How many pieces are in the Ice Station Odyssey?

Ice Station Odyssey contains 343 pieces.

When was the Ice Station Odyssey released?

Ice Station Odyssey was released in 1993.

🏛 Ice Planet 2002

Set #6983

Ice Station Odyssey

Ice Station Odyssey is a crown jewel of the legendary Ice Planet 2002 theme.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for classic space enthusiasts and adult collectors seeking a hit of 90s nostalgia
Build: 343 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $59.99 list price · 17.5¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 99 ratings

Fans universally praise the striking trans-neon orange color scheme and nostalgic base design, though some note that older white elements are prone to yellowing over time.

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📝 Our Take

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Ice Station Odyssey is a crown jewel of the legendary Ice Planet 2002 theme. With its striking white and trans-neon orange color scheme, glowing transparent elements, and futuristic arctic outpost design, this 1993 classic defines retro space nostalgia.

This set is perfect for nostalgic 90s LEGO fans and classic space collectors. The build captures the essence of classic sci-fi exploration with modular buildings, a satellite dish, and cool specialized vehicles that offer hours of imaginative play and fantastic shelf presence.

Skip this if you are looking for modern building techniques or a budget-friendly display piece. Because it's a retired vintage set commanding high aftermarket prices, budget-conscious builders might prefer modern space-themed releases.

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343

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Classic base-building experience with modular sections
Iconic trans-neon orange skis, antennas, and radar dishes
Clever incorporation of classic hinged panels and specialized doors
Retro printed arrow tiles and traditional Lego space styling

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⏳ Retired

Ice Station Odyssey is a powerhouse in the vintage secondary market. As one of the flagship sets of the beloved Ice Planet 2002 theme, it commands strong demand from adult collectors who grew up in the 1990s. With a current market price sitting significantly higher than its original MSRP, it has proven to be a reliable and steadily appreciating asset. While finding complete sets in pristine condition with original instructions and boxes becomes increasingly difficult, the return on investment for well-preserved copies remains exceptionally high. The unique trans-neon orange elements and iconic theme branding ensure that interest from vintage space enthusiasts will not wane anytime soon.

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Compared to other 90s space subthemes like M-Tron or Space Police II, Ice Planet 2002 stands out due to its vibrant winter aesthetic. While sets like Deep Freeze Defender (6973) offer larger ship builds, Ice Station Odyssey provides a fantastic ground-based headquarters experience that complements the era's vehicle lineup perfectly.

3 Minifigures Included

Ice Planet - White Hair

6 parts

B+

Ice Planet - White Eyebrows, Mustache

6 parts

B+

Ice Planet - Red Hair, Female

6 parts

The set includes 3 classic Ice Planet astronauts outfitted in bright orange suits with thermal gear and signature visors, featuring diverse face prints including a female commander with red hair.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 343
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 117 unique parts, 326 pieces
Minifigures: 3

LEGO counts 343 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 344, including the 18 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Black

Wedge Plate 10 x ...

Part #: 2401 2× Blue

Panel 10 x 10 x 1...

Part #: 2409 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 5× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 3× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Blue

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 2× Blue

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Black

Technic Rack Wind...

Part #: 2426c01 1× Black

Technic Rack 1 x ...

Part #: 2428 1× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 2× Black

Hinge Bar with 3 ...

Part #: 2433 2× Black

Hinge Panel 6 x 3...

Part #: 2440pr0002 1× Blue

Part #: 2452 1× Black

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...

Part #: 2453a 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 2× Black

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 1× Black

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 2× Blue

Panel 3 x 2 x 6

Part #: 2466 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Tool Chainsaw / D...

Part #: 2516 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× Black

Baseplate Raised ...

Part #: 2552pr0001 1× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 4× Black

Antenna 8H Whip

Part #: 2569 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Hinge Panel 2 x 4...

Part #: 2582 4× Trans-Neon Orange

Magnet Holder 2 x 3

Part #: 2607 1× Blue

Magnet Holder Til...

Part #: 2609a 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2653 2× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 2× Blue

Support 4 x 4 x 5...

Part #: 2680 1× Black

Technic Figure Ski

Part #: 2713 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2817 5× Black

Technic Engine Co...

Part #: 2852 2× Light Gray

Hinge Bar 2.5L wi...

Part #: 2923 2× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 9× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× White

Part #: 3004 1× Black

Part #: 3020 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 10× Black

Part #: 3031 2× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr9967 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Blue

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× White

Tile 2 x 2 with I...

Part #: 3068bpr0067 2× Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with A...

Part #: 3069bpr0023 2× White

Tile 1 x 2 with A...

Part #: 3069bpr0036 4× White

Tile 1 x 2 with B...

Part #: 3069bpr0047 3× White

Hinge Plate 2 x 5...

Part #: 3149bc01 3× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3184 2× Black

Technic Link 1 x ...

Part #: 32005a 2× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298pr0027 2× Blue

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 3315 2× Black

Turntable 4 x 4 S...

Part #: 3403c01 1× Black

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Black

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 3597 2× Black

Part #: 3666 2× Black

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 11× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 2× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 4× White

Technic Axle 12

Part #: 3708 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 7× Black

Part #: 3747a 2× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 4× Blue

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Black

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 4× Blue

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 1× Black

Baseplate 16 x 32

Part #: 3857 1× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 1× White

Support Round 2 x...

Part #: 3940b 1× White

Support Round 2 x...

Part #: 3940b 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 3× Blue

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 6× Trans-Neon Orange

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 2× Black

Cone 4 x 4 x 2, A...

Part #: 3943b 2× Black

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 2× Black

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 5× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 4× Blue

Engine, Strakes, ...

Part #: 4229 1× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4275b 1× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4276b 2× White

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4276b 1× Black

Dish 6 x 6 Invert...

Part #: 4285a 1× Black

Part #: 4476b 2× Black

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4510 4× Black

Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...

Part #: 4531 1× White

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 3× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4590 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4590 1× Blue

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4591 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4595 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4596 2× Black

Bracket 3 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 4598 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 2× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 2× Black

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× White

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864a 1× White

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 1× Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4871 4× Black

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 1× Black

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 1× Blue

Tool Chainsaw Blade

Part #: 6117 3× Trans-Neon Orange

Wheel Hard Plasti...

Part #: 6118 10× White

Sports Ski with H...

Part #: 6120 6× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 8× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Trans-Neon Orange

Magnet Cylindrical

Part #: 73092 3× Black

Packed with highly sought-after trans-neon orange elements, including classic skis, antennae, and windscreens that are prized by builders recreating retro space displays.