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6878 LEGO Blacktron 2 Sub Orbital Guardian
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6878 LEGO Blacktron 2 Sub Orbital Guardian
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LEGO 6878 Sub Orbital Guardian is a vintage Space set from 1991 valued at $276 for new and sealed sets, up 3351% from an original retail price of $7.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.77% since release. Used copies are valued between $24 and $40 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Sub Orbital Guardian since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6878 Sub Orbital Guardian is a Space Blacktron II set released in 1991, containing 69 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set builds a compact Blacktron walker and was also referred to as “Blacktron Strider” in various LEGO catalogs. The included Blacktron astronaut minifigure features a jetpack-style assembly. It reflects the Blacktron II color scheme and styling, with black and white elements accented by trans-neon green.

A new and sealed Sub Orbital Guardian is currently valued at around $276, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $33 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $298 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $250 to $282.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New, sealed and in very good shape. A little bit of creasing on top. Pics available. $199.99
-27.5%
(US) - 6878 Blacktron Future Generation, Sub Orbital Guardian NIB 1991
BrickEconomy Choice
$249.99
-9.3%
(US) New Sealed Lego 6878: Blacktron Sub Orbital Guardian $249.99
-9.3%
(DE) == Set is new and sealed in perfect condition == $269.63
-2.2%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $276.25
+0.2%
(DE) very good condition sealed feel free to ask for pictures $277.60
+0.7%
(DE) 6878 Sub Orbital Guardian MISB VERY GOOD NEW Space Blacktron NEW 6988 6832 $284.95
+3.3%
(US) 6878 Space Blacktron II Sub Orbital Guardian New and Sealed from 1991 $350.00
+26.9%

Minifigs

Sub Orbital Guardian contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 1 other set.
sp051
Blacktron Astronaut Quincy
Blacktron 2 minifigure with a jet pack and trans-neon green lights - sp051
2 sets
Value $6.99

Contained In Sets

4741 Blacktron II Space Value Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / Value Packs
Year 1992
Pieces 209
Availability Retired
4741 LEGO Blacktron II Space Value Pack
Retail $24.95
Value $935.00
Growth  +3647.5%
Annual growth 5.8%

Sets in Space / Blacktron 2

6988 Alpha Centauri Outpost

Theme / Subtheme Space / Blacktron 2
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 406 / 5
Availability Retired
6988 LEGO Blacktron 2 Alpha Centauri Outpost
Retail $79.99
Value $1,190.00
Growth  +1387.7%
Annual growth 6.8%

6981 Aerial Intruder

Theme / Subtheme Space / Blacktron 2
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 267 / 2
Availability Retired
6981 LEGO Blacktron 2 Aerial Intruder
Retail $29.99
Value $471.39
Growth  +1471.8%
Annual growth 5.4%

6933 Spectral Starguider

Theme / Subtheme Space / Blacktron 2
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 208 / 2
Availability Retired
6933 LEGO Blacktron 2 Spectral Starguider
Retail $24.99
Value $456.52
Growth  +1726.8%
Annual growth 5.9%

6887 Allied Avenger

Theme / Subtheme Space / Blacktron 2
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 100 / 1
Availability Retired
6887 LEGO Blacktron 2 Allied Avenger
Retail $7.93
Value $208.19
Growth  +2525.3%
Annual growth 6.3%

6832 Super Nova II

Theme / Subtheme Space / Blacktron 2
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 42 / 1
Availability Retired
6832 LEGO Blacktron 2 Super Nova II
Retail $7.99
Value $109.61
Growth  +1271.8%
Annual growth 5.1%

6851 Tri-Wheeled Tyrax

Theme / Subtheme Space / Blacktron 2
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 39 / 1
Availability Retired
6851 LEGO Blacktron 2 Tri-Wheeled Tyrax
Retail $5.99
Value $70.34
Growth  +1074.3%
Annual growth 4.8%

1479 Two-Pilot Craft

Theme / Subtheme Space / Blacktron 2
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 34 / 2
Availability Retired
1479 LEGO Blacktron 2 Two-Pilot Craft
Retail $4.99
Value $230.30
Growth  +4515.2%
Annual growth 8.2%

6812 Grid Trekkor

Theme / Subtheme Space / Blacktron 2
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
6812 LEGO Blacktron 2 Grid Trekkor
Retail $2.99
Value $100.36
Growth  +3256.5%
Annual growth 5.1%

6710 Space Landing Pads

Theme / Subtheme Space / Blacktron 2
Year 1991
Pieces 2
Availability Retired
6710 LEGO Blacktron 2 Space Landing Pads
Retail $9.99
Value $69.99
Growth  +600.6%
Annual growth 5.8%

My Collection

Sub Orbital Guardian Reviews

12 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
Brickipedia
“The Sub Orbital Guardian is a small walker. It has a control center in the center of the vehicle, with legs beneath it and an antenna/tail behind it. It opens up in the front. There is a large laser/communication satellite on either side of the control center. There is also... More a smaller laser on either side. The legs each have a single light on them. The tail has a box which opens as well as a pair of lasers.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Lego Maniacs' Guide
“This set is a medium sized walker that can seat one mini-fig. It resembles a mutant helicopter but has great functions as a set. The legs are made from black slope pieces and the vehicle can walk using a half dozen 2x2 turntables. The central body is made of a 6x6 octagonal... More plate with clips for antennae on the sides.”
Full review at adequate.com

About Space Blacktron 2

Blacktron 2, also known as Blacktron Future Generation was a followup Space subtheme to Blacktron and was released in 1991. Most of the sets were simply improved remake of the original Blacktron sets. The sets color designs were featured around black with white trim and transparent neon green canopies and the minifigures were redesigned with new uniforms and logo.

Blacktron 2 consists of 14 sets that ran from 1991 to 1993. As of today, 6988 Alpha Centauri Outpost is the most valuable Blacktron 2 set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,190.
Summary
Space Blacktron 2 Sub Orbital Guardian set 6878 was released in March 1991, retailing for $8, but has since been retired. New, unopened Sub Orbital Guardian sets are valued at $276, while used sets can be found for $33 in good condition.
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Blacktron Strider with movable legs and jet-pack pilot.
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