LEGO Explorien Starship 6982-1
LEGO Explorien Starship (6982-1) is estimated at about $372 sealed (retail $80). Retired 1997 · 662 pieces · 1996 Space. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 6982-1
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- Exploriens
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 662
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $80
- Market value
- $372 (Estimate)
- Used value
- $120
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired in 1997
Minifigures in LEGO Explorien Starship
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $26 together, roughly 7% of the set's value — about typical for Space sets (typically 11%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Explorien Starship (6982-1) worth?
LEGO Explorien Starship is worth approximately $372 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Explorien Starship retired?
Yes — Explorien Starship (6982-1) 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 Explorien Starship gone up in value?
Yes. Explorien Starship launched at $80 and now trades around $372, an increase of 364.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Explorien Starship?
At its $80 retail price across 662 pieces, Explorien Starship works out to about $0.121 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Explorien Starship a good investment?
Explorien Starship currently trades 364.7% above its $80 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 Explorien Starship so expensive?
Explorien Starship was released in 1996 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.