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Deep Freeze Defender

Deep Freeze Defender

6973-1·Space·1993·3 minifigs·130 parts

Used Avg
$180.66
New Avg
$934.57
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About Deep Freeze Defender

Deep Freeze Defender (6973-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 1993, currently averaging $180.66 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $25.43. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 130 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 14% of this set's value ($25.43 out of $180.66). 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 $934.57 vs $180.66 used — a 417% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1993). 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 Deep Freeze Defender (3)

Ice Planet - Female (Doctor Kelvin)
Ice Planet - Female (Doctor Kelvin)
sp017$16.31
Ice Planet - Male
Ice Planet - Male
sp018$4.42
Ice Planet Chief (Commander Cold / Commander Bear)
Ice Planet Chief (Commander Cold / Commander Bear)
sp019$4.70

Parts (130)

Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
×2
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×6
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×11
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×9
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
×3
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×4
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
×2
Brick 1 x 16
Brick 1 x 16
×2
Panel 3 x 2 x 6
Panel 3 x 2 x 6
×7
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Convex
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Convex
×2
Windscreen 10 x 4 x 2 1/3 Canopy
Windscreen 10 x 4 x 2 1/3 Canopy
×2
Antenna Whip 8H
Antenna Whip 8H
×2
Magnet Holder 2 x 3 with Clips and Pin Hole
Magnet Holder 2 x 3 with Clips and Pin Hole
Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 - Short Arms
Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 - Short Arms
Wedge, Plate 7 x 6 without Stud Notches (Boat Bow Plate)
Wedge, Plate 7 x 6 without Stud Notches (Boat Bow Plate)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
×8
Technic, Figure Accessory Ski
Technic, Figure Accessory Ski
×4
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×11
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×2
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×4
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×6
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×6
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×3
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×12
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×11
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×12
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×6
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 6 x 10
Plate 6 x 10
×4
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×2
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Ice Planet Controls Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Ice Planet Controls Pattern
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×6
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2 with Ice Planet 2002 Logo, Globe with Ice Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Ice Planet 2002 Logo, Globe with Ice Pattern
×3
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long with Black Outline Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long with Black Outline Pattern
×2
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Short with Black Border Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Short with Black Border Pattern
×2
Tile 1 x 2 with Blue and Yellow Controls on Black Background Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Blue and Yellow Controls on Black Background Pattern
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×2
Slope 33 3 x 2 with Ice Planet Logo Pattern
Slope 33 3 x 2 with Ice Planet Logo Pattern
×2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×3
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate with Axle Holders
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate with Axle Holders
×4
Wedge, Plate 7 x 12 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 7 x 12 Wing Right
×3
Wedge, Plate 7 x 12 Wing Left
Wedge, Plate 7 x 12 Wing Left
×3
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×6
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×3
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×4
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×3
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×4
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×7
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Axle 12L
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×3
Cone 2 x 2 x 2 - Blocked Open Stud
Cone 2 x 2 x 2 - Blocked Open Stud
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
×2
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×3
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Channel
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Channel
×8
Brick, Modified 1 x 14 with Channel
Brick, Modified 1 x 14 with Channel
×2
Garage Roller Door Section without Handle
Garage Roller Door Section without Handle
×3
Garage Roller Door Section without Handle
Garage Roller Door Section without Handle
×4
Garage Roller Door End Section with Handle
Garage Roller Door End Section with Handle
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
×12
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×6
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×6
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
×3
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Canopy with Ice Planet Logo Pattern
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Canopy with Ice Planet Logo Pattern
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×6
Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 2 with Fins
Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 2 with Fins
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
×6
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides and Extended Stud Receptacle
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides and Extended Stud Receptacle
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Stud Holder (Space Wing)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Stud Holder (Space Wing)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Horizontal Arm 6mm)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Horizontal Arm 6mm)
×6
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and No Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and No Axle Hole
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×3
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
×5
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
×6
Cockpit 11 x 4 x 2 2/3 Inverted Slope
Cockpit 11 x 4 x 2 2/3 Inverted Slope
×2
Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with 2 Holes
Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with 2 Holes
Wedge, Plate 8 x 8 with 3 x 4 Cutout
Wedge, Plate 8 x 8 with 3 x 4 Cutout
×2
Brick 1 x 10
Brick 1 x 10
×3
Brick 1 x 12
Brick 1 x 12
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Chainsaw Blade
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Chainsaw Blade
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Ski with Hinge
Minifigure, Utensil Ski with Hinge
×6
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×2
Hose, Flexible  8.5L with (Same Color) Tabless Ends
Hose, Flexible 8.5L with (Same Color) Tabless Ends
×2

Common questions about Deep Freeze Defender

How much is LEGO Deep Freeze Defender (6973-1) worth?

Deep Freeze Defender sells for an average of $180.66 used and $934.57 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 6973-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Ice Planet - Female (Doctor Kelvin) ($16.31), Ice Planet - Male ($4.42), Ice Planet Chief (Commander Cold / Commander Bear) ($4.70). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $25.43. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Deep Freeze Defender?

The minifigures make up about 14% of the set value ($25.43 out of $180.66). 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 Deep Freeze Defender (6973-1) retired?

Yes, Deep Freeze Defender was released in 1993 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 Deep Freeze Defender 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.

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