What was the MISSION MARS Challenge Kit made for?

It belongs to FIRST LEGO League 2003 and provides parts for the tasks of a Mars-themed robotics competition.

How many minifigures are included?

The set contains 4 minifigures alongside 1,209 pieces in total.

Which colours dominate?

Black, light grey, red and dark blue are the most common.

FIRST LEGO League

LEGO® MISSION MARS Challenge Kit

The MISSION MARS Challenge Kit belongs to FIRST LEGO League and dates from 2003. It holds 1,209 pieces and 4 minifigures, and it was aimed at teams entering robotics competitions.

Set number: 9788
Year: 2003
Pieces: 1,209
Minifigures: 4
Theme: FIRST LEGO League
Different parts: 152

What can I build with it?

Parts list 152

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Minifigures 4

Astronaut - White Torso and Legs, Tans-Black Visor, Female fig-0095215 pieces × 1
Astronaut - White Torso and Legs, Tans-Black Visor, Male fig-0095225 pieces × 1
Astronaut - Orange Torso and Legs, Tans-Black Visor, Male fig-0095235 pieces × 1
Astronaut - Orange Torso and Legs, Tans-Black Visor, Female fig-0095245 pieces × 1

Description

Material for a competition

FIRST LEGO League is a contest in which teams solve tasks with robots they have built and programmed themselves. The Challenge Kit supplies the building parts needed around that year’s theme, which here is Mars. It is therefore not a conventional play set. It was conceived as working material, and anyone looking for it today is usually a collector or interested in the history of the educational ranges. Checking the year and theme on this page helps you place it correctly.

Four figures and plenty of technics

With 4 minifigures the set feels lively compared with other educational packs. In the competition the figures act as part of the task models, and later they can be used freely in your own scenes. Alongside them come 109 different part types, including many elements for mechanisms and model building. The parts list on this page shows the complete selection and makes it clear which parts exist in larger numbers and which appear only singly.

Black, grey, red and dark blue

The main colours are black, light grey, red and dark blue. The mix looks technical and suits vehicles, stations and constructions with a space flavour. A set from 2003 still uses the older light grey rather than the bluish grey introduced later, which can be noticeable when you combine it with newer parts. When mixing with a modern collection, take a careful look at the colours first, so the finished model does not end up looking patchy.

Reusing it in your collection

Even if you only own a handful of the parts, you can use “What can I build?” on Bricoria to see which sets your own stock could produce. With just over 1,200 pieces and more than a hundred types, a fair amount tends to come together, especially in technical elements that many models need. The Challenge Kit therefore also works as an addition for your own builds, whether or not you ever took part in a competition.

FAQ

What was the MISSION MARS Challenge Kit made for?: It belongs to FIRST LEGO League 2003 and provides parts for the tasks of a Mars-themed robotics competition.
How many minifigures are included?: The set contains 4 minifigures alongside 1,209 pieces in total.
Which colours dominate?: Black, light grey, red and dark blue are the most common.

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