How many pieces are in the Space Simulation Station?

Space Simulation Station contains 245 pieces.

When was the Space Simulation Station released?

Space Simulation Station was released in 1999.

🏛 Space Port

Set #6455

Space Simulation Station

The Space Simulation Station is a nostalgic trip back to the classic Space Port era.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Fans of classic LEGO Space themes, especially those nostalgic for the late 90s Space Port line.
Build: 245 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 12.2¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 48 ratings

Fans appreciate the nostalgic value and unique design of the Space Simulation Station, praising its retro charm and play features. Some find the price a bit high for the piece count, but the set remains a beloved classic for LEGO Space enthusiasts.

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📝 Our Take

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The Space Simulation Station is a nostalgic trip back to the classic Space Port era. This set captures the spirit of exploration and futuristic design that defined LEGO Space in the late 90s, featuring a detailed control center and a unique rotating simulator.

This set is perfect for LEGO Space enthusiasts and collectors of vintage sets. With a manageable piece count, it offers a fun and engaging building experience and it's a great display piece for showcasing the iconic Space Port theme.

Skip this if you're primarily interested in modern, highly detailed sets. While charming, its design is simpler than contemporary LEGO models. Consider newer LEGO City Space sets for a more advanced building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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245

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Building the rotating space simulator is a unique and satisfying experience.
The control center features a variety of printed tiles for added detail.
The set makes clever use of transparent neon green elements to create a futuristic aesthetic.
Integrating the wheeled transport vehicle into the overall station design is a fun touch.

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⏳ Retired

The Space Simulation Station presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from a popular LEGO Space subtheme, it benefits from nostalgia and collector interest. Its relatively low piece count compared to its price may limit its growth potential. However, the rising price trend suggests steady appreciation, especially for sets in excellent condition with original packaging. Theme popularity and age are strong factors, but condition is key.

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Compared to modern LEGO City Space sets, the Space Simulation Station offers a more classic, retro feel. While newer sets boast higher piece counts and advanced building techniques, this set provides a nostalgic charm and a simpler, more accessible building experience. Collectors interested in vintage LEGO Space themes will likely prefer this set over contemporary offerings.

3 Minifigures Included

Space Port Ground Grew, White Jacket, Black Legs, White Hard Hat, Beard and Glasses

4 parts

Astronaut, White, Light Gray Hips, Helmet with Large Chrome Gold Visor, Headset

5 parts

B+

Space Port Ground Crew, Red Jumpsuit, Red Cap, Headset and Glasses

4 parts

The set includes three minifigures: two Space Port ground crew members and an astronaut. The astronaut's helmet with a large chrome gold visor is a notable feature and a desirable element for collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 245
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 102 unique parts, 236 pieces
Minifigures: 3

LEGO counts 245 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 249, including the 13 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 4 x 6

Part #: 2356 1× Blue

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 4× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with B...

Part #: 2431pr0017 4× Yellow

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 4× Light Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 3× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 2× White

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 6× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 4× Light Gray

Antenna 8H Whip

Part #: 2569 2× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 1× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 11× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× White

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr9965 1× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Blue

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30151a 1× Yellow

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30151a 1× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 30157 1× Dark Gray

Equipment Binoculars

Part #: 30162 1× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 30180 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Yellow

Dome Hemisphere 4...

Part #: 30208 1× Chrome Gold

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 30209 1× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Light Gray

Part #: 3023 4× Trans-Neon Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30236 1× Black

Brick Sloped 55° ...

Part #: 30249 2× White

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 30256 1× White

Road Sign Clip-on...

Part #: 30259pr0001 1× Yellow

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Window 4 x 10 x 2...

Part #: 30343c01 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr0005 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr9973 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr9997 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with S...

Part #: 3068bpr9953 3× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Green

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 1 with W...

Part #: 3070bpr0007 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3297 2× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Light Gray

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 3639 2× Light Gray

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 3640 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× White

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 1× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Yellow

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× White

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Light Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 3788 2× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× White

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× White

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Light Gray

Part #: 3941 4× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Red

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Yellow

Cone 4 x 4 x 2, A...

Part #: 3943b 1× White

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Blue

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 3962b 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 3963 2× Light Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× White

Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...

Part #: 4083 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 2× Black

Wheel 20 x 30 Tec...

Part #: 4266 1× Black

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 5× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× White

Bracket 3 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 4598 1× Black

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 1× Black

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 1× Red

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 1× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 2× Black

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 4729 1× White

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 4855 1× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 4859 2× White

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 3× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4871 3× Black

Windscreen 3 x 4 ...

Part #: 4872 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Tool Hammer Cross...

Part #: 55295 1× Dark Gray

Tool Oil Can [Smo...

Part #: 55296 1× Dark Gray

Tool Drill, Electric

Part #: 55297 1× Dark Gray

Tool Screwdriver ...

Part #: 55298 1× Dark Gray

Tool Wrench / Spa...

Part #: 55299 1× Dark Gray

Tool Wrench / Spa...

Part #: 55300 1× Dark Gray

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014a 4× White

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 6015 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 3× White

Bar 7 x 3 with Do...

Part #: 6020 1× Black

Plate Special 10 ...

Part #: 6063 1× Black

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126a 4× Trans-Neon Orange

Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...

Part #: 6140 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 11× Trans-Neon Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Windscreen 6 x 4 ...

Part #: 6152a 1× White

Windscreen 6 x 4 ...

Part #: 6152a 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 6179 1× White

Part #: 6583 1× Light Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 75535 1× White

The set features a good selection of white and light gray bricks and plates, as well as transparent neon green elements. The printed Space Port tiles are particularly valuable for MOC builders looking to add authentic details to their creations.