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6856 LEGO Exploriens Planetary Decoder
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Planetary Decoder since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6856 Planetary Decoder was a 80 piece Space set with 1 minifig released in 1996. It includes a spacecraft and an Explorien astronaut minifigure. It was also called "Exploriens 'Crusader’".

The current value for a new and sealed Planetary Decoder is estimated at $84 with an average yearly gain of about 5% which is lower than other Exploriens sets. On the secondary markets, the typical price range for the set MISB/NISB is between $78 and $92. The current used prices for Planetary Decoder can be found in the range of $10 and $16 depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $13 if it is in good overall condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)
(CA) Vintage 1996 LEGO System 6856 Planetary Decoder NEW + SEALED W/ Box Damage
$72.86
-13.1%
(US) New, sealed with some light wear. Pics available.
$74.99
-10.6%
(DE) box has shelfwear - ask for pictures
$76.64
-8.6%
(US) (LIGHT WEAR) New Sealed LEGO Space: Exploriens Planetary Decoder (6856)
BrickEconomy Choice
$79.99
-4.6%
(US) Space: Exploriens Planetary Decoder (6856)
$80.00
-4.6%
(US) BOX IS IN GOOD SHAOE 8/10 NEVER OPEN
$86.13
+2.7%
(US) Amazon listing for Planetary Decoder
~$88.03
+5.0%
(NO) -price sticker on top, small dent on backside. Ask for pictures if condition is impor...
$88.66
+5.7%
(US) This set is in good condition. Single owner set, was purchased NEW OFF THE SHELF and ...
$90.00
+7.3%
(US) Space Exploriens 6856 Planetary Decoder NEW! Astronaut Spaceship
$119.99
+43.1%
(DE) Space 6856 Planetary Decoder Exploriens ( 1996 ) NEU / OVP
$128.47
+53.2%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the last 3 months of new/sealed 6856 Planetary Decoder.

Minifigs

Planetary Decoder contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 5 other sets.
sp008
Explorien
Exploriens - Dark Gray Helmet and Radio Torso - sp008
6 sets
Value $5.33

Sets in Space / Exploriens

6982 Explorien Starship

Theme / Subtheme Space / Exploriens
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 662 / 4
Availability Retired
6982 LEGO Explorien Starship
Retail $79.99
Value $379.83
Growth  374.8%
Annual growth 4.8%

6958 Android Base

Theme / Subtheme Space / Exploriens
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 267 / 3
Availability Retired
6958 LEGO Exploriens Android Base
Retail $39.99
Value $326.34
Growth  716.1%
Annual growth 8.3%

1737 Scorpion Detector

Theme / Subtheme Space / Exploriens
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 196 / 2
Availability Retired
1737 LEGO Exploriens Scorpion Detector
Retail $19.99
Value $306.09
Growth  1431.2%
Annual growth 8.6%

6938 Scorpion Detector

Theme / Subtheme Space / Exploriens
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 196 / 2
Availability Retired
6938 LEGO Exploriens Scorpion Detector
Retail $23.99
Value $153.56
Growth  540.1%
Annual growth 6.8%

6899 Nebula Outpost

Theme / Subtheme Space / Exploriens
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 158 / 2
Availability Retired
6899 LEGO Exploriens Nebula Outpost
Retail $14.99
Value $157.50
Growth  950.7%
Annual growth 8.6%

6854 Alien Fossilizer

Theme / Subtheme Space / Exploriens
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 53 / 1
Availability Retired
6854 LEGO Exploriens Alien Fossilizer
Retail $5.99
Value $86.49
Growth  1343.9%
Annual growth 6.6%

6815 Hovertron

Theme / Subtheme Space / Exploriens
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 29 / 1
Availability Retired
6815 LEGO Exploriens Hovertron
Retail $2.99
Value $51.05
Growth  1607.4%
Annual growth 10.5%

1858 Droid Scout

Theme / Subtheme Space / Exploriens
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
1858 LEGO Exploriens Droid Scout
Retail $2.99
Value $63.53
Growth  2024.7%
Annual growth 8.8%
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My Collection

Planetary Decoder Reviews

3 reviews
4.5
Collectors
Investors
Brickipedia
“The Planetary Decoder is an Exploriens spaceship. Its main features are its huge laser cannon and its large thrusters. The thrusters can be angled up and down. Overall, it is mostly white with a few hints of black. The fossil, when put under a transparent red brick, shows... More an alien face, and when put under a transparent blue brick shows a fossil.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Brickset
Built for Exploration — “An above-average set. If you're looking for 80's and 90's space parts and building experience, this set is for you. A huge collection of versatile black, white and transparent "space" parts, which are useful for any space builds. Its main feature is a huge telescope-like... More instrument which can be folded and tucked away between the craft's tail fins when not in use.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Space Exploriens

The Exploriens Space subtheme introduced in 1996. The story was based on the eponymous Exploriens, a group of civilian space explorers searching for fossils. A total of 9 sets were created and the subtheme was discontinued that same year.

Exploriens was introduced in 1996 and currently consists of 9 sets. As of today, 6982 Explorien Starship is the most valuable Exploriens set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $380.
Summary
Space Exploriens Planetary Decoder set 6856 was released in March 1996, retailing for $8, but has since been retired. New, unopened Planetary Decoder sets are valued at $84, while used sets can be found for $13.
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