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Set 897 Mobile Rocket Launcher
Space Classic Space

LEGO® Mobile Rocket Launcher

The Mobile Rocket Launcher 897-1 is a 1979 set with 77 pieces and two minifigures. Find the full parts list below and test what else your own bricks could make.

Set number
897
Year
1979
Pieces
77
Minifigures
2
Theme
Classic Space
Different parts
33
What can I build with it?

Parts list 33

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Minifigures 2

Description

Built to move around the space scene

The name says it all: this model is meant to travel, not to stand in one spot. It belongs to Classic Space and was released in 1979. The mobile launcher carries its payload to wherever it is needed, so it suits play scenes with several stations, from the hangar to the launch field. With 77 pieces the build is short, and the focus is on a simple, sturdy vehicle that stays together even during rough play. Anyone with several sets from the range can use it to assemble a whole little base with vehicles, a launch pad and supplies.

A crew of two

Two minifigures come with the set. That is enough for a small crew in which one person steers the vehicle and the other handles the rocket. At this size, two figures are a real bonus and open up more stories than you might expect from 77 pieces. If you buy used, check that both figures and their accessories are included, since they tend to be the first things to go missing. Their faces and torsos should also be free of heavy wear if the set is meant as a collector's piece.

Light grey, black, white and red working together

Light grey and black form the base of the vehicle, while white and red add accents on the rocket and in the details. The mix recalls classic space-programme colours and fits easily with other sets of the range from the same years. With 29 different element types the selection is modest and the build stays clear, and the parts list below gives colour and count for each element if you want to verify a box for completeness.

A twin, and a kit of parts for new ideas

The figures and colours match Rocket Launcher 462-1, with only the name and set number differing. Whether you own one or both, the “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which other models your bricks can form and which parts are still missing. That lets the pieces stay useful long after the original model has been taken apart. Small sets in particular supply plenty of handy basic bricks that find a good home in other vehicles.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does the Mobile Rocket Launcher have?
Set 897-1 has 77 pieces in 29 different elements and two minifigures.
How does it differ from Rocket Launcher 462-1?
The name and set number are different. According to the catalogue data, piece count, figures, element types and main colours all match.
When was it released?
In 1979, in the Space theme and Classic Space line.

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