sp009·Space·1996
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated September 2026. · Added to seller inventories 4 times in the last 30 days.
#172 most valuable in Space · #10,417 of 18,342 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | sp009 |
| Theme | Space |
| Year Released | 1996 |
| Average Price (Used) | $2.93 |
| Average Price (New) | $5.30 |
| Price Range | $1.07 to $6.00 |
| Value Rank (Space) | #172 of 226 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #10,417 of 18,342 |
| Parts | 6 |
| Found In | 3 sets |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Down $0.07 since July 13, 2026.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $3.00 | $6.18 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $3.00 | $6.18 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $3.00 | $6.18 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $3.00 | $6.18 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $3.00 | $6.18 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $3.00 | $6.18 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $3.00 | $6.18 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $3.00 | $6.18 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $2.93 | $5.30 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $2.93 | $5.30 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $2.93 | $5.30 |
The LEGO Exploriens Chief (sp009) is a Space minifigure worth $2.93 on average, released in 1996 and found in 3 sets. It has 6 individual parts. By value, it ranks #172 of 226 Space minifigures and #10,417 of 18,342 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Space theme average is $7.55, making this figure below average for its theme.
Exploriens Chief (sp009) is a common Space minifigure, averaging $2.93 on BrickLink. At this price point it's usually not worth listing individually. Bundle it with other Space figures or include it in a themed minifig lot to move it. The value is in volume, not the single sale.
The LEGO Exploriens Chief (sp009) is worth $2.93 used and $5.30 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1.07 to $6.00 depending on condition. This is below the Space average of $7.55, making it one of the more affordable figures in the theme. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Exploriens Chief appears in 3 sets: Hovertron (6815-1, ~$52.80), Android Base (6958-1, ~$229.82), Explorien Starship (6982-1, ~$409.06).
Look for the BrickLink ID sp009. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Exploriens Chief is made up of 6 parts including specialized accessories. The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
At this price point, the most efficient approach is to bundle it with other Space minifigures in a lot rather than listing individually. On BrickLink, you can list it as part of a themed minifig bundle. On eBay or Mercari, a "LEGO Space Minifigure Lot" listing with 5-10 figures will move faster and earn more than individual sales.
