Figure ID
sp002
Theme
Space
Year Released
1987
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of late 1980s LEGO history with strong nostalgic appeal, excellent durability, and moderate collectible value.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUsed complete condition ranges from $3 to $8 USD depending on the condition of the visor and torso print.
Original Retail
Originally available in 1987 sets ranging from small impulse buys to large baseplates, with no individual retail pricing.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic yellow head with simple black smile and dot eyes printing, wearing a black Futuron motorcycle helmet with transparent fluorescent green visor.
Torso
Red torso with white arms, black hands, and the classic black and white Futuron 'M' logo triangle printing on the front. Plain back.
Legs
Solid red legs with unprinted hips.
Accessories
Black motorcycle helmet with transparent fluorescent green visor.
Printing Details
Simple classic era pad printing on the torso front featuring the Futuron logo. No back printing or arm printing, typical of 1980s LEGO design standards.
Color Scheme
Red, white, black, and transparent fluorescent green.
Known Variants
Available in multiple color variants including blue, red, black, yellow, and white within the Futuron sub-theme.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the transparent visor, fading or scratching of the torso logo, and clutch power reduction in older ABS plastic.
Found In Sets
6810 Laser Ranger, 6841 Mineral Detector, 6885 Crater Crawler, 6927 All-Terrain Vehicle, 6932 Stardefender 200, 6953 Cosmic Laser Launcher, 6990 Monorail Transport System
Character Background
Part of the Futuron faction, the successor to classic space, representing peaceful space exploration and futuristic technological advancement in classic LEGO lore.
Design Notes
Introduced the new motorcycle helmet piece with a separate visor element, moving away from the classic solid space helmets of the early 1980s.
History
Debuted in 1987 as part of the launch of the Futuron sub-theme, marking a major design shift in LEGO Space with new helmet molds and faction logos.
Interesting Facts
The Futuron logo is an abstract 'M' shape inside a triangle, which retroactively influenced later factions like M-Tron, though they are officially distinct.
Collectibility
High nostalgia factor and strong demand among classic space collectors, though widely available enough to remain relatively affordable.
Similar Minifigures
Classic Space Astronauts, Blacktron Astronauts, Space Police I Officers
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a classic gray crater baseplate alongside other Futuron members or inside a retro-themed shadow box.
Modification Potential
Great for purist MOCs focusing on retro futuristic space stations, classic sci-fi builds, or custom space ranger squads.