Space Police 3 Alien - Kranxx
spl022 · Space
Space Police III · 2009
Figure ID
spl022
Theme
Space
Year Released
2009
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Pearl dark gray alien head with large green/silver eyes and metallic silver mouth/jaw printing, unique to Space Police aliens.
Torso
Black torso with silver piping, buttons, and belt printing representing a sleek prisoner jumpsuit or guard uniform.
Legs
Standard plain black legs with matching solid black hip piece.
Accessories
None present in the current image, though normally this figure could include standard space accessories or handcuffs.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic black base with pearl dark gray and metallic silver highlights.
Printing Details
Pad printed metallic silver and gray details on dark elements with clean alignment and sharp sci-fi line work.
Variants
Appears in multiple Space Police 3 sets with slight variations in assigned accessories or head molds depending on the specific alien character.
Condition Notes
Good used condition; missing right hand/arm piece, minor wear on printed torso lines typical of played-with LEGO elements.
Estimated Value
3.00 USD to 6.00 USD complete, lower due to missing arm.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets retailing between 10.00 USD and 50.00 USD.
Compatible Sets
5971 Gold Heist, 5984 Lunar Limo
Character Background
Kranxx is a notorious alien criminal pursued by the Space Police III task force across the galaxy in LEGO's 2009 theme wave.
Design Notes
Features specialized alien head printing typical of the Space Police III faction, moving away from classic molded alien heads to standard minifigure head elements with extensive face printing.
Similar Minifigures
Other Space Police III aliens such as Snake, Jawvren, or Squidman.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among nostalgic fans of the late 2000s Space themes and minifigure collectors.
History
Released during the third major iteration of the Space Police theme in 2009, which modernized the faction with vibrant neon colors and diverse alien molds.
Interesting Facts
Space Police III was notable for including unique mugshot cards for criminals in the instruction manuals, giving each alien a distinct criminal persona.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Space Police III heroes and villains on a black or gray studded baseplate to recreate a jailbreak or pursuit scene.
Modification Potential
Excellent parts donor for custom cyberpunk or sci-fi MOCs due to the sleek black jumpsuit torso.
Overall Assessment
A fun and nostalgic piece for sci-fi LEGO enthusiasts, though this specific specimen is incomplete with a missing arm.