Mission Mars Challenge Appraisal

First LEGO League 2003 Mission Mars Challenge T-Shirt

This is a vintage short-sleeved t-shirt from the First LEGO League 'Mission Mars' 2003 Challenge. The shirt is made of dark, likely black or very dark grey, cotton or a cotton blend fabric, and appears to be a standard crew-neck cut. The primary graphic is centrally located on the front of the shirt. It features the text 'FIRST LEGO League' at the top, followed by 'MISSION MARS' with a stylized circular graphic representing Mars between the words 'MISSION' and 'MARS'. Below this, printed in a landscape orientation, are various LEGO-style robotic or mechanical elements, including a mobile robot, a landing platform or ramp, and another ground-based robotic vehicle, all depicted with a somewhat pixelated or blocky texture characteristic of LEGO models. At the very bottom of the graphic, it reads '2003 CHALLENGE'. The colors of the graphic are primarily muted tones of grey, white, orange for Mars, and some light blue and yellow for the graphic elements. The shirt shows clear signs of wear consistent with its age, including significant fading of the original dark color, giving it a washed-out appearance. The graphic itself also exhibits some fading and cracking, particularly on the white and lighter colored sections, indicating age and multiple wash cycles. The fabric appears soft and well-worn, with some creasing visible. There are no overt holes, tears, or major stains immediately discernible, but the overall condition suggests heavy use. The stitching on the hems and collar appears intact. The visible internal tag, likely within the collar area, is too blurry to read, but it appears to be a standard clothing label. This shirt serves as a commemorative item for participants or enthusiasts of the 2003 First LEGO League challenge.