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8971 LEGO Agents Aerial Defence Unit
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LEGO 8971 Aerial Defence Unit is a Agents set valued at $224 for new and sealed sets, up 179% from an original retail price of $79.99. The set retired in December 2009 with annual appreciation averaging 4.19% since. Used copies are valued between $76 and $101 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Aerial Defence Unit since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8971 Aerial Defence Unit is an Agents 2.0 set released in 2009, containing 733 pieces and 7 minifigures. The set centers on the Agents’ ADU helicopter with a two-seat cockpit, a sliding mechanism that spins its tri-blades, and a troop bay equipped with zip-lines that attach to Agents’ body armor, plus a satellite broadcaster base for the villains. Minifigures include Agents Chase, Charge, and Swift, along with the Magma Commander and three Magma Drones. This is the only Agents set to include the Magma Commander, the Magma Drones, and Agent Swift.

A new and sealed Aerial Defence Unit is currently valued at around $224, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Agents 2.0 sets. The average used price is $84 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $234 to $240. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $233 within the next year. The set was available for 7 months, from May 2009 to December 2009.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) Agents: Aerial Defence Unit (8971) New Original Packaging $231.46
+3.5%
(NL) BrickLink store SpecialBricks $232.08
+3.8%
(US) Amazon listing for Aerial Defence Unit $234.75
+5.0%
(US) Agents 2.0 8971 Aerial Defense Unit NEW Sealed Retired 2009 (Box Damage)
BrickEconomy Choice
$239.99
+7.3%
(US) - Agents 2.0 - Aerial Defense Unit 8971 NEW $240.00
+7.3%
(CA) Agents 8971 Aerial Defense Unit Factory Sealed MINT $240.30
+7.5%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8971 Aerial Defence Unit.

Sets in Agents / Agents 2.0

8970 Robo Attack

Theme / Subtheme Agents / Agents 2.0
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 414 / 6
Availability Retired
8970 LEGO Agents Robo Attack
Retail $49.99
Value $137.03
Growth  +174.1%
Annual growth 3.1%

8969 4-Wheeling Pursuit

Theme / Subtheme Agents / Agents 2.0
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 320 / 2
Availability Retired
8969 LEGO Agents 4-Wheeling Pursuit
Retail $29.99
Value $90.72
Growth  +202.5%
Annual growth 4.6%

8968 River Heist

Theme / Subtheme Agents / Agents 2.0
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 203 / 3
Availability Retired
8968 LEGO Agents River Heist
Retail $19.99
Value $87.32
Growth  +336.8%
Annual growth 6.0%

8967 Gold Tooth's Getaway

Theme / Subtheme Agents / Agents 2.0
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 68 / 2
Availability Retired
8967 LEGO Agents Gold Tooth's Getaway
Retail $9.99
Value $53.63
Growth  +436.8%
Annual growth 5.4%

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Aerial Defence Unit Reviews

41 reviews
4.7
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Eurobricks
“The helicopter is the reason why I bought this set. It's very well designed. The only real gripe is that the helicopter really doesn't need a tail rotor because it uses two main blades to counter act the rotational effect a single main rotor would produce. And again, I still... More think the base was a afterthought. Not enough pieces to be really good, and yet, if thy left it out, this set would be missing something for the helicopter to attack.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
Brickipedia
“Two units, the ADU (Aerial Defense Unit) and the satellite broadcaster, make up the set. The ADU is the largest and main part. A cockpit that has the ability to house two minifigures is positioned in the front of the helicopter. The cover to the cockpit is also possible to... More open. Pushing and sliding the top portion of the tail (nearest the doors) with your thumb will activate the tri-blades that are positioned atop the helicopter.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com

About Agents

The LEGO Agents 2.0 theme, a continuation of the original LEGO Agents theme, revolved around a team of secret agents defending the world from a group of supervillains. The sets in this theme are characterized by their action-packed scenarios, spy-themed gadgets, vehicles, and a recognizable cast of heroes and villains. The 2.0 iteration of the theme brought new missions, enhanced gadgets, and updated designs for both the agents and their adversaries. Each set typically included a unique mission or challenge for the agents, often involving thwarting a villain's scheme or rescuing captured teammates.

Agents 2.0 was introduced in 2009 and currently consists of 5 sets. As of today, 8971 Aerial Defence Unit is the most valuable Agents 2.0 set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $224.
Summary
Agents Agents 2.0 Aerial Defence Unit set 8971 was released on May 30, 2009, retailing for $80, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $224, while used sets sell around $84.
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Red alert for Agents Chase, Charge and Swift! Dr. Infernos 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 it, you'll need the newest Agents aerial defense vehicle the enormous, gadget-packed twin-propeller Agent Chopper!
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