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+ | |Title =Blacktron |
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+ | |Image=Blacktron title-3.png |
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− | |Years= |
+ | |Years=[[1987]]–[[1991]] |
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− | |Colorscheme={{Colorscheme/Blacktron}} |
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+ | |Related themes= [[Futuron]]<br>[[Space Police I]] |
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− | '''Blacktron''' was one of the first two factions of the |
+ | '''Blacktron''' was one of the first two factions of the [[Space]] theme (the other one being [[Futuron]]) and was introduced in [[1987]]. |
== Details == |
== Details == |
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− | The first unified and truly "themed" Space subtheme, |
+ | The first unified and truly "themed" Space subtheme, Blacktron took to the stars in black with yellow trim, and red and yellow transparent pieces. (The odd man out was the [[1875 Meteor Monitor|Meteor Monitor]], which was white and black with red transparents.) Blacktron minifigures wore black jumpsuits akin to today's military pilots, with white trim and opaque black visors. Stylish, sleek and intimidating, Blacktron was a major step up from the rather clunky design values of ''[[Classic Space]]''. Blacktron is considered to be the "bad guys" of the two factions. It featured a large spacecraft, the [[6954 Renegade|Renegade]], which set the tone for all future big ships by splitting into a number of smaller modules, including a storage bin for a small wheeled vehicle; these modules could be recombined not just with each other, but with modules from ''other'' vehicles in the set as well, specifically the [[6894 Invader|Invader]] and [[6941 Battrax|Battrax]]. This modular interchangeability has been a staple of LEGO Space ever since. |
− | For clarification, |
+ | For clarification, Blacktron is often unofficially referred to as "Blacktron I", as LEGO released "Blacktron II" (officially titled [[Blacktron Future Generation]]) in [[1991]]. Though Blacktron officially ended in 1988, the [[1875 Meteor Monitor]] was released in [[1990]]. Considering Future Generation's slightly altered colour scheme it could be viewed as being from between the "upgrade" era of Blacktron to Blacktron Future Generation. |
− | Blacktron minifigures were also included as prisoners in sets of |
+ | Blacktron minifigures were also included as prisoners in sets of [[Space Police I]]. Later Space villains such as [[Rench]] and [[Evil Mech]] have designs derived from the original Blacktron Astronaut. |
== Sets == |
== Sets == |
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− | ;Space Police sets containing Blacktron minifigures |
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− | * [[6781 SP-Striker]] (1989) |
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− | * [[6886 Galactic Peace Keeper]] (1989) |
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− | * [[6895 Spy-Trak I]] (1989) |
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− | * [[6955 Space Lock-Up Isolation Base]] (1989) |
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− | * [[6986 Mission Commander]] (1989) |
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− | ;Other appearances |
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− | * [[6703 Space Mini-Figures]] (1988), included two Blacktron minifigures |
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− | * [[6704 Space Mini Figures]] (1991), included one Blacktron minifigure |
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− | * [[KC45 Blacktron I Key Chain]] (?), a key chain of a [[Blacktron Astronaut]] |
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== Minifigures == |
== Minifigures == |
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|txt1=[[Blacktron Astronaut]] |
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+ | == [[Key Chains]] == |
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+ | |KC45 Blacktron I Key Chain |
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− | *The [[Evil Mech]] from [[Minifigures Series 11]] bears a Blacktron logo on its chest plate piece. |
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+ | ==Notes== |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
Latest revision as of 03:07, 5 March 2024
Blacktron was one of the first two factions of the Space theme (the other one being Futuron) and was introduced in 1987.
Details
The first unified and truly "themed" Space subtheme, Blacktron took to the stars in black with yellow trim, and red and yellow transparent pieces. (The odd man out was the Meteor Monitor, which was white and black with red transparents.) Blacktron minifigures wore black jumpsuits akin to today's military pilots, with white trim and opaque black visors. Stylish, sleek and intimidating, Blacktron was a major step up from the rather clunky design values of Classic Space. Blacktron is considered to be the "bad guys" of the two factions. It featured a large spacecraft, the Renegade, which set the tone for all future big ships by splitting into a number of smaller modules, including a storage bin for a small wheeled vehicle; these modules could be recombined not just with each other, but with modules from other vehicles in the set as well, specifically the Invader and Battrax. This modular interchangeability has been a staple of LEGO Space ever since.
For clarification, Blacktron is often unofficially referred to as "Blacktron I", as LEGO released "Blacktron II" (officially titled Blacktron Future Generation) in 1991. Though Blacktron officially ended in 1988, the 1875 Meteor Monitor was released in 1990. Considering Future Generation's slightly altered colour scheme it could be viewed as being from between the "upgrade" era of Blacktron to Blacktron Future Generation.
Blacktron minifigures were also included as prisoners in sets of Space Police I. Later Space villains such as Rench and Evil Mech have designs derived from the original Blacktron Astronaut.
Sets
Image | # | Set | Number of pieces | Minifigures | Price | Release |
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1875 | Meteor Monitor | 29 | Blacktron Astronaut | 1990 | ||
6703 | Space Minifigures | 30 | Black Futuron Astronaut, Blue Futuron Astronaut, Red Futuron Astronaut, Yellow Futuron Astronaut, Blacktron Astronaut (x2) | $6.00 | 1988 | |
6704 | Space Mini Figures | 44 | Blacktron Astronaut, Blacktron Future Generation Astronaut (x2), Space Police I Officer, M-Tron Jetpack Astronaut, M-Tron Astronaut | 1991 | ||
6876 | Alienator | 82 | Blacktron Astronaut | 1988 | ||
6894 | Invader | 156 | Blacktron Astronaut, Robot | $14.25 | 1987 | |
6941 | Battrax | 276 | Blacktron Astronaut | 1987 | ||
6954 | Renegade | 302 | Blacktron Astronaut (x2) | $29.99 | 1987 | |
6987 | Message-Intercept Base | 562 | Blacktron Astronaut (x5) | 1988 | ||
Pc90bc1 | Blacktron Post Card | 1 | 1990 |
Minifigures
Key Chains
Image | # | Set | Number of pieces | Minifigures | Price | Release |
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KC45 | Blacktron I Key Chain | 1 | 1988 |
Notes
- A Blacktron torso could be found from random enemy drops on Crux Prime in the online game LEGO Universe.