Explore the Red Planet!
Build Your Mars Mission

Embark on exciting adventures with this 298-piece LEGO City set! Includes spacecraft, rover, astronaut minifigure, and robo-dog for story-driven building challenges.

🏛 City
Set #60354

Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions

The Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions set is a fantastic entry point into LEGO space exploration.

🏆 Best For: Young children interested in space exploration and LEGO building. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 298 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.8

A fun and accessible set for young space enthusiasts, but some find the build too simple and repetitive. The play features and variety of vehicles are praised, but the overall value is considered average for the piece count.

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📝 Our Take

The Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions set is a fantastic entry point into LEGO space exploration. This set offers a collection of vehicles and equipment designed for a simulated Martian expedition, firing the imagination and inspiring kids to learn about space.

This set is perfect for young space enthusiasts and LEGO beginners. With manageable building steps and a focus on play, it's a great way to introduce kids to the LEGO hobby and the wonders of space exploration.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex build or highly detailed display model. Consider the LEGO Ideas Space sets for more advanced building techniques and display potential.

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🧱 Building Experience

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298
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple, straightforward building steps perfect for beginners
  • Modular design allows for easy customization and play
  • Includes a variety of vehicles and equipment for a complete Martian mission
  • Encourages imaginative play and learning about space science

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions set, while retired, likely won't see significant appreciation. Its piece count is relatively low, and it doesn't feature any highly sought-after exclusive minifigures or parts. The space theme has moderate appeal, but this set isn't particularly unique compared to other City space sets. It may hold its value, but substantial returns are unlikely. Low risk, low reward.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City Space sets, this one offers a good variety of vehicles and equipment at a reasonable price point. While it lacks the complexity of the LEGO Ideas Space sets, it's a more accessible option for younger builders. Consider 60341-1 Lunar Space Station for a larger habitat or 60351-1 Rocket Launch Center for a more dramatic centerpiece.

1 Minifigures Included

The inclusion of Lieutenant Jamie makes this set great for kids wanting to play with a space explorer. The minifigure itself isn't particularly rare, but it adds to the playability of the set.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 131 unique parts • 289 total pieces

Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 Black
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Dark Tan
Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom Bracket 5 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 11215 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Azure
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 13547 Black
Wedge Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner Wedge Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 13548 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Towball Socket and Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14419 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14704 Light Bluish Gray
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 Black
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Dark Tan
Support Round 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Reinforced Underside Support Round 2 x...
Part #: 19798 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Dark Azure
Hair Mid-Length Swept Sideways Hair Mid-Length S...
Part #: 20877 Black
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 22385 Dark Azure
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 22385 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with End Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 22890 Dark Bluish Gray
Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3 Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Part #: 2340 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Net Equipment Net
Part #: 24086 Medium Nougat
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Dark Azure
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 Dark Tan
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Dark Azure
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Light Bluish Gray
Headwear Accessory Visor For Standard Helmet Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 2447 Trans-Brown
Wheel Skateboard / Trolley Wheel Skateboard ...
Part #: 2496 Black
Wheel Holder, Plate, Round 2 x 2 Thin with Clips Wheel Holder, Pla...
Part #: 2655 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Yellow
Technic Axle Towball Technic Axle Towball
Part #: 2736 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Sloped Inverted 6 x 6 x 1 Triple Wedge Sloped Inve...
Part #: 29115 Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Blue
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Medium Nougat
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Yellow
Tool Jackhammer / Motor Hammer Tool Jackhammer /...
Part #: 30228 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 12× Trans-Light Blue
Bar 1 x 8 with Brick 1 x 2 Curved Top End (Axle Holder Inside Small End) Bar 1 x 8 with Br...
Part #: 30359b Yellow
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367c Red
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Computer Screen, with Crosshairs print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0027 White
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Computer Screen, Lever Print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0028 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Trans-Light Blue
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Yellow
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30602 White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Red
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube Brick 1 x 2 witho...
Part #: 3065 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Black
Plant, Banana Plant, Banana
Part #: 33085 Yellow
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Light Bluish Gray
Minifig Head, Thin Eyebrows, Eyelashes, White Pupils and Peach Lips Smile Print Minifig Head, Thi...
Part #: 3626cpr1580 Yellow
Minifig Head, Dark Brown Eyebrows, Glasses, Open Mouth Smile with Teeth Print Minifig Head, Dar...
Part #: 3626cpr3771 Yellow
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Blue
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Yellow
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Yellow
Wave / Flame Small with Pin Wave / Flame Smal...
Part #: 37775 Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b White
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 White
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 Black
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Red
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b Light Bluish Gray
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b Yellow
Tool Screwdriver and Spanner / Wrench Tool Screwdriver ...
Part #: 4006 Flat Silver
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 Dark Azure
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 White
Minifig Neckwear Front Harness with 4 Back Studs Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 41811 Dark Azure
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate Engine, Strakes, ...
Part #: 4229 Pearl Titanium
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted, Radar / Webbed [Anti-studs at 90°] Dish 6 x 6 Invert...
Part #: 4285b Yellow
Food Turkey Drumstick [Long] - 22mm Oval Opening Food Turkey Drums...
Part #: 42876 Dark Orange
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Light Bluish Gray
Tail Shuttle - Small Tail Shuttle - Small
Part #: 44661 White
Weapon Gun / Blaster with Studs on Side Weapon Gun / Blas...
Part #: 44709 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Black
Plate Special 1 x 4 Offset with Bar Holes Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4590 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4595 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Dark Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Trans-Orange
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Wedge Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 47407 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Wedge Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 47407 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Pearl Gold
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 4871 Light Bluish Gray
Geode / Rock with Trans-Light Blue Crystal Pattern Geode / Rock with...
Part #: 49656pat0004 Dark Bluish Gray
Helmet Space, Black Neck Pattern Helmet Space, Bla...
Part #: 49663pat0001 White
Grap Claw with Axle Grap Claw with Axle
Part #: 49700 Dark Azure
Wedge Plate 7 x 6 Boat Bow with Stud Notches Wedge Plate 7 x 6...
Part #: 50303 Light Bluish Gray
Engine / Air Scoop 2 x 2 Engine / Air Scoo...
Part #: 50943 Flat Silver
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 White
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 1 Double with 1 x 4 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 52501 Yellow
Hinge Tile 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger on Top with Cutout Hinge Tile 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 53941 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Orange
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Light Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 with Two Rounded White Squares Print Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200pr0009 Trans-Dark Blue
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 Black
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 Black
Windscreen 7 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Hinges [7 Teeth] Windscreen 7 x 4 ...
Part #: 54695 White
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Pearl Gold
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 4 Double with 4 x 4 Recessed and 3 Holes Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 60219 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 White
Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2
Part #: 60481 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Hose Nozzle / Gun with Side String Hole Simplified Equipment Hose No...
Part #: 60849 Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 White
Wedge Plate 6 x 6 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 6 x 6...
Part #: 6106 Black
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Angled Tubes Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61072 Flat Silver
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b Glitter Trans-Light Blue
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 Yellow
Cone 3 x 3 x 2 Cone 3 x 3 x 2
Part #: 6233 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips without Tab between Clips with Solar Panel print Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 65886pr0008 Dark Blue
Tile 2 x 6 Tile 2 x 6
Part #: 69729 Dark Azure
Flag 2 x 2 Square, Flared Clip Edge [Thick Clips] with Classic Space Logo Print Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 80326pr0021 White
Hair Coiled, Straight Sides Hair Coiled, Stra...
Part #: 80682 Dark Brown
Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Rubber Belt Small...
Part #: 85543 White
Wave / Flame Rounded Large with Marbled Trans-Yellow Pattern Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 85959pat0003 Trans-Red
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Classic Space Logo Print Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984pr0038 White
Helmet Underwater / Space, Breathing Apparatus Helmet Underwater...
Part #: 87754 White
Headwear Accessory Visor [Large with Trapezoid Top] Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 89159 Dark Blue
Headwear Accessory Visor [Large with Trapezoid Top] Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 89159 Metallic Gold
Windscreen 7 x 4 x 2 Round with Handle Windscreen 7 x 4 ...
Part #: 92279 Trans-Light Blue
Equipment Metal Detector, no Stud on Search Head Equipment Metal D...
Part #: 93106 Black
Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 Bucket 1 x 1 x 1
Part #: 95343 Light Bluish Gray
Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 Handle Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 95344 Black
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Hips and Dark Azure Legs Hips and Dark Azu...
Part #: 970c04 Dark Azure
Hips and White Legs with Red Line/Triangle Print Hips and White Le...
Part #: 970c27pr2255 Dark Azure
Torso Jacket, Zipper, Classic Space Logo, Silver Pilot Wings Badge Print, Dark Azure Arms, Yellow Hands Torso Jacket, Zip...
Part #: 973c04h01pr5976 Dark Azure
Torso, Dual Molded Arms, Spacesuit, Silver Belt, Red Buttons, Light Bluish Gray Trim Print, Dark Azure Sleeves Pattern, White Arms and Hands Torso, Dual Molde...
Part #: 973g04c27h27pr5988 White
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 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Gauge Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0186 Light Bluish Gray
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate with Axle Holders and Slot Engine, Smooth Sm...
Part #: 98302 Dark Bluish Gray
Hair Spiked Hair Spiked
Part #: 98385 Medium Nougat
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Flat Silver
The set offers a decent selection of basic bricks and plates in useful colors, making it a good starter set for expanding a LEGO collection. The trans-light blue plates and flat silver tiles are nice additions for MOC builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Light Blue Plate 1 x 2 (12x) $0.60
Flat Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] (6x) $1.50
Dark Azure Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] (4x) $0.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.50

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Create alternate Mars rovers and landers
🌳 Build a Martian landscape with rock formations
🏙 Expand a LEGO City spaceport with Martian research facilities

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Charts Inventory Statistics

131
Unique Parts
289
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
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