Classic Space
- Sets
- 89
- Since
- 1979
- Newest set
- 1987
Before space had factions, villains or storylines, it had Classic Space. This page lists all 89 sets from 1979 to 1987, each with its parts list.
Sets per decade
89 sets
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About Classic Space
A simple formula that stuck
The first space range kept things deliberately simple: blue and light grey hulls, transparent yellow canopies, and astronauts in single-colour suits printed with the space logo. There were no enemies and no named characters, just exploration, research and cargo runs across grey crater plates. The name Classic Space was coined by fans later on, to separate these early sets from the themes that followed from 1987 onwards, such as Blacktron and Futuron. Within the wider Space theme it remains the foundation that most later lines refer back to.
The biggest models
Galaxy Commander (6980-1) from 1983 heads the list with 443 pieces. Cosmic Fleet Voyager (6985-1) followed in 1986 with 413 pieces, and Polaris I Space Lab (6972-1) arrived near the end of the range in 1987 with 390. Sonar Transmitting Cruiser (6783-1) reaches 348 pieces. Two of the very first releases from 1979, Galaxy Explorer (497-1) and Space Cruiser and Moonbase (928-1), have 342 pieces each, while Inter-Galactic Command Base (6971-1, 329 pieces) and Super Model (1593-1, 314 pieces) complete the top eight. Alongside these larger ships and bases, the range included plenty of small rovers, launch pads and single-seat craft.
Building the fleet again
Because Classic Space relies mostly on standard bricks and plates in a handful of colours, it is one of the easier vintage themes to rebuild from a loose collection. Each set on Bricoria has its full parts list, so you can check exactly which elements a model needs. The ‘What can I build?’ tool then compares your own bricks with the whole theme and shows which ships are within reach. Printed parts, such as the logo torsos and computer tiles, are usually the pieces that take longest to track down.
FAQ
- Did Classic Space have villains?
- No. The astronauts explore and build without any opposing faction; enemies only arrived with later Space themes such as Blacktron.
- Which Classic Space sets came out first?
- Among the largest sets, Galaxy Explorer (497-1) and Space Cruiser and Moonbase (928-1) both date from 1979, the first year of the theme.
- How many sets belong to Classic Space?
- 89 sets, released between 1979 and 1987.