How many pieces are in the Starfighter?

Set 6979-1 has 292 pieces and 3 minifigures.

When was it released?

It came out in 1997 as part of the Space / UFO theme.

Which colours stand out?

Black, light grey and red, plus translucent neon green details.

Space UFO

LEGO® Interstellar Starfighter

Interstellar Starfighter is a 1997 set from the Space / UFO line. It contains 292 pieces and 3 minifigures.

Set number: 6979
Year: 1997
Pieces: 292
Minifigures: 3
Theme: UFO
Different parts: 120

What can I build with it?

Parts list 120

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Minifigures 3

UFO Alien, Red fig-0000275 pieces × 1
UFO Droid, Red fig-0007523 pieces × 1
UFO Alien, Gray Overlord fig-0069515 pieces × 1

Description

A fighter from the UFO line

The UFO theme of 1997 was all about alien invaders, spacecraft and bold neon colours. The Starfighter fits right in: a ship built to intercept intruders, with a dark hull and bright accents that read as science fiction at once. It is a mid-sized model, so it is quick enough to build in one sitting yet still has presence on a shelf, and it would sit nicely next to other nineties space vehicles in a collection. For children of the nineties, that blend of toy and space fantasy was the whole appeal.

Black, red and neon green

Black and light grey carry most of the parts list, with red and trans-neon green providing the contrast. That translucent green gives the ship its character, suggesting energy or alien technology. With 95 different part types among 292 pieces, the mix is well spread and includes plenty of special elements. After building, you are left with a good selection of shapes that work in your own spaceships, bases and other sci-fi experiments. Red adds bold spots along the hull and breaks up the otherwise gloomy look nicely.

Three crew members

Three minifigures give you enough cast for a small story: a pilot, an opponent and perhaps someone caught in between. For play, the fighter is a handy size; for display, it is a compact reminder of late nineties space themes. If you own several UFO sets, you can arrange them into a scene where hunters and hunted face each other without the layout becoming sprawling or too big for a normal shelf. The cockpit space stays deliberately tight, which makes the whole thing feel believable.

Checking parts and building on

The parts list on this page lets you check a second-hand copy for completeness, which matters because transparent pieces often go missing. Once you have saved your collection, the “What can I build?” tool shows which models your own bricks and these 292 pieces could make together. That helps you decide whether a purchase is worthwhile, or whether you already own nearly everything another starfighter would need. Spare transparent parts are always useful for lights and canopies.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Starfighter?: Set 6979-1 has 292 pieces and 3 minifigures.
When was it released?: It came out in 1997 as part of the Space / UFO theme.
Which colours stand out?: Black, light grey and red, plus translucent neon green details.

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