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6880 LEGO Surface Explorer
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Surface Explorer since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6880 Surface Explorer was a 82 piece Space set with 1 minifig released in 1982. It includes a ground vehicle with two flexible robot arms and a rotatable dish antenna piloted by a yellow Classic Space astronaut minifigures.

The current value for a new and sealed Surface Explorer is estimated at $288 with an average yearly gain of about 9%. The current used prices for Surface Explorer can be found in the range of $17 and $26 depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $21 if it is in good overall condition.
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)
(DK) New Sealed.
$284.32
-1.2%
(US) This set is in good shape, 100% sealed. Single owner set. Box does have some shelf we...
$292.50
+1.6%
(US) Poor Cond. Vintage LEGO Legoland 6880-Surface Explorer Classic Space Sealed Set
BrickEconomy Choice
$299.99
+4.2%
(US) BrickLink store GB's New Parts and Sets
$315.00
+9.4%
(US) Classic Space 6880 Surface Explorer NEW SEALED LEGOLAND 1982'
$425.00
+47.7%

Minifigs

Surface Explorer contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 26 other sets.
sp007
Yellow Classic Spaceman
Classic Space (Classic Yellow Spaceman) - yellow with airtanks - sp007
27 sets
Value $22.96

Contained In Sets

1593 Super Model

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 313 / 2
Availability Retired
1593 LEGO Super Model
Retail $19.99
Value $1,178.40
Growth  5794.9%
Annual growth 10.4%

Sets in Space / Classic

6980 Galaxy Commander

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 443 / 5
Availability Retired
6980 LEGO Galaxy Commander
Retail $59.99
Value $2,517.20
Growth  4096.0%
Annual growth 7.4%

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 $1,208.19
Growth  7960.0%
Annual growth 7.9%

6950 Mobile Rocket Transport

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 209 / 2
Availability Retired
6950 LEGO Mobile Rocket Transport
Retail $13.49
Value $687.52
Growth  4996.5%
Annual growth 7.2%

6930 Space Supply Station

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 206 / 4
Availability Retired
6930 LEGO Space Supply Station
Retail $34.99
Value $1,783.54
Growth  4997.3%
Annual growth 10.4%

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 $541.19
Growth  4066.2%
Annual growth 9.0%

6890 Cosmic Cruiser

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 115 / 1
Availability Retired
6890 LEGO Cosmic Cruiser
Retail $10.99
Value $668.74
Growth  5985.0%
Annual growth 10.1%

6870 Space Probe Launcher

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 60 / 1
Availability Retired
6870 LEGO Space Probe Launcher
Retail $7.49
Value $293.33
Growth  3816.3%
Annual growth 5.5%

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 $146.10
Growth  3561.7%
Annual growth 6.3%

6844 Sismobile

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 1
Availability Retired
6844 LEGO Sismobile
Retail $3.99
Value $179.49
Growth  4398.5%
Annual growth 9.4%

6701 Minifig Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 6
Availability Retired
6701 LEGO Minifig Pack
Retail $4.59
Value $366.92
Growth  7893.9%
Annual growth 9.0%

6822 Space Digger

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 1
Availability Retired
6822 LEGO Space Digger
Retail $2.99
Value $203.57
Growth  6708.4%
Annual growth 7.5%

6823 Surface Transport

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 27 / 1
Availability Retired
6823 LEGO Surface Transport
Retail $2.49
Value $172.16
Growth  6814.1%
Annual growth 8.8%

6803 Space Patrol

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
6803 LEGO Space Patrol
Retail $2.49
Value $230.00
Growth  9136.9%
Annual growth 8.1%

6711 Minifig Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 4
Availability Retired
6711 LEGO Minifig Pack
Retail $4.49
Value $2,016.34
Growth  44807.3%
Annual growth 16.0%

6801 Moon Buggy

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1981
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
6801 LEGO Moon Buggy
Retail $1.99
Value $181.52
Growth  9021.6%
Annual growth 8.5%
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My Collection

Surface Explorer Reviews

23 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Eurobricks
“I think this is a timeless space set. One could easily add space figs from any era, and they would work perfectly.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
“Excavator/backhoe type machine with grabber jaws on one end and a shovel scoop on the other. Twin steering wheels, computer, radar, and twin lasers. Comes with a yellow spaceman and two accessories. It’s like the mullet of space vehicles: business in the front, party in the... More back! First appearance of the yellow astronaut. This set goes all in on the new balloon tires. This set is a return to the mostly gray color scheme of early space ground vehicles.”
Full review at mpospese.com

About Space Classic

The LEGO Classic Space was introduced in 1978 and was the first space theme. It features sets with peaceful space explorers with no enemies unlike other LEGO space sets. There were 5 astronaut minifigures the wore the same suites but in various colors including blue, red, white, yellow and black.

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 $6,050.
Summary
Space Classic Surface Explorer set 6880 was released in January 1982, retailing for $7, but has since been retired. New, unopened Surface Explorer sets are valued at $288, while used sets can be found for $21.
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