Life on Mars
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Life on Mars was a subtheme of LEGO theme Space in 2001.
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Life On Mars is one of the only Space themes with both Humans and Aliens. The sets denote peaceful coexistence between the two species on the planet Mars, and were timed for release to the public around a time of much curiosity about the planet, and the life that could possibly exist there. Although set in the future, LOM is unique among the Space themes, as its conception was more inspired by and coincided with real space exploration activity than any other Space theme yet introduced.
Incorporating the new "sand" colors, red, green, and purple, Life on Mars sets were not as colorfully bold as sets from other Space themes. Transparent brown (or trans-black/"smoke," as it is popularly known) made its debut as a primary window and canopy color for Space with this theme.
Life On Mars introduced organic-style printed parts into Space. Print patterns on parts such as tiles, slopes, and dishes had a characteristic non-mechanical design, atypical of Lego Space. The game LEGO Racers 2 had five racecourses centred around this theme, and several of the sets could be seen, such as the space shuttle and both Martian mechs.
The Martian base was 7317 Aero Tube Hangar, and the Human base was 7315 Solar Explorer. After the theme ended, LEGO Space would not be seen again for six years until it returned with Mars Mission.
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- 1195 Life on Mars Welcome
- 3750 Life on Mars Accessories
- 7302 Worker Robot
- 7303 Jet Scooter
- 7308/7300 Double Hover
- 7309/7301 Rover
- 7310 Mono Jet
- 7311 Red Planet Cruiser
- 7312 T3-Trike
- 7313 Red Planet Protector
- 7314 Recon-Mech RP
- 7315 Solar Explorer
- 7316 Excavation Searcher
- 7317 Aero Tube Hangar
- 7320 Vega
- 7321 Mizar
- 7322 Altair
- 7323 Guard
