LEGO Mission Commander 6986-1
LEGO Mission Commander (6986-1) is worth about $3,400 on the secondary market today, against a $132 retail price. It has 478 pieces, belongs to the Space theme and was released in 1989. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale ma
- Set number
- 6986-1
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- Space Police
- Year
- 1989
- Pieces
- 478
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $132
- Market value
- $3,400
- Used value
- $176
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Mission Commander
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $25 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 Mission Commander (6986-1) worth?
LEGO Mission Commander is worth approximately $3,400 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Mission Commander retired?
Yes — Mission Commander (6986-1) 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 Mission Commander gone up in value?
Yes. Mission Commander launched at $132 and now trades around $3,400, an increase of 2475.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Mission Commander?
At its $132 retail price across 478 pieces, Mission Commander works out to about $0.276 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Mission Commander a good investment?
Mission Commander currently trades 2475.8% above its $132 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 Mission Commander so expensive?
Mission Commander was released in 1989 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.