How accurate is the brick'em scanner?

brick'em is trained on 18,600+ minifigures using BrickLink's complete catalog. You get the exact BrickLink ID, name, and market price for every figure scanned.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. Start your 14-day free trial with no payment due today. Cancel anytime during the trial and you won't be charged.

What platforms can I export to?

Whatnot, eBay, BrickLink, Shopify, BrickStore, and generic CSV. Each export is formatted specifically for that platform so you can bulk upload immediately.

Is brick'em just for minifigures?

No. brick'em identifies both minifigures and individual parts. The parts scanner identifies pieces by color and looks up prices per variant.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel or downgrade from your settings page. No contracts, no cancellation fees, no questions asked.

I already have a system that works. Why switch?

If your current process handles 200+ figures a week without eating your weekends, keep it. But if you're spending hours on manual lookups, brick'em does the same work in minutes. Most sellers try the 14-day free trial and never go back.

Max Security Transport

5979-1·Space·2009·3 minifigs·99 parts

Used Avg

$88.25

New Avg

$169.69

Add to your inventory Scan the minifigs

About Max Security Transport

Max Security Transport (5979-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 2009, currently averaging $88.25 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $14.55. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 99 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 16% of this set's value ($14.55 out of $88.25). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

Sealed copies sell for $169.69 vs $88.25 used — a 92% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
This is a vintage set (2009). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Max Security Transport (3)

Space Police 3 Alien - Snake with Visor

sp097$3.34

Space Police 3 Alien - Slizer

sp102$8.82

Space Police 3 Officer 10

sp109$2.40

Parts (99)

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×2

Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×6

Tile 1 x 4

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

Minifigure, Visor Standard

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin

×2

Brick, Modified Facet 3 x 3

×2

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

×2

Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip

×14

Technic, Disk 3 x 3

Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges

×17

Brick 2 x 4

Minifigure, Utensil Handlebars

×2

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal

×2

Brick 1 x 2

×2

Brick 2 x 8

×2

Brick 1 x 4

×4

Plate 2 x 4

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×3

Plate 1 x 2

×11

Plate 4 x 6

Slope 45 2 x 3

×4

Slope 45 2 x 2

Slope 45 2 x 2 with Aircraft Green and Yellow Horizon Indicator, Controls, Black Buttons, Silver Slider and Switches Pattern

Slope 45 2 x 1

×4

Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Bar

×5

Brick, Round 1 x 1

Tile 1 x 2

×9

Tile 1 x 2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes

×4

Technic, Pin 3/4

×3

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Door Rail

×2

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180 degrees

Technic, Axle 2L Notched

×2

Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 9 (7 - 3)

×2

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double

×2

Plate 1 x 8

×2

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

×2

Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges

×3

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes

×5

Technic, Axle 4L

×2

Plate 1 x 4

×4

Technic Bush

×12

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

×2

Plate 2 x 6

Plate 2 x 10

×8

Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes

×5

Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes

×2

Support 1 x 1 x 5 1/3 Spiral Staircase Axle

×4

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

×4

Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×11

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×9

Wedge 6 x 2 Right

×3

Wedge 6 x 2 Left

×3

Minifigure Neck Bracket with Back Stud - Thin Back Wall

×4

Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges

×5

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

×4

Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges

×2

Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid

×2

Technic, Axle 3L

×2

Cone 1 x 1

×6

Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove

×8

Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)

×3

Vehicle, Air Scoop Engine Top 2 x 2

×3

Slope, Curved 3 x 1

×6

Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

×7

Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

×3

Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

×3

Technic, Axle 8L with Stop

×4

Projectile Arrow, Liftarm Shaft with Molded Black Flexible Rubber Hollow End Pattern

Projectile Launcher, Cannon, Flat Bottom

Sticker Sheet for Set 5979 - (87236/4556966)

Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 2 - Axle Hole

×2

Technic, Liftarm, Modified T-Shape Thick 3 x 3

Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with 2 Holes

×2

Technic, Panel Engine Block Half / Side Intake

×2

Brick 1 x 12

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Handcuffs

×2

Brick, Round 4 x 4 with 4 Side Pin Holes and Center Axle Hole

Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole

×2

Cone 3 x 3 x 2

×2

Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round)

×4

Bar 6L with Stop Ring

×2

Wheel Hard Plastic with Small Cleats

×8

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular

×4

Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole

×4

Technic, Axle 2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector

Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges

×5

Technic, Axle 3L with Stud

×2

Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges and Tow Ball (Undetermined Type)

Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes

×2

Tile 1 x 6

×2

Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 5 with 1 x 2 Cutout

×2

Technic, Brick Modified 1 x 2 with Hole and Dual Liftarm Extensions

Windscreen 8 x 6 x 2 Curved Sloped Sides

Common questions about Max Security Transport

How much is LEGO Max Security Transport (5979-1) worth?

Max Security Transport sells for an average of $88.25 used and $169.69 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 5979-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Space Police 3 Alien - Snake with Visor ($3.34), Space Police 3 Alien - Slizer ($8.82), Space Police 3 Officer 10 ($2.40). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $14.55. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Max Security Transport?

The minifigures make up about 16% of the set value ($14.55 out of $88.25). 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 Max Security Transport (5979-1) retired?

Yes, Max Security Transport 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 Max Security Transport set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 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.

Explore more

All Space sets Space minifigures Most valuable Space figs Free scanner