Lego Space is a long-standing and popular science fiction theme from the Lego Group, centered around exploration and adventure beyond Earth.
This theme brings the excitement of the cosmos to building blocks, focusing on various elements related to future space endeavors.
Core Concepts of Lego Space
Based on its definition, Lego Space primarily explores:
- Astronauts: Representing the human explorers venturing into space.
- Space Colonization: Depicting the future of settling on other planets or moons.
- Spaceships: Featuring a wide variety of vehicles for space travel and exploration.
- Extraterrestrial Life: Introducing alien characters and civilizations encountered in the vast universe.
These concepts allow builders to create and imagine scenarios from interstellar travel to establishing outposts on distant worlds.
A Look Back: Origins of Lego Space
Lego Space was a foundational theme introduced in 1978. It arrived alongside two other major themes at the time:
- Castle: Representing the 'Past' with medieval settings.
- Town: Representing the 'Present' with modern city life.
- Space: Representing the 'Future' with its focus on science fiction and space exploration.
This original trio established distinct realms for Lego play, offering builders different historical and futuristic perspectives to explore through bricks. Over the years, the Lego Space theme has evolved, introducing numerous sub-themes and minifigure factions, but its core focus on the future of space remains consistent.
