brick'em
Sign inStart free
Sonar Transmitting Cruiser

Sonar Transmitting Cruiser

6783-1·Space·1986·3 minifigs·100 parts

Used Avg
$139.24
New Avg
$1706.90
Add to your inventoryScan the minifigs

About Sonar Transmitting Cruiser

Sonar Transmitting Cruiser (6783-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 1986, currently averaging $139.24 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $17.41. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 100 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 13% of this set's value ($17.41 out of $139.24). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $1706.90 vs $139.24 used — a 1126% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1986). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Sonar Transmitting Cruiser (3)

Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks
Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks
sp005$5.52
Classic Space - Yellow with Air Tanks
Classic Space - Yellow with Air Tanks
sp007$6.08
Classic Space Droid - Round Plate Base, Blue and Black
Classic Space Droid - Round Plate Base, Blue and Black
sp071$5.81

Parts (100)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels
Black×2
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Black×2
Minifigure, Utensil Control Panel
Minifigure, Utensil Control Panel
White
Minifigure, Utensil Control Panel
Minifigure, Utensil Control Panel
Black×3
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall
White×8
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
White×3
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
Black×2
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
White×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
White×10
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
White×12
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
White×3
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
White×3
Brick 1 x 4 with Black Grille with 15 Vertical Lines Pattern
Brick 1 x 4 with Black Grille with 15 Vertical Lines Pattern
White×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
White×5
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Black×3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
White×17
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
White×15
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
White×14
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Black×8
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
White×8
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Trans-Red×5
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Trans-Yellow×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Trans-Green×4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Black
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
White
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Black×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Vertical Lines Pattern
White
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Screen and Right Side Buttons Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Screen and Right Side Buttons Pattern
White×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 with 12 Buttons and 3 Red Lamps on Black Background Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with 12 Buttons and 3 Red Lamps on Black Background Pattern
White
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
White×3
Slope 45 2 x 1 with Orange Microphone on Black Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 1 with Orange Microphone on Black Pattern
White×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
White×2
Tile 2 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Lines Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Black Grille with 7 Lines Pattern
White×2
Tile 2 x 2 with Arrow Thin Yellow with Black Border Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Arrow Thin Yellow with Black Border Pattern
White×2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
White
Tile 1 x 2 with Black Grille Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Black Grille Pattern
White×4
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long with Black Outline Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long with Black Outline Pattern
White×6
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
Hinge Plate 2 x 4
White
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
White×3
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
White×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
White×2
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
White×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
White×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
White×4
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
Black×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
White×7
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
White×4
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Black×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
White×3
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
White×8
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
White
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Black
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right
White
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left
White
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
White
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
White
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Black×2
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 with Axle Hole
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 with Axle Hole
Black
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
White
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Trans-Red×2
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Black
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Compact Handle
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Compact Handle
Black
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with 3 Loudspeakers / Space Positioning Rockets
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with 3 Loudspeakers / Space Positioning Rockets
Black
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Spanner Wrench / Screwdriver
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Spanner Wrench / Screwdriver
Black
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Black×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
White×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
White×10
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Trans-Dark Blue×2
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) Webbed - Type 1 (underside attachable at any position)
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) Webbed - Type 1 (underside attachable at any position)
Black×2
Wheel Full Rubber Balloon with Axle Hole
Wheel Full Rubber Balloon with Axle Hole
Black×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
White
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Black×4
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Canopy
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Canopy
Black×2
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Canopy
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Canopy
Trans-Dark Blue×3
Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts
Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts
White×2
Brick, Round 1 x 1 with Fins
Brick, Round 1 x 1 with Fins
Trans-Red×2
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Black×4
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Trans-Red×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 Offset
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 Offset
Black×8
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Black×5
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides and Extended Stud Receptacle
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides and Extended Stud Receptacle
Black×4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
White×2
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and No Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and No Axle Hole
White×7
Bracket 8 x 2 x 1 1/3
Bracket 8 x 2 x 1 1/3
Black×2
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
Black
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Trans-Red
Electric Plate 2 x 4 with Contacts
Electric Plate 2 x 4 with Contacts
White×2
Electric Plate 2 x 8 with Contacts
Electric Plate 2 x 8 with Contacts
White×3
Electric 9V Battery Box Small Assembly
Electric 9V Battery Box Small Assembly
White
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 2 with Lamp on Top
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 2 with Lamp on Top
White×2
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Trans-Red×2
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Electric, Light Bulb Cover (Colored Globe)
Trans-Green×2
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 4 with 2 Lamps on Top
Electric, Light Brick 1 x 4 with 2 Lamps on Top
White
Electric, Sound Siren 9V 2 x 2 x 1 1/3 with 2 Space Noises
Electric, Sound Siren 9V 2 x 2 x 1 1/3 with 2 Space Noises
White
Wedge 6 x 4 Triple Inverted with Connections between 2 Studs
Wedge 6 x 4 Triple Inverted with Connections between 2 Studs
White
Wedge 4 x 4 Taper without Stud Notches with Classic Space Pattern
Wedge 4 x 4 Taper without Stud Notches with Classic Space Pattern
White
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
White
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Black
Engine, Smooth Large, 1 x 2 Thin Top Plate
Engine, Smooth Large, 1 x 2 Thin Top Plate
White×2
Hose, Flexible 8.5L with (Same Color) Tabless Ends
Hose, Flexible 8.5L with (Same Color) Tabless Ends
Black×6

Common questions about Sonar Transmitting Cruiser

How much is LEGO Sonar Transmitting Cruiser (6783-1) worth?

Sonar Transmitting Cruiser sells for an average of $139.24 used and $1706.90 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 6783-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks ($5.52), Classic Space - Yellow with Air Tanks ($6.08), Classic Space Droid - Round Plate Base, Blue and Black ($5.81). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $17.41. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Sonar Transmitting Cruiser?

The minifigures make up about 13% of the set value ($17.41 out of $139.24). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Sonar Transmitting Cruiser (6783-1) retired?

Yes, Sonar Transmitting Cruiser was released in 1986 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Sonar Transmitting Cruiser set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

Explore more

All Space setsSpace minifiguresMost valuable Space figsFree scanner