Rock Raiders Archive

Vehicles

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In-Game Vehicles

Small Mobile Laser Cutter

In-game version

Large Mobile Laser Cutter

Tunnel Scout

In-game version

Hover Scout

In-game version

Rapid Rider

In-game version

Cargo Carrier

In-game version

Granite Grinder

Loader Dozer

Chrome Crusher

In-game version, upgraded engine, upgraded drills

Tunnel Transport

Small Transport Truck

In-game version

Small Digger

In-game version

Alternate Builds

Cavern Crusher

From LEGO Magazine

Alternate build of set 4940 Granite Grinder. Building instructions were featured in the Nov-Dec 1999 issue of LEGO Mania Magazine.

Hover Transport

From LEGO Magazine

Alternate build of 4950 Loader Dozer. It appeared on the back of the box, with detailed building instructions featured in the Jan-Feb 2000 issue of LEGO Mania Magazine.

Image is from Back of the Box Builds.

Misc Builds

Mining Craft

Instructions for this build were included in LEGO Adventures! - Issue 7 on pages 12-13.

Huge Dumper Truck

A single image of this build was included in LEGO Adventures! - Issue 7 on page 13.

Unnamed Drilling Vehicle

A single image of this build was included in LEGO Adventures! - Issue 7 on page 13.

Laser Buggy

Page 3 Preview, Pages 12-13

Source: LEGO Adventures! Issue 18 - September 2000

Double-Laser Vehicle*

Page 13

Source: LEGO Adventures! Issue 18 - September 2000

Prototypes

The prototypes with blue backgrounds were created by LEGO. The original plan was to release them onto the market in July 1999 as a teaser series. Four of the smaller models were even given official LEGO set numbers. The physical models were given to DDI to use for the video game cutscenes.Source: DDI Dump email from 29 Oct 1998.

Some of the prototypes ended up in the possession of DDI staff, including 1155 and 1158. Source: Baraklava

Note: Names prefixed with an asterisk * are named based on what little detail we’ve been given, but are not official.

Scorpion*

Physical build

This prototype was featured in the Ultimate LEGO Book. A second higher resolution image was found in LEGO Bricks ‘n’ Pieces, March-April 1999, but part of the vehicle is obscured behind text. Credit to ZANTHERA for the scans.

Scan from The Ultimate LEGO Book

Repair Exoskeleton

Physical build, in-game render

Original description: “This mean thing is ment to be at mobile repair facility”

The vehicle was featured for a brief couple of seconds as part of a concept for a Rock Raiders motion simulator theme park ride. Video clip: Artworld UK showreel 2001

The physical build and in-game render are substantially different, with a number of color and brick changes. Source: DDI Dump

Mobile Excavator

Physical build

Original description: “This is ment to be a mobile excavator. It can be moved around in hovermode but is immobile when excavating stones and crystals.” Source: DDI Dump

Hovering Personnel Transport Unit*

Physical build

Original description: “This is a hovering personel transport unit. I haven’t found out of what it can, but someone will proberly come up with somthing.” Source: DDI Dump

Boat with Vehicle Space*

Physical build

Original description: “This is a boat, with space for a little vechicle in the back. And yes it is a prototype, because a you see it lacks an engine.” Source: DDI Dump

Drilling Unit*

Physical build

Original description: “A little drilling unit. With caterpillars” Source: DDI Dump

The Thing

Physical build

Original description: “What is this ? Give me your best shot. And if you don’t guess right, we’ll trow it in the trashcan.” Source: DDI Dump

1155: Drilling/Cutting Machine*

Physical build

Original description: “Article no. 1155, a drilling/cutting machine.” Source: DDI Dump

1156: Mini Loader Dozer*

Physical build

Original description: “A mini loaderdozer.” Source: DDI Dump

1157: Transporting Hover Vehicle*

Physical build, variant build

Original description: “A transporting hover vechicle” Source: DDI Dump

The second image is a variant of the vehicle. Source: The Ultimate LEGO Book, page 30. Credit to TheLairOfRockwhales for the image.

1158: Single Stone Transporter*

Physical build

Original description: “Single stone transporter or furk transporter.” Source: DDI Dump

Granite Grinder Prototype

Early render, physical build, design doc image, near-final physical build

Source: The Ultimate LEGO Book, page 31. Credit to TheLairOfRockwhales for the image.

