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|Title = Black Classic Spaceman
  
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|Variations = [[Blue Classic Spaceman|Blue]], [[Red Classic Spaceman|Red]], [[White Classic Spaceman|White]], [[Yellow Classic Spaceman|Yellow]]
  
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|Years = [[1984]] - [[1986]], [[2009]], [[2012]]
 
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'''Black Classic Spaceman''',{{fact}} also known as '''Spaceman (Black Suit)''',<ref>''[[LEGO Worlds]]''</ref> is a [[Classic Space]] [[astronaut]] [[minifigure]] first introduced in [[1984]].
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In LEGOLAND Space and [[Futuron]] comic advertisements, the Black Classic Spaceman is a single character named '''Commander Black'''.<ref name=tmp>[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/israfil/StickerBook/stickerbook-lastpage.jpg The mysterious Planet.]</ref> ''[[LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed]]'' features a Black Classic Spaceman named '''Spaceman Jens'''.
   
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'''Black Classic Spaceman''' is a [[Classic Space]] [[Astronaut]]. It was first introduced in [[1984]] and was the least commonly used [[Classic Space]] [[Astronaut]], appearing only nine times.
  
 
== Description ==
  
== Description ==
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The classic space man has black legs and torso with a classic space logo printed on the torso. He has the 001 smiley head and wears a black helmet
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Like all other Classic Spacemen, the Black Classic Spaceman has the 001 smiley head and wears a simple spacesuit with a helmet and airtanks, featuring the Classic Space logo printed on the torso. His spacesuit is entirely [[black]].
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The [[2009]] and [[2012]] reissues of the Black Classic Spaceman for the [[Vintage Minifigure Collections]] replace the original helmet with the modern [[Part 30124|Mini Crash Helmet]]. The 2009 version has the Classic Space logo printed lower on the torso than the original minifigure, but this is rectified in the 2012 reissue.
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Commander Black has [[Earth Orange|brown]] [[Part 3901|Mini Wig Man]] hair when seen without his helmet.<ref name=sos>[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Frasse/Commercials/Space/rymd_1985.jpg SOS rymd-station Alpha 1]</ref>
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== Background ==
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According to [[Jens Nygaard Knudsen]], the creator of the Classic Space theme and minifigures, the black astronauts were supposed to represent spies.<ref>[https://np.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/29w5q7/exo_suit_side_by_side_original_submission_vs/cip86pq/?context=3 Lego_Nabii comments on Exo Suit side by side (original submission vs final model) via Brickset]</ref>
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Commander Black is the main character of the LEGOLAND Space comic advertisements released between [[1985]] and [[1986]]. In ''SOS rymd-station Alpha 1''<!--English version currently unavailable-->, Commander Black receives a SOS from the Alpha 1 space station, whose stabilizer has malfunctioned. He flies the [[6891 Gamma-V Laser Craft|Gamma-V Laser Craft]] to Alpha 1 and gives them directions to fix the stabilizer, preventing the station's destruction.<ref name=sos/> In ''Forsknings-resa i det okända''<!--English version currently unavailable-->, Commander Black notices that the [[6985 Cosmic Fleet Voyager|Cosmic Fleet Voyager]]'s cooling system had an error, caused by Roger Robot going into the computer, and he threatens to scrap Roger if this happens again. Commander Black and his crew take a photo before they depart into the unknown.<ref>[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Frasse/Commercials/Space/rymd_1986.jpg Forsknings-resa i det okända.]</ref> In ''The mysterious Planet'', they follow a signal, but the Cosmic Fleet Voyager spirals out of control. As punishment, Commander Black forces Roger to clean the newly-constructed planet station once they land on the mysterious planet.<ref name=tmp/> In ''En planet full av över-raskningar''<!--English version currently unavailable-->, Commander Black and his fellow spacemen explore the planet but cannot find anything until Roger Robot discovers that the planet is hollow and inhabited on the inside.<ref>[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Frasse/Commercials/Space/rymd_1986_3.jpg En planet full av över-raskningar.]</ref> In ''Möte i rymden''<!--English version currently unavailable-->, Commander Black and [[Yellow Classic Spaceman|Yellow]] set out to explore the other half of the planet in the [[6783 Sonar Transmitting Cruiser|Sonar Transmitting Cruiser]].<ref>[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Frasse/Commercials/Space/rymd_1986_4.jpg Möte i rymden.]</ref>
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Commander Black continues to appear in the [[1987]] comic advertisements for [[Futuron]]. In ''Rogers äventyr i framtiden''<!--English version currently unavailable-->, Commander Black and Roger Robot emerge from the "time tunnel" and discover the [[6990 Monorail Transport System|Monorail Transport System]], where they ride a monorail to the center of the Transport System.<ref>[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Frasse/Commercials/Space/rymd_1987.jpg Rogers äventyr i framtiden.]</ref> In ''Försvunna i rymden?''<!--English version currently unavailable-->, Commander Black and Roger Robot meet Major White, and Black introduces himself as from Terra, the astronauts' name for Earth. Major White gives them a tour of the Transport System and lets them ride the [[6932 Stardefender "200"|Stardefender "200"]], but Roger pushes a button that causes the Stardefender to split into three smaller spacecrafts.<ref>[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Frasse/Commercials/Space/rymd_1986_4.jpg Försvunna i rymden?]</ref>
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In ''[[LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed]]'', Spaceman Jens is an Explorer support hero with the abilities "GAARD Dog", "Solar Flare", "Blast Off!", "Tech Support", and "CTRL+Assault+DEL". He will be unlocked through Guild raids. Jens is characterized as a techie who built the GAARD Dog robot to be his friend.
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== Notes ==
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* The Black Classic Spaceman was the least commonly used [[Classic Space]] [[astronaut]], appearing only nine times in the original theme.
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* The Black Classic Spaceman is the only [[Classic Space]] minifigure not to be seen in ''[[The LEGO Movie]]'' or ''[[The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part]]''.
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* The name of Spaceman Jens is most likely a tribute to [[Jens Nygaard Knudsen]], who passed away earlier in [[2020]].
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* In the patch notes for the ''[[LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed]]'' Space update, Spaceman Jens's full name and title is given as '''Black Spaceman Jens Slate'''. Developer notes state that he was designed as a hero that could act as the core member of any Space-themed team, with additional plug-and-play potential.<ref>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/602227690682187796/751506754298183770/Spacedate_NewKits.pdf Spacedate_NewKits.pdf]</ref>
   
