LEGO Galaxy Explorer 497-1
LEGO Galaxy Explorer (497-1) is worth about $2,129 on the secondary market today, against a $144 retail price. It has 338 pieces, belongs to the Space theme and was released in 1979. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale marke
- Set number
- 497-1
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- Classic
- Year
- 1979
- Pieces
- 338
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $144
- Market value
- $2,129
- Used value
- $215
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Galaxy Explorer
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $46 together, roughly 2% 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 Galaxy Explorer (497-1) worth?
LEGO Galaxy Explorer is worth approximately $2,129 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Galaxy Explorer retired?
Yes — Galaxy Explorer (497-1) 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 Galaxy Explorer gone up in value?
Yes. Galaxy Explorer launched at $144 and now trades around $2,129, an increase of 1378.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Galaxy Explorer?
At its $144 retail price across 338 pieces, Galaxy Explorer works out to about $0.426 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Galaxy Explorer a good investment?
Galaxy Explorer currently trades 1378.5% above its $144 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 Galaxy Explorer so expensive?
Galaxy Explorer was released in 1979 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.