Loader Dozer Prototype

Physical build

Source: The Ultimate LEGO Book, page 31. Credit to TheLairOfRockwhales for the image.

Small Digger Prototype

Render, obscured render

Source: DDI Dump, Rock Raiders Design Doc v3

Small Truck Prototype

Render

Prototype of the Small Transport Truck. Source: DDI Dump, Rock Raiders Design Doc v3

Large Mobile Laser Cutter Prototype

Render

Small Helicopter

Render

Prototype of the Tunnel Scout. Source: DDI Dump, Rock Raiders Design Doc v3

Chief’s Checklist

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Retail Sets

These are the Rock Raiders sets that were released for general audiences. They are fairly easy to find on eBay or BrickLink.

Image	Item	Notes
	4910: The Hover Scout
	4920: Rapid Rider
	4930: Rock Raiders Crew
	4940: The Granite Grinder
	4950: The Loader-Dozer
	4970: The Chrome Crusher
	4980: The Tunnel Transport
	4990: The Rock Raiders HQ

Exclusive Sets

The three ‘Mini Heroes Collection’ sets were released a year after the retail sets, and were primarily available through online purchases from LEGO.com. Their prices have skyrocketed in recent years, especially the Chief minifigure who is exclusive to 3347.

Image	Item	Notes
	3347: Mini Heroes Collection: Rock Raiders #1
	3348: Mini Heroes Collection: Rock Raiders #2
	3349: Mini Heroes Collection: Rock Raiders #3
	4980: The Tunnel Transport (With Flashlight)	Very little is known about this exclusive, other than that it contains a working flashlight and was released in Japan and at least one English speaking country.

Promotional Sets

These sets were released exclusively in Japan through a promotion with Kabaya. They came packed together inside in a 4-pack cardboard box. Within each cardboard box was a Kabaya sweet and a polybag with the Rock Raiders set.

Front and back of the Kabaya promotional 4-pack

These are fairly difficult to find. They pop up a handful of times a year on BrickLink or eBay but are quickly purchased.

Image	Item	Notes
	1274: Light Hover
	1275: Chainsaw Bulldozer
	1276: Helicopter Transport
	1277: Drill Craft

Video Game

Although the Rock Raiders video game was developed by Data Design Interactive and published by LEGO Media, it was distributed by a bunch of different companies across different markets and countries.

Below is my best-effort attempt to catalog all the different variants of the CDs. I am definitely missing out on some variants. Contact me on Twitter @MerelyRBLX if you discover any I am missing.

LEGO Media

Language: English | Packaging: Jewel Case

LEGO Masterpiece

Language: English | Packaging: Jewel Case

LEGO Masterpiece Tall Case

Language: English | Packaging: DVD Case

Most listings have a red CD case instead of black.

LEGO Masterpiece Tall Case

Language: Japanese | Packaging: DVD Case

Pictures by Baraklava.

LEGO Software Green Case

Language: English | Packaging: DVD Case

Credit to MrPinball64 for the images

LEGO Software Big Box 1

Language: English | Packaging: Big Box

LEGO Software Big Box 2

Language: English | Packaging: Big Box

Green Big Box

Language: English | Packaging: Big Box

Encore Kid's Craze 4 Pack

Language: English | Packaging: ?

Credit to MrPinball64 for the CD image

Focus Multimedia

Language: English | Packaging: DVD Case

Focus Multimedia Reflex

Language: English | Packaging: DVD Case

Focus Multimedia Revival

Language: English | Packaging: DVD Case

Focus Multimedia Fun Club

Language: English | Packaging: DVD Case

Studded Jewel Case

Language: English | Packaging: Jewel Case

Dice Multimedia

Language: Spanish | Packaging: DVD Case

Dice Multimedia 3 Pack

Language: French | Packaging: DVD Case

Dice Multimedia 4 Pack

Language: German | Packaging: ?

Thanks to Baraklava for images.

Dice Multimedia BIONICLE / Rock Raiders

Language: German | Packaging: DVD Case

Credit Baraklava for images.

