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42180 LEGO Technic Space Mars Exploration Rover
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LEGO 42180 Mars Exploration Rover is a Technic set valued at $150 for new and sealed sets, up 0% from an original retail price of $149.99. The set retired in November 2025 with annual appreciation averaging 0.01% since. On the used market, values range from $122 to $146 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $149 and $195.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mars Exploration Rover since November 2025. Medium accuracy
LEGO 42180 Mars Exploration Rover is a Technic Space set released in 2024, containing 1,599 pieces. The main build is a crewed exploration rover with suspension, an expanding truck bed, a moving crane, an elevator, a generator, warning beacons, a cockpit, and living quarters with amenities. It includes a small companion rover and scientific accessories such as equipment and gas canisters. The model also features a concertina mechanism that compacts the vehicle to reduce its length.

A new and sealed Mars Exploration Rover is currently valued at around $150. The average used price is $125 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $148 to $176. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $150 within the next year. The set was available for 20 months, from March 2024 to November 2025.
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 (US) TECHNIC: Mars Crew Exploration Rover (42180)
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$119.95
(US) TECHNIC 42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover new sealed box R/3 $120.00
-20.0%
(US) Technic Space 42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover 1599pcs NASA 11+ $124.99
-16.7%
(US) LEGO Technic Mars Crew Exploration Rover 42180 (Retired) - NISB $124.99
-16.7%
(US) Technic 42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover NASA Space 1599 pcs - Brand New $125.00
-16.7%
(JP) 42180 Technic Manned Mars Exploration Rover Toy Block 11+ New $128.81
-14.1%
(US) LEGO42180 SPACE Mars Crew Exploration Rover Technic BRAND NEW, minor box damage $133.33
-11.1%
(US) Technic: Mars Crew Exploration Rover (42180) $139.00
-7.3%
(US) Technic Mars Crew Exploration Rover Building Set 42180, New, Sealed, US $139.00
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(US) Technic Mars Crew Exploration Rover 42180 NASA Space Set 1599 Pieces $145.00
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(US) Technic Mars Crew Exploration Rover 42180 New Sealed Space Set $145.00
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(US) Technic Mars Crew Exploration Rover 42180 New Factory Selaed $148.49
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(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover - Technic Space 2024 $148.95
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(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover - Technic Space 2024 $148.95
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(US) Technic Space Mars Crew Exploration Rover (42180) STEM TOY NEW SEALED $149.95
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(US) LEGO42180 SPACE Mars Crew Exploration Rover Technic BRAND NEW $149.98
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(US) TECHNIC: Mars Crew Exploration Rover (42180) $149.99
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(US) Technic 42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover $149.99
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(US) Technic Mars Crew Exploration Rover Building Toy - Build & Display for Room Decor - G... $149.99
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(US) LEGO42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover Technic Space STEM Sealed New Retired $149.99
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(US) BrickLink store Paw's Brick Yard $149.99
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Mars Exploration Rover Reviews

33 reviews
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New Elementary
“This vehicle has 6-wheel full suspension. Aurélien Rouffiange explained how the top opens to reveal the crew quarters, “like a camper van for space”! Guess what NASA asked LEGO to include here? Toilets! (They must be LEGO Friends fans.) There's a crane for cargo and an... More elevator on the rear to get onto flatbed. Cargo cans are included, for waste or collecting samples of water, hydrogen and air.”
Full review at www.newelementary.com
“The largest of the 2024 Technic Space sets is this, the 1,600-piece 42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover. Apparently ‘Inspired by NASA Mars Rover Concepts’, 42180 is a huge six-wheel tow-truck/mobile laboratory arrangement, complete with a rotating and lifting crane, pendular... More suspension, working steering, and a body that can expand or condense for… er, space reasons.”
Full review at thelegocarblog.com

About Technic Space

The LEGO Technic Space theme, introduced in 2023, includes sets designed to capture the excitement and challenges of space exploration. Notable sets in this theme are the "42178 Surface Space Loader," which features a vehicle equipped for handling materials on extraterrestrial surfaces; the "42179 Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit," a model demonstrating orbital mechanics and celestial movements; the "42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81," a versatile vertical take-off and landing spacecraft for transporting heavy cargo; and the "42180 Mars Exploration Rover," a detailed rover with functional wheels and instruments for exploring the Martian surface.

Space currently consists of 5 sets that as of now has run from 2024 to 2025. As of today, 42180 Mars Exploration Rover is the most valuable Space set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $150.
Summary
Technic Space Mars Exploration Rover set 42180 was released in March 2024, retailing for $150, but has since been retired. New, unopened Mars Exploration Rover sets are valued at $150, while used sets can be found for $125.
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Inspire kids to learn more about missions to Mars with the LEGO® Technic™ Mars Crew Exploration Rover playset (42180) for boys and girls aged 11+ who love space toys. This detailed Mars Rover toy set is packed with realistic features for young explorers. The model expands to reveal the truck bed, and kids can test out the suspension as they steer the rover into position. Next, they can use the crane to lift the robot rover, tools and fuel reactor. The crew’s living quarters include seating, a shower, toilet, treadmill and fridge. There’s an elevator function, plus recycling and sample containers and gas and water canisters.

This set features a special space air-lock element so kids can connect other compatible space-themed LEGO sets (sold separately) for even more space adventures. Kids enjoy an intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress.

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