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Set 6987 Message Intercept Base
Space Blacktron I

LEGO® Message Intercept Base

The Message Intercept Base is a station from the 1988 Blacktron I line with 575 pieces and five minifigures. It is an outpost built to eavesdrop on enemy radio traffic.

Set number
6987
Year
1988
Pieces
575
Minifigures
5
Theme
Blacktron I
Different parts
146
What can I build with it?

Parts list 146

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Minifigures 5

Description

Listening in from orbit

Blacktron I stands for the dark space villains of the late eighties, and this base is their listening post. It picks up messages and lets the figures work in secret. At 575 pieces the set sits in the upper middle range: larger than a simple spaceship, yet still easy to finish over a weekend. Much of the appeal lies in the mood, because the base looks technical and threatening at once, which suits the reputation of the line perfectly.

Black, yellow and glowing red

Black is the base colour, yellow adds accents on aerials and signs, and transparent red and yellow stand in for lights and viewing panels. Of the 575 pieces, 131 are different, so there are many special shapes for machinery and superstructure. This palette makes the line unmistakable: even without any labels you can tell at once which faction the station belongs to. On a shelf the contrast between deep black and bright flashes of colour is especially strong.

Five figures at the radio

Five minifigures are included, enough for radio operators, guards and a landing crew. That allows you to play a raid on an outpost or a covert eavesdropping mission where the other side suspects nothing. As a play set the base works well, because aerials, consoles and a landing area provide variety. Collectors value it as part of the Blacktron line, which combines perfectly in colour with the other ships and stations of the same range.

Building from your stock

The parts list on this page shows all 575 pieces by shape and colour. You can tell whether your collection can build the base and how many bricks are missing. The “What can I build?” tool also finds other models your bricks can make. Black plates, yellow details and the transparent elements are versatile and suit your own spaceships, stations and vehicles in a space style as well. It is worth reading the list closely, since many of these shapes are fairly rare.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does the base have?
The Message Intercept Base has 575 pieces, 131 of them unique, and five minifigures.
Which line is it from?
It belongs to the Space theme, in the Blacktron I range, and was released in 1988.
Does this set exist in more than one version?
Yes, alongside 6987-1 there is a second number, 6987-2, with a slightly different piece count.

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