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7316 LEGO Life On Mars Excavation Searcher
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7316 LEGO Life On Mars Excavation Searcher
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LEGO 7316 Excavation Searcher is a Space set from 2001 valued at $152 for new and sealed sets, up 204% from an original retail price of $49.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.02% since release. Used copies are valued between $60 and $77 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $99 and $168.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Excavation Searcher since September 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 7316 Excavation Searcher is a Space Life on Mars set released in 2001, containing 471 pieces and 3 minifigures. It includes a modular excavation vehicle with a cockpit and weapons, a walker with a tail for transporting boulders, and a ground base that processes boulders. The two robotic units and the base can be detached and reconfigured to form a larger mech as outlined in the instructions. A tube connection port is compatible with the system used in 7317 Aero Tube Hangar.

A new and sealed Excavation Searcher is currently valued at around $152, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Life On Mars sets. The average used price is $65 for those in good overall condition. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 25% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $150 to $160.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) NISB LEGO Space: Excavation Searcher (7316)
BrickEconomy Choice
$99.99
(MY) BrickLink store Super Bricks MY $147.33
-3.0%
(US) 2001 Space - Life on Mars - 7316 -Excavation Searcher - Factory Sealed $149.95
-1.3%
(US) Sealed 2001 LEGO Space: Excavation Searcher (7316) $149.99
-1.2%
(US) NEW LEGO 7316 Life On Mars Space Excavation Searcher $160.00
+5.4%
(DE) 7316 Excavation Searcher MISB NEW NEW Mars Mission Space Vintage Retro $160.18
+5.5%
(US) 7316 Life On Mars Space Excavation Searcher Mint New Factory Sealed Box $165.00
+8.7%
(US) SEALED. A little rough around the edges, also price stickers from the olden days. $199.99
+31.7%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 7316 Excavation Searcher.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 7316 Excavation Searcher.

Minifigs

Excavation Searcher contains 3 minifigs. 2 of the minifigs are exclusive to this set.
lom006
Canopus
Life on Mars Martian Canopus - lom006
Exclusive
Value $17.04
lom010
Pollux
Life on Mars Martian Pollux - lom010
Exclusive
Value $13.93
lom012
Vega
Life On Mars Martian Vega - lom012
4 sets
Value $6.27

Sets in Space / Life On Mars

7317 Aero Tube Hanger

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 706 / 5
Availability Retired
7317 LEGO Life On Mars Aero Tube Hanger
Retail $89.99
Value $484.76
Growth  +438.7%
Annual growth 5.9%

7315 Solar Explorer

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 242 / 3
Availability Retired
7315 LEGO Life On Mars Solar Explorer
Retail $34.99
Value $245.73
Growth  +602.3%
Annual growth 7.1%

7313 Red Planet Protector

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 194 / 1
Availability Retired
7313 LEGO Life On Mars Red Planet Protector
Retail $19.99
Value $91.24
Growth  +356.4%
Annual growth 6.0%

7314 Recon Mech RP

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 194 / 1
Availability Retired
7314 LEGO Life On Mars Recon Mech RP
Retail $19.99
Value $90.00
Growth  +350.2%
Annual growth 6.1%

7312 T-3 Trike

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 99 / 1
Availability Retired
7312 LEGO Life On Mars T-3 Trike
Retail $9.99
Value $93.30
Growth  +833.9%
Annual growth 8.5%

7311 Red Planet Cruiser

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 73 / 1
Availability Retired
7311 LEGO Life On Mars Red Planet Cruiser
Retail $6.99
Value $30.48
Growth  +336.1%
Annual growth 4.2%

1195 Alien Encounter

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 42 / 2
Availability Retired
1195 LEGO Life On Mars Alien Encounter
promotional
Value $19.71
Annual growth 4.9%

7310 Mono Jet

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 1
Availability Retired
7310 LEGO Life On Mars Mono Jet
Retail $3.99
Value $19.87
Growth  +398.0%
Annual growth 5.1%

1416 Worker Robot

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 30 / 1
Availability Retired
1416 LEGO Life On Mars Worker Robot
promotional
Value $24.47
Annual growth 4.1%

