LEGO 2002 / Alpha Team Sets

LEGO released the Alpha Team theme in 2001, based on the video game, and discontinued it in 2005. The theme centers on a team of secret agents stopping the villain Ogel. The first run, from 2001-2002, featured two subthemes: an unnamed urban set and Mission Deep Sea, each with vehicles for team members Dash Justice, Cam Attaway, Flex, Radia, Charge, Crunch, and Tee Vee. The theme paused in 2003, returning in 2004 with Mission Deep Freeze before being discontinued in 2005.

2002 LEGO Sets

In 2002, LEGO continued to expand its product range, though not all themes found long-term success. Star Wars remained a dominant force, celebrating the franchise’s 25th anniversary, with LEGO releasing several collectible sets such as the Imperial Star Destroyer (10030-1) and Attack of the Clones subtheme sets, coinciding with the release of Episode II: Attack of the Clones. The Western theme also contributed to the year’s investment appeal, with sets like Fort LEGOredo (6762-1) maintaining long-term collectibility.