As LEGO continues to dive into nostalgia with sets such as this year's 10332 Medieval Town Square and 2023s 10320 Eldorado Fortress, today's presentation has shown another blast from the past, releasing next year under the LEGO Icons theme. In particular, this set is 10355 Blacktron Renegade which presents a thrilling return of the iconic Blacktron theme, which originally captivated LEGO space enthusiasts back in the late '80s and early '90s.
The Blacktron theme holds a special place in the hearts of long-time LEGO fans. Blacktron was one of LEGO’s earliest “bad guy” factions in the space genre, known for its bold colour scheme and mysterious, rogue-like space explorers. The theme’s distinct black-and-yellow design and futuristic ships brought a unique edge, contrasting sharply with the more heroic space factions.
Releasing on the 5th of January 2025, 10355 Blacktron Renegade will retail for $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99 with a total of 1,151 pieces included. The 18+ model is a direct remake of 1987s 6954 Renegade which includes a much smaller piece count of 313 elements. Like many LEGO Classic Space models, a lot of larger, very unique pieces were used to create the model which we no longer see in 2025 as LEGO incorporates much smaller pieces to create a more detailed and accurate spaceship.
10355 Blacktron Renegade retains the sleek, angular silhouette of the original while introducing intricate details that give it a more refined look. The model preserves the signature black-and-yellow Blacktron colour scheme and sharp, futuristic angles, bringing the spirit of the Blacktron Renegade into the modern LEGO era. LEGO has also made the set feature a modular design, allowing the Blacktron Renegade to be rebuilt into the Blacktron Alienator.
Some of the new brick-built play features of the ship include a planet-rover drop pod, landing gear, two wing-mounted space speeders and two engine energy canisters. To navigate and control such a complicated and quick spaceship we need an excellent brick-built crew. Luckily, 10355 includes three Blacktron Minifigures along with a brick-built Blacktron droid which, like the Minifigures, continues the mainly black colour scheme.
10355 Blacktron Renegade
Set Name - Blacktron Renegade
Set Number - 10355
Age Range - 18+
Piece Count - 1,151
Price - $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99
Release Date - 5th January 2025
10355 Blacktron Renegade releases on the 5th of January 2025 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 10355 in just a couple of weeks time? Do you own any LEGO Classic Space and Blacktron sets? What other nostalgic sets would you like to see recreated in the LEGO Icons theme? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
