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MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush

MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush

7697-1·Space·2007·2 minifigs·132 parts

Used Avg
$54.33
New Avg
$107.99
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About MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush

MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush (7697-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 2007, currently averaging $54.33 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $4.47. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 132 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 8% of this set's value ($4.47 out of $54.33). 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 $107.99 vs $54.33 used — a 99% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (2007). 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 MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush (2)

Mars Mission Alien with Marbled Glow In Dark Torso
Mars Mission Alien with Marbled Glow In Dark Torso
mm001×2$1.10
Mars Mission Astronaut with Helmet and Orange Sunglasses on Forehead, Stubble
Mars Mission Astronaut with Helmet and Orange Sunglasses on Forehead, Stubble
mm007$2.27

Parts (132)

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
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×5
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
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
×4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
×5
Minifigure, Visor Standard
Minifigure, Visor Standard
Wheel Hard Plastic Large (54mm D. x 30mm)
Wheel Hard Plastic Large (54mm D. x 30mm)
×2
Brick, Round Corner 4 x 4 Full Brick
Brick, Round Corner 4 x 4 Full Brick
×4
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
×15
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 2 x 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 2 x 3
×2
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel 24 Facet
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel 24 Facet
×7
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×3
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×5
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×6
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×5
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×3
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End
×2
Turntable 4 x 4 Locking Grooved Base with Black Top (30516 / 30658)
Turntable 4 x 4 Locking Grooved Base with Black Top (30516 / 30658)
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Horizontal End
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Horizontal End
×2
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 Lip
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 Lip
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×5
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×8
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes
×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
Technic, Brick 1 x 14 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 14 with Holes
×4
Technic, Axle Connector with Axle Hole
Technic, Axle Connector with Axle Hole
×2
Technic, Axle  2L Notched
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole and Inside Side Supports
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole and Inside Side Supports
Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Open Sides, Angled Forks with Closed Axle Holes
Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Open Sides, Angled Forks with Closed Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5
×2
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3
×6
Technic, Panel Fairing # 5 Small Short, Large Hole, Side A
Technic, Panel Fairing # 5 Small Short, Large Hole, Side A
Technic, Panel Fairing # 6 Small Short, Large Hole, Side B
Technic, Panel Fairing # 6 Small Short, Large Hole, Side B
Technic, Brick 6 x 8 Open Center
Technic, Brick 6 x 8 Open Center
Technic, Pin 3L without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 3L without Friction Ridges
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×4
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
×3
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
×3
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×7
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
×2
Technic, Axle  6L
Technic, Axle 6L
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×3
Technic, Steering Pulley Large
Technic, Steering Pulley Large
×2
Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 4
Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 4
×2
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin and Connections between Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin and Connections between Studs
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Dinosaur Tail / Neck Middle Section with Bar Hole and Technic Pin
Dinosaur Tail / Neck Middle Section with Bar Hole and Technic Pin
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×4
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×5
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×9
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×3
Bar   6.6L with Stop Ring (Patio Umbrella Stand)
Bar 6.6L with Stop Ring (Patio Umbrella Stand)
×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
×2
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 2 - Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 2 - Axle Holes
×4
Wedge 6 x 2 Right
Wedge 6 x 2 Right
Wedge 6 x 2 Left
Wedge 6 x 2 Left
Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Right
Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Right
Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Left
Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Left
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right
×2
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Left
Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Left
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Vents
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Vents
×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
Slope, Curved 6 x 1 with 2 Studs
Slope, Curved 6 x 1 with 2 Studs
×2
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
×17
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
×12
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
×4
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
×2
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin with Friction Ridges
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges
×4
Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Right
Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Right
Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Left
Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Left
Technic, Axle  7L
Technic, Axle 7L
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on End with Bottom Groove
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on End with Bottom Groove
×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End
×5
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 with Debossed Side Ports
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 with Debossed Side Ports
×2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
×2
Technic, Axle  3L
Technic, Axle 3L
Technic, Axle Connector Double - Flexible Rubber
Technic, Axle Connector Double - Flexible Rubber
×2
Brick, Round 1 x 1 with Fins
Brick, Round 1 x 1 with Fins
×3
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×7
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×6
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×2
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
×3
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
×2
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
×2
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×6
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with 2 Perpendicular Pins with Friction
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with 2 Perpendicular Pins with Friction
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides, Opposite
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides, Opposite
×2
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Socket
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Socket
×2
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Ball Half Horizontal
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and Rotation Joint Ball Half Horizontal
×2
Slope, Curved 3 x 1
Slope, Curved 3 x 1
×2
Windscreen 10 x 6 x 3 Bubble Canopy Double Tapered
Windscreen 10 x 6 x 3 Bubble Canopy Double Tapered
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Small
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Small
×3
Projectile Launcher, 2 x 3 x 4 2/3 Disk 2 x 2
Projectile Launcher, 2 x 3 x 4 2/3 Disk 2 x 2
Projectile Disk 2 x 2 with Marbled Yellow Pattern
Projectile Disk 2 x 2 with Marbled Yellow Pattern
×6
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
×2
Wheel 30.4mm D. x 20mm with No Pin Holes and Reinforced Rim
Wheel 30.4mm D. x 20mm with No Pin Holes and Reinforced Rim
×4
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Joint and Axle Hole
×2
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Angled Forks with Round Ends and Open Sides
Technic, Brick Modified 2 x 2 with Ball Socket and Axle Hole - Angled Forks with Round Ends and Open Sides
Minifigure, Utensil Martian Hypersled with Pin (Mars Mission)
Minifigure, Utensil Martian Hypersled with Pin (Mars Mission)
×2
Brick, Round Corner 10 x 10 with Slope 33 Edge, Axle Hole, Facet Cutout
Brick, Round Corner 10 x 10 with Slope 33 Edge, Axle Hole, Facet Cutout
×2
Cylinder 9 x 4 x 2 Tapered with Flat Bottom, Pin Holes
Cylinder 9 x 4 x 2 Tapered with Flat Bottom, Pin Holes
×2
Arch 1 x 6 x 3 1/3 Curved Top
Arch 1 x 6 x 3 1/3 Curved Top
×2
Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud
Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud
×8
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
×6
Wedge 3 x 2  Right
Wedge 3 x 2 Right
Wedge 3 x 2  Left
Wedge 3 x 2 Left
Technic, Axle  3L with Stud
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
×4
Sticker Sheet for Set 7697 - (59625/4506058)
Sticker Sheet for Set 7697 - (59625/4506058)
Tread with 36 Treads Large, Non-Technic
Tread with 36 Treads Large, Non-Technic
×2
Bionicle 1 x 3 Tooth with Axle Hole (Bohrok Eye)
Bionicle 1 x 3 Tooth with Axle Hole (Bohrok Eye)
×2

Common questions about MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush

How much is LEGO MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush (7697-1) worth?

MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush sells for an average of $54.33 used and $107.99 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 7697-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Mars Mission Alien with Marbled Glow In Dark Torso ($1.10), Mars Mission Astronaut with Helmet and Orange Sunglasses on Forehead, Stubble ($2.27). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $4.47. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush?

The minifigures make up about 8% of the set value ($4.47 out of $54.33). 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 MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush (7697-1) retired?

Yes, MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush was released in 2007 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.

How do I check if my MT-51 Claw-Tank Ambush 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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