How do the M:Tron magnets work?

Magnet elements on cranes and vehicles attach to cargo containers with magnetic plates, so loads can be picked up and moved.

What colours are M:Tron sets?

Mostly red, black and grey, with transparent neon green windscreens.

When was M:Tron released?

In 1990 and 1991; the theme has nine sets.

M:Tron

Sets: 9
Since: 1990
Newest set: 1991

M:Tron gave the Space theme magnets. Between 1990 and 1991 it produced nine red-and-black sets built around lifting and moving cargo.

9 sets

1990s

About M:Tron

Magnets, cargo and neon green

The defining feature of M:Tron is its magnetic coupling system. Cranes and vehicles carry magnet elements that pick up cargo containers fitted with matching magnetic plates, so boxes can be lifted, swapped and passed from one craft to another. The look was just as distinctive: red and black hulls with grey details and transparent neon green canopies. As a Space sub-theme it followed Futuron and Blacktron, but with a very different play focus.

The line-up at a glance

Mega Core Magnetizer (6989-1) from 1990 leads with 506 pieces. Secret Space Voyager (6862-1, 1991) follows with 254, then Stellar Recon Voyager (6956-1) with 233 and Particle Ionizer (6923-1) with 192. The smaller end includes Celestial Forager (6896-1, 92 pieces), Vector Detector (6877-1, 62), Beacon Tracer (6833-1, 40) and Mobile Satellite Up-Link (1478-1, 31). With so few sets, M:Tron is an achievable theme to collect in full, and the ‘What can I build?’ tool on Bricoria shows which ones your current bricks can already cover. Just check the parts lists for the magnet elements first.

FAQ

How do the M:Tron magnets work?: Magnet elements on cranes and vehicles attach to cargo containers with magnetic plates, so loads can be picked up and moved.
What colours are M:Tron sets?: Mostly red, black and grey, with transparent neon green windscreens.
When was M:Tron released?: In 1990 and 1991; the theme has nine sets.