How many pieces are in the Super Model?

Super Model contains 313 pieces.

When was the Super Model released?

Super Model was released in 1983.

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🏛 Classic Space

Set #1593

Super Model

Super Model is an absolute cornerstone of vintage Classic Space history.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for retro LEGO enthusiasts and fans of vintage Classic Space
Build: 313 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 6.4¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.3 community rating

Collectors universally praise its iconic retro-futuristic charm and nostalgic minifigures, though everyone acknowledges the modern secondary market price is exceptionally steep.

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📝 Our Take

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Super Model is an absolute cornerstone of vintage Classic Space history. Released in 1983 during the golden era of LEGO space exploration, this sprawling set captures the quintessential retro-futuristic aesthetic that defined a generation of builders.

This set is perfect for nostalgic collectors and vintage LEGO enthusiasts. With its charmingly blocky geometry, iconic blue-and-gray color palette, and two classic spacemen complete with airtanks, it is a magnificent time capsule of early 1980s design.

Skip this if you prefer modern building techniques or have a tight budget. Because it's a retired vintage set from over 40 years ago, commanding secondary market prices upwards of $1,300, it's strictly for dedicated retro collectors.

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🧱 Building Experience

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313

Pieces

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1.5h

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Classic 1980s construction using foundational brick-on-brick methods
Features two iconic classic spacemen in red and yellow with airtanks
Evokes pure nostalgia with its timeless trans-red canopies and light gray plating
A fantastic historical artifact demonstrating how LEGO space evolved

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⏳ Retired

As a crown jewel from the golden era of Classic Space, 1593-1 Super Model commands immense respect in the collector community. With a current market price hovering around $1,337, this set has appreciated dramatically from its modest $19.99 MSRP in 1983. Because authentic vintage sets in good condition are increasingly scarce, its investment potential remains remarkably high, driven by nostalgic AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) looking to reclaim their childhoods. While the barrier to entry for purchasing a complete copy today is steep, sets of this caliber rarely lose value. The inclusion of two classic minifigures and over 300 classic elements makes complete, boxed, or well-preserved examples highly sought-after museum pieces. For serious vintage investors, it represents a stable asset, though casual collectors should carefully weigh the high current valuation against potential future gains.

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Compared to legendary contemporaries like the Galaxy Explorer (928-1), Super Model offers a unique multi-build experience typical of early 80s sets, making it a diverse centerpiece for any Classic Space collection.

2 Minifigures Included

Classic Spaceman, Red with Airtanks (3842a Helmet)

5 parts

B+

Classic Spaceman, Yellow with Airtanks (3842a Helmet)

5 parts

B+

The set includes two timeless Classic Spacemen (one red, one yellow), both featuring the vintage 3842a helmet and classic airtank accessories that are absolute must-haves for retro collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 313
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 78 unique parts, 304 pieces
Minifigures: 2

LEGO counts 313 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 314, including the 10 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× White

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr9970 3× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× White

Brick 1 x 4 with ...

Part #: 3010apr0004 4× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 7× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 7× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 14× Trans-Red

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 2× Light Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 4× White

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× White

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 3× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr0026 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr9994 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr9994 2× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 5× Trans-Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 3× Trans-Green

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× White

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 2× White

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298pr0039 1× White

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298pr0039 1× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 6× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× White

Tail 4 x 2 x 2

Part #: 3479 7× White

Arm Piece Straigh...

Part #: 3612 8× Light Gray

Arm Piece with To...

Part #: 3613 1× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 6× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 6× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 1× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 2× Light Gray

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 3× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 6× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 11× Light Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 6× Light Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747a 4× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Light Gray

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 2× Light Gray

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 2× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 2× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 2× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 2× White

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Light Gray

Equipment Shovel ...

Part #: 3837 1× Dark Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839a 1× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 3× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 2× Light Gray

Window 1 x 4 x 3

Part #: 3853 2× White

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 3856 4× White

Equipment Signal ...

Part #: 3900 1× Black

Wedge, Plate 8 x ...

Part #: 3933a 1× Light Gray

Wedge Plate 8 x 4...

Part #: 3934a 1× Light Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 3935 4× Light Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 3936 4× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 2× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 1× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 2× White

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3939 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Support Round 2 x...

Part #: 3940a 7× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 3× Light Gray

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, S...

Part #: 3942a 2× Black

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, S...

Part #: 3942a 2× White

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, S...

Part #: 3942a 3× Light Gray

Cone 4 x 4 x 2, A...

Part #: 3943b 2× Black

Bracket 2 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 3956 4× White

Bracket 2 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 3956 1× Light Gray

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 3× Black

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 3× Light Gray

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Light Gray

Weapon Gun / Torc...

Part #: 3959 2× Light Gray

Weapon Gun / Torc...

Part #: 3959 2× Black

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 2× Light Gray

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 3962a 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 3963 2× Black

Tool Screwdriver ...

Part #: 4006 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 3× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081a 4× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081a 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085a 2× White

Construction Vehi...

Part #: 4089 1× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4175 4× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4175 2× Black

Arm Grab Jaw Hold...

Part #: 4220 1× Light Gray

Arm Grab Jaw

Part #: 4221 2× Light Gray

Engine, Strakes, ...

Part #: 4229 2× Light Gray

Dish 6 x 6 Invert...

Part #: 4285a 1× Light Gray

Wheel Balloon wit...

Part #: 4288 6× Black

Equipment Camera ...

Part #: 4360 1× Black

Arm Holder Brick ...

Part #: 792c02 2× Light Gray

A treasure trove of vintage elements dominated by classic light gray plates and white structural components, offering fantastic parts for purist Classic Space restoration and MOC building.