GNC Interactive

Language: Korean | Packaging: Sleeve

Released as a promo item with Post Cereal. Credit Baraklava for images

PlayStation NTSC

Language: English | Packaging: Jewel Case

PlayStation PAL

Language: English | Packaging: Jewel Case

SelectSoft Publishing

Language: English | Packaging: Jewel Case

Software Suite XP

Language: English | Packaging: Box

Merchandise

Item	Image	Notes
Race for Survival		Blue cover with Rock Monsters is frequently used online but was never released.
Rock Raiders: An Interactive Puzzle Storybook		Green cover is believed to be a prototype that was never released.
Rock Raiders: High Adventure Deep Underground
Rock Raiders Mug		Released in Germany as part of a promotion. Pictures by Brian.
Rock Raiders T-Shirt		Available for purchase or through a promotion from LEGO Shop At Home.
Rock Raiders T-Shirt (Sparks)		???
Rock Raiders Backpack		Branded as part of the LEGO Cargo System.
Rock Raiders Japanese Promo Card		Card advertising a Rock Raiders promotion that ran until June 30, 2000. The card tells you to scratch off the silver circle with a coin. Four different prizes were available. Picture by Sadie Meowsalot.
Rock Raiders CD Case		First prize for a Rock Raiders promotion in Japan. Picture by Sadie Meowsalot.
Head Lamp		Second prize for a Rock Raiders Japanese promotion in summer 2000. Picture by Sadie Meowsalot.
Jet Key Chain		Was available for sale. 3rd prize for a Rock Raiders promotion in Japan. Picture by Sadie Meowsalot.
Rock Raiders Stickers		Fourth prize for a Rock Raiders promotion in Japan. Picture by Sadie Meowsalot.
Rock Raiders Store Display		Rock Raiders Store Display, potentially from Germany. Credit to Baraklava for the images and information.

Sources and Links

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The goal of this page is to document firsthand sources of information about the LEGO Rock Raiders theme and video game, as well as helpful links.

Sources

Data Design Interactive (DDI) Dump

The DDI Dump is a gold mine of info about LEGO Rock Raiders. The files were recovered from hard drives of the company who originally created the video game. Contents include prototype images, design documents, and emails between the developers.

DDI Rock Raiders Website

This is technically part of the DDI Dump, but it's a standalone website that was sent as an email attachment with early images and info about the game.

The Ultimate LEGO Book

Includes a ton of inside information, like prototypes of the Granite Grinder, Loader Dozer, close-up images of prototype drill parts, concept art, etc.

LEGO Rock Raiders (legomedia.com)

Web page on legomedia.com that advertised the Rock Raiders video game. The Russian version is more complete and has some working downloads for Rock Raiders wallpapers and screenshots, as well as profiles of the crew.

Russian version (additional images)

LEGO Mania Magazine - Sep/Oct 1999

Contains tons of Rock Raiders content. Profiles of the crew members and vehicles, promotion to get a Rock Raiders t-shirt, advertisements for the upcoming game, 'Rocking with the Rock Raiders' comic, information about real-life mining and crystals, etc.

LEGO Mania Magazine - Jan/Feb 2000

Contains instructions for the alternate build 'Hover Transport'

LEGO Adventures - Issue 7

Contains 'Planet of the Rock Monsters' comic, real-life facts about mining, alternate builds, and behind-the-scenes about the video game.

LEGO Adventures - Issue 8

Contains info about a Rock Raiders set giveaway as well as a contest to get a LEGO Rock Raiders mousemat and keyring

LEGO Adventures - Issue 9

Contains an ad for LEGO Rock Raiders, info about a set giveaway, and puzzles featuring Rock Raiders characters

LEGO Adventures - Issue 10

Contains 'River of Lava' comic, real-life facts about lava and volcanoes, etc.

Bricks 'n' Pieces - August 1999

Contains info about Rock Raiders HQ and the crew members, a contest to win Rock Raiders sets, behind-the-scenes photos of the video game, real-life info about diamonds, Rock Raiders promo with free poster at LEGOLAND Windsor, ad for the Rock Raiders interactive puzzle storybook, and an order form for the Rock Raiders t-shirt and Jet keyring.

World Club Magazine - Nov 1999

Contains info about mining gold, a comic titled 'We're under attack to the Rock Monsters!!!', behind-the-scenes photos of the video game, and a Time Cruisers comic with Rock Raiders vehicles

LEGO Adventures - Issue 18

Contains 'Mini Monsters' comic, info about real-life lasers, Laser Buggy alt build.

LEGO Mania Magazine - Nov-Dec 1999

Contains holiday-decorated Rock Raiders comic, Cavern Crusher alternate build, ad for Ultimate LEGO Book featuring Rock Raiders.

LEGO Mania Magazine - Mar-Apr 2000

Ad for legomedia.com featuring the Rock Raiders website.