 
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* [[6971 Intergalactic Command Base]]
  
* [[6971 Intergalactic Command Base]]
 
* [[6985 Cosmic Fleet Voyager]]
  
* [[6985 Cosmic Fleet Voyager]]
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* [[852535 Vintage Minifigure Collection Volume 2]]
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* [[5000438 Vintage Minifigure Collection Volume 2]]
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=== Video Game Appearances ===
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* ''[[LEGO Worlds]]'' {{c|DLC}}
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* ''[[LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed]]''
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== Gallery of Variants ==
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== LEGO Description ==
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|Other source = ''[[LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed]]''
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|Description from LEGO.com=A chaotic support unit who tinkers with the battlefield. Spaceman Jens always wanted a friend, so he ended up building one.
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== Gallery ==
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6891 Gamma-V Laser Craft.jpg|Black Classic Spaceman riding a Lasercraft
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== References ==
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== See also ==
  
== See also ==
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Revision as of 01:45, 17 September 2020

Class 4 article

Black Classic Spaceman,[source?] also known as Spaceman (Black Suit),[1] is a Classic Space astronaut minifigure first introduced in 1984.

In LEGOLAND Space and Futuron comic advertisements, the Black Classic Spaceman is a single character named Commander Black.[2] LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed features a Black Classic Spaceman named Spaceman Jens.

Description

Like all other Classic Spacemen, the Black Classic Spaceman has the 001 smiley head and wears a simple spacesuit with a helmet and airtanks, featuring the Classic Space logo printed on the torso. His spacesuit is entirely black.

The 2009 and 2012 reissues of the Black Classic Spaceman for the Vintage Minifigure Collections replace the original helmet with the modern Mini Crash Helmet. The 2009 version has the Classic Space logo printed lower on the torso than the original minifigure, but this is rectified in the 2012 reissue.

Commander Black has brown Mini Wig Man hair when seen without his helmet.[3]

Background

According to Jens Nygaard Knudsen, the creator of the Classic Space theme and minifigures, the black astronauts were supposed to represent spies.[4]

Commander Black is the main character of the LEGOLAND Space comic advertisements released between 1985 and 1986. In SOS rymd-station Alpha 1, Commander Black receives a SOS from the Alpha 1 space station, whose stabilizer has malfunctioned. He flies the Gamma-V Laser Craft to Alpha 1 and gives them directions to fix the stabilizer, preventing the station's destruction.[3] In Forsknings-resa i det okända, Commander Black notices that the Cosmic Fleet Voyager's cooling system had an error, caused by Roger Robot going into the computer, and he threatens to scrap Roger if this happens again. Commander Black and his crew take a photo before they depart into the unknown.[5] In The mysterious Planet, they follow a signal, but the Cosmic Fleet Voyager spirals out of control. As punishment, Commander Black forces Roger to clean the newly-constructed planet station once they land on the mysterious planet.[2] In En planet full av över-raskningar, Commander Black and his fellow spacemen explore the planet but cannot find anything until Roger Robot discovers that the planet is hollow and inhabited on the inside.[6] In Möte i rymden, Commander Black and Yellow set out to explore the other half of the planet in the Sonar Transmitting Cruiser.[7]

Commander Black continues to appear in the 1987 comic advertisements for Futuron. In Rogers äventyr i framtiden, Commander Black and Roger Robot emerge from the "time tunnel" and discover the Monorail Transport System, where they ride a monorail to the center of the Transport System.[8] In Försvunna i rymden?, Commander Black and Roger Robot meet Major White, and Black introduces himself as from Terra, the astronauts' name for Earth. Major White gives them a tour of the Transport System and lets them ride the Stardefender "200", but Roger pushes a button that causes the Stardefender to split into three smaller spacecrafts.[9]

In LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed, Spaceman Jens is an Explorer support hero with the abilities "GAARD Dog", "Solar Flare", "Blast Off!", "Tech Support", and "CTRL+Assault+DEL". He will be unlocked through Guild raids. Jens is characterized as a techie who built the GAARD Dog robot to be his friend.

Notes

Appearances

Video Game Appearances

Gallery of Variants

Sp003
Sp003new
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Original (1984)Vintage (2009)Vintage (2012)

LEGO Description

LEGO.com-icon-yellow This is a description taken from LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed. Please do not modify it.

A chaotic support unit who tinkers with the battlefield. Spaceman Jens always wanted a friend, so he ended up building one.


Gallery

References

  1. ↑ LEGO Worlds
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The mysterious Planet.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 SOS rymd-station Alpha 1
  4. ↑ Lego_Nabii comments on Exo Suit side by side (original submission vs final model) via Brickset
  5. ↑ Forsknings-resa i det okända.
  6. ↑ En planet full av över-raskningar.
  7. ↑ Möte i rymden.
  8. ↑ Rogers äventyr i framtiden.
  9. ↑ Försvunna i rymden?
  10. ↑ Spacedate_NewKits.pdf

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