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Set 920-2 Rocket Launch Pad
Space Classic Space

LEGO® Rocket Launch Pad

The Rocket Launch Pad (920-2) is a 1979 space set with 187 pieces and three minifigures. This page lists every part and explains how it relates to a very similar set.

Set number
920-2
Year
1979
Pieces
187
Minifigures
3
Theme
Classic Space
Different parts
66
What can I build with it?

Parts list 66

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Minifigures 3

Description

Sharing a model with another number

This set is numbered 920-2 and looks like a twin of Alpha-1 Rocket Base, 483-1. The catalogue shows the same piece count, minifigure count and main colours: 187 pieces, three figures and 50 distinct parts. Overlaps like this happened because one model could be sold under different numbers and packaging depending on the market. Collectors may care about the difference, but for building purposes the parts list is almost identical, so you can treat the two as one design.

The pad takes centre stage

The name says it all: the play is about countdown, ignition and lift-off. The layout combines plates, supports and a control area that the crew can operate. Because the construction is simple, even someone with little building experience can put it together quickly. If you like tinkering, it is easy to raise or widen the pad and try your own launch layouts, which keeps the model interesting long after the first build is finished.

A colour scheme you will recognise

Blue, light grey, black and trans-yellow dominate. These were the classic shades of the early space range from LEGO® and were revisited in many later sets. When you mix parts from this model with newer bricks, watch for small differences in tone, particularly in the light grey. On a shelf beside other vintage sets, however, everything matches nicely, and the launch pad blends into a small lunar scene without any fuss.

Reusing what you own

Already have a pile of bricks at home? The “What can I build?” tool on this page checks whether the pad can be assembled from your collection. With only 50 distinct parts the bar is low, and often just a few specialist pieces such as the yellow window elements are missing. The full list below also helps you buy only the missing bricks rather than a whole second set, which saves both money and shelf space.

FAQ

Is the Rocket Launch Pad the same as Alpha-1 Rocket Base?
According to the catalogue they share piece count, minifigures and main colours, but were released under different numbers, 920-2 and 483-1.
How big is the set?
It has 187 pieces, 50 of them distinct, and three minifigures.
Which colours dominate?
Blue, light grey, black and trans-yellow, typical of Classic Space.

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