LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost 6988-1
LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost (6988-1) is worth about $1,086 on the secondary market today, against a $192 retail price. It has 406 pieces, belongs to the Space theme and was released in 1991. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6988-1
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- Blacktron 2
- Year
- 1991
- Pieces
- 406
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $192
- Market value
- $1,086
- Used value
- $238
- Released
- 1991
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost
Alpha Centauri Outpost value by year
From $391 in 2011 to $1,020 in 2026 so far: +161%. Its highest year was 2026, at $1,020.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $1,020 | +11.7% |
| 2025 | $913 | −5.6% |
| 2024 | $967 | +50.7% |
| 2023 | $642 | −1.3% |
| 2022 | $650 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $639 | +18.7% |
| 2020 | $538 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $528 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $511 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $488 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | $475 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $458 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | $441 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | $424 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | $408 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | $391 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $9 together, roughly 1% of the set's value — low for Space sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 11%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost (6988-1) worth?
LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost is worth approximately $1,086 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost retired?
Yes — Alpha Centauri Outpost (6988-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost gone up in value?
Yes. Alpha Centauri Outpost launched at $192 and now trades around $1,086, an increase of 465.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Alpha Centauri Outpost?
At its $192 retail price across 406 pieces, Alpha Centauri Outpost works out to about $0.473 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost a good investment?
Alpha Centauri Outpost currently trades 465.6% above its $192 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Alpha Centauri Outpost so expensive?
Alpha Centauri Outpost was released in 1991 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.