How many pieces and minifigures does it have?

Set 8971 has 733 pieces in 168 different types and includes 7 minifigures.

Which theme is it from?

It is part of the Agents theme and was released in 2009.

Which colours dominate?

Black, dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and yellow. You can see the full parts list here.

Agents

LEGO® Aerial Defense Unit

The Aerial Defense Unit 8971 belongs to the 2009 Agents line and comes with 733 pieces and 7 minifigures. It pairs a large play base with a good-sized cast of figures for spy adventures.

Set number: 8971
Year: 2009
Pieces: 733
Minifigures: 7
Theme: Agents
Different parts: 198

What can I build with it?

Parts list 198

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (15)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 7

Agent Chase fig-0022804 pieces × 1
Agent Swift with Armor fig-0033825 pieces × 1
Magma Commander fig-0033835 pieces × 1
Magma Drone fig-0033845 pieces × 3
Agent Charge with Armor, 3626c Head fig-0162545 pieces × 1

Description

A spy playground with a cast

The Agents range told the story of specialists facing a rival, with vehicles, bases and gadget-laden equipment. The Aerial Defense Unit stands for the defensive side: a large installation made for play, with plenty of room for figures. Seven minifigures give you enough cast to act out chases or attacks without needing further sets straight away. That sets it apart from pure vehicle models, where the scene only comes alive once you bring your own figures to the table.

Dark tones with yellow accents

Black, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey set the look, with yellow adding accents. It fits the technical style of the line and makes the base feel serious and functional. With 168 different parts, the mix is varied. Many elements serve particular jobs, such as weapon pieces, mounts or panels, while standard bricks provide the framework. The parts list on this page shows how that mix is made up and which of the special pieces might be the hardest to replace if you lose one.

How it builds

With over 730 pieces, this is a project of several hours that splits easily across two evenings. You assemble the structure and mechanics of the installation first, then details and accessories follow. The set suits players more than pure collectors, since the figures and moving parts invite you to use it. Children from primary-school age can manage it if an adult helps with the smaller elements, which also keeps tiny pieces from disappearing into the carpet during the build.

Reusing the parts

The dark bricks and technical pieces fit well into bases, vehicles and sci-fi constructions. This page carries the complete parts list so you can spot gaps in your collection. With “What can I build?” you can see which other sets your bricks could already cover. If you own several Agents sets, it can show whether the mixed pieces add up to an extra base, or whether another model needs only a handful of parts to be complete again.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?: Set 8971 has 733 pieces in 168 different types and includes 7 minifigures.
Which theme is it from?: It is part of the Agents theme and was released in 2009.
Which colours dominate?: Black, dark bluish grey, light bluish grey and yellow. You can see the full parts list here.

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