LEGO Agents Aerial Defense (8971)

by LEGO

Product Features

• Twin-propeller activates by pulling trigger on handle
• Zip lines take Agents into action
• Aerial Defense helicopter measures over 17 inches (43.2cm) long
• Includes 7 minifigures (Agents Chase, Trace & Charge, Magma Commander & 3 Magma Drones)
• 733 pieces

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.9 x 3.7 x 14.9 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001URY5CQ
• Item model number: 4539934
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,010 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Sure to thrill, the LEGO Agents Aerial Defense Unit puts builders on a classified mission to help clever Agents outsmart Dr. Inferno's evil gang. Featuring mini figures, a helicopter, and a satellite dish station, this 733-piece set acts as a story-starter that will encourage children to devise their own missions. Designed for ages 8 to 14, but with the potential to keep adults entertained as well, this action-packed LEGO set exposes the top-secret operative in anyone who plays with it.

Aerial Defense Unit Ages: 8 to 14 Pieces: 733 Requires: Large, flat surface for assembly

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Spy-themed adventure set with plenty of cool moving parts. The Challenging: The helicopter is large and delicate, so it may be difficult smaller kids to maneuver. In a Nutshell: Action-packed building set jump starts imaginative play.

This 733-piece, spy-themed set includes a 17-inch helicopter. View larger.

Command your agents from the Aerial Defense Unit's satellite dish station. View larger.

The Mission: Build, Play, Imagine
Every time Dr. Inferno appears, the Agents are immediately called into action. In this action-packed LEGO set, Dr. Inferno's henchman Magma Commander has unleashed his Magma Drones on the City. The Agents' mission is to use their top-secret helicopter to destroy Magma Commander's satellite broadcaster and wipe out his robots.

The Agents Aerial Defense Unit provides a dynamic narrative setting to inspire imaginative play. In addition to the 17-inch helicopter, this set includes a satellite dish station, getaway vehicle, and plenty of Agent gadgets. The Aerial Defense Unit also comes complete with six mini figures: Agent Chase, Agent Charge, Agent Swift, Magma Commander, and three Magma Drones.

Also, there are plenty of additional features to keep the set interesting. Just when it seems like the Agents are doomed, you can engineer their escape from the evil drones --they can zoom down the zip line with their special backpacks, jump into the secret getaway vehicle, flee through Magma Commander's hidden door, or set the helicopter's propellers in motion for the ultimate escape.

Building the Aerial Defense Unit
With 733 pieces and a colorful instruction booklet, the Aerial Defense Unit took our two adult testers approximately three hours to construct. The process was challenging but not too difficult, with colorful step-by-step illustrations showing the way.

Overall, this set scores an excellent rating for its clever design elements. Favorite features are the helicopter's twin propeller blades that turn automatically with a push of a button, the chopper's spinning wheels, the escape winch, the movable helicopter doors, the getaway vehicle that drops out of the back of the helicopter, and the gadget-laden command center. And the detailed cast of characters made it really enjoyable helping the Agents crew outmaneuver their elusive enemies -- with binoculars, radios, guns, and more.

Also, our testers enjoyed the way the narrative of this set allowed them to create their own top-secret missions. They also appreciated that the storyline is simple enough to make the set fun whether or not your child is familiar with the Agents 2.0 series.

What's in the Box
733 LEGO pieces and instruction booklet.

Product Description

Save the City with the ultimate Agents air vehicle!

Red alert for Agents Chase, Charge and Swift! Dr. Infernos hot-headed henchman Magma Commander is unleashing his magma-drones on the City. Your Mission: to destroy his satellite broadcaster and neutralize the drones! To do it, youll need the newest Agents aerial defense vehicle the enormous, gadget-packed twin-propeller Agent Chopper!

# Includes 7 minifigures: Agents Chase, Charge and Swift, Magma Commander & 3 Magma Drones!
# Twin-propeller activates by pulling trigger on handle!
# Zip lines take Agents into action!
# Open the side doors to play inside Agents command center with computers and added gadgets!
# Aerial Defense helicopter measures over 17 inches (43.2cm) long!

• Twin-propeller activates by pulling trigger on handle
• Zip lines take Agents into action
• Aerial Defense helicopter measures over 17 inches (43.2cm) long
• Includes 7 minifigures (Agents Chase, Trace & Charge, Magma Commander & 3 Magma Drones)
• 733 pieces

See all Product Description

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lego Agents Aerial Defense Unit, December 30, 2009

By 

Mrs. Laurie A. Keep "Keep Stitchin" (Burien, WA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: LEGO Agents Aerial Defense (8971) (Toy)

According to my 10 year old, this product should be rated a 10! The only drawback is the top comes off easily.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fun, December 30, 2009

By 

earlybird "Ann" (Indiana) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: LEGO Agents Aerial Defense (8971) (Toy)

My 10 year old son loved this gift and had fun putting it together. The blades actually spin, and it is giving him hours of creative and imaginative fun.

5.0 out of 5 stars cool!!, July 20, 2011

By 

greenboy "teddybeargirl72" - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO Agents Aerial Defense (8971) (Toy)

first of all this set is awesome. its got a rope lowering system in the helicopter, twin spining blades, and lots of missles! its pretty durable, but the top comes off easily, and if the rubber band making the blades move breaks, the whole top is just for looks. but, you can play with it for hours! overall its great!!