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Beta-1 Command Base

Beta-1 Command Base

6970-1·Space·1980·2 minifigs·92 parts

Used Avg
$169.80
New Avg
$1167.59
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About Beta-1 Command Base

Beta-1 Command Base (6970-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 1980, currently averaging $169.80 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $23.95. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 92 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 14% of this set's value ($23.95 out of $169.80). 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 $1167.59 vs $169.80 used — a 588% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1980). 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 Beta-1 Command Base (2)

Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks
Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks
sp005×2$5.52
Classic Space - White with Air Tanks
Classic Space - White with Air Tanks
sp006×2$6.46

Parts (92)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels with Black Tires 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (122c01 / 3641)
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels with Black Tires 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (122c01 / 3641)
×2
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
×6
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×5
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×23
Brick 1 x 2 with White Down Arrow Pattern
Brick 1 x 2 with White Down Arrow Pattern
×2
Brick 1 x 2 with Classic Space Logo Pattern
Brick 1 x 2 with Classic Space Logo Pattern
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×9
Brick 2 x 10
Brick 2 x 10
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×3
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×4
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×8
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×3
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×9
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×3
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
×5
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
×3
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Panel Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Panel Pattern
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1 without Bottom Tube
Slope 45 2 x 1 without Bottom Tube
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×4
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×5
Brick 1 x 4 without Bottom Tubes
Brick 1 x 4 without Bottom Tubes
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×3
Antenna with Side Spokes
Antenna with Side Spokes
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Tapered Ends
Train, Track Rail Straight 16L with Tapered Ends
×3
Slope 33 3 x 4 with Classic Space Logo Pattern
Slope 33 3 x 4 with Classic Space Logo Pattern
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×2
Flag on Flagpole, Straight
Flag on Flagpole, Straight
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×5
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×2
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
×3
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
×2
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Brick 1 x 6 x 5 with LL2079 Rocket and Moon Pattern
Brick 1 x 6 x 5 with LL2079 Rocket and Moon Pattern
Window 1 x 6 x 5
Window 1 x 6 x 5
Glass for Window 1 x 6 x 5
Glass for Window 1 x 6 x 5
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×3
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
×2
Minifigure Air Tanks
Minifigure Air Tanks
Minifigure Air Tanks
Minifigure Air Tanks
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Round Ends, Mid Attachment
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Round Ends, Mid Attachment
Window 1 x 4 x 3
Window 1 x 4 x 3
×2
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 3 with Circle
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 3 with Circle
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
×6
Minifigure, Utensil Cup
Minifigure, Utensil Cup
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left without Underside Stud Notch
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left without Underside Stud Notch
×2
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right without Underside Stud Notch
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right without Underside Stud Notch
×2
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Blind Hole
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Blind Hole
×10
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Blind Hole
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Blind Hole
×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×4
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Cone 2 x 2 x 2 - Solid Stud
Cone 2 x 2 x 2 - Solid Stud
×2
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 without Axle Hole
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 without Axle Hole
×2
Baseplate, Raised 32 x 32 Crater Plate without Crater Studs
Baseplate, Raised 32 x 32 Crater Plate without Crater Studs
×2
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
×3
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
×4
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
×6
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
×2
Dish 8 x 8 Inverted (Radar) - Solid Studs
Dish 8 x 8 Inverted (Radar) - Solid Studs
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Compact Handle
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Compact Handle
×3
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with 3 Loudspeakers / Space Positioning Rockets
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with 3 Loudspeakers / Space Positioning Rockets
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Spanner Wrench / Screwdriver
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Spanner Wrench / Screwdriver
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
×2
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs
Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
×5
Sticker Sheet for Set 6970 - (192425)
Sticker Sheet for Set 6970 - (192425)

Common questions about Beta-1 Command Base

How much is LEGO Beta-1 Command Base (6970-1) worth?

Beta-1 Command Base sells for an average of $169.80 used and $1167.59 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 6970-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks ($5.52), Classic Space - White with Air Tanks ($6.46). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $23.95. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Beta-1 Command Base?

The minifigures make up about 14% of the set value ($23.95 out of $169.80). 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 Beta-1 Command Base (6970-1) retired?

Yes, Beta-1 Command Base was released in 1980 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. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Beta-1 Command Base set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 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.

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