LEGO 6442 Sting Ray Explorer is a Town set from 1997 valued at $147 for new and sealed sets, up 637% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.98% since release. On the used market, values range from $30 to $37 based on condition.
LEGO 6442 Sting Ray Explorer is a Town Divers set released in 1997, containing 152 pieces and 3 minifigures. The set centers on a large research submarine with a front cockpit, a rear crew compartment with a computer screen, opening access panels, manipulator arms, adjustable lights, maneuvering flaps, a propeller, and jet engines. A seafloor build includes a small reef with a triangular rock element, shipwreck-like arches, a hidden barrel with a cutlass, seaweed elements, and a manta ray figure. The minifigures comprise two divers and a pilot/controller, with accessories such as diving masks, airtanks, flippers, a harpoon gun, and a camera.
A new and sealed Sting Ray Explorer is currently valued at around $147, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $31 for those in good overall condition. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 13% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $125 to $252.