Life on Mars Astronaut - White with Lime Green Details and Backpack
lom001 · Life on Mars
Explorers · 2001
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Figure ID
lom001
Theme
Life on Mars
Year Released
2001
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and charming early 2000s figure representing a fun era of LEGO space exploration with high appeal for theme collectors.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUsed complete condition ranges from $3 to $7 USD depending on marketplace and seller.
Original Retail
Originally available in sets priced between $10 and $50 USD during the 2001 release year.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Solid black head piece (classic vintage style, no facial printing) underneath a specialized white and trans-neon green helmet assembly.
Torso
White torso with a distinct black and lime green space suit chest emblem printing featuring a central number or symbol, black arms, and black hands.
Legs
Plain solid white standard legs with a black hip piece.
Accessories
Trans-neon green visor helmet, white oxygen backpack/air tank attachment with dual trans-neon green round plates or studs mounted on the sides.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the torso front featuring a stylized green logo outlined in black. No arm, leg, or back printing, consistent with early 2000s space themes.
Color Scheme
Primary white and black with striking trans-neon green accent elements, characteristic of the early 2000s Life on Mars aesthetic.
Known Variants
Variants exist across different crew members in the Life on Mars theme depending on color coding (such as red, blue, green, and white squads) and specific facial/torso prints.
Condition Notes
Watch for yellowing of white plastic elements due to UV exposure, scuffing on the trans-neon green visor, and clutch power loss on the backpack or arms.
Found In Sets
7310-1: Mono Jet-Ski, 7311-1: Red Planet Cruiser, 7312-1: Tunnels Base, 7314-1: Recon Mech, 7315-1: Solar Explorer, 7316-1: Excavation Site, 7317-1: Aero Tube Hangar
Character Background
Part of the human exploration team sent to Mars to investigate the red planet and interact with the native Martian inhabitants.
Design Notes
Features the iconic Life on Mars specialized backpack accessory that holds trans-neon green round plates, paired with the classic space helmet.
History
Released in 2001 as part of the short-lived but beloved Life on Mars theme which bridged the gap between Classic Space and modern sci-fi themes.
Interesting Facts
The trans-neon green accessories glow under blacklight, a popular feature carried over from the earlier UFO and Insectoids themes.
Collectibility
Moderately collectible among nostalgic 2000s space theme completionists and fans of classic LEGO sub-themes.
Similar Minifigures
Classic Space Astronauts, Mars Mission astronauts, and various color-coded crew members from the Life on Mars theme.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or cratered lunar baseplate alongside other Life on Mars vehicles and Martian figures.
Modification Potential
Great for purist MOCs, custom space crews, and retro sci-fi dioramas using vintage parts.