Q: What software did you use to create the images?Ī: I created the minifigs from scratch in Blender 3D, the free, open-source content-creation suite. The Space Troopers have been in development for almost a year it's probable that the Galaxy Squad theme was on the drawing board prior to the first Space Trooper ideas. Q: Hey! LEGO's Galaxy Squad theme is based off of the Space Troopers!Ī: LEGO themes take time to develop. Wouldn't that make the Space Troopers irrelevant?Ī: There's a considerable thematic distance between the Galaxy Squad sets and the Space Troopers the two themes could comfortably co-exist or the Space Troopers could go into production when Galaxy Squad is finished. The Ugokins- the nefarious enemies of the Space Troopers, complete with a gigantic Ugokin Walker with missiles, teeth, and tentacles. It contains an APC, an Ugokin scuttler, as well as a selection of minifigs sure to please fans from the just-done-with-DUPLO set to the die-hard AFOLs.Ī set of Space Troopers minifigs, including three Ugokin drones, an Ugokin subaltern, and assorted Space Troopers and Space Trooper Pilots.
The first set I'm recommending for production, hopefully at a $30-40 USD price point. Space Troopers Flickr Set Other names for this theme could include:Ī $10 set, with three Space Troopers and their orbital-deployment drop pod. Certain Space Troopers could have their own armor markings and individual face printing, further enhancing the collectibility and appeal of the theme.įor more pictures and videos of the Space Troopers, check out one of the following links: The Lego Group's emphasis on story would be well-supported, as each Space Trooper, alien, and scientist could have their own backstory and distinctive characteristics.
The AFOL audience would love it, too, as it has high-quality, original figures and accessories, plus vehicles that I imagine would include plenty of MOC'able parts, not to mention the nostalgic factor of the theme being in essence an updated Neo-Classic-Space mixed with the vigorous ethos of Alien Conquest. In addition to the obvious endless building opportunities, it would showcase an exciting, vigorous side of space exploration and conflict that, due to its thrilling conflict-oriented overtones, would be a hit with small children. It's got cool-looking Space Troopers as highly collectible minifigs, which could lend itself nicely to hot-selling battle pack-style sets it's got plenty of options for exciting vehicles and locations, as there can always be a fleet of dropships, fighters, transports, mechs, and armored vehicles to support the Space Troopers.
The Space Troopers theme has an awful lot to recommend it. An exciting new theme or mini-theme for Lego Space: the Space Troopers! Taking place in the distant future, long after initial human-alien contact, the Space Troopers theme follows our intrepid band of Space Troopers across the galaxy as they fight evil aliens and explore treacherous terrain.