LEGO 1997 / Space / UFO Sets

UFO was a LEGO Space subtheme of 1997 and 1998 about alien cyborgs in flying saucers with bright transparent green canopies. Its figures had printed cyborg faces and new helmets, and the ships used large moulded panels and dish shapes made only for this line, which gave them a look unlike any LEGO space ship before. 6900 Cyber Saucer was the largest, a full flying saucer, and smaller craft such as the V-Wing Fighter and the Cyborg Scout filled out the range. UFO ran alongside Roboforce and gave way to Insectoids in 1998.

1997 LEGO Sets

1997 saw LEGO’s first major sales decline, prompting experimentation and digital expansion. LEGO Island introduced the brand’s first open-world video game, setting the stage for future digital storytelling. New subthemes included Divers for underwater exploration, Fright Knights for gothic medieval fantasy, and Time Twisters as a sequel to Time Cruisers. LEGO Space added Roboforce and UFO, shifting toward alien-focused designs, while Aquazone expanded with Aquaraiders. Despite challenges, LEGO’s creativity remained strong across both physical and emerging digital platforms.