How much is LEGO Message Intercept Base (6987-1) worth?

Message Intercept Base sells for an average of $320.82 used and $2445.84 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 6987-1?

This set includes 1 minifigure: Blacktron I ($5.43). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $27.17. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Message Intercept Base?

The minifigures make up about 8% of the set value ($27.17 out of $320.82). 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 Message Intercept Base (6987-1) retired?

Yes, Message Intercept Base was released in 1988 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 Message Intercept Base set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. 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.

Message Intercept Base

6987-1·Space·1988·1 minifig·145 parts

Used Avg

$320.82

New Avg

$2445.84

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About Message Intercept Base

Message Intercept Base (6987-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 1988, currently averaging $320.82 used on BrickLink. It comes with 1 minifigure worth a combined $27.17. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 145 pieces.

Parts (145)

Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Control Panel

×2

Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall

×3

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs

×2

Wedge, Plate 10 x 10 with 4 x 4 Cutout and Cut Corner

×3

Panel 10 x 6 x 11 with Blacktron I Logo Pattern

×2

Panel 10 x 10 x 12 Quarter Dome

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove

Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

×2

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×3

Technic Rack Winder

×2

Technic Rack 1 x 20 x 2/3

×2

Tile 1 x 4

×4

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4

×2

Panel 3 x 2 x 5 2/3

Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3

×4

Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner

×4

Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side

×2

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud

Brick 1 x 16

×6

Panel 3 x 2 x 6

×10

Panel 3 x 2 x 6

×3

Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Corner Concave

×2

Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Convex

×3

Support 6 x 6 x 10 Stanchion

×2

Brick 2 x 2

×10

Brick 1 x 2

×15

Brick 1 x 1

×7

Brick 1 x 8

×3

Brick 1 x 6

×7

Brick 1 x 4

×2

Plate 2 x 4

×4

Plate 2 x 3

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×10

Plate 2 x 2

×16

Plate 1 x 2

×3

Plate 1 x 2

×14

Plate 1 x 1

×2

Plate 1 x 1

×5

Plate 1 x 1

×8

Plate 6 x 12

Plate 4 x 10

Plate 4 x 4

×2

Plate 4 x 6

×3

Plate 4 x 6

Plate 2 x 8

×2

Plate 4 x 8

×2

Plate 6 x 8

Slope 45 2 x 2

×3

Slope 45 2 x 2 with 12 Buttons and 3 Red Lamps on Yellow Background Pattern

×3

Slope 45 2 x 1

×15

Slope 45 2 x 1 with 3 Small Red Lamps, 3 Small Yellow Buttons and Thick Border Pattern

×3

Brick, Round 1 x 1

×2

Brick, Round 1 x 1

×11

Tile 2 x 2

×2

Tile 2 x 2

×2

Tile 2 x 2 with Thin Yellow Arrow without Black Border Pattern

Tile 1 x 2

×3

Tile 1 x 2 with Red and Black Buttons Computer Pattern

×5

Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long without Black Border Pattern

×2

Tile 1 x 1 with Red and Black Buttons Pattern

×3

Plate 1 x 8

Tail 4 x 2 x 2

Brick 1 x 3

×11

Plate 1 x 3

×18

Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice

×6

Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice

×4

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin

×12

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

×11

Plate 1 x 6

×3

Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)

×5

Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

×2

Technic, Axle 12L

Plate 1 x 4

×11

Technic, Axle 10L

Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs

×9

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

×12

Plate 2 x 6

×3

Baseplate 32 x 32

Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top

Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base

Plate 2 x 10

×3

Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left without Underside Stud Notch

Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right without Underside Stud Notch

Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right

Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

×9

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate

×9

Cone 2 x 2 x 2 - Open Stud

×2

Baseplate, Raised 32 x 32 Crater Plate without Crater Studs

Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes

Antenna 4H - Round Top

×2

Antenna 4H - Round Top

×9

Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch

×3

Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud

×2

Dish 8 x 8 Inverted (Radar) - Solid Studs

Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Compact Handle

Minifigure, Utensil Tool Spanner Wrench / Screwdriver

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×6

Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring

×2

Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)

×5

Tile 1 x 8

×4

Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2

×2

Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4

×2

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 - Solid Studs

Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate

×2

Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs

×2

Plate 2 x 16

×3

Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1

×5

Wheel Full Rubber Balloon with Axle Hole

×4

Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs

Container, Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot

Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Camera with Side Sight (Space Gun)

Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud

×6

Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts

×14

Minifigure, Utensil Metal Detector, Stud on Search Head

Brick, Round 1 x 1 with Fins

Cone 1 x 1

Plate, Modified 1 x 4 Offset

×5

Antenna Small Base with Yellow Lever (4592 / 4593)

×7

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Stud Holder (Space Wing)

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Long Stud Holder (Space Wing)

×2

Bracket 3 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted (Space Seat)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder

×2

Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm

×4

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

×2

Bracket 8 x 2 x 1 1/3

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

×4

Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)

×2

Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Corner Convex Ribbed

×2

Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)

×2

Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)

×11

Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs

Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout

Bar 1 x 6 with Open Studs

×4

Hose, Flexible 8.5L with Black Tabless Ends

×3

Technic, Universal Joint 4L

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