To Mars and Beyond!
Explore with 14 Minifigures

Join the space program with this diverse team of astronauts, scientists, and engineers! Perfect for expanding your LEGO City and inspiring space exploration adventures.

🏛 Mars Exploration
Set #60230

People Pack – Space Research and Development

People Pack – Space Research and Development is an excellent way to expand your LEGO City into the realm of space exploration.

🏆 Best For: Kids and LEGO City fans interested in space exploration ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 209 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the extensive minifigure selection and the play opportunities it provides, but some find the builds basic and lacking in complexity. The set is generally well-regarded for its value in terms of minifigure count, but not for advanced building techniques.

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$39.99
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📝 Our Take

People Pack – Space Research and Development is an excellent way to expand your LEGO City into the realm of space exploration. With a diverse cast of 14 minifigures, this set provides a great starting point for imaginative play and storytelling within the popular Mars Exploration theme.

This set is perfect for LEGO City enthusiasts and budding space explorers. It offers a variety of roles and scenarios, encouraging creativity and interaction, and is a great addition to any LEGO space-themed layout.

Skip this if you are looking for a complex or challenging build experience. Consider the LEGO City Space Mars Research Shuttle 60226 for a more intricate set with a smaller crew.

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🧱 Building Experience

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209
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Easy to follow instructions for quick building
  • Variety of small builds to create a diverse space research environment
  • Focus on minifigure interaction and role-playing
  • Simple designs suitable for younger builders

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The People Pack – Space Research and Development set presents moderate investment potential. Its appeal lies in the popularity of the LEGO City Space theme and the inclusion of 14 minifigures, which is a significant draw for collectors. As a retired set, its value is likely to gradually increase, especially if the Space theme continues to be popular. However, its lower piece count and relatively simple builds may limit its potential for dramatic appreciation compared to larger, more complex sets. The rising price trend indicates increasing demand, making it a reasonable investment for those interested in the LEGO City theme.

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Compared to larger LEGO City Space sets, this People Pack focuses on minifigure diversity and role-playing. While sets like the Mars Research Shuttle 60226 offer more complex builds, this set provides a wider range of characters to populate your LEGO City. If you prioritize minifigures and imaginative play over intricate building, this set is an excellent choice.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 85 unique parts • 133 total pieces

Equipment Magnifying Glass with Thick Frame, Solid Handle, Trans-Clear Lens Equipment Magnify...
Part #: 10830pat0001 Black
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 White
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 Light Bluish Gray
Tool Welding Gun Tool Welding Gun
Part #: 13793 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Pepperoni Pizza Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1070 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Blue
Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square [Thick Open O Clip] with Curved Blue Lines and Small Black Squares Print Road Sign Clip-on...
Part #: 15210pr0005 Black
Minifig Neckwear Breastplate and Shoulder Pads [Hero Factory] Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 15339 White
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 Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Dark Tan
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Light Bluish Gray
Minifig Head Special, Alien with 4 Mouth Tentacles and Blue Eyes Print Minifig Head Spec...
Part #: 18828pr0002 Bright Green
Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1 2/3 Canopy Half Sphere with Handle Windscreen 4 x 4 ...
Part #: 18990 Trans-Clear
Hair Swept Left Tousled [Plain] Hair Swept Left T...
Part #: 23186 Dark Brown
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 Flat Silver
Wheel Holder 2 x 2 Thin with Clips, Plane Single Wheel Holder 2 x ...
Part #: 2415 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Black Diagonal Stripes Print Tile 1 x 4 with B...
Part #: 2431pr0017 Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 White
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Blue
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 2460 Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Orange
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley Wheel Skateboard ...
Part #: 2496 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 White
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Tan
Equipment Camera Handheld with Central Viewfinder Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 30089b Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 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 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Tan
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30361c White
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367c White
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Dark Tan
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Tan
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Orange
Tile 2 x 2 with Pizza Box Print Tile 2 x 2 with P...
Part #: 3068bpr0019 White
Tile 1 x 2 with Computer Keyboard Standard Print Tile 1 x 2 with C...
Part #: 3069bpr0030 White
Tile 1 x 2 with Red Squares, Arrows print Tile 1 x 2 with R...
Part #: 3069bpr9996 Dark Bluish Gray
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Black
Minifig Head [Plain] [Hollow Stud] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 3626c Pearl Gold
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 White
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Blue
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 White
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 White
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 Black
Equipment Camera with Side Sight [aka Space Gun] Equipment Camera ...
Part #: 4360 Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44567a Blue
Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flat Area between Clips Flag 2 x 2 Trapez...
Part #: 44676 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 White
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Dark Bluish Gray
Geode / Rock with Glitter Trans-Dark Pink Crystal Geode / Rock with...
Part #: 49656pat0001 Dark Tan
Helmet Space, Black Neck Pattern Helmet Space, Bla...
Part #: 49663pat0001 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Tan
Torso - Skeleton Thick Shoulder Pins Torso - Skeleton ...
Part #: 60115 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b White
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 60471 White
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 61184 Light Bluish Gray
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b Trans-Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Dark Pink
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
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-Bright Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Black
Hair Mid-Length with Part over Front of Right Shoulder Hair Mid-Length w...
Part #: 85974 Bright Light Yellow
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Buttons And Red Screens Print Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984pr0006 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 88072 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Whip - Bent Equipment Whip - ...
Part #: 88704 Black
Musical Instrument Microphone [Plain] Musical Instrumen...
Part #: 90370 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 White
Propeller 3 Blades 5 Diameter, Pin Hole Propeller 3 Blade...
Part #: 92842 Black
Trash Can with 4 Cover Holders Trash Can with 4 ...
Part #: 92926 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 White
Leg Skeleton with Pearl Titanium Foot Leg Skeleton with...
Part #: 93062c02 Flat Silver
Brick Round 2 x 2 Truncated Cone Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 98100 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Light Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 98313 White
Toolbox Toolbox
Part #: 98368 Dark Blue
The set includes a solid collection of white plates and tiles, useful for constructing clean, modern-looking structures. The mechanical arms and grille tiles add functional details for MOC builders looking to create realistic space equipment.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] (4x) $0.60
Flat Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (3x) $0.75
White Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] (3x) $0.90
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.25

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Create a larger Mars base with additional research labs
🏙 Expand a LEGO City spaceport with new facilities and personnel
🚗 Design a custom rover or transport vehicle for the Mars crew

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Charts Inventory Statistics

85
Unique Parts
135
Total Pieces
14
Minifigures
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