LEGO Rock Raiders Puzzle Storybook (legomedia.com)

Page on legomedia.com that advertised the Dorling Kindersley puzzle book by Anna Knight. Unfortunately much of the content is missing.

CGW: Legos Come to Life

Article about Artworld UK's work to develop the 3D models and cinematics for the LEGO Rock Raiders video game.

AWN: Data Design Interactive and Artworld UK

Article about Artworld UK / Data Design Interactive that touches upon Rock Raiders and features a few images from the cinematics.

Links

Manic Miners

Baraklava did an incredible job faithfully recreating the Rock Raiders video game. The community based on the game, the Manic Miners Discord has become the most active community for Rock Raiders on the internet and is the best place to get in touch with other fans.

Research Realm

Research Realm is a group of folks who are exploring LEGO’s history with a special focus on video games and prototype parts. It’s run by Baraklava, the same person who created Manic Miners.

R.R. Slugger

R.R. Slugger is a the most prolific YouTuber covering Rock Raiders. They have played a key role in revitalizing interest in the theme by creating videos covering both the sets and the video game. Definitely worth checking out.

Rock Raiders United

Rock Raiders United is a long-time forum with discussion boards. Although it’s been through some ups-and-downs recently, the old forum threads are still visible and provide a ton of insights into the theme.

In addition to the forum, the RRU Knowledge Base is a wiki that contains quite a bit of information about Rock Raiders and other LEGO video games.

Brickset

Brickset is an almost exhaustive catalog of all the LEGO sets and instructions that exist. The only limitation is that it generally excludes items like merchandise and contest prizes.

Bricklink

Website that links together buyers and sellers of LEGO bricks and sets (think eBay for LEGO). The Rock Raiders inventory is fairly incomplete because it doesn’t differentiate between the different CD variants, and a number of merchandise items are missing.

BioMedia Project

BioMedia Project is an unofficial effort to archive LEGO-related media and preserve it for future fans to enjoy. I was a staff member of BMP many years back but other folks have been running the site for nearly a decade. In addition to preserving BIONICLE content, the team also preserves content from other LEGO themes.

About Rock Raiders Archive

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What is Rock Raiders

LEGO Rock Raiders was a short-lived theme produced from 1999-2000. The premise is a group of LEGO space miners who collect energy crystals for power on an alien planet. Along the way they encounter rock monsters who also want the crystals. The LEGO sets had a heavy duty feel, with a wide variety of digging and hauling vehicles.

LEGO released a variety of media to tie into the game, including books, and video games for PC and PlayStation. The PC video game captured the imaginations of many young fans, including me. Although many of the vehicles and buildings featured in the video game could be purchased directly as sets, some of them were custom built and never released as sets. In addition to these models, there were also a number of unique merchandise like t-shirts and keychains produced.

Purpose of this site

In 2021 I started to collect all the physical LEGO Rock Raiders sets and merchandise. As of fall 2023 I have finished collecting all the physical sets, but am still on the lookout for a number of unique items.

This website is the resource I wish I had two years ago, when I first started my collection. I wanted a single place where I could start looking for all the available Rock Raiders collectibles.

You can see a list of the posts here.

About me

I’m Merely, a lifelong LEGO fan and a software engineer by trade.

You might know me from my game development on Roblox, but before that I created BIONICLE fan games on BZPower (unofficial LEGO BIONICLE forum).

Acknowledgements

R. R. Slugger - Header images and helpful advice
PeabodySam - Links to legomedia.com wayback machine URL
Ringtail Rider - Link to Russian version of legomedia.com Rock Raiders page
Sadietail - Corrections about origin of building names

Buildings

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Buildings

The LEGO Rock Raiders PC Video game featured a variety of different buildings that could be constructed to assist with mining operations. While some of the buildings are virtually identical to what we saw released in physical LEGO sets, many of the buildings were created solely for the game.

In the section below we’ll go through the buildings one-by-one and compare the in-game versions to the variants that appeared in the instruction manual that came with the video game.

Note: Some of the ‘prototype’ renders were discovered a few years back in the Data Design Interactive content dump. Thanks to Baraklava for making that accessible.

