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Classic Space Micro-Style

Revisit iconic LEGO space sets from 1978-1983 in miniature! Includes 4 micro models and 2 astronaut microfigures.

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Set #40712

Micro Rocket Launch Pad

The Micro Rocket Launch Pad is a delightful tribute to classic LEGO space.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy a quick and satisfying build with a nostalgic feel. ⏱ 2.0 hr build 🧩 325 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the Micro Rocket Launch Pad for its charming design and nostalgic nod to the Classic Space theme. Some find the price a bit high for the piece count, but overall it's considered a worthwhile addition to any LEGO collection, especially for space enthusiasts.

MSRP
$29.99
Best Price
$35.00
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📝 Our Take

The Micro Rocket Launch Pad is a delightful tribute to classic LEGO space. This promotional set perfectly captures the retro aesthetic with its vibrant colors and simple, yet effective, design, making it an instant classic for long-time fans and newcomers alike.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, especially those with a soft spot for the Classic Space theme. Its manageable piece count and straightforward build make it an enjoyable project for families, while its display value and nostalgic appeal will be appreciated by adult collectors.

Skip this if you're looking for a highly complex or technically advanced build. This set prioritizes charm and nostalgia over intricate design. If you prefer larger, more detailed space models, consider the LEGO City Space sets.

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🧱 Building Experience

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325
Pieces
2.0h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building process
  • Uses classic LEGO building techniques
  • Retro color scheme and design evoke a sense of nostalgia
  • Creates a fun and displayable model of a rocket launch pad

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
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The Micro Rocket Launch Pad has good investment potential due to its status as a promotional set, its ties to the popular Classic Space theme, and its relatively low piece count which makes it accessible to a wide range of collectors. Promotional sets often see increased value after retirement, particularly those associated with beloved themes. While the current price is slightly above MSRP, its long-term appreciation is likely, especially if kept in pristine condition. However, the relatively high availability of promotional sets can limit its investment potential compared to limited edition or exclusive sets.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other promotional sets, the Micro Rocket Launch Pad offers a solid piece count and a charming design that resonates with LEGO's heritage. While larger LEGO City Space sets offer more complex builds and play features, this set stands out for its nostalgic appeal and suitability as a display piece. Its smaller size makes it easier to display than larger sets, making it a good choice for collectors with limited space.

2 Minifigures Included

This set includes two Classic Space Baby minifigures, one white and one blue, adding to the set's collectible value and nostalgic appeal.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 99 unique parts • 287 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 40712-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10107512 [No Color/Any Color]
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Yellow
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Blue
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Black
Tyre 24 x 12 Low Profile Tyre 24 x 12 Low ...
Part #: 18977 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Blue
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Blue
Windscreen 3 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 2 Studs on Top Windscreen 3 x 4 ...
Part #: 2437 Trans-Yellow
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Inverted Cutout and no stud Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 28192 Blue
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Blue
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Blue
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Binoculars Equipment Binoculars
Part #: 30162 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Yellow
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Blue
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Blue
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Green
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Controls, Slides, Joystick print Tile 1 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3069bpr0307 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Green
Tile 1 x 1 with Black Cross, Dark Bluish Grey/Dark Red Button print Tile 1 x 1 with B...
Part #: 3070bpr0160 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Plate 2 x 6 [5 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 32001 Blue
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Blue
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 4 x 6...
Part #: 32059 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Blue
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36841 Yellow
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Blue
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Signal Paddle Equipment Signal ...
Part #: 3900 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Blue
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Black
Cone 2 x 2 x 2, Open Stud Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...
Part #: 3942c White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with 3 Speakers / Loudspeakers / Space Positioning Rockets Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 3963 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges, with Anti-Roll Notch Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 39888 Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Blue
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...
Part #: 4083 Black
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4175 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Ladder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4175 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Pin Hole with 2 Holes - Top Hinge Plate 2 x 4...
Part #: 43045 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Pin Hole with 2 Holes - Bottom Hinge Plate 2 x 4...
Part #: 43056 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Camera with Side Sight [aka Space Gun] Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 4360 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Cutout Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 43719 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301a Yellow
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, without Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301b Yellow
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Long Stud Receptacle (Space Wing) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4596 Light Bluish Gray
Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] Pneumatic T-Piece...
Part #: 4697b Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 7 x 6 Boat Bow with Stud Notches Wedge Plate 7 x 6...
Part #: 50303 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Yellow
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, without Groove, 7 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 54657 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 Black
Bar 1 x 6 [Closed Studs] Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...
Part #: 6140 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Yellow
Cone 3 x 3 x 2 Cone 3 x 3 x 2
Part #: 6233 White
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Opening Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 64799 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Blue
Wheel 18 x 12 with Pin Hole and Stud Wheel 18 x 12 wit...
Part #: 66727 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal, Reinforced, Completely Round Studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 75937 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Blue
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Trans-Yellow
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 White
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 Black
Arm Skeleton Bent with Clips at 90° [Vertical Grip] Arm Skeleton Bent...
Part #: 93061 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 Truncated Cone Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 98100 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 Truncated Cone Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 98100 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Blue
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Blue
The set features a good selection of Light Bluish Gray and Blue pieces, useful for MOC builders looking to create their own space-themed models. The Trans-Red round plates are also a nice addition for adding detail and visual interest.

💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Red Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (14x) $2.80
Black Wheel 18 x 12 with Pin Hole and Stud (8x) $2.00
Trans-Yellow Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] (8x) $2.00
Blue Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (8x) $0.80
Blue Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (5x) $0.75
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$8.35

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Larger, more detailed rocket designs
🏙 Expansion of a LEGO City spaceport
🏛 Micro-scale space museum display

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Charts Inventory Statistics

99
Unique Parts
287
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
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