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Micro Rocket Launchpad

Name: LEGO Micro Rocket Launchpad 40712
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40712
Rating: 4.67 (178 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2024325 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

178

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"40712 Micro Rocket Launchpad earns its BrickScore of 80.0 as a Highly Recommended GWP that hit a genuine nostalgic chord: across 178 owner ratings it averages 4.67 out of 5, and the baby astronaut micro format is widely considered one of LEGO's more inspired GWP concepts in recent years."

40712 Micro Rocket Launchpad is a GWP that resonated strongly with Classic Space fans, offering nostalgic microscale recreations of the Galaxy Explorer, a mobile rocket launcher, and a command base alongside two baby astronaut minifigures. Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly enthusiastic: 4.67 out of 5 across 178 ratings (148 on Amazon, 30 on LEGO.com), with 90 percent recommending it. No structured expert critic reviews are available, but the breadth of owner enthusiasm and the BrickScore of 80.0 together confirm a Highly Recommended standing.

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LOVED (7)

01Faithful microscale homage to Classic Space sets from the late 1970s and early 1980s
02Baby minifigures repurposed as micro astronauts, widely called inspired and adorable
03Classic blue, grey, and trans-yellow color palette
04Three distinct models: microscale Galaxy Explorer, mobile rocket launcher, and command base
05Small footprint ideal for display alongside larger Classic Space sets
06Engaging and surprising build experience for a GWP
07Accessible enough for young builders (multiple owners noted children building it independently)

CRITICIZED (3)

01Only two baby astronaut minifigures included across three models with astronaut seating positions; several owners requested a red one
02Some stickers used where printed parts would be preferred
03Galaxy Explorer microscale felt slightly underbuilt to one owner compared to the other two models

What reviewers are saying

"40712 Micro Rocket Launchpad is a wonderful reimagining of Classic Space"

Brickset Reviews

"I have brought you a small but nice set today, this is the 40712 Micro Rocket Launchpad gift with purchase set!"

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Ecosystem

6803 Space Patrol — The spacecraft takes major influence from this set but combines features from many sources and includes modern additions like engines and thrusters underneath.

920 Rocket Launch Pad (aka 483 Alpha-1 Rocket Base) — The control centre and launchpad look fantastic together, capturing essential features. The yellow square base and light bluish grey braces are borrowed directly. Modern additions include the network of pipes and modernized control centre with grey legs instead of blue pillars.

6950 Mobile Rocket Transport — The fourth model is described as the reviewer's favourite. Despite modest size (11cm), it gives an impression of power and maintains the original's suspension system. The cab shape is inspired by the classic but altered; proportions are impressive. A single rocket compatible with both launchpad and transport makes the set feel cohesive.

6803 Space Patrol — The small spaceship is inspired by this set, with similar color scheme and elements but scaled down; includes more antennas and extra logo in original, fewer in this version

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

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BUY

"40712 Micro Rocket Launchpad is a wonderful reimagining of Classic Space"

Key Pros

✓Brilliant selection of models
✓Good balance of old and new
✓Adorable astronaut microfigures

Key Cons

✕Stickers instead of printed parts
✕High $200 purchase threshold for GWP

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BUY

"I have brought you a small but nice set today, this is the 40712 Micro Rocket Launchpad gift with purchase set!"

Key Pros

✓Great box art with classic space design
✓Nice homage to classic space sets with inspiring original references
✓Printed pieces (2 printed instruments)

Key Cons

✕Available only as gift with purchase with limited time availability
✕GWP format creates access challenges in countries without LEGO Brand Stores

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Space Baby Astronaut variants in blue and white with printed Classic Space emblems; creates demand for future color releases (red, yellow, black suits mentioned as desirable).

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: GWP exclusive (Gift With Purchase with $200+ LEGO.com purchases). Available worldwide from February 16–19, 2024 (Insiders) and February 19–25, 2024 (everyone). Sold out in some regions by early February 25.

RacingBrick: Gift with purchase exclusive; limited to 2 waves in February; regional availability tied to LEGO Brand Stores and online orders meeting 200 EUR/USD minimum.

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Strong aftermarket demand expected. GWP sets typically appreciate, and this combination of exclusive minifigures and microscale reimaginings of beloved classic sets suggests robust secondary market activity.

RacingBrick: Not explicitly stated; GWP format typically implies limited availability and potential collectibility.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Classic Space Baby White

$17

Classic Space Baby Blue

$10

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Trans-yellow 1x2x2 panels
New/notable pieces used for engine detailing on the spacecraft
Space Baby helmet and air tank componentValue
Reused from the Spacebaby in both blue and white variants with printed Classic Space emblems; creates demand for future variants (red, yellow, black suits)
Light bluish grey braces on the launchpad tower
Borrowed directly from the original 920 Rocket Launch Pad to maintain fidelity
trans-yellow windshield piece
new color for the part; reviewer expresses hope LEGO will reuse this in future larger sets
printed instruments (2 pieces)Value
actual printed pieces rather than stickers for control center
hinge parts for rocket support
clever use of classic parts

What Owners Say · summarized from 30 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners strongly praise the set's nostalgic classic space design and cute baby astronaut minifigs, but frustration over GWP availability and sticker-vs-print complaints temper enthusiasm.

COMMON PRAISE