How many pieces are in the Arachnoid Star Base?

Arachnoid Star Base contains 438 pieces.

When was the Arachnoid Star Base released?

Arachnoid Star Base was released in 1998.

🏛 Insectoids

Set #6977

Arachnoid Star Base

Arachnoid Star Base is one of the most mechanically daring and visually distinct sets from the golden era of late-90s space themes.

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Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for adult fans of classic 90s LEGO Space themes and nostalgic builders
Build: 438 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $79.99 list price · 18.3¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

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Fans adore the striking 90s aesthetic and unique mechanical spider design, though collectors frequently note that finding complete sets with intact trans-neon green parts can be a challenge.

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Arachnoid Star Base is one of the most mechanically daring and visually distinct sets from the golden era of late-90s space themes. Released in 1998 as the crowning jewel of the Insectoids line, this terrifyingly cool alien fortress features mechanical walking legs and a striking color palette that screams retro-futuristic sci-fi.

This set is perfect for nostalgic space collectors and MOC builders looking for a generous splash of trans-neon green. The mid-sized 438-piece inventory delivers a uniquely engaging building experience that steps away from traditional rocket ships into truly bizarre extraterrestrial architecture.

Skip this if you are hunting for a pristine, sealed collector's item on a modest budget. With its current aftermarket value soaring past $400, it is strictly an investment-grade luxury piece for hardcore vintage space enthusiasts.

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🧱 Building Experience

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438

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Assembling the mechanical spider-like legs using sturdy support stanchions and hinge plates
Integrating the vibrant trans-neon green elements that pop against the dark gray and black hull
Constructing the multi-tiered base structure with unique Insectoids specialized components
Unfolding the imposing arachnid silhouette that makes for an incredible display footprint

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The Arachnoid Star Base commands strong investment interest due to its status as a flagship set from the beloved, short-lived Insectoids subtheme of 1998. With a current market value hovering around $420, it has shown impressive long-term appreciation from its modest $79.99 MSRP, driven heavily by nostalgia and scarcity in complete condition. Vintage space sets from the late 90s are notoriously difficult to source complete with all specialized support legs, trans-neon green windscreens, and correct minifigures, which steadily drives up secondary market premiums. Investors should note that while upside potential remains solid, the liquidity is somewhat niche compared to heavily licensed modern themes like Star Wars.

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4 Minifigures Included

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2x included

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5 parts

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Includes four unique figures featuring the iconic Insectoids crew, complete with Danny Longlegs, Professor Webb with specialized shoulder armor, and two Insectoids Droids.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 438
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 116 unique parts, 420 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The piece count includes the 18 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Yellow

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 6× Trans-Neon Green

Windscreen 6 x 6 ...

Part #: 2418b 1× Trans-Neon Green

Windscreen 6 x 6 ...

Part #: 2418bpr0002 1× Trans-Neon Green

Part #: 2420 2× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Dark Gray

Hinge Bar with 3 ...

Part #: 2433 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 2452 1× Blue

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 4× Dark Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 3× Dark Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2476a 2× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 4× Blue

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 1× Dark Gray

Bar, 4 Top Bars, ...

Part #: 2566 2× Black

Antenna 8H Whip

Part #: 2569 3× Trans-Neon Green

Hinge Panel 2 x 4...

Part #: 2582 1× Trans-Green

Wheel Hard Plasti...

Part #: 2593 4× Blue

Magnet Holder 2 x 3

Part #: 2607 3× Dark Gray

Windscreen 4 x 4 ...

Part #: 2620 1× Trans-Green

Wedge Plate 9 x 1...

Part #: 2621 1× Black

Wedge Plate 7 x 6...

Part #: 2625 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2653 4× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 2730 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Gray

Handlebars

Part #: 30031 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 9× Dark Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Dark Gray

Brick 2 x 10

Part #: 3006 1× Blue

Brick 2 x 10

Part #: 3006 1× Black

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 2× Black

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 4× Dark Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× Dark Gray

Panel 10 x 10 x 2...

Part #: 30117pr0004 1× Trans-Green

Panel 10 x 10 x 2...

Part #: 30117pr0005 1× Trans-Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Black

Cockpit 6 x 6 x 3...

Part #: 30200 2× Black

Panel 10 x 10 x 2...

Part #: 30201 2× Black

Dome Hemisphere 4...

Part #: 30208 3× Trans-Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 30209 3× Blue

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Blue

Support Leg Small...

Part #: 30211 2× Trans-Green

Support Leg Large...

Part #: 30212 6× Dark Gray

Rock 2 x 2 Crysta...

Part #: 30213 4× Trans-Neon Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 11× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Trans-Neon Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Dark Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 13× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Black

Wing Insectoid Sm...

Part #: 30231pr0001 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Wing Insectoid Sm...

Part #: 30231pr0002 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Part #: 3033 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr9952 1× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 8× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040bpr0012 3× Dark Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with I...

Part #: 3068bpr0353 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Dark Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with M...

Part #: 3069bpr0044 2× Black

Hinge Plate 2 x 5...

Part #: 3149bc01 2× Blue

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298pr0035 1× Dark Gray

Turntable 4 x 4 S...

Part #: 3403c01 2× Black

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 8× Dark Gray

Engine - Smooth, ...

Part #: 3475b 2× Black

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 3× Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Blue

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Black

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 2× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 1× Light Gray

Part #: 3710 14× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 2× Blue

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Dark Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 2× Blue

Part #: 3962b 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× Black

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4150 4× Black

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 4215b 1× Blue

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4275b 4× Blue

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4276b 7× Blue

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× Blue

Dish 6 x 6 Invert...

Part #: 4285b 1× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 4× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287a 2× Blue

Equipment Weapon,...

Part #: 4349 2× Black

Support 2 x 4 x 5...

Part #: 4476b 5× Dark Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4510 2× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 6× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 8× Trans-Neon Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4590 4× Black

Bracket 3 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 4598 2× Dark Gray

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

Part #: 4625 2× Dark Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Trans-Neon Green

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Dark Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 3× Blue

Brick Sloped 53° ...

Part #: 6044 4× Black

Arm Piece with Pi...

Part #: 6048a 2× Black

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 1× Black

Part #: 6141 17× Trans-Neon Green

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6249 4× Dark Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Black

Dish 2 x 2 with A...

Part #: 6919 5× Trans-Neon Green

Light and Sound U...

Part #: 71603 1× Dark Gray

Magnet Cylindrical

Part #: 73092 3× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 10× Dark Gray

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: stickerupn0038 4× [No Color/Any Color]

A treasure trove of classic late-90s elements, featuring hard-to-find Dark Gray Insectoids support legs, stanchions, and glowing trans-neon green accents highly sought after by retro builders.