How many pieces are in the Hyperspeed Pursuit?

Hyperspeed Pursuit contains 456 pieces.

What age is the Hyperspeed Pursuit recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-14.

When was the Hyperspeed Pursuit released?

Hyperspeed Pursuit was released in 2009.

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🏛 Space Police III

Set #5973

Hyperspeed Pursuit

Hyperspeed Pursuit is a classic Space Police III set that captures the theme's fun, futuristic aesthetic.

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Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Intermediate build Ideal for LEGO Space enthusiasts and fans of the Space Police III theme, ages 7-14
Build: 456 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 11.0¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.4 community rating

Fans appreciate the set's unique design and the nostalgia factor of the Space Police III theme. Some reviewers note that the price is high compared to the original MSRP, but the set remains a popular choice for collectors.

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📝 Our Take

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Hyperspeed Pursuit is a classic Space Police III set that captures the theme's fun, futuristic aesthetic. This set features two distinct vehicles: the sleek Space Police VX-Falcon and the menacing Skull Interceptor, providing a dynamic chase scenario right out of the box.

This set is perfect for LEGO Space fans and collectors looking for a nostalgic trip back to Space Police III. The build offers a satisfying experience with a good balance of detail and playability, making it suitable for both display and imaginative play.

Skip this if you're only interested in the most modern, complex LEGO sets. While a great set for its time, newer sets offer more advanced building techniques and higher piece counts. Consider newer LEGO City or LEGO Space themes for more recent innovations.

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456

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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7-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Building two distinct vehicles with contrasting designs
Incorporating play features like the exploding prison pod on the Space Police vehicle
Assembling the unique Skull Interceptor with its twin blasters
Creating a dynamic chase scene with the included minifigures

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⏳ Retired

Hyperspeed Pursuit, released in 2009, is a retired set from the popular Space Police III theme. Its rising price trend suggests increasing demand from collectors. The set includes unique minifigures and specialized parts that enhance its appeal. While the piece count is relatively modest, the set's rarity and the nostalgia associated with the Space Police theme contribute to its investment potential. However, potential investors should note that the market value can fluctuate, and storage conditions can impact the set's long-term value.

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📖 About This Set

Space Police alert! The Skull Twins are getting away with a safe full of gold in their hyperspeed Skull Interceptor. Hit the turbo-rockets and give chase in the super-fast Space Police VX-Falcon, but watch out for the Skull Interceptor's twin blasters…and twin alien drivers! A safe with gold bars and 3 minifigures included: 2 Skull Twin aliens and a Space Police Officer. Space Police vehicle features a rear prison pod with exploding door Alien Skull Interceptor vehicle measures 9" (23cm) long by 7" (18cm) wide Space Police VX-Falcon measures over 8" (20cm) long and has a 9" (23cm) wing span

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Compared to other Space Police III sets, Hyperspeed Pursuit offers a good balance of vehicles and minifigures. While sets like the Galactic Enforcer (5974-1) have a higher piece count, Hyperspeed Pursuit provides a more focused chase scenario. Collectors might choose this set for its unique Skull Interceptor design and the inclusion of two Skull Twin minifigures.

3 Minifigures Included

Space Police III - Skull Twin

2x included

B+

Space Police III - Officer

6 parts

B+

The set includes two identical Skull Twin aliens, which are exclusive to the Space Police III theme and add to the set's collectibility. The Space Police Officer is a standard figure for the theme, but necessary to complete the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 456
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 120 unique parts, 442 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 14 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. 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.

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Part #: 2431 3× Black

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Part #: 2432 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2540 4× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2555 20× Dark Bluish Gray

Antenna 8H Whip

Part #: 2569 2× Black

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Part #: 2654 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Disc 3 x 3

Part #: 2723 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 2730 2× White

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Part #: 2780 9× Black

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Part #: 2877 1× Yellow

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Handlebars

Part #: 30031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 30033 2× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× Red

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Black

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Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Red

Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red

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Part #: 3035 1× Black

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Part #: 30367b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Brick Sloped 45° ...

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Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Green

Technic Pin 3/4

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Part #: 32028 4× Black

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Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 1× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

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Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 8× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

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Technic Brick 1 x...

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Technic Pin Doubl...

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Plate 1 x 8

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Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Blue

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 3626b 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 7× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 8× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3676 2× Black

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 3678b 1× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 3794a 1× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right

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Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left

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Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

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Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 3938 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Trans-Neon Orange

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Part #: 4032a 7× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 41765 1× Black

Brick Curved 6 x 1

Part #: 42022 1× Black

Brick Curved 6 x 1

Part #: 42022 1× Red

Engine, Strakes, ...

Part #: 4229 2× Black

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 12× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Black

Brick Curved 6 x 2

Part #: 44126 2× Black

Flag 2 x 2 Trapez...

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Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 9× Dark Bluish Gray

Windscreen 10 x 6...

Part #: 45705 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

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Part #: 4589 4× Trans-Neon Green

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Wheel Arch, Curve...

Part #: 47755 2× Black

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Part #: 48336 1× Red

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Part #: 50745 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 50943 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 53451 1× Red

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Part #: 54200 2× Red

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Part #: 54200 4× Trans-Clear

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Part #: 54200 4× Trans-Red

Projectile, Techn...

Part #: 57028c01 2× Light Bluish Gray

Flexible Ribbed H...

Part #: 57539 2× Black

Launcher, Technic...

Part #: 57796 2× Black

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Part #: 58176 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Light Cover 1 x 1...

Part #: 58176 1× Trans-Red

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 58181 1× Trans-Clear

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 16× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 60219 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61252 2× White

Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...

Part #: 6140 1× Black

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Black

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 22× Trans-Neon Orange

Large Figure Wing...

Part #: 61800 4× Black

Brick Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 6222 1× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 62462 4× Black

Leg Skeleton

Part #: 6266 1× White

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 2× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64392 1× White

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 64682 1× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 1× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6583 2× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Cylinder Half 2 x...

Part #: 85941 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 85943 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 85959pat0001 2× Trans-Red

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 86906 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set offers a good selection of Dark Bluish Gray pieces, useful for spaceship MOCs, including a fair number of bracket and tile elements. The black cones are also useful in detailing.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips (20x) $2.00

Black Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] (16x) $1.60

Dark Bluish Gray Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 (9x) $1.35

Trans-Green Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] (6x) $1.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$6.45

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Alternate spaceship designs using the VX-Falcon's parts

🚗 Futuristic ground vehicles or speeders

🤖 Mechs or robots for the Space Police or Skull Twins

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Jeremy Herbert praises this 2009 Space Police III set for its standout minifigures, particularly highlighting the unique rubber-molded Skull Twins alongside the Space Police Officer. He also commends the interactive play dynamic, demonstrating the spring-loaded cannon mechanism that targets and detaches the prison pod from the VX Falcon cruiser.

LEGO Space Police Hyperspeed Pursuit (2009) - Unboxing, Speed Build & Review

Jeremy Herbert • 27.0K views Review

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LEGO Space Police Hyperspeed Pursuit (2009) - Unboxing, Speed Build & Review

Jeremy Herbert

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Inventory Statistics

121

Unique Parts

456

Official Piece Count

442

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 14 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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