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LEGO 6872 Xenon X-Craft is a vintage Space set from 1985 valued at $297 for new and sealed sets, up 2872% from an original retail price of $9.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.88% since release. Used copies are valued between $23 and $29 depending on condition. With more copies hitting the market, the set's value is easing downward.

Xenon X-Craft Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Xenon X-Craft since April 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6872-1 Xenon X-Craft is a Space Classic set released in 1985, containing 86 pieces and 2 minifigures. The set features a small spacecraft built in the Classic Space style, along with a yellow astronaut minifigure and a small robot. In the United States, it was also released under the name Lunar Patrol Craft. The model uses the streamlined design and color scheme associated with mid-1980s Classic Space sets.

A new and sealed Xenon X-Craft is currently valued at around $297, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Classic sets. The average used price is $24 for those in good overall condition. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 12% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $275 to $356.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Space: Xenon X-Craft (6872)NEW
BrickEconomy Choice
$300.00
(US) Xenon X-Craft from BrickLink seller TheBrickHutt $269.99
-9.1%
(US) Xenon X-Craft from BrickLink seller Josh1oreilly $335.00
+12.8%
(ES) Xenon X-Craft from BrickLink seller Valera.L $345.03
+16.2%
(US) New Sealed LEGO Space: Xenon X-Craft (6872) $359.99
+21.3%
(AU) Xenon X-Craft from BrickLink seller maxlego $456.67
+53.8%
(US) Xenon X-Craft from BrickLink seller bader $595.00
+100.4%
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Market Momentum

Bearish
Since retirement, 6872 Xenon X-Craft has leaned down as more copies hit the market. The value has eased over the last three months, and the set is growing slower than similar retired Space Classic sets.
DemandTop 25% in Space
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Space
Listings up 20% this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+4% typical for Classic
-15% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:57% bearish·36% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Xenon X-Craft Minifigs

Xenon X-Craft contains 2 minifigures. Space Droid is exclusive to this set.
sp007
Yellow Classic Spaceman
Classic Space (Classic Yellow Spaceman) with yellow with airtanks - sp007
27 sets
Value $27.91
sp073
Space Droid
Droid from Classic Space with a light gray body, black arms, antennae, and hinge base - sp073
Exclusive
Value $7.14

Compared with other Classic sets

Over the past year Xenon X-Craft fell back while similar sets moved ahead, which goes a long way to explain why it ranks 74th of 88 Classic sets.

#74 of 88
By growth since retail, +2,872%
+804%+43,272%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
$3.45 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$3.45
Typical
$5.30
About 35% below 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%
746872 Xenon X-Craft+2,872%

Sets in Space / Classic

6952 Solar Power Transporter

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 317 / 5
Availability Retired
6952 LEGO Solar Power Transporter
Retail $36.49
Value $537.93
Growth  +1374.2%
Annual growth 6.8%

6931 FX Star Patroller

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 239 / 2
Availability Retired
6931 LEGO FX Star Patroller
Retail $29.99
Value $744.66
Growth  +2383.0%
Annual growth 4.8%

1968 Classic Space Droid

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 193 / 2
Availability Retired
1968 LEGO Classic Space Droid
Retail $17.99
Value $1,870.38
Growth  +10296.8%
Annual growth 8.9%

6891 Gamma V Laser Craft

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 144 / 2
Availability Retired
6891 LEGO Gamma V Laser Craft
Retail $19.99
Value $591.03
Growth  +2856.6%
Annual growth 5.2%

6882 Walking Astro Grappler

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 92 / 1
Availability Retired
6882 LEGO Walking Astro Grappler
Retail $9.99
Value $423.35
Growth  +4137.7%
Annual growth 5.5%

6848-2 Inter-Planetary Shuttle

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 62 / 1
Availability Retired
6848-2 LEGO Inter-Planetary Shuttle
Retail $7.49
Value $392.09
Growth  +5134.8%
Annual growth 10.1%

6847 Space Dozer

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 49 / 1
Availability Retired
6847 LEGO Space Dozer
Retail $5.99
Value $200.38
Growth  +3245.2%
Annual growth 5.5%

6825 Cosmic Comet

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 40 / 1
Availability Retired
6825 LEGO Cosmic Comet
Retail $3.49
Value $223.40
Growth  +6301.1%
Annual growth 6.8%

6826 Crater Crawler

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 32 / 1
Availability Retired
6826 LEGO Crater Crawler
Retail $2.97
Value $224.80
Growth  +7469.0%
Annual growth 6.6%

6805 Astro Dasher

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 29 / 1
Availability Retired
6805 LEGO Astro Dasher
Retail $1.99
Value $181.45
Growth  +9018.1%
Annual growth 6.0%

6807 Classic Space Droid

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 29 / 2
Availability Retired
6807 LEGO Classic Space Droid
Retail $2.49
Value $266.02
Growth  +10583.5%
Annual growth 7.1%

6806 Surface Hopper

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1985
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
6806 LEGO Surface Hopper
Retail $2.49
Value $257.17
Growth  +10228.1%
Annual growth 8.4%

Xenon X-Craft Questions

What does LEGO 6872 Xenon X-Craft sell for now?

A new, sealed copy of Xenon X-Craft is worth about $297 today. Its value has eased 4% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $24.

Has LEGO 6872 Xenon X-Craft been retired?

Yes. Xenon X-Craft is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Has LEGO 6872 Xenon X-Craft increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Xenon X-Craft is now worth 2,872% more than its $9.99 retail price, about 5.9% a year. That is in line with the Classic average of 5.9% a year.

How much could LEGO 6872 Xenon X-Craft be worth in a year?

BrickEconomy's forecast, built on its long-run growth, puts Xenon X-Craft near $314 in twelve months, about 6% more than today. That is the long-run picture. In the short term, though, the market reads bearish. The market signals lean toward a fall. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces does LEGO 6872 Xenon X-Craft have, and which minifigures are included?

Xenon X-Craft is built from 86 pieces ($0.12 a piece at its retail price). The 2 minifigures included are Yellow Classic Spaceman and Space Droid. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $35, about 12% of the set's value, led by Yellow Classic Spaceman at $28. Space Droid cannot be found in any other set.

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Xenon X-Craft Reviews

20 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
“Small blue spaceship has reverse swept wings paired with adjustable canards. Includes a yellow astronaut and a small robot. I like the color scheme. There’s no place to stow the robot.”
Full review at mpospese.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“This classic space set offers a surprisingly large ship for its piece count, standing out among other small sets with its physical size. While the ship’s design is a bit sparse, with an open-bottom cockpit and no dedicated spot for the included Classic Space robot, it still impresses with its unique proportions and hinged side flaps for added playability. The trans-yellow cockpit and varied Classic Space elements give it a nostalgic charm, making it a great addition for collectors seeking a ship that feels more substantial.”
 

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.
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