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Galaxy Explorer

497 LEGO Galaxy Explorer

Name: LEGO Galaxy Explorer
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 497-1
Rating: 5.00 (26 reviews)

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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Galaxy Explorer since June 2015. Medium accuracy

LEGO 497 Galaxy Explorer was a 338 piece Space set with 4 minifigs released in 1979. Galaxy Explorer was one of the best, and is still known as one of the most sought after sets in LEGO history. It includes a large spacecraft, a ground base with a landing pad and a small tower, a small space rover and a two red, two white Classic Space astronaut minifigures.

The current value for a new and sealed Galaxy Explorer is estimated at $3,833, with an average annual growth of approximately 7%. On the open market, a used set will sell in the range of $217 and $300, depending on its condition.

All regions

All regions 2
United States 1
Canada 1

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) 497 Classic Space Galaxy Explorer New and Sealed from 1979	BrickEconomy Choice $4,000.00
	(CA) Great condition. Cardboard seals in good shape. Please ask for pics.	$4,169.16 +8.8%

All regions

All regions 6
United States 5

For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - Classic Space: Galaxy Explorer 497 (1979) Vintage. Rare. Instructions	$199.97 --20.0%
	(US) Used - 1979 VINTAGE LEGO CITY SPACE SET 497 GALAXY EXPLORER 99% COMPLETE W/ INST MANU...	$199.99 --20.0%
	(US) Used - Classic Space 497/928 Galaxy Explorer 100% Complete Worn	$200.00 --20.0%
	(US) Used - Vintage LEGO Classic Space 497 Galaxy Explorer (1979) FLAWS - READ DESCRIPTION	$250.00
	(JP) Used - Toy Lego Galaxy Explorer Icons 10497	$258.25
	(US) Used - Vintage LEGO Land Space 497 928 Galaxy Explorer Complete Box - Read	$259.99

Minifigs

Galaxy Explorer contains the following minifigs.

Space Astronaut White

35 sets

Value $19.46

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	926 Command Center Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic Year 1979 Pieces / Minifigs 173 / 4 Availability Retired Buy this set at ebay Bricklink	Retail $24.99 Value $1,950.72 Growth +7706.0% Annual growth 10.0% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

497-1

Name

Galaxy Explorer

Theme

Space

Subtheme

Classic

Year

1979

Availability

Retired

Pieces

338 (PPP $0.09)

Minifigs

4 (Value $68.92)

Set PricingRare

Retail price

$31.99

New/Sealed

Value

$3,833.33

Growth

+11882.90%

Annual growth

+6.87%

90-day change

28.26%

Used

Value

$250.00

Range

$217.35 - $300.00

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$4,000.00

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$4,169.16 (CA)

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$3,833.33

1 year forecast

$4,075.69+6.32%

5 year forecast

$4,837.97+26.21%

$4,698

$4,988

497 Galaxy Explorer is estimated to be worth between $4,698 - $4,988 in 5 years (new/sealed).

Set Facts

This set was only available in the US, where it was sold instead of the identical set 928 Galaxy Explorer that was available elsewhere. Both spacecraft had the number "LL 928" printed onto their hulls though.
The spacecraft is similar to 70816 Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! from 2014.

Galaxy Explorer Reviews

26 reviews

5.0

Collectors

Investors

Eurobricks

“In my opinion, the Galaxy Explorer is by far the best "blue-era" Classic Space set produced. But what makes it so great, you ask? The set includes two Classic Space plates, one crater, and the other a landing plate; a small control tower, an awesome ship that has room for a... More moon buggy, a moon buggy, and 4 classic figs. The overall design of the ship is awesome with a high degree of play value.”

Full review at www.eurobricks.com

“Large ship with opening cockpit and rear compartment, rover, small base with radar dish, four astronauts, landing plate and a crater plate. I believe this was the only ship to come with 2 base plates. Really just one of a few sets ever to come with 2 base plates.”

Full review at mpospese.com

Subtheme Analysis

Space / Classic

Sets

Years

1978 - 2015

Annual growth

+6.87% (this set +6.87%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Galaxy Explorer currently ranks #34 out of the top most owned sets in Space Classic.

#1Small Space Shuttle Craft

#2Space Digger

#3Astro Car

#4Star Fleet Voyager

#5Classic Spaceman Minifigure

#34Galaxy Explorer

#35Tri-Star Voyager

#36Galaxy Commander

About Space Classic

The LEGO Classic Space was introduced in 1978 and was the first space theme. It features sets with peaceful space explorers with no enemies unlike other LEGO space sets. There were 5 astronaut minifigures the wore the same suites but in various colors including blue, red, white, yellow and black.

Classic consists of 90 sets that ran from 1978 to 2015. As of today, 928 Space Cruiser And Moonbase is the most valuable Classic set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $4,598.

LEGOLAND Space
You can build your own planet with the new baseplates. And with the Space Ships, Rockets, and Radar Vehicles, you can go exploring far, far out in space.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$3,833.33

Value (in a year)

$4,075.69

Value (in 2 years)

$4,291.71

Accuracy

0.960300 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$3,484.02

Value (in a year)

$3,640.99

Value (in two years)

$3,797.96

Accuracy

0.442343 Low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$250.00

Value (low range)

$217.35

Value (high range)

$300.00

Accuracy

0.905300 High

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