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60226 LEGO City Space Mars Research Shuttle
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LEGO 60226 Mars Research Shuttle is a City set valued at $55 for new and sealed sets, up 37% from an original retail price of $39.99. The set retired in December 2021 with annual appreciation averaging 7.99% since. Used copies are valued between $16 and $22 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $48 and $65. Right now the market for it leans upward, on the back of a value on the rise as well as faster growth than similar sets.

Mars Research Shuttle Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mars Research Shuttle since December 2021. Very high accuracy
LEGO 60226 Mars Research Shuttle is a City Space set released in 2019, containing 273 pieces and 2 minifigures. The build centers on a NASA-inspired shuttle with an opening cockpit and dual cargo bay doors. Supporting models include a Mars rover with an articulated grappling arm, laser, and tilting solar panels, plus a storage drone with an opening compartment and a helidrone with a spinning rotor and scanner. The set also includes a small Martian terrain section with a hidden symbol.

New and sealed, Mars Research Shuttle is worth about $55 today. It has averaged 8.0% a year since it retired, and our forecast has it near $58 next year and $71 in five. The average used price is $18 for those in good overall condition. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 16% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $60 to $81. The set was available for 30 months, from June 2019 to December 2021.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) CITY: Mars Research Shuttle (60226) Brand New Sealed $42.06
-23.5%
(CA) CITY: Mars Research Shuttle (60226) Brand New Sealed $42.08
-23.5%
(US) City Mars Research Shuttle (60226) NEW SEALED IN BOX
BrickEconomy Choice
$47.99
-12.7%
(US) City 60226 Mars Research Shuttle Space Exploration Set New Sealed Retired $48.00
-12.7%
(US) City: Mars Research Shuttle (60226) $49.00
-10.9%
(US) 60226 MARS RESEARCH SHUTTLE city town lego NEW sealed legos set space nasa ship $49.99
-9.1%
(US) 60226 - City Mars Research Shuttle NEW SEALED RETIRED $49.99
-9.1%
(US) City 60226 Mars Research Shuttle New Sealed Box $50.00
-9.1%
(US) City 60226 Mars Research Space Shuttle NASA Playset NEW. $50.00
-9.1%
(CA) 60226 Mars Research Shuttle with 273 pieces $53.48
-2.7%
(US) New Sealed LEGO 60226 CITY Mars Research Shuttle $54.95
-0.1%
(US) CITY: Mars Research Shuttle (60226)brand new and sealed $54.99
(US) Mars Research Shuttle from BrickLink seller dfresh $57.65
+4.9%
(US) 60226 CITY: Mars Research Shuttle (60226) $54.99
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Lego 60236 City Mars Research Shuttle Used Complete Retired Missing Some Stickers $19.99

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 60226 Mars Research Shuttle.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 60226 Mars Research Shuttle.

Market Momentum

Bullish
This set's value is climbing and it is outpacing its theme.
DemandTop 6% in City
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in City
Listings up 6% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+10% typical for Space
+29% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·41% neutral·52% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Mars Research Shuttle Minifigs

Mars Research Shuttle contains 2 minifigures. Astronaut Female is exclusive to this set.
cty1064
Astronaut Female
Female astronaut in a white spacesuit with orange lines, smiling with closed mouth - cty1064
Exclusive
Value $4.89
cty1063
Astronaut Male
Male astronaut in an orange spacesuit with dark bluish gray lines, wearing a trans light blue large visor and a black angular beard - cty1063
2 sets
Value $3.92

Compared with other Space sets

Mars Research Shuttle lands mid-table among the Space sets, largely because its past year was stronger than that of similar sets.

#11 of 23
By growth since retail, +37%
+2%+239%
In the top half of the group.
$0.20 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.20
Typical
$0.19
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
#13 of 15
Used value as a share of new, 33%
21%93%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
#21 of 26 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About half the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
13365 Space Moon Buggy+239%
230365 Satellite+200%
33367 Space Shuttle+127%
1160226 Mars Research Shuttle+37%

Sets in City / Space

60229 Rocket Assembly &Transport

Theme / Subtheme City / Space
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 1,055 / 8
Availability Retired
60229 LEGO City Space Rocket Assembly &Transport
Retail $149.99
Value ~$149.99

60228 Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control

Theme / Subtheme City / Space
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 837 / 7
Availability Retired
60228 LEGO City Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control
Retail $99.99
Value $167.15
Growth  +67.2%
Annual growth 10.1%

60227 Lunar Space Station

Theme / Subtheme City / Space
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 412 / 5
Availability Retired
60227 LEGO City Lunar Space Station
Retail $59.99
Value $64.95
Growth  +8.3%
Annual growth 2.6%

