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LEGO 6823 Surface Transport is a vintage Space set from 1983 valued at $187 for new and sealed sets, up 7403% from an original retail price of $2.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.98% since release. Used copies are valued between $10 and $14 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $169 and $201.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Surface Transport since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6823 Surface Transport is a Classic Space set released in 1983, containing 27 pieces and 1 minifigure. It builds a small articulated wheeled ground vehicle equipped with a scanner and a rear container for samples. The set includes a yellow Classic Space astronaut and is also known as Survey Vehicle.

A new and sealed Surface Transport is currently valued at around $187, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Classic sets. The average used price is $12 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 16% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $142 to $199.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New Lego Set 6823 Surface Transport, Vintage 1983
BrickEconomy Choice
$139.95
(US) New Lego Set 6823 Surface Transport, Vintage 1983 $150.00
-19.7%
(BE) still factory-sealed, no pricesticker, please see my own pic $173.50
-7.1%
(US) Space 6823 Surface Transport 1983 Vintage Brand 'New-Other' Sealed Box $180.00
-3.7%
(US) This set is in good condition, single owner set. May have price sticker and minor she... $182.75
-2.2%
(US) NEW, Sealed NOT MINT, displays beautifully $195.00
+4.4%
(US) New & Sealed - Some wear on box, in good condition. $199.99
+7.0%
(US) BrickLink store GB's New Parts and Sets $200.00
+7.0%
(SE) NOS- new old stock from closed toystore. Rare set to find misb. Very good condition f... $211.69
+13.3%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6823 Surface Transport.

Minifigs

Surface Transport contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 26 other sets.
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Yellow Classic Spaceman
Classic Space (Classic Yellow Spaceman) with yellow with airtanks - sp007
27 sets
Value $29.33

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

6980 Galaxy Commander

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 443 / 5
Availability Retired
6980 LEGO Galaxy Commander
Retail $59.99
Value $2,458.92
Growth  +3998.9%
Annual growth 5.6%

1593 Super Model

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 313 / 2
Availability Retired
1593 LEGO Super Model
Retail $19.99
Value $1,316.06
Growth  +6483.6%
Annual growth 10.1%

6930 Space Supply Station

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 206 / 4
Availability Retired
6930 LEGO Space Supply Station
Retail $34.99
Value $1,532.02
Growth  +4278.5%
Annual growth 8.0%

6844 Sismobile

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 1
Availability Retired
6844 LEGO Sismobile
Retail $3.99
Value $286.20
Growth  +7072.9%
Annual growth 8.5%

6701 Minifig Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 6
Availability Retired
6701 LEGO Minifig Pack
Retail $4.59
Value $387.79
Growth  +8348.6%
Annual growth 7.3%

6803 Space Patrol

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
6803 LEGO Space Patrol
Retail $2.49
Value $248.17
Growth  +9866.7%
Annual growth 5.5%

6711 Minifig Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 4
Availability Retired
6711 LEGO Minifig Pack
Retail $4.49
Value $1,873.66
Growth  +41629.6%
Annual growth 14.9%

My Collection

Surface Transport Reviews

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Brickset
Minimalist functional space buggy — “It comes with the new yellow spaceman introduced in 1982 and 1983 space balloon tires -- finally something more realistic which differentiated a space buggy from a town vehicle! It has a complete set of play functions for a vehicle this size.”
Full review at brickset.com

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 Surface Transport set 6823 was released in February 1983, retailing for $2, but has since been retired. New, unopened Surface Transport sets are valued at $187, while used sets can be found for $12 in good condition.
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