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6870 LEGO Space Probe Launcher
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LEGO 6870 Space Probe Launcher is a vintage Space set from 1981 valued at $307 for new and sealed sets, up 4002% from an original retail price of $7.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.30% since release. On the used market, values range from $15 to $18 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Space Probe Launcher since September 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6870 Space Probe Launcher is a Classic Space set released in 1981, containing 60 pieces and 1 minifigure. It builds an articulated ground vehicle with a launcher for a small probe spacecraft and control elements. The set includes a red Classic Space astronaut minifigure with air tanks and helmet. It was also listed as “Spacecraft Launcher” in some catalogs.

A new and sealed Space Probe Launcher is currently valued at around $307, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Classic sets. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $248 to $315. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $320 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New Sealed LEGO Space Probe 6802
BrickEconomy Choice
$242.99
(US) Vintage Space Lego Star Patrol Launcher 6871 $250.00
-18.6%
(CA) 6870 - Space Probe Launcher NEW SEALED $299.59
-2.5%
(DE) 6870 Space Probe Launcher MISB NEW NEW GOOD CLASSIC SPACE Spaceship $314.15
+2.3%
(US) BrickLink store GB's New Parts and Sets $360.00
+17.2%
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For Sale (Used)

 (UK) Used - 100% Complete, original vintage parts in good condition. Minifig good, torso p... $13.91
(FR) Used - Set complet en trs bon tat avec instructions $13.93
(DK) Used - Complete set with instructions. We are original owners. Good condition, Some d... $13.98
(NL) Used - 100% complete in played with but in ok condition. White parts can be slightly ... $15.09
(IT) Used - Set 6870: "Space Probe Launcher" Set Vintage 1981
$17.16

Minifigs

Space Probe Launcher 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 $51.58

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%

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%

6822 Space Digger

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 1
Availability Retired
6822 LEGO Space Digger
Retail $2.99
Value $205.06
Growth  +6758.2%
Annual growth 6.3%

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%

My Collection

Space Probe Launcher Reviews

29 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
“Articulated ground vehicle that launches a small flying wedge with one red astronaut. Neat small set but needs a second astronaut. The larger tires give it a rugged look. Mobile launcher is another archetype that will be revisited. I like the design symmetry of using the... More clip light plates to hold transparent 1 x 1 plates at the front of both the spaceship and the truck (also symmetry of a pair of positioning thrusters at the rear).”
Full review at mpospese.com

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 Probe Launcher set 6870 was released in March 1981, retailing for $7, but has since been retired. New, unopened Space Probe Launcher sets are valued at $307, while used sets can be found for $15.
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Spacecraft launcher. With launching ramp for one-man spaceship.
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