LEGO 1787 Crater Cruiser is a vintage Space set from 1995 valued at $280 for new and sealed sets, up 1458% from an original retail price of $17.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.18% since release. On the used market, values range from $55 to $78 based on condition.
LEGO 1787 Crater Cruiser is a Space Unitron set released in 1995, containing 183 pieces and 2 minifigures. The set includes a ground vehicle carrier and a small starship that can land on the carrier. Features include forward-mounted lasers, an elevating satellite dish with radio antennas, rear thrusters, and a starship with a large booster and twin lasers piloted by one astronaut. The color scheme combines trans-blue, black, old gray, and trans-neon green typical of the Unitron subtheme.
A new and sealed Crater Cruiser is currently valued at around $280, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Unitron sets. The average used price is $65 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $292 within the next year. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 23% of the set's total value.