Astronaut Astronauts are Minifigures from many LEGO Space subthemes . There have been many variations of them , from the Blacktron Astronauts to the original Classic Space astronauts . History . Throughout the years of the Space theme , astronauts were the main characters - first in Classic Space in 1978 . Then came more variants in Futuron and Blacktron , where they began to have different signature space suits , and a " good guy - bad guy " designation . The Space Police II line introduced the first Space Minifigures with faces other than the classic smile . Ice Planet 2002 did not change much , except introducing a new idea of Space exploration for the newer astronauts . However , plenty of sets were introduced , all of them including an astronaut . A major shift in the space theme came when Astronauts were made to fight aliens , These storylines are most commonly seen in Life on Mars , Mars Mission , and Space Police III , whereas previously , they were either alone or fighting against other Minifigures . Variations . Classic Space . The Classic Space astronauts showed off a simple design , sporting the original logo . They would be seen in colours such as red and white , later in yellow , black , and blue . These were the first astronauts , released with the original Space theme in 1978 . Much the same as all other 1978 Minifigures , the astronauts torso ' s had stickers in matching colours , with the new space logo . The Classic Space Astronaut was also referred to as 1980 Something Space Guy in The LEGO Movie . Blacktron and Blacktron II . Blacktron introduced a new look , a signature black with what appears to be a breathing apparatus on the front of their suits . In Blacktron II , a large " " B " " was seen on the chest . Also , visors were beginning to appear on the astronauts of this era , starting in Blacktron . Blacktron was also the first time a faction of astronauts were identified as the " bad guys " . Futuron . Futuron did not introduce many new items or pieces with the exception of jetpacks and new colour schemes . M - Tron . All of the M - Tron sets included an M - Tron astronaut . The astronaut has a large " M " with a circle in the middle . They had helmets much like the Blacktron II Minifigures . Space Police . Space Police Minifigures were not real astronauts . They are depicted as futuristic police officers on a distant planet , although in Space Police III , they do combat aliens . Ice Planet 2002 . To introduce a newer idea of fictional Space exploration , Ice Planet 2002 introduced a newer design . Unlike in the other themes , this astronaut variant sported a blue and white suit , as well as new visors and goggles . Another key detail is the newer logo , a blue planet with rings ( likely being the Ice planet in which the theme is based upon ) . Mars Mission . " Main article : Astronaut ( Mars Mission ) " Mars Mission astronauts were dressed in white and orange suits and their helmets were white with gold visors . These spacesuits were also used in . LEGO Universe . An orange astronaut Minifigure was included in the pre - order of LEGO Universe that had the Nexus Force logo on the torso part ( see 2853944 Astronaut ) . LEGO City . LEGO City released a space subtheme , with brand - new astronaut minifigures for 2011 . LEGO Games . Astronaut microfigures have appeared in several LEGO Games such as 3842 Lunar Command , and 3850 Meteor Strike .