LEGO Set 6977 Arachnoid Star Base: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6977
Release year	1998
Piece count	438
Minifigures	3
Theme	Space
Subtheme	Insectoids
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6977 Arachnoid Star Base, released in 1998 as part of the Space line, has 438 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 146 different lots, across 9 colors.

Inventory of set 6977

The inventory of set 6977 lists 438 pieces, spare parts excluded: 146 different lots (one shape in one color) for 129 part shapes.

Colors of set 6977

Main color: black, making up 29% of the parts, followed by dark gray (28%) and blue (26%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	127	29%
Dark Gray	121	28%
Blue	116	26%
Trans-Neon Green	50	11%
Trans-Green	11	2.5%
Light Gray	3	0.7%
Yellow	2	0.5%
Trans-Dark Blue	2	0.5%
Trans-Clear	2	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	104	24%
Bricks	50	11%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	37	8.4%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	35	8%
Bricks Sloped	33	7.5%
Plates Special	28	6.4%

Most common parts in set 6977

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Neon Green	17
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Black	14
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Blue	13
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Black	11
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly] 73983	Dark Gray	10
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Gray	9
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Dark Gray	8
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Gray	8
Plate 1 x 8 3460	Dark Gray	8
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] 4589	Trans-Neon Green	8

95 of the 129 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 6977

3 part shapes in set 6977 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top with Insectoid Print Left 30117pr0004	Trans-Green
Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top with Insectoid Print Right 30117pr0005	Trans-Green
Windscreen 6 x 6 Octagonal Canopy with Axle Hole and Insectoids Print 2418bpr0002	Trans-Neon Green

Rebuilding set 6977 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6977 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6969 Celestial Stinger	25%	256	1998

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6977 within its line

With 438 pieces, set 6977 ranks #18 out of 91 Space sets in our database, which have an average of 277 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #29.

Included minifigures

Insectoids Droid / GigabotQuantity : 2
Danny Longlegs / Corporal Steel with AirtanksQuantity : 1
Professor Webb / Locust with Shoulder ArmorQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6977 Arachnoid Star Base have?

LEGO set 6977 Arachnoid Star Base has 438 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Space theme.

What year was LEGO set 6977 released?

Set 6977 Arachnoid Star Base was released in 1998 and belongs to the Space theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6977?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6977 Arachnoid Star Base: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6977?

The instructions for LEGO set 6977 Arachnoid Star Base can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6977.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6977?

Black, with 127 out of 438 pieces, or 29%. Next come dark gray (28%) and blue (26%).

How many different parts does set 6977 contain?

Set 6977 has 146 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 129 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-neon green, with 17 copies.

Does LEGO set 6977 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Panel 10 x 10 x 2 1/3 Quarter Saucer Top with Insectoid Print Left.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6977?

Set 6969 Celestial Stinger, released in 1998: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.