LEGO Aerial Defense Unit 8971
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About this set
How LEGO 8971 compares to RRP and history.
For LEGO Aerial Defense Unit (8971), we track 1 retailer in the Netherlands, with 1 currently in stock. The current lowest price is €284,95. Use price history and stock data to judge whether this is a good time to buy.
Red alert for Agents Chase, Charge, and Swift! Dr. Inferno's hot-headed henchman, Magma Commander, is unleashing his magma-drones on the City. Your Mission: to destroy his satellite broadcaster and neutralize the drones! To do this, you'll need the newest Agents aerial defense vehicle -- the enormous, gadget-packed twin-propeller Agent Chopper! Includes 7 minifigures: Agents Chase, Charge, and Swift, Magma Commander, & 3 Magma Drones! Twin-propeller activates by pulling the trigger on the handle! Zip lines take Agents into action! Open the side doors to play inside Agents' command center with computers and added gadgets! Aerial Defense helicopter measures over 17 inches (43.2cm) long!
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Background, build experience, collector context, and buying notes in one story.
For LEGO Aerial Defense Unit (8971), we track 1 retailer in the Netherlands, with 1 currently in stock. The current lowest price is €284,95. Use price history and stock data to judge whether this is a good time to buy.
Red alert for Agents Chase, Charge, and Swift! Dr. Inferno's hot-headed henchman, Magma Commander, is unleashing his magma-drones on the City. Your Mission: to destroy his satellite broadcaster and neutralize the drones! To do this, you'll need the newest Agents aerial defense vehicle -- the enormous, gadget-packed twin-propeller Agent Chopper! Includes 7 minifigures: Agents Chase, Charge, and Swift, Magma Commander, & 3 Magma Drones! Twin-propeller activates by pulling the trigger on the handle! Zip lines take Agents into action! Open the side doors to play inside Agents' command center with computers and added gadgets! Aerial Defense helicopter measures over 17 inches (43.2cm) long!
The current lowest price is €284,95 across 1 tracked retailers.
Instructions & specifications
Dimensions, pieces, build steps, and the official PDF building instruction.
Parts inventory
Known set data around pieces and build context.
Technic Pins
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots
Part ID 2780 · Black
Qty 24
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise
Part ID 3749 · Tan
Qty 19
Technic Pin 1/2
Part ID 4274 · Blue
Qty 16
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise
Part ID 43093 · Blue
Qty 10
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]
Part ID 32054 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 8
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots
Part ID 6558 · Blue
Qty 4
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise
Part ID 3673 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Technic Axles
Technic Axle 3 with Stud
Part ID 6587 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 19
Technic Axle 2 Notched
Part ID 32062 · Red
Qty 4
Technic Axle 4
Part ID 3705 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Axle 6
Part ID 3706 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End]
Part ID 59426 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Bricks Special
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille
Part ID 2877 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 18
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight
Part ID 4070 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin
Part ID 2458 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle
Part ID 2921 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole
Part ID 6232 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tiles Special
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Part ID 2412b · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 16
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle
Part ID 2432 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 7
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips
Part ID 2555 · Black
Qty 2
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Part ID 2412b · Orange
Qty 1
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle
Part ID 2432 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips
Part ID 2555 · Red
Qty 1
Tiles
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove
Part ID 4162 · Dark Blue
Qty 15
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3068b · Dark Blue
Qty 14
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3068b · Black
Qty 3
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove
Part ID 4162 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Tile 1 x 2 with Red 82, Yellow and White Gauges Print
Part ID 3069bpr0101 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tile 1 x 1 with White and Red Gauge Print
Part ID 3070bpr0007 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Technic Bricks
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin
Part ID 32064a · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 14
Technic Brick 1 x 10 [9 Pin Holes]
Part ID 2730 · Black
Qty 6
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes]
Part ID 3701 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 5
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]
Part ID 32000 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Brick 1 x 14 [13 Pin Holes]
Part ID 32018 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]
Part ID 3700 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]
Part ID 3700 · Yellow
Qty 2
Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes]
Part ID 3703 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes]
Part ID 3894 · Red
Qty 2
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes]
Part ID 3894 · Black
Qty 1
Plates Special
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]
