How much is LEGO Aerial Defense Unit (8971-1) worth?

Aerial Defense Unit sells for an average of $93.81 used and $232.28 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness. Missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 8971-1?

This set includes 5 minifigures: Agent Chase - Dual Sided Head ($1.69), Magma Commander ($7.20), Magma Drone ($2.31), Agent Swift - Body Armor ($3.38), plus 1 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $22.58. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Aerial Defense Unit?

The minifigures make up about 24% of the set value ($22.58 out of $93.81). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Aerial Defense Unit (8971-1) retired?

Yes, Aerial Defense Unit was released in 2009 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Aerial Defense Unit set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 5 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

Aerial Defense Unit

8971-1·LEGO·2009·5 minifigs·200 parts

Used Avg

$93.81

New Avg

$232.28

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About Aerial Defense Unit

Aerial Defense Unit (8971-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 2009, currently averaging $93.81 used on BrickLink. It comes with 5 minifigures worth a combined $22.58. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 200 pieces.

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Parts (200)

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×16

Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle

×7

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

×8

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

×2

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud

×2

Brick 1 x 2 x 5

×2

Brick 2 x 6

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom

×6

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends

×12

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends

×2

Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes

×6

Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges

×28

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile

×18

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Bar Handle

Brick 2 x 2

×3

Minifigure, Utensil Handlebars

Brick 1 x 2

×5

Brick 1 x 1

×4

Brick 1 x 8

Brick 1 x 6

Brick 1 x 4

×6

Minifigure, Utensil Binoculars Town

Plant Brick, Round 1 x 1 with 3 Bamboo Leaves

Plate 2 x 4

×4

Plate 2 x 3

×7

Plate 2 x 2

×5

Plate 1 x 2

×8

Plate 1 x 1

×3

Plate 1 x 1

×3

Minifigure, Utensil Binoculars Space

Plate 4 x 6

×5

Plate 4 x 6

Propeller 3 Blade 9 Diameter

Plate 2 x 8

×8

Plate 2 x 8

×6

Plate 6 x 8

Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical and Axle Hole

Slope 45 2 x 2

Slope 45 2 x 1

×6

Slope 45 2 x 1

×12

Brick, Round 1 x 1

×2

Tile 2 x 2

×3

Tile 2 x 2

×14

Tile 1 x 2 with Red 82, Yellow and White Gauges Pattern

Tile 1 x 1 with White and Red Gauge, Black Thick Needle and Screw Heads Pattern

×2

Tire 14mm D. x 4mm Smooth Small Single

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes

×2

String Reel 3 x 2 x 3 Drum with Axle Hole

×2

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

×2

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees

Technic, Brick 1 x 14 with Holes

×2

Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush

×8

Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thin L-Shape 3 x 3

×2

Technic, Axle 2L Notched

×4

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole

×14

Technic, Plate Rotor 3 Blade with Smooth Ends and 6 Studs (Propeller)

×4

Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick L-Shape 2 x 4

×4

Technic, Axle 5.5L with Stop

×2

Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel

×2

Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel

×5

Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3

Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 7

×8

Technic, Pin Connector Plate with Hole on Bottom

×2

Slope 33 3 x 2

Brick 1 x 3

×3

Plate 1 x 6

×9

Plate 1 x 6

×5

Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes

×5

Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes

×2

Technic, Axle 4L

×2

Technic, Axle 6L

×2

Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes

Plate 1 x 4

×10

Plate 1 x 4

×2

Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 4

×2

Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin and Connections between Studs

Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole

×19

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

Plate 2 x 6

×5

Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole

×2

Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

Antenna 4H - Round Top

Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Extended Handle

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

×2

Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9

×4

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×4

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×18

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×4

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×5

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×9

Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2

×3

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

×4

Tile, Round 2 x 2

×2

Tile 1 x 8

×15

Tile 1 x 8

×2

Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 2 - Axle Holes

×4

Wedge 6 x 2 Inverted Right

Wedge 6 x 2 Inverted Left

Wedge 4 x 2 Right

Wedge 4 x 2 Left

Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes

×10

Slope, Curved 6 x 1 with 2 Studs

×2

Slope, Curved 6 x 1 Inverted

×2

Wheel 11mm D. x 8mm with Center Groove, 4 Spokes

×2

Tire 17.5mm D. x 6mm with Shallow Staggered Treads

×2

Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges

×18

Plate 2 x 16

×3

Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) Webbed - Type 2 (Underside Attachment Positions at 90 degrees)

Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1

×2

Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges

×10

Minifigure, Utensil Camera with Side Sight (Space Gun)

Wedge 6 x 4 Triple Inverted Curved

Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Right

×2

Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Left

×2

Support 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar

×2

Serpent Basilisk Middle Segment

×2

Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Locking Dual 1 Finger on Side

Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Hollow Stud

×12

Slope, Curved 2 x 2 with Debossed Side Ports

×5

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2

×4

Cone 1 x 1

×2

Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove

×10

Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove

Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)

×2

Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)

×4

Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Undetermined Type)

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Undetermined Type)

Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm

×2

Slope, Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs and Curved Sides

Rock Panel 2 x 4 x 6

×2

Panel 1 x 2 x 1

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 Thin with Dual Wheels Holder - Split Pins

Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw - Cut Edges and Hole on Side

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Tooth Horizontal

×8

Slope, Curved 3 x 1

×2

Dish 10 x 10 Inverted (Radar) - Hollow Studs

Arm Mechanical, Exo-Force / Bionicle, Thin Support

×2

Slope, Curved 8 x 8 x 2 Double

×4

Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

×8

Wedge, Plate 6 x 3 Right

×2

Wedge, Plate 6 x 3 Left

×2

Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top

Wheel 18mm D. x 14mm with Axle Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)

×4

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 2 U Clips (Horizontal Grip)

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 2 U Clips (Horizontal Grip)

Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side

Minifigure, Utensil Hose Nozzle Elaborate

×5

Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud

×2

Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate

Slope 18 2 x 1 x 2/3 with Grille

×6

Slope, Curved 4 x 1

×6

Tile, Modified 4 x 4 with Studs on Edge

Tile, Modified 4 x 6 with Studs on Edges

×2

Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole

Tail Shuttle

Technic, Universal Joint 3L

×2

Windscreen 8 x 6 x 4 with Locking Dual 2 Fingers

Plate, Modified 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Axle Hole (Rotor Blade)

×6

Minifigure, Weapon Lightsaber Hilt Straight

Minifigure, Utensil Telescope

×4

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular

×2

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular

×2

Technic, Axle 2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector

Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges

×4

Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence

Technic, Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1 2/3

Technic, Axle 3L with Stud

×19

Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel

×2

Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes

×4

Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 11L / 8.8cm

Sticker Sheet for Set 8971 - (86387/4549905)

Windscreen 8 x 6 x 2 Curved Sloped Sides

×2

Rubber Belt Medium (Round Cross Section) - Approx. 3 x 3

String, Cord Thin 100cm

×2

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Minifigures in Aerial Defense Unit (5)

Parts (200)

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