Blacktron is a subtheme of Space that consists of 6 sets that ran from 1987 to 1990. Most sets were released in 1987 which accounted for 3 sets. As of today, the average annual growth of all the sets in Space Blacktron is around 9.2% per year. The current value of all sets in new/factory sealed condtion is $3,203.97. As of today,
6987 Message Intercept Base is the most valuable set in Space Blacktron with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,005.33.
Blacktron was one of the first LEGO Space subthemes along side Futuron and released in 1987. Blacktron was the first truly themed series in Space accompanied with a storyline. It featured a large spacecraft, the Renegade, which set the tone for all future big ships by splitting into a number of smaller modules. The set designs were based around a black and yellow color scheme with transparent yellow windscreens and transparent red highlights.