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In lugnet.space, Jonathan Mizner writes:
> I have recently been doing a study of the Martian mini-figures. I
> actually did a fair bit of research, comparing Lego.com/mars, the catalogue,
> and the back of the box from the TRU value pack. Here's what I found: (yes,
> I know many of you think this is stupid, but I find it strangely fascinating)
> A list of all LOM figures I could find:
> HUMANS:
> Assistant-assistant to Doc
> Doc-commander?
> BB-pilot and/or copilot
> Mac-pilot and/or copilot
> MARTIANS:
> Riegel-General (possibly Commander of Martian colony)
> Rizar-Pilot/guard
> Cassiopeia-technician
> Altair-pilot/citizen
> Vega-mech pilot, possible technician
> Antares-"doctor' (according to Lego, but piloting a mech?), likely a worker
> Arcturus-citizen, used to be leader of colony
> Canopus-Scientist
> Centauri-Guard and pilot of the RPP
> And MANY more!
>
> My research seems to prove that the Martians are based of a hive/colony
> system. They are not ruled by a Queen Martian, but do follow some of the
> same rules. There are several types of Martians, Guard, Pilot, Worker, and
> possibly scientist. All Martians have names, but most often the
> "less-prominant" Martians are reffered to simply as "that Guard Martian" or
> "Hey, you, worker-person". Pilot Martians wear a special type of mask that
> fits onto their face, and is similar in design to the others. Guards also
> wear a type of mask (actually two types), and workers sometimes wear an
> eye-protection mask (reason unknown). There are always exception to this,
> for various reasons. It appears that there are several races and/or types
> of Martians as well. The most common type, the "blues" are found in nearly
> all ranks and services. The other type, the "greens" are very rare, and
> only serve as high-ranking people, such as General or the leader of the
> colony. The General of the Martians wears a special item on the front of
> his uniform (black). The purpose of it is unclear, but it is likely a
> symbol of rank. All signs indicate that Martians have a (somewhat) sense of
> taste in clothing. They all wear different clothes in many different
> colors, but never in skin-tones, strangely enough. The colors include:
> orange, red, jungle-green, white, pink, black, tan, grey, purple, blue, and
> possibly others. Interestingly enough, the human astronauts do not wear
> gloves... Their hands must get very cold in a vacuum.
> This was a serious project, and I hope many of you find it useful and
> interesting (likely just interesting). Please e-mail if you have
> information regarding these Martians. And please LMKWYT!
I find this study interesting, and it is really strange also. The strange
thing about it is that TLC would assign so many character identities to such
a new thread (kudos!), but add so few to classic threads (such as the
Knight's Kingdom). Good work Jonathan!
Best wishes,
Aaron
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