Tool Store

Tool Store in-game, and manual render

In-Game Version

Central space for Rock Raiders to teleport to
Construction fences lights are a mix of neon green and orange and the Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight pieces are Light Gray
Has Neon-Trans Green mailboxes on either side

Manual Version

More focused on tool storage
Includes extra dynamite on the pallet
Includes a walkie-talkie
Construction fences lights are all neon green and the Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight pieces are Dark Turqoise

Teleport Pad

Teleport Pad in-game, and manual render

Teleport Pad (4990 The Rock Raiders HQ)

In-Game Version

Almost identical to a portion of the base in 4990 The Rock Raiders HQ
The Trans-Neon Orange Plate, Round 1 x 1 are missing from the in-game model. This was likely done to simplify the model and reduce poly count.
The Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs pieces in the set are Light Grey but appear Dark Turqoise in the game version. This could be a mistake by DDI since the piece has never been produced in that color. In an early screenshot named Jan191999 the bar pieces were seen in Light Gray.

Early screenshot showing Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs in Light Gray

Manual Version

This appears to have been reused for the central portion of the in-game version of the Tool Store.

Docks

Docks, in-game and manual render

In-Game Version

Has Yellow Tile 1 x 4 with Black and Yellow Danger Stripes pieces with a Yellow Plate 1 x 2 on the roof.

Manual Version

Has headlights on the sides.

Prototype of the Docks

Prototype

An early render from DDI displayed an alternate version of the docks.
This version is L-shaped and presumably would need to be built on a corner where land intersects water.
Does not contain a Vehicle, Tipper Bed Small like the later versions do for unloading cargo.

Power Station

Power Station, in-game and manual render

Power Station (From 4990 The Rock Raiders HQ)

In-Game Version

The top portion of the Power Station is identical to a portion of the base in 4990 The Rock Raiders HQ.
Construction fence Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight pieces are Red and Blue
The 3-tall slope pieces are lined up in a row.
The Black Ribbed Hose connects into the side of the main power station tower in a way that is physically impossible with the Yellow Tile 1 x 4 with Black and Yellow Danger Stripes tile. One workaround is to elevate the tower by moving the rest of the pieces 1 plate higher

Manual Version

Construction fence Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight pieces are Dark Gray
The 3-tall slope pieces in the front are inset
The Black Ribbed Hose connects into the Dark Gray Slope 45 2 x 2 with Black and Yellow Danger Stripes Pattern in a physically impossible way

Prototype

The filename of an early render from DDI revealed that the tower was originally meant to be the Ore Refinery.
This version only had the tower portion of the model.

This early version was seen in an early screenshot named ‘Jan191999’

Support Station

Support Station in-game, and manual render

In-game and manual versions appear almost identical
One difference is that the manual render has two Yellow Plate 2 x 4 on top of the foundation

Prototype

Extracting files from the LRR PC game revealed that the Support Station is named Barracks internally
The first render is missing a portion of the roof including the 3 Cross with Dome with caution stripes.

Early renders of the Support Station

Upgrade Station

Upgrade Station in-game, and manual render

Upgrade Station (4990 The Rock Raiders HQ)

In-Game Version

Almost identical to a portion of the base in 4990 The Rock Raiders HQ
The in-game version has a brown chain like the physical set
The gap underneath the crane cab is filled in, presumably to reduce poly count.
It’s unclear why the 8x8 part underneath the crane is seen in Dark Turqoise here, and whether the Dark Grey portion is intended to be the height of a single plate.
It’s likely that DDI was taking creative liberties with this approach, potentially to create a sharper visual contrast between the foundation and the Upgrade Station.

Manual Version

The manual version has a dark gray chain
The Crane Arm Outside appears Black in the render instead of Dark Gray like in the physical set and the in-game version
Notably, it has a magnet at the attachment end of the chain
It also has a set of Trans-Neon Green Plate, Round 1 x 1 pieces arranged in a circle on the ground

Prototype

Two prototype renders of the Upgrade Station exist
The first has a Red Crane Arm Outside with no magnet attachment and a brown chain
The second has a Black Crane Arm Outside with a dark gray chain
Both of these versions sit on the edge of a large rectangular piece

Upgrade Station (Prototype)

Geological Center

Geological Center in-game, and manual render

Radar from 4970 The Chrome Crusher

In-Game Version

The Radar dish is a copy of the one seen in 4970 The Chrome Crusher
Lacks the Antenna Small Base pieces, presumably to reduce poly count.
The internals of the cockpit are obscured by a black texture.

