Galaxy Explorer

About Galaxy Explorer

Galaxy Explorer (497-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 1979, currently averaging $260.03 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $23.95. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 96 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 9% of this set's value ($23.95 out of $260.03). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

• Sealed copies sell for $3648.73 vs $260.03 used — a 1303% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
• This is a vintage set (1979). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Galaxy Explorer (2)

Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks

sp005×2$5.52

Classic Space - White with Air Tanks

sp006×2$6.46

Parts (96)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels with Black Tires 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small (122c01 / 3641)

×2

Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports

×3

Brick 1 x 2

×4

Brick 1 x 2 with White Down Arrow Pattern

×2

Brick 1 x 2 with Classic Space Logo Pattern

×4

Brick 1 x 1

×6

Brick 1 x 8

×7

Brick 1 x 6

Brick 1 x 4

×10

Brick 1 x 4 with Black Grille with 15 Vertical Lines Pattern

×3

Brick 1 x 4 with White 'LL 928' Pattern

×2

Plate 2 x 4

Plate 2 x 4

×4

Plate 2 x 3

×2

Plate 2 x 3

×5

Plate 2 x 2

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×6

Plate 1 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 1

×2

Plate 1 x 1

×2

Plate 1 x 1

×2

Plate 6 x 12

×2

Plate 4 x 12

×2

Plate 4 x 10

×3

Plate 4 x 10

Plate 4 x 4

×2

Plate 4 x 6

×4

Plate 4 x 6

Plate 2 x 8

×10

Plate 4 x 8

Plate 4 x 8

×2

Slope 45 2 x 2

Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Screen and Right Side Buttons Pattern

Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Screen and Right Side Buttons Pattern

Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Panel Pattern

Slope 45 2 x 2 with Computer Panel Pattern

Slope 45 2 x 1

×4

Brick, Round 1 x 1

×15

Brick, Round 1 x 1

Brick 1 x 4 without Bottom Tubes

×7

Brick 1 x 6 without Bottom Tubes

×2

Tile 1 x 2

×7

Tile 1 x 1

×2

Antenna with Side Spokes

Hinge Plate 2 x 4

Slope 33 3 x 4

×2

Slope 33 3 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 8

×4

Plate 1 x 8

×6

Tail 4 x 2 x 2

×8

Tail 4 x 2 x 2

×6

Brick 1 x 3

×10

Plate 1 x 3

×8

Plate 1 x 3

×4

Plate 1 x 3

×4

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin

×9

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

×2

Plate 1 x 6

×3

Plate 1 x 6

×7

Plate 1 x 4

×6

Plate 1 x 4

×5

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

Plate 2 x 6

×2

Plate 2 x 6

×5

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left

Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top

×4

Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base

×4

Plate 2 x 10

×3

Minifigure Air Tanks

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Round Ends, Mid Attachment

×4

Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left without Underside Stud Notch

×4

Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right without Underside Stud Notch

×4

Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right

×2

Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate

×2

Slope 33 3 x 6 with Inner Walls

×3

Slope 33 3 x 6 with Inner Walls with Classic Space Logo Large Pattern

Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Blind Hole

×5

Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

×4

Cone 2 x 2 x 2 - Solid Stud

×2

Cone 4 x 4 x 2 without Axle Hole

×7

Baseplate, Raised 32 x 32 Crater Plate without Crater Studs

Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes

×2

Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes

×3

Antenna 4H - Round Top

×2

Plate 6 x 6

×3

Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch

Dish 8 x 8 Inverted (Radar) - Solid Studs

Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Compact Handle

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with 3 Loudspeakers / Space Positioning Rockets

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Tool Spanner Wrench / Screwdriver

Baseplate, Road 32 x 32 9-Stud Landing Pad with Yellow Circle, 1-way Lines Pattern

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