Figure ID
sp007
Theme
Space
Year Released
1989
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A classic vintage piece of LEGO history that brings high nostalgia value for 80s space fans.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD 3.00 to USD 8.00 depending on condition and presence of original helmet.
Original Retail
Part of sets that ranged from USD 5.00 to USD 50.00 in 1989.
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 print showing two dots for eyes and a curved smile. No back printing.
Torso
Black torso with classic Futuron spacesuit printing on the front featuring a white zipper, collar, and the classic blue planet Futuron logo. White arms with blue hands. No back printing.
Legs
Plain black solid legs without any printing.
Accessories
None present in the image, but originally came with a blue classic space helmet and sometimes an airtank.
Printing Details
Simple vintage pad printing on the torso front only. Classic 1980s style minimalism.
Color Scheme
Black, white, classic yellow, and blue.
Known Variants
Available in other colors such as red, blue, white, green, and yellow within the Futuron subtheme.
Condition Notes
Wear points include fading on the torso chest print, scratching on the yellow head, and potential cracking around the arm sockets or torso clip areas.
Found In Sets
6810 Laser Pegasus, 6830 Space Patroller, 6875 Interstellar Rover, 6893 Orion Starcracker, 1974 Futuron Moon Base
Character Background
Generic Futuron astronaut representing the peaceful exploration era of LEGO Space, succeeding Classic Space.
Design Notes
Introduced the new Futuron logo representing a planet with an orbit ring, replacing the classic spaceship logo.
History
Futuron was launched in 1989 as the direct evolution of the Classic Space theme, introducing new molded helmet designs and printed torso logos.
Interesting Facts
The black Futuron astronaut was only available in a few smaller sets, making it slightly harder to find than the white or blue variants.
Collectibility
High demand among 1980s and 1990s vintage LEGO space collectors.
Similar Minifigures
Classic Space Astronauts, Blacktron Astronauts, Space Police I officers.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a classic gray baseplate alongside other Futuron or Classic Space figures in a dust-free acrylic case.
Modification Potential
Great for purist MOCs of classic sci-fi scenes or custom retro space builds.