Message Intercept Base

About Message Intercept Base

Message Intercept Base (6987-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 1988, currently averaging $320.82 used on BrickLink. It comes with 1 minifigure worth a combined $27.17. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 145 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 8% of this set's value ($27.17 out of $320.82). 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 $2445.84 vs $320.82 used — a 662% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
• This is a vintage set (1988). 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 Message Intercept Base (1)

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Parts (145)

Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow

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Minifigure, Utensil Control Panel

×2

Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall

×3

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs

×2

Wedge, Plate 10 x 10 with 4 x 4 Cutout and Cut Corner

×3

Panel 10 x 6 x 11 with Blacktron I Logo Pattern

×2

Panel 10 x 10 x 12 Quarter Dome

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove

Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

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Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×3

Technic Rack Winder

×2

Technic Rack 1 x 20 x 2/3

×2

Tile 1 x 4

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Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4

×2

Panel 3 x 2 x 5 2/3

Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3

×4

Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner

×4

Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side

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Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud

Brick 1 x 16

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Panel 3 x 2 x 6

×10

Panel 3 x 2 x 6

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Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Corner Concave

×2

Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Convex

×3

Support 6 x 6 x 10 Stanchion

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Brick 2 x 2

×10

Brick 1 x 2

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Brick 1 x 1

×7

Brick 1 x 8

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Brick 1 x 6

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Brick 1 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 2

×10

Plate 2 x 2

×16

Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 1

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Plate 1 x 1

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Plate 1 x 1

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Plate 6 x 12

Plate 4 x 10

Plate 4 x 4

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Plate 4 x 6

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Plate 4 x 6

Plate 2 x 8

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Plate 4 x 8

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Plate 6 x 8

Slope 45 2 x 2

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Slope 45 2 x 2 with 12 Buttons and 3 Red Lamps on Yellow Background Pattern

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Slope 45 2 x 1

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Slope 45 2 x 1 with 3 Small Red Lamps, 3 Small Yellow Buttons and Thick Border Pattern

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Brick, Round 1 x 1

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Brick, Round 1 x 1

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Tile 2 x 2

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Tile 2 x 2

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Tile 2 x 2 with Thin Yellow Arrow without Black Border Pattern

Tile 1 x 2

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Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Black Buttons Computer Pattern

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Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long without Black Border Pattern

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Tile 1 x 1 with Red and Black Buttons Pattern

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Plate 1 x 8

Tail 4 x 2 x 2

Brick 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 3

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Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice

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Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice

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Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin

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Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

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Plate 1 x 6

×3

Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)

×5

Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs

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Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

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Technic, Axle 12L

Plate 1 x 4

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Technic, Axle 10L

Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs

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

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Plate 2 x 6

Plate 2 x 6

×3

Baseplate 32 x 32

Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top

Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base

Plate 2 x 10

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Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left without Underside Stud Notch

Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right without Underside Stud Notch

Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right

Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left

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Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

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Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate

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Cone 2 x 2 x 2 - Open Stud

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Baseplate, Raised 32 x 32 Crater Plate without Crater Studs

Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes

Antenna 4H - Round Top

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Antenna 4H - Round Top

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Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch

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Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud

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Dish 8 x 8 Inverted (Radar) - Solid Studs

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

Minifigure, Utensil Tool Spanner Wrench / Screwdriver

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

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Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue

Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue

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

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Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs

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

×5

Tile 1 x 8

×4

Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2

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Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4

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Panel 1 x 4 x 3 - Solid Studs

Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate

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Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs

×2

Plate 2 x 16

×3

Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1

×5

Wheel Full Rubber Balloon with Axle Hole

×4

Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs

Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot

Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster

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Minifigure, Utensil Camera with Side Sight (Space Gun)

Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud

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Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts

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Minifigure, Utensil Metal Detector, Stud on Search Head

Brick, Round 1 x 1 with Fins

Cone 1 x 1

Plate, Modified 1 x 4 Offset

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Antenna Small Base with Yellow Lever (4592 / 4593)

×7

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Stud Holder (Space Wing)

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Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Stud Holder (Space Wing)

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Bracket 3 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted (Space Seat)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder

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Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm

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Hinge Tile 1 x 4

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Bracket 8 x 2 x 1 1/3

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

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Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)

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Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Corner Convex Ribbed

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Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)

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Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)

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Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs

Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout

Bar 1 x 6 with Open Studs

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Hose, Flexible 8.5L with Black Tabless Ends

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Technic, Universal Joint 4L

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