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Alpha Centauri Outpost

Alpha Centauri Outpost

6988-1·Space·1991·1 minifig·126 parts

Used Avg
$270.42
New Avg
$1190.00
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About Alpha Centauri Outpost

Alpha Centauri Outpost (6988-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 1991, currently averaging $270.42 used on BrickLink. It comes with 1 minifigure worth a combined $19.71. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 126 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 7% of this set's value ($19.71 out of $270.42). 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 $1190.00 vs $270.42 used — a 340% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1991). 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 Alpha Centauri Outpost (1)

Blacktron 2
Blacktron 2
sp002×5$3.94

Parts (126)

Flag 2 x 2 Square
Flag 2 x 2 Square
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×8
Panel 10 x 6 x 11 with Blacktron II Logo Pattern
Panel 10 x 6 x 11 with Blacktron II Logo Pattern
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
×11
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove
×3
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 2 Octagonal Canopy without Axle Hole
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 2 Octagonal Canopy without Axle Hole
×6
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×6
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 x 2 with Studs on Sides
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 x 2 with Studs on Sides
×2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Vehicle, Spoiler / Plow Blade 6 x 3 with Hinge with Yellow Radar Pattern
Vehicle, Spoiler / Plow Blade 6 x 3 with Hinge with Yellow Radar Pattern
×2
Hinge Window Frame 1 x 4 x 3 with Octagonal Panel
Hinge Window Frame 1 x 4 x 3 with Octagonal Panel
×2
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side
×2
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
×3
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
×3
Brick, Modified Facet 3 x 3
Brick, Modified Facet 3 x 3
×2
Brick 1 x 16
Brick 1 x 16
Panel 3 x 2 x 6
Panel 3 x 2 x 6
×4
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 8 with 3 Front Light Prisms
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 8 with 3 Front Light Prisms
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Chainsaw Body with Handles and Studs
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Chainsaw Body with Handles and Studs
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Baseplate, Raised 32 x 32 with Ramp and Pit with Craters Pattern
Baseplate, Raised 32 x 32 with Ramp and Pit with Craters Pattern
Antenna Whip 8H
Antenna Whip 8H
×7
Support 6 x 6 x 10 Stanchion
Support 6 x 6 x 10 Stanchion
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×3
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×9
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×2
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 2 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×6
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×3
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 Yellow Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Yellow Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
×3
Slope 45 2 x 1 with 3 Small Red Lamps, 3 Small Yellow Buttons and Thick Border Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 1 with 3 Small Red Lamps, 3 Small Yellow Buttons and Thick Border Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Yellow Controls and Two White Stripes on Left Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Yellow Controls and Two White Stripes on Left Pattern
×2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×3
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×4
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
×6
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×2
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×3
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×3
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×6
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
×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
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×4
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top
×4
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
×11
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
×4
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
×2
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
×4
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
×7
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
×2
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
×4
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
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with 3 Loudspeakers / Space Positioning Rockets
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with 3 Loudspeakers / Space Positioning Rockets
×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×6
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×6
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
×5
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Yellow Arrow with Black Outline Pattern
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Yellow Arrow with Black Outline Pattern
Plate, Modified 8 x 8 with Grille
Plate, Modified 8 x 8 with Grille
×3
Slope 33 3 x 3
Slope 33 3 x 3
×2
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
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
Plate 2 x 16
Plate 2 x 16
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2
×2
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot with Red and Yellow Controls Pattern
Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot with Red and Yellow Controls Pattern
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Camera with Side Sight (Space Gun)
Minifigure, Utensil Camera with Side Sight (Space Gun)
Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts
Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts
×3
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
×2
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×4
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×10
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×10
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×4
Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 2 with Fins
Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 2 with Fins
×2
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
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Stud Holder (Space Wing)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Stud Holder (Space Wing)
×2
Bracket 3 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted (Space Seat)
Bracket 3 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted (Space Seat)
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
×2
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641)
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (4624 / 3641)
×4
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×7
Electric 9V Battery Box Small Assembly
Electric 9V Battery Box Small Assembly
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
×6
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 4 with 2 Lamps on Top
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 4 with 2 Lamps on Top
Stairs 4 x 7 x 9 1/3 Straight Enclosed
Stairs 4 x 7 x 9 1/3 Straight Enclosed
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
×3
Electric, Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Ends  15L
Electric, Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Ends 15L
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
×4
Baseplate, Road 32 x 32 9-Stud Landing Pad with Green Octagon Pattern
Baseplate, Road 32 x 32 9-Stud Landing Pad with Green Octagon Pattern
Hose, Flexible  8.5L with (Same Color) Tabless Ends
Hose, Flexible 8.5L with (Same Color) Tabless Ends
×2

Common questions about Alpha Centauri Outpost

How much is LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost (6988-1) worth?

Alpha Centauri Outpost sells for an average of $270.42 used and $1190.00 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 6988-1?

This set includes 1 minifigure: Blacktron 2 ($3.94). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $19.71. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost?

The minifigures make up about 7% of the set value ($19.71 out of $270.42). 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 Alpha Centauri Outpost (6988-1) retired?

Yes, Alpha Centauri Outpost was released in 1991 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 Alpha Centauri Outpost set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. 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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