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1682 LEGO Flight Space Shuttle Launch
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1682 LEGO Flight Space Shuttle Launch
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LEGO 1682 Space Shuttle Launch is a vintage Town set from 1990 valued at $789 for new and sealed sets, up 1478% from an original retail price of $49.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.97% since release. Used copies are valued between $78 and $96 depending on condition. Signals for it show little movement right now, with steady member interest.

Space Shuttle Launch Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Space Shuttle Launch since February 2018. Very high accuracy
LEGO 1682 Space Shuttle Launch is a Town Flight set released in 1990, containing 423 pieces and 3 minifigures. The set builds a Space Shuttle with an external tank and solid-fuel booster rockets, a launch pad with a red service tower and crane, a hinged docking port, and a ground transport vehicle. Developed in collaboration with NASA, it was the first LEGO set based on the NASA Space Shuttle. It did not appear in European LEGO catalogs.

A new Space Shuttle Launch sells for around $789 today, after averaging 8.0% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $965. The average used price is $80 for those in good overall condition. While long-term growth remains positive, recent trends indicate the rate of appreciation is slowing. New and sealed listings currently range from $717 to $1,298.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 1682 Space Shuttle Launch 1990 Vintage Classic Town SEALED NEW NASA 392pc
BrickEconomy Choice
$649.99
(US) Space Shuttle Launch from BrickLink seller BxB $600.00
-24.0%
(US) Space Shuttle Launch from BrickLink seller Josh1oreilly $620.00
-21.4%
(US) Town LEGOLAND 1682 Space Shuttle Set - Sealed $750.00
-5.0%
(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 1682 Space Shuttle Launch - VINTAGE Town Flight 1990 $799.95
+1.4%
(US) Space Shuttle Launch from BrickLink seller alorenzana $809.10
+2.5%
(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 1682 Space Shuttle Launch - VINTAGE Town Flight 1990 $813.95
+3.2%
(US) Town: Space Shuttle Launch (1682)- Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $849.00
+7.6%
(US) 1682 Classic Town Airport Space Shuttle New and Sealed from 1990 $1,200.00
+52.1%
(US) Classic Town 1682 SPACE SHUTTLE NEW Sealed Construction Set $1,495.00
+89.5%
(US) 1682 Classic Town Airport Space Shuttle New and Sealed from 1990 $1,500.00
+90.1%

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set is lagging its theme, so momentum is holding level.
DemandTop 1% in Town
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Town
More copies than a year ago
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+2% typical for Flight
-2% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:5% bearish·78% neutral·17% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Space Shuttle Launch Minifigs

Space Shuttle Launch contains 3 minifigures. Two of the minifigures are exclusive to this set.
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Space Shuttle Astronaut
Astronaut with plain white torso, arms, and legs, wearing a white helmet with a trans-light blue visor - pln0010
Exclusive
Value $6.51
but007
Maintenance Man
Minifigure wearing a blue shirt with 6 buttons, blue legs, and a blue cap - but007
x2
3 sets
Value $2.48
sp065
Shuttle Astronaut (NASA)
Astronaut with NASA sticker on torso from the shuttle collection - sp065
Exclusive
Value $11.78

Compared with other Flight sets

#7 of 24
By growth since retail, +1,478%
+86%+3,593%
In the top half of the group.
$1.87 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.87
Typical
$1.28
About 45% above the group's typical value per piece.
#18 of 24
Used value as a share of new, 10%
5%91%
In the bottom half of the group.
#6 of 22 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 75% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
16377 Delivery Center+3,593%
26392 Airport+3,413%
36375 Trans Air Carrier+2,696%
71682 Space Shuttle Launch+1,478%

Sets in Town / Flight

6396 International Jetport

Theme / Subtheme Town / Flight
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 541 / 8
Availability Retired
6396 LEGO Flight International Jetport
Retail $69.75
Value $587.05
Growth  +741.6%
Annual growth 6.0%

6375 Trans Air Carrier

Theme / Subtheme Town / Flight
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 208 / 2
Availability Retired
6375 LEGO Flight Trans Air Carrier
Retail $19.49
Value $545.01
Growth  +2696.4%
Annual growth 5.1%

6673 Solo Trainer

Theme / Subtheme Town / Flight
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 74 / 1
Availability Retired
6673 LEGO Flight Solo Trainer
Retail $7.99
Value $104.27
Growth  +1205.0%
Annual growth 3.6%

6529 Ultra Lite I

Theme / Subtheme Town / Flight
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 35 / 2
Availability Retired
6529 LEGO Flight Ultra Lite I
Retail $3.99
Value $55.48
Growth  +1290.5%
Annual growth 4.1%

1630 Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme Town / Flight
Year 1990
Pieces 27
Availability Retired
1630 LEGO Flight Helicopter
Retail $3.49
Value $37.31
Growth  +969.1%
Annual growth 4.0%

Space Shuttle Launch Questions

What does LEGO 1682 Space Shuttle Launch sell for now?

Sealed in its box, Space Shuttle Launch is currently valued at $789. Used copies are worth about $80.

Has LEGO 1682 Space Shuttle Launch been retired?

Yes. Space Shuttle Launch is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Has LEGO 1682 Space Shuttle Launch increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Space Shuttle Launch is now worth 1,478% more than its $49.99 retail price, about 8% a year. That is well ahead of the Flight average of 4.7% a year.

How much could LEGO 1682 Space Shuttle Launch be worth in a year?

If our forecast holds, Space Shuttle Launch should be worth close to $812 next year, about 3% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces does LEGO 1682 Space Shuttle Launch have, and which minifigures are included?

Space Shuttle Launch is built from 423 pieces, or $0.12 per piece at retail. The 4 minifigures included are Space Shuttle Astronaut, Maintenance Man (2) and Shuttle Astronaut (NASA). Space Shuttle Astronaut and Shuttle Astronaut (NASA) cannot be found in any other set.

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Space Shuttle Launch Reviews

10 reviews
4.9
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Brickipedia
“The red lattice pillars that make up the tower made their first appearance in this set and were otherwise very rare pieces that appeared in only six other sets. This was the first LEGO set that involved the NASA and also the last one until the introduction of Discovery in... More 2003. Other Town sets with space shuttles featured fictional space agencies.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Brickset
“This set is the first "space shuttle" set to be introduced in the Lego (town) series. Although not as good as the 6339/6544 (1995) shuttle sets it still does a great job. The shuttle is nice, but without a landing gear and the booster rockets always attached. External Fuel... More tank is nicely done. Set comes with 3 minifig and a vehicle + trailer and baseplate.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Town Flight

The LEGO Town Flight theme, active from 1985 to 2004, centered around aviation and air travel. Significant sets include 6392 Airport, a foundational set featuring a terminal and control tower, and 1682 Space Shuttle Launch, which combined aviation with space exploration. The 10159 City Airport set modernized the theme with updated airport facilities, while 6597 Century Skyway provided an extensive airport layout with multiple aircraft and detailed infrastructure.

Flight consists of 24 sets that ran from 1985 to 2004. As of today, 6392 Airport is the most valuable Flight set with an estimated new/sealed value of $1,334.
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Prepare the shuttle for launch! Drive it to the launch pad, fuel up, and send the astronauts on their mission into space.

Transport the shuttle to the launch site, then lift it into position and get ready for blast-off!
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