LEGO Aerial Defense Unit (8971-1)
The Aerial Defense Unit (8971-1) is a LEGO Agents set that was released in May 2009 and retired in December 2009 with a shelf life of 7 months 1 day.
This LEGO set has 730 pieces and had a RRP of $79.99 (£41.09 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.06p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 187.1% and now has a value of $229.69 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 | $187.83 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | $173.79 | 1 |
| May 22 | $187.83 | 0 |
| Jun 22 | $200.12 | 1 |
| Jul 22 | $168.52 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $138.68 | 1 |
| Sep 22 | $198.37 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $258.05 | 1 |
| Nov 22 | $168.52 | 1 |
| Dec 22 | $196.61 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $224.70 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | $252.78 | 1 |
| Mar 23 | $91.28 | 1 |
| Apr 23 | $107.08 | 0 |
| May 23 | $122.88 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $138.68 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $154.48 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $170.28 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $186.08 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $201.88 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $210.65 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | $210.65 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $210.65 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $208.90 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | $193.10 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $179.06 | 2 |
| May 24 | $170.28 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $161.50 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $152.72 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $147.46 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | $156.23 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | $165.01 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $173.79 | 3 |
| Dec 24 | $179.06 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $182.57 | 1 |
| Feb 25 | $173.79 | 1 |
| Mar 25 | $179.06 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $184.32 | 0 |
| May 25 | $191.34 | 2 |
| Jun 25 | $256.30 | 1 |
| Jul 25 | $254.54 | 1 |
| Aug 25 | $263.32 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $272.09 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $280.87 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $289.65 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $298.43 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | $303.69 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 7 minifigures with a combined value of $37.22. 6 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 23 sales of the Aerial Defense Unit set since Mar 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.
Value breakdown
The current value of Aerial Defense Unit is $229.69
The 7 minifigures in this set make up 16% of the total set value.
The Magma Commander minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 6% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Aerial Defense Unit
Theme: Agents
Set number: 8971-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 16 years, 5 months
Pieces: 730
Minifigures: 7
May 30, 2009
Jun 4, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Shelf life: 8 months
$79.99
£41.09
-€
0.110c
0.056p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $229.69
Increase from RRP: 187.1%
Yearly ROI: 11.4%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Aerial Defense Unit has 730 pieces and is ranked 1451 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Black
The most common part in this set is Plate, Round 1 x 1
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Aerial Defense Unit (8971-1) worth?
The LEGO Aerial Defense Unit is currently worth $229.69 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $79.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Aerial Defense Unit?
The LEGO Aerial Defense Unit (8971-1) contains 730 pieces, making it the 1451st biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Aerial Defense Unit retired?
Yes, the LEGO Aerial Defense Unit has been retired. It was retired in December 2009 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
How many minifigures are in the LEGO Aerial Defense Unit?
The LEGO Aerial Defense Unit contains 7 minifigures, 6 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Magma Commander, Agent Swift - Body Armor, Agent Charge - Body Armor, Agent Chase - Dual Sided Head, Magma Drone.
When was the LEGO Aerial Defense Unit released?
The LEGO Aerial Defense Unit (8971-1) was released in May 2009 as part of the Agents theme.
Is the LEGO Aerial Defense Unit a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Aerial Defense Unit has increased in value by 187.1% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 11.4%.
Price data last updated: Jan 26
