The LEGO Space Police II theme was a popular, discontinued sub-theme of the LEGO Space line that ran from 1992 to 1993. It was the immediate successor to the original Space Police theme and featured an updated, more detailed range of vehicles and a central prison for captured alien criminals.
Theme Overview and Storyline
The storyline depicted a more efficient and capable Space Police force compared to their predecessors. They were tasked with capturing two primary alien criminal factions: the black and red Blacktron II and the black and transparent green Spyrius factions.
Key features of the sets included:
Color Scheme: The Space Police II vehicles and base featured a uniform black, white, and red color scheme with transparent red elements.
Modular Jail Cells: A core play feature was the use of a consistent jail cell system. The cells were removable and designed to fit into multiple different vehicles and the main base, allowing for easy transfer of prisoners.
Unique Designs: The ships were sleek and futuristic, featuring radar dishes, specialized cockpits, and various capture mechanisms like grappling hooks and magnet cranes.
Notable Discontinued Sets
These sets are now highly sought-after collector's items and are only available on the secondary market from re-sellers.
Space Police II Galactic Mediator (6984): The flagship set and main mobile base of operations, this large ship could separate into several smaller vessels and featured multiple modular jail cells.
Space Police II Galactic Chief (6986): The main space police ship of the theme, featuring a large cockpit and a magnetic crane for picking up prisoners.
Mission Commander (6957): A medium-sized space police vehicle that could split into several smaller exploration crafts.
SP-Striker (6890): A ground-based vehicle with a magnet crane system for capturing criminals.
Police Station (6399): A rare and valuable set from the LEGO Town theme that featured a Space Police II satellite station on top of the main town police station.
Legacy and Related Themes
Space Police I (1989-1990): The original space police force that battled the Blacktron I faction.
Space Police III (2009-2010): A modern, comedic take on the theme where the police battled an array of colorful alien criminals in an ongoing story.
Blacktron II (1991-1992): The primary criminal faction in this storyline.
Spyrius (1994-1996): Another alien faction that the Space Police II forces battled.