Set Facts
- The Friends Mars Space Base and Rocket (42605) includes a rocket, exploration rover, modular research base, and science toy accessories.
- The set comes with 3 mini-dolls, a cat figure, and features spaces for science, communication, growing food, and relaxing.
- A special space air lock element allows connection to other compatible space-themed LEGO sets for extended play.
- Mars Space Base and Rocket was designed by LEGO designer Bas Brederode.
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Mars Space Base and Rocket Reviews
New Elementary
“In general, the shaping of the base is wonderful. I like all the rounded forms, and the quarter-domes feel fresh, with a good choice of pieces used for their Dark Purple rims. The cat-dome is a funny detail, though it sadly doesn't close air-tight (fortunately, the cat has a... More spacesuit). I wonder if a half-plate offset on the dome hinges would have been possible to close it satisfyingly.”
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“The 42605-1 Mars Space Base and Rocket set ingeniously marries the vibrant essence of LEGO Friends with the adventurous spirit of space exploration, striking a harmonious balance between the two themes. Its aesthetic remains true to the Friends line—bright and inviting—yet it tastefully adapts to the extraterrestrial setting without feeling incongruous. The color palette maintains the signature Friends vibe without veering into excess, a common critique of the series.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
15 mos (this set 10 mos)
Community Stats
Mars Space Base and Rocket currently ranks #3 out of the top most owned sets in Friends Space.
About Friends Space
The LEGO Friends Space subtheme, featuring sets released around 2022 and 2023, includes the following notable entries: 41713 Olivia's Space Academy (2022), which features a space shuttle, training simulator, and classroom for space education; 42603 Stargazing Camping Vehicle, equipped with a telescope and camping accessories for stargazing adventures; 42602 Space Research Rover, which includes a rover and various scientific instruments for space exploration; and 42605 Mars Space Base and Rocket, featuring a detailed Mars base and a rocket for interplanetary missions. These sets emphasize STEM education and the Friends' adventures in space exploration and research.
Space consists of 4 sets that ran from 2022 to 2024.
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Inspire young explorers to learn about outer space with the LEGO® Friends Mars Space Base and Rocket toy (42605) for kids, girls and boys aged 8+. The building kit includes 3 mini-dolls and a cat figure, plus rocket, exploration rover, modular research base and science toy accessories.
This kids’ building kit toy makes a fun birthday gift for budding space travelers who love science and tech. Kids can imagine life on Mars as they build the rocket and transport the characters to the research base. The modular design means kids can rearrange the different pods to customize the build. The pods include different spaces for science, communication, growing food and relaxing. There are lots of toy accessories and details to fuel role play, including a rover, drone and scientific tools.
This set features a special space air lock element so kids can connect other compatible space-themed LEGO sets for even more space adventures (sold separately).
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