Explore the Red Planet!
With the 7313 Red Planet Protector

Venture into the Martian unknown with this classic 2001 LEGO set! Build your robotic protector and prepare for adventure on the Life On Mars frontier.

🏛 Life On Mars
Set #7313

Red Planet Protector

The Red Planet Protector is a classic slice of LEGO nostalgia.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for younger builders or those looking for a nostalgic, simpler LEGO experience. ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 193 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.9 from 9 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's nostalgic value and unique design, but some find the build simplistic and the price somewhat high for the piece count. The Martian minifigure is a highlight for collectors.

📝 Our Take

The Red Planet Protector is a classic slice of LEGO nostalgia. This set perfectly captures the futuristic, sci-fi aesthetic of the early 2000s Life on Mars theme, featuring a unique rover design and distinctive color scheme.

This set is perfect for LEGO collectors and fans of classic space themes. The build is straightforward and enjoyable, making it a great introduction to older LEGO sets, and the final model looks fantastic on display.

Skip this if you are only interested in modern, highly-detailed LEGO sets. While charming, its simpler design may not appeal to those accustomed to more complex building techniques. Consider newer LEGO Space sets for a more modern build experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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193
Pieces
2h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Unique rover design with articulated features
  • Interesting use of hinge bricks for movement and posing
  • Distinctive color scheme using blue, gray, and orange
  • Fun play features with the Martian minifigure

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B-
Investment Grade
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The Red Planet Protector presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from a popular theme, it holds nostalgic value for many LEGO fans. Its stable price trend suggests consistent demand. While not a high-value set, its relative scarcity and the increasing popularity of vintage LEGO space themes could lead to gradual appreciation over time. However, its smaller piece count and single minifigure may limit its potential compared to larger, more complex sets from the same era.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO space sets, the Red Planet Protector offers a simpler, more classic building experience. While lacking the intricate details of newer sets, its retro charm and unique color scheme make it a worthwhile addition to any LEGO space collection. Consider newer LEGO City Space sets for more modern designs, but this one has more nostalgia.

1 Minifigures Included

The set includes a Martian Centauri minifigure, which is exclusive to the Life on Mars theme and adds to the set's collectible appeal.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 64 unique parts • 185 total pieces

Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Blue
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Sand Blue
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Trans-Neon Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Blue
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2458 Light Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Blue
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Dark Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Light Gray
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Light Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Blue
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 4 Double with Recessed Center Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 30183 Light Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate Special 6 x 6 x 2/3 Cross with Dome Plate Special 6 x...
Part #: 30303 Dark Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Light Gray
Bar 1 x 8 with Brick 1 x 2 Curved Top End (Original, No Axle Holder) Bar 1 x 8 with Br...
Part #: 30359a Dark Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 30364 Dark Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 30365 Light Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 4 Slope 45° 2 x 4
Part #: 3037 Light Gray
Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 30377 Dark Turquoise
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On Top Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 30383 Dark Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Blue
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Light Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 8 Locking with Angled Side Extensions, Rounded Plate Underside, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 8...
Part #: 30407 Light Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 Double / Inverted with Hollow Bottom Slope 45° 2 x 1 D...
Part #: 3049c Sand Blue
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Round Pin Holes Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30526 Dark Gray
Engine 2 x 4 x 4 Engine 2 x 4 x 4
Part #: 30535 Dark Gray
Windscreen 8 x 4 x 2 Curved Taper with Locking Dual 2 Fingers Windscreen 8 x 4 ...
Part #: 30536 Trans-Brown
Brick Special 2 x 4, with 2 x 2 Brick with Top Pin and 1 x 2 Side Plates Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30592 Blue
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Black
Technic Pin Double with Axle Hole Technic Pin Doubl...
Part #: 32138 Black
Slope 33° 3 x 2 with Blue/Gray Machinery Print Slope 33° 3 x 2 w...
Part #: 3298pr0050 Sand Blue
Support 4 x 4 x 5 2/3 Stand Support 4 x 4 x 5...
Part #: 33089 Dark Gray
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Dark Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Blue
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Light Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Gray
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 Blue
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2 [No Connections between Studs] Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 3747a Light Gray
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2 [No Connections between Studs] Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 3747a Dark Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b Blue
Wedge Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left Wedge Plate 8 x 4...
Part #: 3933 Sand Blue
Wedge Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right Wedge Plate 8 x 4...
Part #: 3934 Sand Blue
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Dark Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 Light Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Blue
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 2 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 3956 Light Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Light Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Podracer Vent Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150pr0023 Light Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Tracking Screen Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 4150pr0042 Dark Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 Trans-Neon Orange
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Light Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 4859 Blue
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Cross Propeller 3 Blade...
Part #: 6041 Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Neon Orange
Wedge Sloped 6 x 4 Cutout, No Stud Notches Wedge Sloped 6 x ...
Part #: 6153a Sand Blue
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Light Gray
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Dark Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 73983 Blue
Flexible Ribbed Hose 8mm Ends 12L with Tabbed Black Ends Flexible Ribbed H...
Part #: 758c03 Light Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with Single Finger On Top Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 76385 Dark Gray
The set features a variety of light gray and dark gray pieces, along with blue and sand blue elements, offering a good selection for MOC builders looking to create their own space-themed creations.

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Gray Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End, 9 Teeth (8x) $2.00
Sand Blue Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (6x) $1.50
Trans-Neon Orange Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (6x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.00

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Alternate rover designs with improved suspension
🚀 Small Martian base or outpost
🤖 Larger Martian robot or mech

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Charts Inventory Statistics

64
Unique Parts
185
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 2