space
Different parts
98
What can I build with it?

Parts list 98

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Spare parts (2)

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Minifigures 3

Description

Research in orbit

Instead of a spaceship, a laboratory takes centre stage here: a place where astronauts work, research and stay between flights. That gives the set a different appeal from a pure combat or transport model. At 390 pieces it is compact enough for an afternoon and large enough to make an impression on the shelf. The arrangement of modules and access points leaves room for your own extensions and extra vehicles if you want to keep building.

White, black and translucent accents

White and black dominate, joined by transparent red and transparent dark blue. That mix is typical of the space range of the time: a light hull, dark details and glowing windows or lights. The 84 different part types show that many special bricks are used, for example for aerials, hatches and control surfaces. The parts list on this page tells you which bricks appear in which colour and how many of the transparent pieces there are, which are often hard to replace.

Three astronauts as crew

Three minifigures make up the crew and turn the lab into an inhabited place. You can have them work inside, stand guard outside or send them off on a spacewalk. The set therefore suits play as well as display. Classic Space collectors get a typical example of the late-eighties style that still has fans today and sits comfortably beside other sets of the range, even if your collection is only a small one so far.

Reusing the parts

If you already own other space sets, the parts mix well. "What can I build?" shows which further models your collection allows. The transparent bricks in particular are sought after for cockpits and lights, and the parts list tells you at once whether a second-hand copy is complete or what you would need to reorder. Over time a single station can grow into a whole base, where lab, landing pad and vehicles together form a believable space scene that you can rearrange again and again as new ideas come along.

FAQ

What does the set represent?
A space laboratory from the 1987 Classic Space line, with 390 pieces and 3 minifigures.
Which colours dominate?
White and black, complemented by trans-red and trans-dark blue.
How many different parts does it contain?
There are 84 different part types, a good mix for a set of this size.

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