LEGO Space Research Rover 42602-1
LEGO Space Research Rover (42602-1) is worth about $37 on the secondary market today, against a $50 retail price. It has 514 pieces, belongs to the Friends theme and was released in 2024. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale
A building toy for kids to spark role-play space adventures
- Set number
- 42602-1
- Theme
- Friends
- Subtheme
- Space
- Year
- 2024
- Pieces
- 514
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $50
- Market value
- $37
- Released
- 2024
- Retirement
- Retired in 2024
Minifigures in LEGO Space Research Rover
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $5 together, roughly 14% of the set's value — about typical for Friends sets (typically 16%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Space Research Rover (42602-1) worth?
LEGO Space Research Rover is worth approximately $37 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Space Research Rover retired?
Yes — Space Research Rover (42602-1) 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 Space Research Rover gone up in value?
Not currently. Space Research Rover launched at $50 and trades around $37 today, 26.7% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Space Research Rover?
At its $50 retail price across 514 pieces, Space Research Rover works out to about $0.097 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Space Research Rover a good investment?
Space Research Rover currently trades 26.7% below its $50 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 Space Research Rover so expensive?
Space Research Rover was released in 2024 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.