About Excavator
Excavator (641-1) is a LEGO Town / City set from 1978 that sells for around $6.89 used on BrickLink. It includes 2 minifigures with a combined resale value of $6.28 — that's 91% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Yellow Vest with Black Chevrons (Stickers) at $3.41. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.
Part-out value
The minifigures in this set are worth $6.28 individually on BrickLink — 91% of the complete set price ($6.89). The figs carry almost all the value here. If you find this set incomplete or are buying to part out, the minifigures are where the money is.
Minifigures in Excavator (2)
Parts (22)
Common questions about Excavator
How much is LEGO Excavator (641-1) worth?
Excavator sells for an average of $6.89 used on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
What minifigures come in LEGO set 641-1?
This set includes 2 minifigures: Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Yellow Vest ($2.87), Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Yellow Vest with Black Chevrons (Stickers) ($3.41). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $6.28. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO Excavator?
The minifigures alone are worth $6.28 (91% of the $6.89 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Plain Red Torso with Red Arms, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Yellow Vest with Black Chevrons (Stickers) at $3.41 — it's the highest-value figure in the set.
Is LEGO Excavator (641-1) retired?
Yes, Excavator was released in 1978 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.
How do I check if my Excavator set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.