Part ID 2540 · Black
Qty 12
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]
Part ID 2444 · Yellow
Qty 8
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth
Part ID 49668 · Pearl Light Gray
Qty 8
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom
Part ID 2476a · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Plate Special 2 x 16 with Angled Side Extensions and Hole (Rotor Blade)
Part ID 62743 · Black
Qty 6
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip]
Part ID 4085c · White
Qty 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Part ID 44728 · Dark Blue
Qty 4
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip]
Part ID 6019 · Red
Qty 4
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]
Part ID 2444 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]
Part ID 2540 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring]
Part ID 4081b · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips]
Part ID 60470a · White
Qty 2
Plate Special 4 x 6 with Studs on 3 Edges
Part ID 6180 · Black
Qty 2
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]
Part ID 2444 · Black
Qty 1
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes]
Part ID 3709 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Part ID 3794a · Red
Qty 1
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm]
Part ID 4623 · Black
Qty 1
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Thick U-Clips]
Part ID 60470a · Black
Qty 1
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge [Plain]
Part ID 6179 · Black
Qty 1
Bricks Sloped
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin
Part ID 3040b · Dark Brown
Qty 12
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin
Part ID 3040b · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
Part ID 54200 · Dark Blue
Qty 6
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate
Part ID 61409 · Yellow
Qty 6
Slope Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper
Part ID 4287b · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part ID 3039 · Dark Blue
Qty 1
Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part ID 3298 · Red
Qty 1
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2 [Connections between Studs]
Part ID 3747b · Black
Qty 1
Plates
Plate 1 x 4
Part ID 3710 · Dark Blue
Qty 10
Plate 1 x 6
Part ID 3666 · Black
Qty 9
Plate 1 x 2
Part ID 3023 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 8
Plate 2 x 8
Part ID 3034 · Black
Qty 8
Plate 2 x 3
Part ID 3021 · Yellow
Qty 7
Plate 2 x 8
Part ID 3034 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Plate 2 x 2
Part ID 3022 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 5
Plate 4 x 6
Part ID 3032 · Black
Qty 5
Plate 1 x 6
Part ID 3666 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 5
Plate 2 x 6
Part ID 3795 · Yellow
Qty 5
Plate 2 x 4
Part ID 3020 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Trans-Green
Qty 3
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Trans-Red
Qty 3
Plate 2 x 16
Part ID 4282 · Black
Qty 3
Plate 1 x 4
Part ID 3710 · Reddish Brown
Qty 2
Plate 4 x 6
Part ID 3032 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plate 6 x 8
Part ID 3036 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Technic Connectors
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
Part ID 42003 · Yellow
Qty 10
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Part ID 32013 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Pin Connector Plate with One Hole (Single on Bottom)
Part ID 32529 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Part ID 6536 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Part ID 6536 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5°
Part ID 32015 · Black
Qty 1
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle)
Part ID 6553 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Bricks Round and Cones
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove]
Part ID 59900 · Yellow
Qty 10
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud
Part ID 3062b · Reddish Brown
Qty 2
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove]
Part ID 59900 · Trans-Orange
Qty 2
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud, Bottom Axle Holder
Part ID 30367b · Red
Qty 1
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Part ID 3941 · Trans-Neon Orange
Qty 1
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Part ID 3941 · Black
Qty 1
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove]
Part ID 59900 · Orange
Qty 1
Technic Beams
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick
Part ID 32524 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 8
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick
Part ID 32140 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick
Part ID 40490 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin
Part ID 41677 · Red
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin
Part ID 6632 · Yellow
Qty 4
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin
Part ID 32056 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick
Part ID 32523 · Lime
Qty 1
Bricks
Brick 1 x 4
Part ID 3010 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Brick 1 x 2
Part ID 3004 · Reddish Brown
Qty 5
Brick 1 x 1
Part ID 3005 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Brick 2 x 2
Part ID 3003 · Dark Blue
Qty 3
Brick 1 x 3
Part ID 3622 · Reddish Brown
Qty 3
Brick 2 x 6
Part ID 2456 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Brick 1 x 8
Part ID 3008 · Black
Qty 1
Brick 1 x 6
Part ID 3009 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Bricks Curved
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges]
Part ID 61678 · Black
Qty 6
Slope Curved 8 x 8 x 2 Double
Part ID 54095 · Dark Blue
Qty 4
Brick Curved 6 x 1
Part ID 42022 · Black
Qty 2
Brick Curved 6 x 1 Inverted
Part ID 42023 · Black
Qty 2
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs
Part ID 50950 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top
