LEGO Scorpion Detector 6938-1
LEGO Scorpion Detector (6938-1) is estimated at about $158 sealed (retail $24). Retired 1996 · 196 pieces · 1996 Space. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 6938-1
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- Exploriens
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 196
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $24
- Market value
- $158 (Estimate)
- Used value
- $38
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired in 1996
Minifigures in LEGO Scorpion Detector
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $12 together, roughly 8% of the set's value — about typical for Space sets (typically 11%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Scorpion Detector (6938-1) worth?
LEGO Scorpion Detector is worth approximately $158 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Scorpion Detector retired?
Yes — Scorpion Detector (6938-1) 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 Scorpion Detector gone up in value?
Yes. Scorpion Detector launched at $24 and now trades around $158, an increase of 556.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Scorpion Detector?
At its $24 retail price across 196 pieces, Scorpion Detector works out to about $0.122 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Scorpion Detector a good investment?
Scorpion Detector currently trades 556.5% above its $24 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 Scorpion Detector so expensive?
Scorpion Detector 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.