60230 People Pack - Space Research and Development

Theme / Subtheme City / Space
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 209 / 15
Availability Retired
60230 LEGO City People Pack - Space Research and Development
Retail $39.99
Value $49.12
Growth  +22.8%
Annual growth 3.6%

60225 Rover Testing Drive

Theme / Subtheme City / Space
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 202 / 2
Availability Retired
60225 LEGO City Space Rover Testing Drive
Retail $29.99
Value $38.66
Growth  +28.9%
Annual growth 4.6%

60224 Satellite Service Mission

Theme / Subtheme City / Space
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 84 / 1
Availability Retired
60224 LEGO City Space Satellite Service Mission
Retail $9.99
Value $17.37
Growth  +73.9%
Annual growth 5.6%

40345 Mars Exploration Minifigure Pack

Theme / Subtheme City / Space
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 44 / 4
Availability Retired
40345 LEGO City Space Mars Exploration Minifigure Pack
Retail $15.99
Value $18.16
Growth  +13.6%
Annual growth 1.7%

30365 Satellite

Theme / Subtheme City / Space
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 1
Availability Retired
30365 LEGO City Space Satellite
Retail $3.99
Value $11.98
Growth  +200.3%
Annual growth 18.9%

Mars Research Shuttle Questions

What is LEGO 60226 Mars Research Shuttle worth?

Sealed in its box, Mars Research Shuttle is valued at $55, with most sales landing between $48 and $65. Its value has climbed 11% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $18.

Is LEGO 60226 Mars Research Shuttle still available?

No. Mars Research Shuttle left LEGO's shelves in December 2021 after a run of about 3 years, 10 months longer than the typical Space set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Has LEGO 60226 Mars Research Shuttle increased in value?

Yes. Mars Research Shuttle has gained 37% on its original retail price of $39.99, about 8% a year. That beats the Space average of 4.2% a year by a clear margin.

How much could LEGO 60226 Mars Research Shuttle be worth in a year?

Next year's forecast for Mars Research Shuttle is $58, about 5% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 60226 Mars Research Shuttle?

The set contains 273 pieces, about $0.15 each at retail, with 2 minifigures: Astronaut Female and Astronaut Male. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $8.81, about 16% of the set's value, led by Astronaut Female at $4.89. Astronaut Female cannot be found in any other set.

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Mars Research Shuttle Reviews

39 reviews
4.6
Collectors
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True North Bricks
“The main drawback of the Mars Research Shuttle is the price. It does not come at a good value. The set has a nice design, comes with good Minifigures, and a lot of play potential. It is not my favorite shuttle, but it is a good one. If you plan to buy this kit, I suggest... More waiting a while. 20% off sales are common, and at that price, you are much closer to an average cost-per-brick.”
Full review at truenorthbricks.com
Playing with Bricks
“This is a tough set to review because if you ignore price then it's a lovely set. You get a fun shuttle and an equally fun second vehicle plus a pair of minifigures and a few other odds and ends (drone, space rock). On the other hand, a suggested retail price of basically... More $40 for only 273 pieces and two minifigures is a terrible deal. If you can find this for closer to $30, I'd recommend it.”
Full review at playingwithbricks.blogspot.com

About City Space

City Space brings LEGO City off the planet, with rockets, shuttles, rovers and space stations closer to real space travel than the science fiction of most LEGO space themes. It started in 2011 with a space shuttle and a launch center. The 2019 sets were made with advice from NASA and centred on the exploration of Mars, and the 2022 sets went back to the Moon with a lunar base and rover inspired by NASA's Artemis program. The 2024 sets moved further out, with a modular space station, an interstellar spaceship, mechs and alien life. Many of the larger sets have opening sections and modules that can be rearranged.

Space currently consists of 28 sets that as of now has run from 2011 to 2025. As of today, 60351 Rocket Launch Center is the most valuable Space set with an estimated new/sealed value of $196.
Summary
City Space Mars Research Shuttle set 60226 was released on June 12, 2019, retailing for $40, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $55, while used sets sell around $18.
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Give young space adventurers a treat with a NASA-inspired research shuttle and rover toy set. This cool LEGO® City 60226 Mars Research Shuttle playset features a space shuttle toy with opening cockpit, 2 opening cargo doors and space inside for the storage drone, rover with new-for-June-2019 articulated grappling arm, laser and tilting solar panels, storage drone with opening compartment and a helidrone with spinning rotor blade and scanner, plus a Mars scenery build with secret symbol.
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