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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 $205 for new and sealed sets, up 6758% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.30% since release. On the used market, values range from $18 to $28 based on condition. Its market shows no clear direction yet, even with a value that has eased in recent months.

Space Digger Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Space Digger since December 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 $205, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $23 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 23% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $200 to $280.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New Sealed LEGO Classic Space 6822 - Space Digger
BrickEconomy Choice
$160.00
(AU) Space Digger from BrickLink seller Gratrac75 $193.20
-5.8%
(NL) Space Digger from BrickLink seller wolte019 $194.77
-5.0%
(US) Space Digger from BrickLink seller ToysAndCardsNY $199.99
-2.5%
(ES) Space Digger from BrickLink seller brickzshop $200.34
-2.3%
(US) (HEAVY WEAR) New Sealed LEGO Classic Space 6822 - Space Digger $206.99
+0.9%
(AU) Space Digger from BrickLink seller maxlego $217.79
+6.2%
(DE) Space Digger from BrickLink seller MMEtrading $229.04
+11.7%
(US) Classic Space System Set 6822 Space Digger 1981 Vintage $249.99
+21.9%
(US) Space Digger from BrickLink seller bader $275.00
+34.1%
(DE) 6822 Space Digger MISB NEW NEW GOOD CLASSIC SPACE RARE 928 926 924 $280.04
+36.6%
(JP) Space Space Digger 6822 28 Pcs 1 Minifig 1981 New Sealed from Japan $400.00
+95.1%
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Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is slipping, so momentum is holding level.
DemandUpper half in Space
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Space
About as many as a year ago
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+3% typical for Classic
+0% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:10% bearish·83% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Space Digger Minifigs

Space Digger contains 1 minifigure. Red Classic Spaceman 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 $47.45

Compared with other Classic sets

One thing stands out in Space Digger's case. Its launch price was less than half what most sets ranked lower cost.

#32 of 88
By growth since retail, +6,758%
+804%+43,272%
In the top half of the group.
$6.21 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$6.21
Typical
$5.30
About 15% above the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
16711 Minifig Pack+43,272%
26804 Surface Rover+21,580%
3926 Command Center+19,102%
326822 Space Digger+6,758%

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 $510.46
Growth  +3835.7%
Annual growth 9.4%

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 $772.16
Growth  +9588.3%
Annual growth 8.6%

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 $964.68
Growth  +6335.5%
Annual growth 9.6%

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 $1,250.57
Growth  +9527.2%
Annual growth 8.9%

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 $307.21
Growth  +4001.6%
Annual growth 4.3%

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 $188.04
Growth  +4612.8%
Annual growth 5.2%

6801 Moon Buggy

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
6801 LEGO Moon Buggy
Retail $1.99
Value $178.00
Growth  +8844.7%
Annual growth 6.4%

Space Digger Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 6822 Space Digger?

A new, sealed copy of Space Digger is worth about $205 today. A used copy in good condition goes for about $23.

Is LEGO 6822 Space Digger still available?

No. Space Digger is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How has LEGO 6822 Space Digger performed since its release?

Space Digger is now worth 6,758% more than its $2.99 retail price, or roughly 6.3% a year on average. That matches the Classic average of 5.9% a year closely.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 6822 Space Digger?

BrickEconomy's forecast, built on its long-run growth, puts Space Digger near $217 in twelve months, about 6% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces does LEGO 6822 Space Digger have, and which minifigures are included?

Space Digger is built from 33 pieces, or $0.09 per piece at retail. The minifigure included is Red Classic Spaceman. On its own, Red Classic Spaceman is worth around $47, roughly a quarter of what the set is worth.

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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

Classic Space began in 1978, the same year as the LEGO minifigure, and it was one of the first three themes to use it, along with Castle and Town. The astronauts came in red and white at first, with yellow, black and blue added in the 1980s, all in the same suit with the planet logo on the chest and an air tank on the back. Unlike almost every space line after it, Classic Space had no villains, only explorers with rovers, rockets, lunar bases and grey crater baseplates.

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 $4,799.
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 $205, while used sets can be found for $23.
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