7302 Worker Robot

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 30 / 1
Availability Retired
7302 LEGO Life On Mars Worker Robot
Retail $2.99
Value $31.44
Growth  +951.5%
Annual growth 7.5%

1413 Rover

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 29 / 1
Availability Retired
1413 LEGO Life On Mars Rover
promotional
Value $25.71
Annual growth 5.6%

7301 Rover

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1
Availability Retired
7301 LEGO Life On Mars Rover
Retail $2.99
Value $27.14
Growth  +807.7%
Annual growth 9.9%

7309 Rover

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1
Availability Retired
7309 LEGO Life On Mars Rover
Retail $2.99
Value $19.46
Growth  +550.8%
Annual growth 7.8%

1415 Jet Scooter

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
1415 LEGO Life On Mars Jet Scooter
promotional
Value $73.95
Annual growth 12.9%

7303 Jet Scooter

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
7303 LEGO Life On Mars Jet Scooter
Retail $2.99
Value $12.51
Growth  +318.4%
Annual growth 5.9%

1414 Double Hover

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
1414 LEGO Life On Mars Double Hover
promotional
Value $63.15
Annual growth 12.0%

7300 Double Hover

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
7300 LEGO Life On Mars Double Hover
Retail $2.99
Value $32.79
Growth  +996.7%
Annual growth 4.9%

7308 Double Hover

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
7308 LEGO Life On Mars Double Hover
Retail $2.99
Value $21.99
Growth  +635.5%
Annual growth 6.7%

7320 Vega

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1
Availability Retired
7320 LEGO Life On Mars Vega
promotional
Value $10.33
Annual growth 2.6%

7321 Mizar

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1
Availability Retired
7321 LEGO Life On Mars Mizar
promotional
Value $32.06
Annual growth 7.4%

7322 Altair

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1
Availability Retired
7322 LEGO Life On Mars Altair
promotional
Value $21.28
Annual growth 4.4%

7323 Guard

Theme / Subtheme Space / Life On Mars
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1
Availability Retired
7323 LEGO Life On Mars Guard
promotional
Value $32.61
Annual growth 8.8%

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Excavation Searcher Reviews

4 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Eurobricks
“I'm rating this on the design and uniqueness. Space sets are hit and miss in terms of design. Sometimes they are ridiculous in a great, playful way, and sometimes they are simply ridiculous. This is the opposite, an attempt to do something that seems grounded in hard... More sci-fi.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
Eurobricks
“Pros: Original design. Size. High mobility. Contains a part of Aero Tube Hangar. Interesting and unusual parts. Modular structure. No stickers. Usable box. Cons: Typical color scheme. Connecting hinges. Legs don't bend in knees. Leg and flyer nose prints have slightly... More different colors. A bulging top pin in the standard configuration - it can be easily eliminated by building a "centaur". Hard to find.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The 7316 Excavation Searcher from the Life on Mars theme had potential, but ultimately fell short of expectations. While it introduced some neat features like the alternate upright mode and extra Martian boulders, the build process felt repetitive, and the overall design seemed uninspired compared to other sets in the line.”
 

About Space Life On Mars

Life on Mars was a LEGO Space subtheme released in 2001 that consisted of 21 sets and depicted a peaceful coexistence between humans and aliens on the planet Mars. The human astronauts were peaceful Mars explorers with a small assortment of vehicles featuring little-to-no weaponry. The native Martians on Mars possessed a variety of vehicles, some heavily armed, though none were used aggressively against the human explorers.

Life On Mars was introduced in 2001 and currently consists of 23 sets. As of today, 7317 Aero Tube Hanger is the most valuable Life On Mars set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $485.
Summary
Space Life On Mars Excavation Searcher set 7316 was released in January 2001, retailing for $50, but has since been retired. New, unopened Excavation Searcher sets are valued at $152, while used sets can be found for $65 in good condition.
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A classic building toy, this LEGO Life on Mars: Excavation Searcher is made for the new millennium. Young explorers build other-world excavators and conduct their own space missions. They'll expand their imagination and have hours of fun. Includes 471 pieces. Recommended for ages 7 to 12.
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