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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Sub Orbital Guardian since May 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6878 Sub Orbital Guardian was a 69 piece Space set with 1 minifig released in 1991. It contains a small walker and a Blacktron Astronaut Quincy minifigure with a jetpack. The current value for a new and sealed Sub Orbital Guardian is estimated around $257 today with current average yearly gain of about 12% but will level off in the next year closer to a 9% annual growth making it a solid investment. On the secondary markets, the typical price range for the set MISB/NISB is between $237 and $350. On the open market, a used set will fetch in the range of between $25 and $33 depending on the condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)
(US) SYSYEMS 6878 - SUB ORBITAL GUARDIAN - Blacktron Series NISB RARE
BrickEconomy Choice
$200.00
(US) 6878 Blacktron Sub Orbital Guardian MISB 1991 SEALED!
$209.99
-18.4%
(US) Space 6878 & 6812 NISB Blacktron II Grid Trekkor & Sub Orbital Guardian
$239.99
-6.7%
(US) Never opened set. Slight wear on box due to storage.
$250.00
-2.8%
(FR) BrickLink store Twin Brick
$266.00
+3.4%
(DE) - box 7/10, has dents on one small side, has price tag on one side
$267.68
+4.1%
(US) This set is in good condition, single owner set. May have price sticker and minor she...
$337.50
+31.2%
(US) Blacktron 6878: Sub orbital, guardian brand, new unopened in the box, RARE
$350.00
+36.1%
(US) Blacktron 6878: Sub orbital, guardian brand, new unopened in the box, RARE
$350.00
+36.1%
(JP) Ultra rare item nowadays in PERFECTLY BRIGHT & SHINY CRISPY MINT MISB with no noticea...
$600.00
+133.3%
(US) \ undented and unpunched box with possible minor shelf wear \ original System box... ...
$1,998.00
+676.8%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Minifigs

Sub Orbital Guardian contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 1 other sets.
sp051
Blacktron Astronaut Quincy
Blacktron 2 with Jet Pack and Trans-Neon Green Lights - sp051
2 sets
Value $4.99

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 $24.75
Value $773.00
Growth 3023.2%
Annual growth 11.7%

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 $1,148.96
Growth 1336.4%
Annual growth 9.4%

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 $684.58
Growth 2182.7%
Annual growth 9.7%

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 $499.92
Growth 1900.5%
Annual growth 9.1%

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 $293.31
Growth 3598.7%
Annual growth 11.0%

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 $113.70
Growth 1323.0%
Annual growth 7.1%

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 $125.17
Growth 1989.6%
Annual growth 9.3%

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 $197.92
Growth 3866.3%
Annual growth 12.2%

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 $91.97
Growth 2975.9%
Annual growth 7.3%

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 $59.59
Growth 496.5%
Annual growth 6.4%
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My Collection

Sub Orbital Guardian Reviews

12 reviews
4.9
Collectors
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Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“As an investment, Sub Orbital Guardian has performed well in the Blacktron 2 theme with an overall growth since retirement of around 3119%. The set has also slightly outperformed it's peers year over year with an annual growth of around 11.68%.”
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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 $1,149.
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 $257, while used sets can be found for $27 in good condition.
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Blacktron Strider with movable legs and jet-pack pilot.
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