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6822 LEGO Space Digger
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LEGO 6822 Space Digger is a vintage Space set from 1981 valued at $203 for new and sealed sets, up 6693% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.39% since release. On the used market, values range from $18 to $25 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $191 and $271.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Space Digger since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6822 Space Digger is a Space/Classic Space set released in 1981, containing 33 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set builds a small space vehicle with a front gripper arm and an open seat for the included red Classic Space astronaut. Also known as Space Grab, it was additionally bundled in the 1977 Space Value Pack and the 1999 Space Value Pack.

A new and sealed Space Digger is currently valued at around $203, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Classic sets. The average used price is $20 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 14% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $202 to $280.
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Space Digger ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$229.99
(AU) BrickLink store Maxspace $174.47
-14.1%
(US) New, sealed, but a bit crushed. Pics available. $199.99
-1.5%
(NL) BrickLink store sterihobby $202.42
-0.3%
(ES) New in sealed box, in excellent condition, original price sticker. Ask for pictures b... $208.21
+2.5%
(US) (HEAVY WEAR) New Sealed LEGO Classic Space 6822 - Space Digger $229.99
+13.2%
(US) Classic Space System Set 6822 Space Digger 1981 Vintage $249.99
+23.1%
(US) NEW, Sealed NOT MINT, displays beautifully Crease on front of box $275.00
+35.4%
(DE) 6822 Space Digger MISB NEW NEW GOOD CLASSIC SPACE RARE 928 926 924 $289.19
+42.4%
(US) 6822 - Space Digger - New - Space - Vintage $299.99
+47.7%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6822 Space Digger.

Minifigs

Space Digger contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 43 other sets.
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Red Classic Spaceman
Classic Spaceman (Classic Red Spaceman) with red with airtanks - sp005
44 sets
Value $28.50

Contained In Sets

1999 Space Value Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / Value Packs
Year 1985
Pieces 89
Availability Retired
1999 LEGO Space Value Pack
Retail $12.97
Value $499.53
Growth  +3751.4%
Annual growth 9.3%

1977 Special Three-Set Space Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / Value Packs
Year 1983
Pieces 82
Availability Retired
1977 LEGO Special Three-Set Space Pack
Retail $7.97
Value $837.44
Growth  +10407.4%
Annual growth 7.7%

Sets in Space / Classic

6929 Star Fleet Voyager

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 242 / 1
Availability Retired
6929 LEGO Star Fleet Voyager
Retail $14.99
Value $927.15
Growth  +6085.1%
Annual growth 4.3%

6927 All-Terrain Vehicle

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 170 / 2
Availability Retired
6927 LEGO All-Terrain Vehicle
Retail $12.99
Value $607.61
Growth  +4577.5%
Annual growth 7.3%

6870 Space Probe Launcher

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 60 / 1
Availability Retired
6870 LEGO Space Probe Launcher
Retail $7.49
Value $340.68
Growth  +4448.5%
Annual growth 4.2%

6842 Small Space Shuttle Craft

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 1
Availability Retired
6842 LEGO Small Space Shuttle Craft
Retail $3.99
Value $196.11
Growth  +4815.0%
Annual growth 5.4%

6801 Moon Buggy

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
6801 LEGO Moon Buggy
Retail $1.99
Value $159.26
Growth  +7903.0%
Annual growth 6.5%

My Collection

Space Digger Reviews

18 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
“Small vehicle with four jets, positioning thrusters, and an articulated grabber arm piloted by a red astronaut with a walkie-talkie. Sort of like a space backhoe? Compact but functional. Love the grabber jaws. Four of the new engine “strakes” provide support and thrust. The... More new clip light plate is used to mount the transparent red headlights.”
Full review at mpospese.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The Space Digger is a nostalgic classic from the early '80s, offering a quirky, retro sci-fi design. Its standout feature is the flexible robotic claw, which adds a fun, interactive element to this otherwise simple build. While the set is basic, with limited parts and minimal playability on its own, it makes a charming addition to a larger space fleet, especially for collectors of LEGO's vintage space theme.”
 

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, 926 Command Center is the most valuable Classic set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $4,645.
Summary
Space Classic Space Digger set 6822 was released in March 1981, retailing for $3, but has since been retired. New, unopened Space Digger sets are valued at $203, while used sets can be found for $20.
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