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LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer is a Icons set valued at $115 for new and sealed sets, up 15% from an original retail price of $99.99. The set retired in December 2023 with annual appreciation averaging 7.20% since. Used copies are valued between $82 and $107 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $105 and $125. Its market is holding its ground, with growth ahead of similar sets weighed against a value that has slipped lately.

Galaxy Explorer Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Galaxy Explorer since December 2023. Very high accuracy
LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer is an Icons Space set released in 2022, containing 1,254 pieces and 4 minifigures. It reimagines the 1979 Galaxy Explorer for the LEGO Group’s 90th anniversary, retaining the classic color scheme and blended delta wing configuration. The model features three retractable landing legs, opening rear doors, a retractable ramp, and a deployable rover with tools. Interior details include a cockpit with seating for four astronauts, living quarters, computers, storage compartments, and a brick-built robot helper.

At around $115 for a sealed copy, Galaxy Explorer has averaged 7.2% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $161 within five years. The average used price is $89 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $105 to $150. The set was available for 16 months, from August 2022 to December 2023.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Icons 10497 Galaxy Explorer Classic Space 90th Anniversary New Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$89.95
(US) Icons Galaxy Explorer (10497) Space System 1254 pcs 18+ 90 Years $94.00
-18.3%
(US) 10497 Galaxy Explorer NEW & SEALED 1254 pcs SPACESHIP $94.99
-17.4%
(US) NEW SEALED - LEGO 10497 - Icons Space Galaxy Explorer - 1254 pcs NIB $95.00
-17.4%
(US) Galaxy Explorer from BrickLink seller diego27s $95.00
-17.4%
(US) Galaxy Explorer from BrickLink seller the_capitol $98.00
-14.8%
(US) Galaxy Explorer from BrickLink seller jha169 $98.99
-13.9%
(US) Icons: Galaxy Explorer (10497) - New - Sealed in Box $99.00
-13.9%
(US) NEW SEALED - LEGO 10497 - Icons Space Galaxy Explorer - RETIRED $99.00
-13.9%
(US) Icons Galaxy Explorer (10497) New & Factory Sealed $99.00
-13.9%
(US) Icons: Galaxy Explorer (10497) Sealed Retired $99.50
-13.5%
(US) Icons Galaxy Explorer 10497 Classic Space 90th Anniversary 1254 Pieces NIB $99.95
-13.1%
(US) 10497 - Icons Space Galaxy Explorer - NEW & SEALED : 90 Years Of Play NEW $99.99
-13.0%
(US) Icons Galaxy Explorer 10497 90th Anniversary Collectible Edition $99.99
-13.0%
(US) 10497 Icons Galaxy Explorer New & Factory Sealed $99.99
-13.0%
(US) LEGO Space 10497-1 Galaxy Explorer $99.99
-13.0%
(US) LEGO Space 10497-1 Galaxy Explorer $99.99
-13.0%
(US) 10497 Galaxy Explorer New Factory Sealed $100.00
-13.0%
(US) Icons: Galaxy Explorer (10497) $100.00
-13.0%
(US) 10497: Icons~ Galaxy Explorer~ Retro Space Ship~ New & Unopened~ Retired $102.50
-10.9%
(US) Icons: Galaxy Explorer (10497) $102.90
-10.5%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 10497 Galaxy Explorer.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 10497 Galaxy Explorer.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's forecast is ahead of similar sets and it is outpacing its theme, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandLower half in Icons
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Icons
Listings up 10% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+14% typical for Space
+21% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:13% bearish·75% neutral·12% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Galaxy Explorer Minifigs

Galaxy Explorer contains the following minifigures. Classic Space Droid is exclusive to this set.
sp132
Classic Space (Classic Red Spaceman)
Red Classic Space minifigure with air tanks and updated helmet (second reissue) - sp132
x2
2 sets
Value $10.43
tlm110
Classic Spaceman White
Jenny, the third reissue of the Classic Space minifigure, wears white suit with airtanks and updated helmet - tlm110
x2
3 sets
Value $3.93
sp133
Classic Space Droid
Droid from Classic Space with a round plate base in light bluish gray and black color - sp133
Exclusive
Value $2.27

Compared with other Space sets

Galaxy Explorer comes out on top of the Space sets on the forecast and has more minifigures than most of the group.

#6 of 9
By value, $115
$40$260
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.09 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.09
Typical
$0.11
About 20% below the group's typical value per piece.
#2 of 5
Used value as a share of new, 77%
41%94%
In the top quarter of the group.
#5 of 7 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.

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Galaxy Explorer Questions

What does LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer sell for now?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Galaxy Explorer is $115. Sealed copies typically change hands for $105 to $125. That is down 4% on three months ago. Used copies are worth about $89.

Is LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer still available?

No. LEGO retired Galaxy Explorer in December 2023 after 16 months on store shelves, 14 months shorter than the typical Space set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer worth more than it cost?

Yes. Since it sold for $99.99 in shops, Galaxy Explorer has risen 15% in value, about 7.2% a year. That is in line with the Space average of 7.2% a year.

Will LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. By this time next year, the forecast has Galaxy Explorer near $124, about 8% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What comes in LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer?

Galaxy Explorer has 1,254 pieces, or $0.08 per piece at retail, and 5 minifigures: Classic Space (Classic Red Spaceman) (2), Classic Spaceman White (2) and Classic Space Droid. Classic Space Droid cannot be found in any other set.

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Galaxy Explorer Reviews

21 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Brick Fanatics
“The set it draws inspiration from (497 Galaxy Explorer) was first released back in 1979, and its aesthetics have retained plenty of fans since then. The LEGO Movie famously paid tribute to this era via characters like Benny, and LEGO sets like 70816 Benny’s Spaceship,... More Spaceship, SPACESHIP!. 10497 Galaxy Explorer sticks very closely to that era’s design features, although it combines them with a few modern upgrades. Its wings feature more elegant shaping, and pre-molded elements (like its loudspeakers) now use buckets instead, reflecting the more creative parts usage in modern LEGO sets.”
Full review at www.brickfanatics.com
The Brothers Brick
“LEGO’s first space sets with minifigures were released in 1978, and the following year one of the most iconic LEGO space sets hit the market: 497 Galaxy Explorer (or 928 in the European market). In the decades since, this line has come to be called Classic Space, and the... More Galaxy Explorer, in particular, has gained mythical status. Now as part of the company’s 90th-anniversary celebrations in 2022, LEGO is releasing an homage to the fan-favorite spaceship with an upscaled and detailed rendition, 10497 Galaxy Explorer.”
Full review at www.brothers-brick.com

About Icons Space

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Space was introduced in 2019 and currently consists of 10 sets. As of today, 10283 Space Shuttle Discovery is the most valuable Space set with an estimated new/sealed value of $239.
Summary
Icons Space Galaxy Explorer set 10497 was released in August 2022, retailing for $100, but has since been retired. New, unopened Galaxy Explorer sets are valued at $115, while used sets can be found for $89 in good condition.
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