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6979 LEGO UFO Interstellar Starfighter
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6979 LEGO UFO Interstellar Starfighter
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LEGO 6979 Interstellar Starfighter is a Space set from 1997 valued at $708 for new and sealed sets, up 785% from an original retail price of $79.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.76% since release. Used copies are valued between $168 and $212 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Interstellar Starfighter since September 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6979 Interstellar Starfighter is a Space UFO set released in 1997, containing 292 pieces and 3 minifigures. The set builds a large alien starfighter featuring a detachable flying-saucer cockpit, V-shaped wings with magnet elements, thrusters, and laser details. It includes a fiber optic lighting unit with 8 cables powered by a battery box, and comes with a poster. The minifigures are Chamon, Alpha Draconis, and Andy Droid, and the set was also marketed as the X Interstellar Voyager; it is the second-largest set in the UFO subtheme.

A new and sealed Interstellar Starfighter is currently valued at around $708, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is lower than other UFO sets. The average used price is $176 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $750 to $925. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $752 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (GR) Vintage 1997 Lego System UFO 6979 Space Interstellar Starfighter Fiber Optic New $699.99
-1.1%
(US) #6979 U.F.O. Space Interstellar Starfighter 1997 Fiber Optic Free Shipping
BrickEconomy Choice
$724.95
+2.4%
(US) System #6979 U.F.O.Space Interstellar Starfighter NEW sealed in box $730.00
+3.2%
(US) System #6979 U.F.O.Space Interstellar Starfighter NEW sealed in box $750.00
+6.0%
(US) Interstellar Starfighter MISB SEALED NEW Space UFO 6979 Vintage $755.00
+6.7%
(US) System Interstellar Starfighter new sealed/minor wear $800.00
+13.0%
(US) Space: Interstellar Starfighter (6979) $925.00
+30.7%
(US) 6979 UFO Space Interstellar Starfighter New & Sealed $999.99
+41.3%

Sets in Space / UFO

6975 Alien Avenger

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 369 / 4
Availability Retired
6975 LEGO UFO Alien Avenger
Retail $59.99
Value $425.00
Growth  +608.5%
Annual growth 5.3%

6915 Warp Wing Fighter

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 236 / 2
Availability Retired
6915 LEGO UFO Warp Wing Fighter
Retail $29.99
Value $353.51
Growth  +1078.8%
Annual growth 5.1%

4117463 Cyber Saucer

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces 114
Availability Retired
4117463 LEGO UFO Cyber Saucer
Retail $21.99

6900 Cyber Saucer

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 114 / 1
Availability Retired
6900 LEGO UFO Cyber Saucer
Retail $21.99
Value $199.00
Growth  +805.0%
Annual growth 6.5%

6999 Cyber Saucer

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 114 / 1
Availability Retired
6999 LEGO UFO Cyber Saucer
Retail $19.99
Value $228.00
Growth  +1040.6%
Annual growth 7.6%

VP-5 UFO Value Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces 105
Availability Retired
LEGO VP-5 UFO Value Pack
Retail $9.99

54 UFO Action Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces 96
Availability Retired
54 LEGO UFO Action Pack
Retail $7.99
Value $174.17
Growth  +2079.8%
Annual growth 11.2%

6829 Radon Rover

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 53 / 1
Availability Retired
6829 LEGO UFO Radon Rover
Retail $5.99
Value $69.99
Growth  +1068.4%
Annual growth 4.5%

6836 V-Wing Fighter

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 40 / 1
Availability Retired
6836 LEGO UFO V-Wing Fighter
Retail $3.99
Value $61.11
Growth  +1431.6%
Annual growth 6.5%

6818 Cyborg Scout

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 1
Availability Retired
6818 LEGO UFO Cyborg Scout
Retail $2.99
Value $44.90
Growth  +1401.7%
Annual growth 7.9%

6800 Cyber Blaster

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1
Availability Retired
6800 LEGO UFO Cyber Blaster
Retail $1.99
Value $10.91
Growth  +448.2%
Annual growth 6.0%

6816 Cyber Blaster

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1
Availability Retired
6816 LEGO UFO Cyber Blaster
Retail $1.99
Value $29.13
Growth  +1363.8%
Annual growth 6.1%

2847 Flyer

Theme / Subtheme Space / UFO
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 15 / 1
Availability Retired
2847 LEGO UFO Flyer
Retail $1.49
Value $23.85
Growth  +1500.7%
Annual growth 7.4%

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Interstellar Starfighter Reviews

18 reviews
4.8
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Brickipedia
“The Interstellar Starfighter is the longest UFO ship and the most complicated. The front of the ship is a flying saucer, while the back is a half saucer. The front portion has room for one pilot, as well as a few control panels and a box. The wings have magnets on the top of... More them and all wings have thrusters and lasers on them. The magnets allow the vehicle to connect to a secondary ship, which is a half-saucer.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Brickset
Everything you'd want in a Spaceship — “I never really understood why the UFO sets had a bad rep amongst AFOLs. UFO sets never seem to cost a lot on the secondary market, even the large ones. There were parts in the build I've never seen before, e.g. funky magnet connectors which allow the back section to be... More easily detached. So don't let the poor reputation of UFO sets put you off.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Space UFO

UFO was a LEGO Space subtheme released in 1996/1997 that consisted of 19 sets until it was discontinued in 1998.

UFO consists of 19 sets that ran from 1997 to 1998. As of today, 6979 Interstellar Starfighter is the most valuable UFO set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $708.
Summary
Space UFO Interstellar Starfighter set 6979 was released in August 1997, retailing for $80, but has since been retired. New, unopened Interstellar Starfighter sets are valued at $708, while used sets can be found for $176 in good condition.
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6979 Xinterstella Voyager. An incredible spaceship with micro motor to operate the Fibre Optic System and a battery box that gives power to light up the control bridge. The Voyager and crew are a potential threat to the survival of the human race. Will their new way of life and futuristic communication processes cause trouble in the future? From 8 years.
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