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10497 LEGO Space Galaxy Explorer
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10497 LEGO Space Galaxy Explorer
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LEGO 10497 Galaxy Explorer is a 1,254 piece Icons set with 4 minifigs released in 2022. It is a reimagining of the Galaxy Explorer from 1979 and was released in part of the LEGO Group’s 90th-anniversary celebrations.

The current retail price is $99.99, however, the average price on the secondary markets is around $107 which could indicate the set is backordered or temporarily out of stock in various regions. Once retired, the expected annual growth will be close to 6% after the second year, which will value the set between $118 and $125 shortly after it is retired.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

This chart shows the sales listing trends of 10497 Galaxy Explorer.
(US) Icons: Galaxy Explorer (10497) Brand New!
BrickEconomy Choice
$75.18
(VN) NEW & SEALED LEGO Icons: Galaxy Explorer (10497) 1254 Pieces FAST SHIPPING!
$79.00
-21.0%
(VN) Icons: Galaxy Explorer (10497) free shipping !
$79.00
-21.0%
(US) Icons Galaxy Explorer Space System 10497 Set 1254 pcs BRAND NEW Sealed Box
$80.00
-20.0%
(US) Space: Galaxy Explorer Building Set 10497, New, Sealed in box
$82.99
-17.0%
(US) Galaxy Explorer Set 10497 - 100% Verified Authentic and New
$83.00
-17.0%
(US) Galaxy Explorer Set 10497 - 100% Verified Authentic and New
$83.00
-17.0%
(US) Galaxy Explorer 10497 New
$85.06
-14.9%
(US) Icons: Galaxy Explorer (10497)
$86.00
-14.0%
(US) Icons: Galaxy Explorer Space System Set #10497 (2022) LEGO New
$87.99
-12.0%
(US) Galaxy Explorer Building Set for Adults who love Space 10497. FREE SHIPPING
$89.00
-11.0%
(US) 10497 Galaxy Explorer Space System 1254pcs
$89.99
-10.0%
(HK) US ShipLEGO Galaxy Explorer Building Set for Adults who love Space 10497
$90.00
-10.0%
(US) Icons: Galaxy Explorer 10497 - New/Sealed In Box, Retiring Soon!
$92.99
-7.0%
(US) Legos Icons Galaxy Explorer Set For Adults Who Love Space 10497
$95.00
-5.0%
(US) NEW. SEALED.
$95.00
-5.0%
(US) Icons Galaxy Explorer 10497 Collectible Edition Spaceship (1,254Pcs)
$95.99
-4.0%
(US) Galaxy Explorer Building Set for Adults who love Space 10497 Brand New
$97.50
-2.5%
(US) Icons Galaxy Explorer Building Set for Adults who love Space 10497 - NEW
$99.85
-0.1%
(US) Icons 10497 Galaxy Explorer New Factory Sealed
$99.99
(US) 10497 Galaxy Explorer 90th Anniversary Sealed
$99.99
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Minifigs

Galaxy Explorer contains the following minifigs. 2 of the minifigs are unique to this set.
sp132
Classic Space
Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks and Updated Helmet (Second Reissue) - sp132
Unique
Value $8.13
tlm110
Classic Spaceman White
Classic Space - white with airtanks and updated helmet (Third Reissue - Jenny) - tlm110
2 sets
Value $3.17
sp133
Classic Space Droid
Classic Space Droid - Round Plate Base, Light Bluish Gray and Black - sp133
Unique
Value $5.11

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My Collection

Galaxy Explorer Reviews

18 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

Space is a subtheme of Icons that was introduced in 2019 and currently consists of 5 sets.

LEGO ICONS (formaly LEGO Creator Expert) is a theme focused on more advanced models that includes builds of landmarks, modular buildings, classic vehicles, pop culture builds and home décor sets.
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Join the celebrations to mark 90 years of LEGO® creations with this nostalgic building project for adults. This anniversary collectible edition of the Classic 497 LEGO Galaxy Explorer model (10497) retains all the joy of the 1979 set but on a bigger scale.

Explore a galaxy of details
Take your time crafting the features of this buildable model including the blended delta wing configuration of the original craft. The spaceship sits on 3 retractable landing legs and features opening rear doors and a retractable ramp to deploy the rover. The rear of the ship houses the rover compartment with extra tools. The cockpit opens to reveal the interior of the spaceship where there are seats for all 4 astronauts as well as a living quarters with 2 beds, computers and storage compartments.

Welcome to your zone
Spend quality time with a premium LEGO buildable model set for adults. It makes an immersive project for you or a great spaceship model gift idea for space enthusiasts.

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