The Lego set Interstellar Starfighter with the set number 6979 is part of the LEGO Space theme. It was released in October 1997. It includes 3 minifigures. The model has 292 pieces, and we estimate it takes around < 1 hour to build. 19 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The box measures 18.9 x 15.1 x 2.8 in (48 x 38.4 x 7.2 cm). The recommended retail price is $80.00.
Lego 6979 product data
Set Information
Availability
Release
09/1997
Retiring Status
Retired (12/1998)
Price Information
RRP
$80.00
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
520
Packaging
Packaging dimensions
18.9 x 15.1 x 2.8 in
EAN (GTIN13)
5702010969791
Popularity with Brickfact users
- users have this set
- 19
19 Brickfact users have Interstellar Starfighter in their collection.
Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of October 31, 2026.
LEGO 6979 price trend
Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.
- Current market value
- $319.06
- Growth vs. RRP
- +299 % $80.00
- Range
- $319.06 – $319.06
- Average
- $319.06
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Minifigures from 6979 Interstellar Starfighter
The Interstellar Starfighter set includes 3 different minifigures, 0 of which are unique to this set. The combined value of the minifigures is $56.70, which is ~71% of the RRP of this set.
x1
UFO Droid - Red (Techdroid 2)
Space
1997
#sp044
$4.80
i
3 sets
x1
UFO Zotaxian Alien - Gray Overlord (Alpha Draconis)
Space
1997
#sp045
$41.76
2 sets
x1
UFO Zotaxian Alien - Red Pilot with Armor and Printed Helmet (Chamon)
Space
1997
#sp046
$10.14
4 sets
Part Lists for LEGO 6979 Interstellar Starfighter
LEGO 6979 Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEGO 6979 still available?
LEGO has retired 6979 Interstellar Starfighter, and no retailer in our price comparison currently sells it new. Its market value on secondary marketplaces is $319.06.
