Ice Planet 2002

The Ice Planet theme was a subtheme of the LEGO® Space line, introduced in 1993 and ran until 1994. It was characterized by its distinctive blue and white color scheme and arctic setting. The theme focused on the exploration of a frozen planet and featured a range of vehicles, bases, and minifigures, including the iconic Ice Planet astronaut with a red visor.

The Ice Planet sets were known for their playability and imaginative design, with features such as opening cockpits, retractable skis, and rotating laser cannons. Some of the most notable sets in the Ice Planet theme included the Ice Station Odyssey, Deep Freeze Defender, and Ice-Sat V.

The Ice Planet theme remains a fan favorite and has a devoted following among LEGO® enthusiasts. Its unique design and memorable characters continue to inspire new generations of builders and collectors.

Here are some fun facts about the LEGO® Ice Planet theme:

  1. The Ice Planet sets were among the first LEGO® sets to use the newly introduced minifigure helmets with visors.

  2. The Ice Planet logo features a stylized snowflake with six points, which is a reference to the hexagonal shape of snowflakes.

  3. The Ice Planet sets included a number of rare and unique pieces, such as the trans-neon orange chainsaw blade, which was only available in one other set.

  4. The Ice Planet theme was inspired by real-world arctic exploration and scientific research, with many of the sets featuring scientific equipment and vehicles.

  5. The Ice Planet astronaut minifigure was featured in the LEGO® Racers video game as a secret character.