System Samsonite

LEGO® Space Rocket

The 1964 Space Rocket comes from the Samsonite line and has 115 pieces in only five types. It is a simple model that goes together quickly and is easy to follow.

Set number
801-3
Year
1964
Pieces
115
Minifigures
0
Different parts
6
What can I build with it?

Description

From the Samsonite line

The set belongs to the theme “System / Samsonite”, meaning the boxes sold under that name in the early years. At 115 pieces it is small, and with only five unique parts it is unusually easy to survey. That keeps the build straightforward, since you repeat the same few steps until the rocket stands. No minifigures are included. Space travel was a hot subject in the mid-1960s, and here it received its interlocking-brick form.

White, red, blue

The colours are quickly listed: white for the body, red and blue for the nose, fins and accents. Nothing more is needed to recognise a rocket. The small number of part types also gives the model a clear, uncluttered look. That is precisely why it appears almost graphic today, like a symbol of spaceflight. On a shelf it forms a coherent picture alongside other sets from the same era and the same product family.

Quick to build, useful for longer

If you want a short build, this is the right choice. The rocket can be assembled in half an hour and then used for play straight away. If you prefer to experiment, you can shape your own spacecraft from the 115 pieces, build a tower or use the bricks in other models. For collectors the rocket is a pleasing example of how early spaceflight fascinated children and adults alike, and how it inspired builders to recreate it.

Parts list and value

Further down the page you can see the full parts list with all five types, which lets you check a second-hand copy for completeness in a few minutes. The “What can I build?” tool also reveals which other models can be made from your stock if you add these parts. Even though the set is small, the glance is worthwhile, because these bricks fit many other building ideas that you may not have considered yet.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Space Rocket have?
It has 115 pieces in only five different part types. No minifigures are included.
Which colours are used?
White, red and blue. The parts list shows the exact split.
What does Samsonite mean in the theme?
The set is part of the “System / Samsonite” line under which early boxes were sold. It makes no difference to building, as the bricks combine normally.

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