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42602 LEGO Friends Space Research Rover
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LEGO 42602 Space Research Rover is a Friends set valued at $50 for new and sealed sets, up 0% from an original retail price of $49.99. The set retired in December 2024 with annual appreciation averaging 0.59% since. On the used market, values range from $41 to $46 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $46 and $67. Recent easing in its value balances the site's forecast of faster growth than similar sets, keeping the market level.

Space Research Rover Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Space Research Rover since December 2024. Very high accuracy
LEGO 42602 Space Research Rover is a Friends Space set released in 2024 with 514 pieces and two mini-dolls. The main build is a wheeled research rover with a retractable arm-mounted camera, accompanied by a research area and a magnifying glass accessory. The set includes a space dog and two small alien figures. It also incorporates the 2024 LEGO space airlock system compatible with other space sets across themes such as City and Technic.

A new and sealed Space Research Rover is currently valued at around $50. The average used price is $42 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $45 to $65. Our forecast has the value rising about 5% over the coming year, to around $53. The set was available for 8 months, from April 2024 to December 2024.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New Sealed LEGO 42602 : Space Research Rover Friends set - Retired
BrickEconomy Choice
$39.85
(US) FRIENDS: Space Research Rover (42602) $44.99
-10.0%
(US) New LEGO Friends Space Research Rover Space Toy and Science Playset 42602 $44.99
-10.0%
(US) Space Research Rover from BrickLink seller riph85 $44.00
-12.0%
(FR) 42602 Friends Space Research Rover New And Sealed $47.53
-4.9%
(US) FRIENDS: Space Research Rover (42602) $48.99
-2.0%
(US) Friends Space Research Rover 42602 Building Set New & Sealed $49.99
0.0%
(US) FRIENDS: Space Research Rover (42602)NEW $50.00
(US) Space Research Rover from BrickLink seller DDBChris $50.00
(US) Friends Space Research Rover Toy Science Playset Building Set Model 42602 $63.95
+27.9%
(US) New Sealed LEGO 42602 : Space Research Rover Friends set - Retired $65.00
+30.0%
(US) Friends Space Research Rover 42602 514 Pc NEW SEALED $69.95
+39.9%
(AU) 42602 Friends Space Research Rover Exploration Vehicle Dog Alien Gift Idea $70.28
+40.6%
(JP) Friends Space Rover 42602 Building Set $87.13
+74.3%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 42602 Space Research Rover.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Value on the retired Friends Space Research Rover (42602) has eased over the last three months. The set sits in the lower half of retired Friends releases for growth, though its two-year forecast points to faster gains than similar sets.
DemandLower half in Friends
Moderate demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Friends
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+4% typical for Friends
+4% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:29% bearish·56% neutral·15% bullish
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Space Research Rover Mini-doll figures

Space Research Rover contains 2 mini-doll figures. William is exclusive to this set.
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Olivia (Adult)
Adult Olivia is dressed as an astronaut in a reddish orange space suit - frnd692
2 sets
Value $2.16
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William
Friends William - frnd736
Exclusive
Value $4.21

Sets in Friends / Space

42605 Mars Space Base and Rocket

Theme / Subtheme Friends / Space
Year 2024
Pieces / Mini-doll figures 981 / 3
Availability Retired
42605 LEGO Friends Mars Space Base and Rocket
Retail $89.99
Value $80.99

41713 Olivia's Space Academy

Theme / Subtheme Friends / Space
Year 2022
Pieces / Mini-doll figures 757 / 4
Availability Retired
41713 LEGO Friends Olivia's Space Academy
Retail $69.99
Value $69.62

42603 Stargazing Camping Vehicle

Theme / Subtheme Friends / Space
Year 2024
Pieces / Mini-doll figures 364 / 2
Availability Retired
42603 LEGO Friends Space Stargazing Camping Vehicle
Retail $29.99
Value ~$29.99

Space Research Rover Questions

What does LEGO 42602 Space Research Rover sell for now?

A new, sealed copy of Space Research Rover is worth about $50 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $46 and $67. Its value has eased 11% over the last 90 days. On the used market, expect to pay around $42.

Is LEGO 42602 Space Research Rover still available?

No. Space Research Rover retired in December 2024, having been in production for 8 months, 7 months shorter than the typical Space set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How has LEGO 42602 Space Research Rover performed since its release?

Space Research Rover is worth about what it cost at retail, $49.99.

What will LEGO 42602 Space Research Rover be worth next year?

In twelve months, Space Research Rover could be worth around $53, about 5% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces does LEGO 42602 Space Research Rover have, and which mini-doll figures are included?

Space Research Rover is built from 514 pieces ($0.10 a piece at its retail price). The 2 mini-doll figures included are Olivia (Adult) and William. Their combined value is about $6.37, about 13% of what the set is worth. William is the most valuable at $4.21. William is exclusive to this set.

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Space Research Rover Reviews

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4.8
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“Alongside those two mini-dolls in astronaut outfits, the set includes a space dog, two aliens, the eponymous rover and a hover scooter. The rover is equipped with an extendable camera arm to capture signs of alien life, fold-down beds for the mini-dolls, a bed and food for... More the dog, and a research lab to study samples (or perhaps just to dissect those poor aliens).”
Full review at www.brickfanatics.com
The Brick Post
“It features a uniquely shaped and brightly colored Space vehicle, two Mini-dolls, a Dog figure and two new blue Alien creatures. It also has some interesting parts such as the transparent leaves, one of which is a brand new recolor.”
Full review at www.thebrickpost.com

About Friends Space

The LEGO Friends Space subtheme, featuring sets released around 2022 and 2023, includes the following notable entries: 41713 Olivia's Space Academy (2022), which features a space shuttle, training simulator, and classroom for space education; 42603 Stargazing Camping Vehicle, equipped with a telescope and camping accessories for stargazing adventures; 42602 Space Research Rover, which includes a rover and various scientific instruments for space exploration; and 42605 Mars Space Base and Rocket, featuring a detailed Mars base and a rocket for interplanetary missions. These sets emphasize STEM education and the Friends' adventures in space exploration and research.

Space consists of 4 sets that ran from 2022 to 2024. As of today, 42605 Mars Space Base and Rocket is the most valuable Space set with an estimated new/sealed value of $81.
Summary
Friends Space Space Research Rover set 42602 was released in April 2024, retailing for $50, but has since been retired. New, unopened Space Research Rover sets are valued at $50, while used sets can be found for $42.
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This kids vehicle toy lets girls and boys aged 8+ create their own extraterrestrial stories for the 2 friends and their astronaut dog. The LEGO Friends Space Research Rover (42602) toy tells the story of Olivia and William, who are exploring an uncharted planet. Theyre searching for signs of alien life and the rover toy with wheels has everything they need, including a toy science lab and hover scooter.

Kids can place a character into the cabin and steer the space rover into position beforeextending the arm to capture evidence of alien life on the toy camera. The back opens to reveal the research area, where there are fold-down beds, plus a bed and food for the dog. Open the flowers with care maybe this is where the aliens are hiding!

This set makes a fun kids gift idea for young space explorers who like robots or astronaut toys. It features a special space air lock element so kids can connect other compatible space-themed LEGO sets (sold separately) for even more...
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