LEGO's Lost '80s Space Comics Hint at Forgotten Universe

LEGO fans, we’ve all got our favourite eras. For some, it’s the classic Space themes of the early 80s, the sleek designs, the iconic minifigures. For others, it’s the epic battles of Castle. But what if I told you there was a whole universe of LEGO lore that predates even some of your most cherished childhood memories, a universe that never quite made it to the plastic brick stage?

BrickNerd has unearthed a fascinating piece of LEGO history: a forgotten comic series from the 1980s featuring a character named Jim Spaceborn. This isn’t just some obscure fan comic; it’s presented as a potential publishing venture by LEGO itself, a glimpse into what could have been. Before the formidable Blacktron even landed on toy store shelves, this comic was hinting at villains, colossal megaships, and an entire publishing universe that, for reasons unknown, seems to have been lost to time.

Imagine this: a LEGO universe so vast, so detailed, that it spawned its own comic book narrative. The article suggests this wasn't a one-off publication but potentially the first step towards a larger LEGO publishing initiative, a way to flesh out the lore and characters of their existing themes, perhaps even forging new ones. The Jim Spaceborn comic, with its talk of villains and megaships, sounds like it could have been the precursor to many of the space-themed sets we know and love, or perhaps something entirely different, a narrative universe that LEGO decided not to pursue.

The implications are mind-boggling. What other forgotten concepts lie buried in LEGO’s archives? Could this be the tip of the iceberg, revealing a period where LEGO experimented with cross-media storytelling long before the advent of LEGO Movies and video games? It’s a stark reminder that LEGO’s history is rich with ideas that never saw the light of day, or perhaps, in this case, were simply forgotten.

While there are no specific set numbers or details about these 'lost' concepts, the idea of a LEGO publishing universe from the 80s is a tantalizing prospect for any long-time fan. It makes you wonder what other forgotten gems are out there, waiting to be rediscovered.

We don't have any specific set numbers or official Indian prices for these rediscovered comic concepts, as they are historical artifacts rather than new products. If LEGO were to ever revisit or release merchandise based on these forgotten '80s comics, expect them to carry a premium, perhaps costing as much as 10 months of Spotify Premium for a special edition release. MyBrickHouse and Toycra will likely be the first places to check for any such merchandise, though availability would be uncertain. Code ABHINAV12 takes 12% off full-price sets at Toycra, minimum order ₹500.

It’s a curious thought experiment: what if Jim Spaceborn had become as iconic as the minifigure itself? This discovery by BrickNerd adds another layer to the already deep lore of LEGO, proving that even decades later, there are still secrets to uncover.

On that bombshell, bubyee.