Manual Render

The Slope 45 2 x 2 with Rock Raiders Pattern appears Dark Gray here, but it was only ever produced in Dark Turqoise

Prototype

An early render of the Geological Center shows a 3D wireframe indicating that it was meant to have two cockpits back-to-back
It also had a Light Gray roll cage, seen in many of the physical prototypes that LEGO produced for Rock Raiders

Ore Refinery

Ore Refinery, in-game and manual render

In-Game Version

Missing the Neon-Trans Green Antenna piece
Presumably this was done by DDI to reduce the poly count.

Manual Version

At first glance the Yellow plate underneath the Technic liftarm appears to be 2 x 10, but that’s an optical illusion.
In the prototype render below, we can see that the plate is 2 x 8 and there’s a separate Yellow plate on the base piece.

Prototype

An early render named ‘CrystalRefinery’ indicates that this was originally intended to be used for crystals instead of ore.

Mining Laser

Mining Laser, in-game and manual render

Mining Laser from 4990 The Rock Raiders HQ

In-Game Version

The Mining Laser is a shortened version of the one seen in 4990 The Rock Raiders HQ
The in-game one has a version of Sparks with no helmet
It does not contain the antenna or 1x1 round plate, probably to reduce the poly count.
The Yellow ladders are also simplified to reduce the poly count.

Manual Version

Does not have a minifigure on it
Has the antenna and 1x1 round plate

Prototype

There are 3 separate prototype renders of the mining tower.
MiningTower is identical to the manual render, from a different angle.
Tower is an exact copy of the Mining Laser from 4990 The Rock Raiders HQ
The name of AdvMiningTower implies that there was a plan to have the taller version of the Mining Laser as an in-game upgrade, but it was scrapped during development.

MiningTower, Tower, and AdvMiningTower renders

Super Teleport

Super Teleport, in-game and manual render

In-Game Version

The center of the the Super Teleport is identical to the in-game Teleport Pad
Just like in the Teleport Pad model, the Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs pieces appear Dark Turqoise but were never produced in that color.

Manual Version

Does not include an 8x8 Dark Gray part below the central Teleport Pad

Prototype

A prototype version of Super Teleport was named TeleportCentre
The outer pillars from the back corners ended up in the final version
The Black 4x4 Tile with Arrow appears to be a nonexistent part.

Electric Fence

Although it does not appear in the manual, the electric fence is easy to assemble.

Prototype Version

In the Rock Raiders Design document, we see a primitive early version of the Electric Fence.
The alpha channels on the image appear to have been lost, giving it a black background.

Canteen

The Canteen was never included in the actual game, but the mesh and texture were discovered recently and Baraklava re-created it.

Crew

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Minifigures

Most of the Rock Raiders have fairly similar designs between the in-game and physical versions, with a notable exception. Although the DDI Dump and marketing materials and prototypes show the crew with leg prints, none of the released figures contain them.

Rock Raider

Role: ?

In-game version

Rock Raider is the standard miner featured in the Rock Raiders PC video game. It does not have a physical counterpart. Although the torso looks similar to Sparks’ torso at first glance, it’s actually an entirely different graphic. The head is a generic Yellow Minifigure, Head Standard Grin Pattern.

Comparison of Sparks' torso (left) to Rock Raider's torso (right).

Chief

Role: Captain

Physical version (credit R.R. Slugger), original prototype, game manual render, design document render

The original plan for Chief was for him to be released as a bonus figure with the Rock Raiders video game. This plan was scrapped and the minifigure was instead released as set 3347, part of the Mini Heroes Collection.

The designer of the figure (Simeon Hankins) created a thread on Rock Raiders United where he explained the development of the figure and shared images of his one-of-a-kind prototype.

Source: Topic #9131 on Rock Raiders United

Jet

Role: Pilot

Physical version (credit R.R. Slugger), Mini Heroes version, render

The Mini Heroes Collection: Rock Raiders #3 set featured a version of Jet with a transparent blue visor and dark gray legs.

Sparks

Role: Engineer

Physical version (credit R.R. Slugger), render

Axle

Role: Driver

Physical version (credit R.R. Slugger), Mini Heroes version, render

The Mini Heroes Collection: Rock Raiders #3 set featured a version of Axle with a non-transparent black visor.

Docs

Role: Geologist

Physical version (credit R.R. Slugger), Mini Heroes version, render

The Mini Heroes Collection: Rock Raiders #2 set featured a version of Docs wearing a backpack instead of a bandana.

