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Set 6980 Galaxy Commander
Space Classic Space

LEGO® Galaxy Commander

Galaxy Commander is a large Classic Space set from 1983, with 443 pieces and 5 minifigures. Blue, white and trans-red give it the look of the early space range.

Set number
6980
Year
1983
Pieces
443
Minifigures
5
Theme
Classic Space
Different parts
116
What can I build with it?

Parts list 116

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Minifigures 5

Description

Big by early-eighties standards

At 443 pieces, this is well beyond the small boxed Classic Space sets of its day. It would have been a serious build for a child in 1983, and it still needs real shelf space now. The design follows the clean, angular look of the period, with flat plates, sloped bricks and broad panels running along the whole ship. That is what gives it the instantly recognisable Classic Space character that collectors still look for.

A palette of blue, white and red

The four main colours are blue, white, trans-red and black. Together they make a very distinctive mix, one that looks like the toy-box idea of outer space from that decade. Trans-red usually turns up on lights, cockpit parts and small details. With 82 different parts the range is modest but varied enough to keep the ship from looking plain. If you collect older bricks, this set gives you a good blend of standard elements and a few specialised ones.

Crew and rivals

Five minifigures is a generous number for a set of this size. It turns the ship into something to play with as well as display, because there is room for a crew and for opponents. If you are buying a used copy today, check that every figure and each of the small accessories is present, since those loose items are the pieces that most often go missing from older sets. The ship has enough surface to line up the crew in and around the cockpit without anything feeling cramped.

Checking and rebuilding

The full list of all 443 pieces is on this page. It helps if you are checking an incomplete box or hunting for particular replacements. Use the “What can I build?” tool to see which other sets your existing bricks could make. That is especially handy if you mix Classic Space parts from several sets and want to know what the combined pile could turn into.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?
Galaxy Commander has 443 pieces, 82 of them different, plus 5 minifigures.
Which theme does it belong to?
It is part of Classic Space and came out in 1983. Blue, white and trans-red are the typical colours.
Can I use the parts list to fill gaps?
Yes. The list on this page gives every part with colour and quantity, so you can target what is missing from a used set.

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