Galaxy Explorer
Set 497 · Space
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- Classic Space
- Released
- 1979
- Pieces
- 342
- Minifigures
- 4
- Status
- Long Retired
- Original MSRP
- $32
Current market value$3,604new / sealed, secondary market
Original MSRP$32at release · 1979
Total return vs MSRP+11165%CAGR +11%
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The LEGO® Space set Galaxy Explorer (497) was released in 1979 with 342 pieces and 4 minifigures at an original price of $32. As a long retired set it currently trades around $3,604 on the secondary market — it has appreciated +11165% versus its original MSRP (+11% per year).
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