Bandit

Role: Sailor

Physical version (credit R.R. Slugger), render

In Race for Survival, Bandit is wearing black gloves, presumably for warmth in an icy environment.

Unknown Rock Raiders

The inside cover of the Big Box Rock Raiders PC video game in the United States featured an alternate version of Jet with a red color scheme.

It also showed a number of figures who appear to have Doc’s torso and legs combined with Sparks’ helmet.

The Big Box Rock Raiders PC video game in the United Kingdom contained a booklet with some additional miners.

Creatures

Rock Monster

Slimy Slug

Bat

Small Spider

Scorpion

Rock Whale

LMS Explorer

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Intro

The LMS Explorer is the Rock Raider’s ship that serves as their home base. Crew members, vehicles, and buildings are all teleported down to Planet U using the ship’s powerful teleporter.

The LMS Explorer is only shown in the intro and outro cutscenes of the video game.

Cutscenes

Note that there are multiple versions of the intro and outro scenes.

JimbobJeffers from Rock Raiders United posted Higher Quality Intro and Cutscenes where he explained the key differences and uploaded the highest possible resolutions to YouTube.

Intro

Intro (Extended)

Was found on promotional discs released for Rock Raiders.
Has an additional 2 and 1/2 minutes of footage.
Includes Jet & Doc running around the vehicle bay.
Notably does not include music.

Outro

Outro (100%)

Was found in the game’s files
In theory this would be shown to users who completed every level with a score of 100%
According to a discussion thread on Rock Raiders United, it is impossible to achieve this in practice

LMS Explorer

The Ship

As far as we know, LEGO never created a full-size physical version of the LMS Explorer. They did physically assemble partial sections of the ship, including the bridge. Photos of these sections were sent to Data Design Interactive (DDI) to use for creating 3D models.

A 3D render of the LMS Explorer by DDI

Cross-section of LMS Explorer built by LEGO

Arthuriel from Rock Raiders United has done an incredible job creating the most accurate recreation of the LMS Explorer as a 3D model. Building a minifig-scale version of the ship would not be feasible, given that the ship would be roughly 25 feet long and require more than 58,000 pieces to complete.

Arthuriel's 1:1 scale L.M.S. Explorer MOC

Bridge

The bridge section of the ship is a truncated pyramid that sits on top of the main ship and is featured prominently in the cutscenes, so it was possible to build a fairly accurate version.

Fans recently discovered pictures from LEGO’s version that helped fill in the gaps.

Physical Version

~~It contains one piece that was never produced in that color: - A Dark Turqoise Minifigure, Utensil Seat (Chair) 2 x 2~~

UPDATE - As of May 1, 2024, it appears we are getting this seat as part of 60423: Downtown Streetcar and Station. Credit to Juniper for spotting this!

It also contains several prototype pieces:

A Dark Grey Brick, Modified Octagonal 2 x 2 x 1
This is essentially a shorter version of Brick, Modified Octagonal 2 x 2 x 3 1/3

Physical build of the LMS Bridge, created by LEGO

Cutscene Version

The bridge seen in the cutscenes has a few key differences from the physical version.

The corner pipe pieces are rendered in Chrome Gold instead of Chrome Silver
All the Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille pieces in the ceiling section are aligned

LMS Bridge from cutscenes

Hangar Bay

Only seen in the extended intro cutscene
Appears to be connected to the bridge via the elevator
Docs and Jet enter this room to grab tools and vehicles before heading to the Teleport Bay
Connected to the Teleport Bay via a large hangar door
Contains a Granite Grinder, Small Transport Truck, and pair of Tunnel Scouts

Hangar Bay from cutscenes

Teleport Bay

Seen in both the intro and the extended intro
Contains machinery to teleport crew members and vehicles down to Planet U.
Also contains a viewscreen that allows communication with the bridge

Teleport Bay from cutscenes

Reactor

The Reactor uses energy crystals to power the LMS Explorer
It appears for a brief moment in the intro cutscene. After the ship is struck by an asteroid, you can see the reactor powering down in a viewscreen.
It also appears in the outro, when Sparks and Jet feed it with newly acquired energy crystals
The Reactor also has an elevator, but it appears to be a large cargo elevator. This is different than the one that connects the bridge and the hangar bay.
Trivia: The machine that Sparks feeds the energy crystals appears to be almost identical to a model of the Canteen building that was scrapped before the game was released.

Reactor from cutscenes