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Explorien Starship

Explorien Starship

6982-1·Space·1996·4 minifigs·169 parts

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$146.71
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$381.21
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About Explorien Starship

Explorien Starship (6982-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 1996, currently averaging $146.71 used on BrickLink. It comes with 4 minifigures worth a combined $21.24. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 169 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 14% of this set's value ($21.24 out of $146.71). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $381.21 vs $146.71 used — a 160% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1996). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Explorien Starship (4)

Exploriens - Dark Gray Helmet and Radio Torso
Exploriens - Dark Gray Helmet and Radio Torso
sp008$2.92
Exploriens Chief
Exploriens Chief
sp009$3.00
Exploriens Droid - Trans-Neon Green Light
Exploriens Droid - Trans-Neon Green Light
sp010a$12.16
Exploriens - Helmet with Breathing Apparatus and Hose Torso
Exploriens - Helmet with Breathing Apparatus and Hose Torso
sp012$3.16

Parts (169)

Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
White×4
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Black×2
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
White×3
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs
White
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
White×2
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
White
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
White×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Light Gray×4
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Black×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
White×11
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Black×3
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
White×4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
Black×3
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Black×2
Hinge Bar with 3 Fingers and End Stud (Control Lever)
Hinge Bar with 3 Fingers and End Stud (Control Lever)
Black×4
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
White
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Black×2
Minifigure, Visor Standard
Minifigure, Visor Standard
Trans-Neon Green
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side
Black×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
White×7
Windscreen 4 x 4 x 4 1/3 Helicopter
Windscreen 4 x 4 x 4 1/3 Helicopter
Trans-Dark Blue
Windscreen 10 x 4 x 2 1/3 Canopy
Windscreen 10 x 4 x 2 1/3 Canopy
Trans-Dark Blue
Antenna Whip 8H
Antenna Whip 8H
Trans-Neon Green×4
Magnet Holder 2 x 3 with Clips and Pin Hole
Magnet Holder 2 x 3 with Clips and Pin Hole
White×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
White×4
Hinge Bar 2.5L with 2 and 3 Fingers on Ends (Pantograph Shoe Holder)
Hinge Bar 2.5L with 2 and 3 Fingers on Ends (Pantograph Shoe Holder)
Black×2
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pins and Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pins and Axle Hole
White
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
White×4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Black×3
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
White×7
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal
White
Panel 3 x 5 Hexagonal with Bent Sides and Clip
Panel 3 x 5 Hexagonal with Bent Sides and Clip
White×4
Minifigure, Utensil Space Scanner Tool
Minifigure, Utensil Space Scanner Tool
White×2
Wedge, Plate 8 x 6 x 2/3 with Grille
Wedge, Plate 8 x 6 x 2/3 with Grille
White×5
Wing Plate Bi-level 12 x 9 x 2 1/3
Wing Plate Bi-level 12 x 9 x 2 1/3
White×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
White×12
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Black×14
Brick 2 x 10
Brick 2 x 10
White×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
White×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Black×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
White×8
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Black×7
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
White×8
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Black×8
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
White×5
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Red×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Black×17
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
White×16
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Black×17
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Trans-Neon Green×6
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
White×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Black×9
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
White
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
White×2
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Black×2
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
White
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Black
Plate 6 x 10
Plate 6 x 10
White×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
White×3
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Light Gray
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Black
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
White
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
White×6
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Space Display Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Space Display Pattern
White×3
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
White×10
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
Black
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Trans-Dark Blue×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
White×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Black×3
Tile 2 x 2 with Exploriens Logo Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Exploriens Logo Pattern
White×3
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
White×2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Black×8
Tile 1 x 2 with Red Danger Chevrons Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Red Danger Chevrons Pattern
White×3
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Short without Black Border Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Short without Black Border Pattern
Black×5
Tile 1 x 2 with Control Panel with Black, Blue, Red, and Yellow Buttons and Stripes Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Control Panel with Black, Blue, Red, and Yellow Buttons and Stripes Pattern
White×2
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long without Black Border Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Yellow Arrow Long without Black Border Pattern
Black
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
White×5
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Black×2
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
White
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
White
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
Black×4
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
White×2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
Black
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
White×8
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
Black×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
White×9
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
White
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
White×3
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
Black×9
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Light Gray×3
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 Double Convex
