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Interstellar Starfighter

Interstellar Starfighter

6979-1·Space·1997·3 minifigs·120 parts

Used Avg
$170.84
New Avg
$395.25
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About Interstellar Starfighter

Interstellar Starfighter (6979-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 1997, currently averaging $170.84 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $27.29. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 120 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 16% of this set's value ($27.29 out of $170.84). 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 $395.25 vs $170.84 used — a 131% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1997). 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 Interstellar Starfighter (3)

UFO Droid - Red (Techdroid 2)
UFO Droid - Red (Techdroid 2)
sp044$2.88
UFO Zotaxian Alien - Gray Overlord (Alpha Draconis)
UFO Zotaxian Alien - Gray Overlord (Alpha Draconis)
sp045$17.47
UFO Zotaxian Alien - Red Pilot with Armor and Printed Helmet (Chamon)
UFO Zotaxian Alien - Red Pilot with Armor and Printed Helmet (Chamon)
sp046$6.94

Parts (120)

Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×3
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 2 Octagonal Canopy with Axle Hole
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 2 Octagonal Canopy with Axle Hole
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner
Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner
×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
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
×2
Panel 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 with Hinge with UFO Pattern
Panel 2 x 4 x 3 1/3 with Hinge with UFO Pattern
×2
Magnet Holder 2 x 3 with Clips and Pin Hole
Magnet Holder 2 x 3 with Clips and Pin Hole
×2
Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 - Tall Arms with Deep Notch
Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 - Tall Arms with Deep Notch
×2
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor Pulley
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor Pulley
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor 2 x 2 Cover
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor 2 x 2 Cover
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor 2 x 2 Base
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor 2 x 2 Base
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor 2 x 2
Electric, Motor 9V Micromotor 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×3
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×3
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×3
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×5
Minifigure, Utensil Space Scanner Tool
Minifigure, Utensil Space Scanner Tool
Wedge, Plate 8 x 6 x 2/3 with Grille
Wedge, Plate 8 x 6 x 2/3 with Grille
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Plate, Modified 6 x 6 Octagonal with 4 x 4 Open Center
Plate, Modified 6 x 6 Octagonal with 4 x 4 Open Center
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Panel 14 x 14 x 2 2/3 Quarter Saucer Top with UFO Pattern Left
Panel 14 x 14 x 2 2/3 Quarter Saucer Top with UFO Pattern Left
Panel 14 x 14 x 2 2/3 Quarter Saucer Top with UFO Pattern Right
Panel 14 x 14 x 2 2/3 Quarter Saucer Top with UFO Pattern Right
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top
×2
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top
×2
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top with UFO Pattern Left
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top with UFO Pattern Left
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top with UFO Pattern Right
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top with UFO Pattern Right
Wing Plate Bi-level 8 x 4 and 2 x 3 1/3 Up
Wing Plate Bi-level 8 x 4 and 2 x 3 1/3 Up
×2
Wing Plate Bi-level 8 x 4 and 2 x 3 1/3 Down
Wing Plate Bi-level 8 x 4 and 2 x 3 1/3 Down
×2
Wing Plate Bi-level 8 x 4 and 2 x 3 1/3 Down with Black, Orange and Silver UFO Logo Pattern
Wing Plate Bi-level 8 x 4 and 2 x 3 1/3 Down with Black, Orange and Silver UFO Logo Pattern
×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×4
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×4
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×3
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×8
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×9
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×3
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×3
Tile 2 x 2 with Black and Orange UFO Logo Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Black and Orange UFO Logo Pattern
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×3
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×3
Tile 1 x 2 with Red Short Arrow with Silver Border Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Red Short Arrow with Silver Border Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Silver, Orange, Yellow, Black Circuitry Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Silver, Orange, Yellow, Black Circuitry Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Silver, Orange, Yellow Circuitry & Display Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Silver, Orange, Yellow Circuitry & Display Pattern
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2 with Black Crosshairs and UFOs on Screen, Silver Control Panel with Circuitry Pattern
Slope 33 3 x 2 with Black Crosshairs and UFOs on Screen, Silver Control Panel with Circuitry Pattern
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate with Axle Holders
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate with Axle Holders
×2
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×2
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×4
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×4
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×4
Technic, Axle  4L
Technic, Axle 4L
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
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
×3
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left
×2
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right
×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
×5
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 with Axle Hole
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 with Axle Hole
×3
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×2
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
×6
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
×2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×18
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
×6
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
×2
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×5
Electric 9V Battery Box Small Assembly
Electric 9V Battery Box Small Assembly
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
×2
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 4 with 2 Lamps on Top
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 4 with 2 Lamps on Top
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Electric, Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Ends  15L
Electric, Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Ends 15L
×2
Brick 1 x 12
Brick 1 x 12
×2
Wedge, Plate 16 x 14 Shuttle
Wedge, Plate 16 x 14 Shuttle
×2
Electric, Fiber Optics Element
Electric, Fiber Optics Element
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×4
Sticker Sheet for Sets  5384, 6900, 6915, 6975, 6979 and 6999, Heat Sensitive Color Changing
Sticker Sheet for Sets 5384, 6900, 6915, 6975, 6979 and 6999, Heat Sensitive Color Changing
Electric, Fiber Optics Cable
Electric, Fiber Optics Cable
×8

Common questions about Interstellar Starfighter

How much is LEGO Interstellar Starfighter (6979-1) worth?

Interstellar Starfighter sells for an average of $170.84 used and $395.25 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 6979-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: UFO Droid - Red (Techdroid 2) ($2.88), UFO Zotaxian Alien - Gray Overlord (Alpha Draconis) ($17.47), UFO Zotaxian Alien - Red Pilot with Armor and Printed Helmet (Chamon) ($6.94). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $27.29. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Interstellar Starfighter?

The minifigures make up about 16% of the set value ($27.29 out of $170.84). 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 Interstellar Starfighter (6979-1) retired?

Yes, Interstellar Starfighter was released in 1997 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 Interstellar Starfighter 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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