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6972 LEGO Polaris I Space Lab
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LEGO 6972 Polaris I Space Lab is a vintage Space set from 1987 valued at $570 for new and sealed sets, up 1040% from an original retail price of $49.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.39% since release. On the used market, values range from $133 to $188 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Polaris I Space Lab since November 2017. High accuracy
LEGO 6972 Polaris I Space Lab is a Space Classic subtheme set released in 1987, containing 390 pieces and 3 minifigures. The set features a surface base with a launch site, a small spacecraft, and two scouting vehicles, supported by three blue astronaut minifigures. It is also known as “Star Gate Departure Centre” in some regions. Released near the transition to Futuron, it is among the final wave of Classic Space-era sets.

A new and sealed Polaris I Space Lab is currently valued at around $570, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Classic sets. The average used price is $157 for those in good overall condition. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 32% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $612 to $688.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (SE) BrickLink store Flodisen's Bricks $608.62
+6.8%
(US) 6972 Polaris 1 Space Lab Legoland Classic Set NEW With Both Seals Intact
BrickEconomy Choice
$629.99
+10.5%
(US) 6972 Polaris 1 Space Lab Legoland Classic Set NEW $699.99
+22.8%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Vintage 1987 LEGO Space 6972 Polaris I Space Lab w Manual, Complete minus 1 pa...
$119.94
--23.4%
(FR) Used - Set complet en trs bon tat avec instructions $128.13
(DE) Used - 6972 Polaris I Space Lab Classic Space Vintage Instructions Space
$161.39
(US) Used - Space: Polaris I Space Lab (6972)
$170.50
(RS) Used - Classic Space 6972:Polaris I Space Lab Complete/Vintage,Station,Rare
$185.00

Minifigs

Polaris I Space Lab contains the following minifig. The minifig is also included in 11 other sets.
sp004
Blue Classic Spaceman
Classic Spaceman (Classic Blue Spaceman) with blue with airtanks - sp004
x3
12 sets
Value $60.06

Sets in Space / Classic

6883 Terrestrial Rover

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 109 / 1
Availability Retired
6883 LEGO Terrestrial Rover
Retail $11.99
Value $324.33
Growth  +2605.0%
Annual growth 6.9%

1499 Twin Starfire

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 89 / 2
Availability Retired
1499 LEGO Twin Starfire
Retail $9.99
Value $734.52
Growth  +7252.6%
Annual growth 7.6%

1498 Spy-Bot

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1987
Pieces 62
Availability Retired
1498 LEGO Spy-Bot
Retail $5.49
Value $273.33
Growth  +4878.7%
Annual growth 7.2%

6809 XT-5 and Droid

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 52 / 2
Availability Retired
6809 LEGO XT-5 and Droid
Retail $4.49
Value $297.60
Growth  +6528.1%
Annual growth 6.1%

6849 Satellite Patroller

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 1
Availability Retired
6849 LEGO Satellite Patroller
Retail $5.99
Value $180.12
Growth  +2907.0%
Annual growth 5.6%

6827 Strata Scooter

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 35 / 1
Availability Retired
6827 LEGO Strata Scooter
Retail $5.49
Value $324.24
Growth  +5806.0%
Annual growth 6.9%

6808 Galaxy Trekkor

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 29 / 1
Availability Retired
6808 LEGO Galaxy Trekkor
Retail $1.89
Value $164.62
Growth  +8610.1%
Annual growth 7.1%

My Collection

Polaris I Space Lab Reviews

21 reviews
4.8
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“The Futuron color scheme and Rorschach symmetry of the Polaris 1 Space Lab makes it the most visually striking of the classic Lego Space Bases. The only set to use the dark trans-blue windows. One of my favorite sets.”
Full review at brickset.com
“The Polaris-I is a small launching site (almost entirely in white with some black and transparent blue pieces) with an elevated platform for the satellite gantry and two sheltered control booths. The model is effective in portraying an experimental station. The addition of... More the mini-runways is kind of fun but the runways are too short to seem very useful”
“Rocket-launching base featuring twin monorails leading to scooter launch pads. Comes with three blue astronauts. I love the diagonal bilateral symmetry. This could easily have been a Futuron set.”
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 $4,645.
Summary
Space Classic Polaris I Space Lab set 6972 was released in March 1987, retailing for $50, but has since been retired. New, unopened Polaris I Space Lab sets are valued at $570, while used sets can be found for $157.
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