Part ID 6091 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End
Part ID 47457 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Technic Gears
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel
Part ID 32270 · Black
Qty 5
Technic Gear Rack 1 x 4
Part ID 3743 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel
Part ID 6589 · Tan
Qty 2
Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening]
Part ID 32269 · Tan
Qty 1
Technic Special
Technic Plate Rotor 3 Blade with Smooth Ends and 6 Studs (Propeller)
Part ID 32125 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1 2/3 with 1 x 2 Cutouts, Pin Holes
Part ID 6585 · Black
Qty 1
Minifig Accessories
Equipment Hose Nozzle / Gun with Side String Hole Simplified
Part ID 60849 · Black
Qty 4
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3
Part ID 64644 · Black
Qty 4
Equipment Binoculars
Part ID 30162 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Equipment Space Binoculars / Scanner / Electrobinoculars
Part ID 30304 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Equipment Radio [Extended Handle, Compact Speaker Grille]
Part ID 3962b · Black
Qty 1
Equipment Camera with Side Sight [aka Space Gun]
Part ID 4360 · Black
Qty 1
Transportation - Land
Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Part ID 4079 · Red
Qty 3
Handlebars
Part ID 30031 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Wheel Holder 2 x 2 Thin with Split Wheel Clip Pins
Part ID 4870 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plates Round Curved and Dishes
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Trans-Yellow
Qty 3
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)
Part ID 4032a · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Trans-Red
Qty 2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Yellow
Qty 2
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted, Radar / Webbed [Anti-studs at 90°]
Part ID 4285b · Black
Qty 1
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Trans-Neon Orange
Qty 1
Bars, Ladders and Fences
Lever Small Base with Black Lever
Part ID 298c02 · Red
Qty 2
Lever Small Base with Black Lever
Part ID 298c02 · Black
Qty 1
Lever Small Base with Black Lever
Part ID 298c02 · White
Qty 1
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top
Part ID 3957a · Black
Qty 1
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip]
Part ID 48729b · Black
Qty 1
Plate Special 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End Fence
Part ID 6583 · Black
Qty 1
Wheels and Tyres
Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single
Part ID 3139 · Black
Qty 2
Wheel 11 x 8 with Center Groove
Part ID 42610 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Wheel 8 x 6
Part ID 4624 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Tyre 17.5 x 6 with Shallow Staggered Treads
Part ID 51011 · Black
Qty 2
Wheel 18mm x 14mm with Axle Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes
Part ID 55982 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
String, Bands and Reels
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 100cm
Part ID 56823c100 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Rubber Belt Medium [24mm ID] [Round Cross Section]
Part ID 85544 · Red
Qty 1
Hinges, Arms and Turntables
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper]
Part ID 3830 · Black
Qty 2
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower]
Part ID 3831 · Black
Qty 2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Part ID 3937 · Black
Qty 1
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Locking Dual 1 Finger
Part ID 44568 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side, 9 Teeth
Part ID 60471 · Red
Qty 1
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin
Part ID 6134 · Red
Qty 1
Supports, Girders and Cranes
Support Round 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar
Part ID 43888 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools
Weapon Gun / Torch (Space) [with Grooves]
Part ID 3959 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring
Part ID 64567 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tiles Round and Curved
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Cross
Part ID 4150 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Windscreens and Fuselage
Plates Angled
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right
Part ID 43722 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left
Part ID 43723 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right
Part ID 54383 · Dark Blue
Qty 2
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left
Part ID 54384 · Dark Blue
Qty 2
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Part ID 2419 · Dark Blue
Qty 1
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right
Part ID 41769 · Black
Qty 1
Animal / Creature Body Parts
Rock
Rock Panel 2 x 4 x 6
Part ID 47847 · Reddish Brown
Qty 2
Minifig Upper Body
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thin Support]
Part ID 53989 · Pearl Light Gray
Qty 2
Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine
Technic Universal Joint 3L [Complete Assembly]
Part ID 61903 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Panels
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs
Part ID 2362a · Black
Qty 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners]
Part ID 4865a · Red
Qty 1
Plants & Trees
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves
Part ID 30176 · Green
Qty 1
Transportation - Sea and Air
Propeller 3 Blade 9 Diameter
Part ID 30332 · Black
Qty 1
Tail Shuttle
Part ID 6239 · Black
Qty 1
Bricks Wedged
Wedge 4 x 2 Right
Part ID 41767 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Wedge 4 x 2 Left
Part ID 41768 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Wedge Curved Inverted 6 x 4
Part ID 43713 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tubes and Hoses
Stickers
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