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6880 LEGO Surface Explorer
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6880 LEGO Surface Explorer
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LEGO 6880 Surface Explorer is a vintage Space set from 1982 valued at $250 for new and sealed sets, up 3238% from an original retail price of $7.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.18% since release. On the used market, values range from $25 to $33 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $207 and $283.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Surface Explorer since February 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6880 Surface Explorer is a Space set from the Classic Space subtheme released in 1982, containing 82 pieces and 1 minifigure. It builds a ground exploration vehicle equipped with two flexible robotic arms and a rotatable dish antenna. The set includes a yellow Classic Space astronaut as the pilot. It is also known as Mercury Surveyor in some catalogs and references.

A new and sealed Surface Explorer is currently valued at around $250, with annual growth of 5.5% that is expected to level off to around 4.2% in the coming year. The average used price is $27 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $247 to $352. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Surface Explorer ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$285.00
(CA) Good condition with a price tag on front, and a few minor crush marks front and back. $181.99
-27.2%
(JP) Good condition. If you need picture, please contact me. $187.59
-25.0%
(SE) MISB - 9/10 box, very minor scuffing here and there, but over all great condition Ori... $241.50
-3.4%
(US) New and sealed, with box in great condition. $250.00
(US) BrickLink store GB's New Parts and Sets $260.00
+4.0%
(US) Classic Space 6880 Surface Explorer NEW SEALED LEGOLAND 1982 $285.00
+14.0%
(US) 1981 Rare Vintage Lego Space Explorer 6880 Collectible New Sealed In The Box $299.98
+20.0%
(US) Poor Cond. Vintage LEGO Legoland 6880-Surface Explorer Classic Space Sealed Set $299.99
+20.0%
(US) Set SURFACE EXPLORER 6880 LEGOLAND CLASSIC SPACE SYSTEM Vintage $349.00
+39.6%
(CA) 6880 - Surface Explorer NEW SEALED $351.76
+40.7%
(US) Classic Space 6880 Surface Explorer NEW SEALED LEGOLAND 1982' $465.00
+86.0%
(US) 6880 Vintage Sealed Surface Explorer Classic Space Legoland Space System $475.00
+90.0%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6880 Surface Explorer.

Minifigs

Surface Explorer contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 26 other sets.
sp007
Yellow Classic Spaceman
Classic Space (Classic Yellow Spaceman) with yellow with airtanks - sp007
27 sets
Value $29.17

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 $1,340.23
Growth  +6604.5%
Annual growth 10.1%

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 $2,600.00
Growth  +4234.1%
Annual growth 5.4%

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 $964.68
Growth  +6335.5%
Annual growth 9.6%

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 $878.41
Growth  +6411.6%
Annual growth 5.2%

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 $1,514.63
Growth  +4228.8%
Annual growth 7.7%

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%

6890 Cosmic Cruiser

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 115 / 1
Availability Retired
6890 LEGO Cosmic Cruiser
Retail $10.99
Value $606.62
Growth  +5419.7%
Annual growth 6.2%

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 $307.21
Growth  +4001.6%
Annual growth 4.3%

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%

6844 Sismobile

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 1
Availability Retired
6844 LEGO Sismobile
Retail $3.99
Value $201.89
Growth  +4959.9%
Annual growth 7.7%

6701 Minifig Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 6
Availability Retired
6701 LEGO Minifig Pack
Retail $4.59
Value $298.85
Growth  +6410.9%
Annual growth 6.8%

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%

6823 Surface Transport

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 27 / 1
Availability Retired
6823 LEGO Surface Transport
Retail $2.49
Value $179.86
Growth  +7123.3%
Annual growth 5.7%

6803 Space Patrol

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
6803 LEGO Space Patrol
Retail $2.49
Value $245.86
Growth  +9773.9%
Annual growth 5.2%

6711 Minifig Pack

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 4
Availability Retired
6711 LEGO Minifig Pack
Retail $4.49
Value $1,947.42
Growth  +43272.4%
Annual growth 14.9%

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

Surface Explorer Reviews

23 reviews
4.8
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

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 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 $250, while used sets can be found for $27.
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