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 Double Convex
White×4
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate with Light Gray Top (3680 / 3679)
White
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Light Gray×11
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Light Gray×2
Technic, Axle 4L
Technic, Axle 4L
Black×2
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Axle 12L
Black×2
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Light Gray
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
White×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Black×4
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
White×8
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Light Gray×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Blue
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
White×8
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Black×4
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
White×6
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
Black×5
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment
Black
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
White×2
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left with Underside Stud Notch
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left with Underside Stud Notch
White
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left with Underside Stud Notch
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Left with Underside Stud Notch
Black
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right with Underside Stud Notch
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right with Underside Stud Notch
White
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right with Underside Stud Notch
Wedge, Plate 8 x 4 Wing Right with Underside Stud Notch
Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
White×5
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Black×5
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
Support 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Complete Hole
Black×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Trans-Neon Green×3
Cone 2 x 2 x 2 - Open Stud
Cone 2 x 2 x 2 - Open Stud
White×3
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 with Axle Hole
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 with Axle Hole
White×5
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
White×2
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Trans-Dark Blue
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Trans-Neon Green×3
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Trans-Red
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Black×3
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Trans-Neon Green×7
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
White
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
White×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Black×2
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
Engine, Strakes, 2 x 2 Thin Top Plate
White×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Black×18
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
White×16
Plate 2 x 16
Plate 2 x 16
Black
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) Webbed - Type 2 (Underside Attachment Positions at 90 degrees)
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) Webbed - Type 2 (Underside Attachment Positions at 90 degrees)
Black×2
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
White×8
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
White×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
White×4
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster
White
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Canopy
Windscreen 6 x 4 x 2 Canopy
Trans-Dark Blue×3
Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts
Support 2 x 4 x 5 Stanchion Inclined, 5mm Wide Posts
Black
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 6 with 2 and 3 Fingers On Ends
Hinge Plate 1 x 6 with 2 and 3 Fingers On Ends
Black×4
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
White×12
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Trans-Neon Green×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 Offset
Plate, Modified 1 x 4 Offset
Black×2
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
White×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides and Extended Stud Receptacle
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides and Extended Stud Receptacle
Black×4
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
Light Gray×2
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 21mm D. x 9mm Offset Tread Medium (4624 / 4084)
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm with Black Tire 21mm D. x 9mm Offset Tread Medium (4624 / 4084)
White×4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
White
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Trans-Dark Blue×2
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Trans-Neon Green×17
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double
White×3
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Black
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs
White
Slope 53 3 x 1 x 3 1/3 with Studs on Slope
Slope 53 3 x 1 x 3 1/3 with Studs on Slope
White×4
Cockpit 11 x 4 x 2 2/3 Inverted Slope
Cockpit 11 x 4 x 2 2/3 Inverted Slope
White
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple without Stud Notches
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple without Stud Notches
White×4
Wheel Hard Plastic Small (22mm D. x 24mm)
Wheel Hard Plastic Small (22mm D. x 24mm)
Black×2
Tile, Modified 4 x 4 with Studs on Edge
Tile, Modified 4 x 4 with Studs on Edge
Black
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Pins
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Pins
White
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 4
Trans-Dark Blue×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Light Gray×3
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
White×11
Wedge 3 x 2 Right
Wedge 3 x 2 Right
White
Wedge 3 x 2 Left
Wedge 3 x 2 Left
White
Sticker Sheet for Set 6982, Sheet 3, Holographic Mirrored - (170900 Pair)
Sticker Sheet for Set 6982, Sheet 3, Holographic Mirrored - (170900 Pair)
(Not Applicable)
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
Black×2
Sticker Sheet for Sets 2154, 5129, 5384, 6856, 6900, 6915, 6958, 6975, 6982 and 6999, Holographic Mirrored - (170909)
Sticker Sheet for Sets 2154, 5129, 5384, 6856, 6900, 6915, 6958, 6975, 6982 and 6999, Holographic Mirrored - (170909)
(Not Applicable)×2
Sticker Sheet for Sets 1737, 5129, 6854, 6856, 6899, 6938, 6958 and 6982, Magnetic - (170910)
Sticker Sheet for Sets 1737, 5129, 6854, 6856, 6899, 6938, 6958 and 6982, Magnetic - (170910)
(Not Applicable)
Sticker Sheet for Sets 5129, 6899, 6958 and 6982, Holographic Mirrored - (170889)
Sticker Sheet for Sets 5129, 6899, 6958 and 6982, Holographic Mirrored - (170889)
(Not Applicable)

Common questions about Explorien Starship

How much is LEGO Explorien Starship (6982-1) worth?

Explorien Starship sells for an average of $146.71 used and $381.21 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 6982-1?

This set includes 4 minifigures: Exploriens - Dark Gray Helmet and Radio Torso ($2.92), Exploriens Chief ($3.00), Exploriens Droid - Trans-Neon Green Light ($12.16), Exploriens - Helmet with Breathing Apparatus and Hose Torso ($3.16). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $21.24. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Explorien Starship?

The minifigures make up about 14% of the set value ($21.24 out of $146.71). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Explorien Starship (6982-1) retired?

Yes, Explorien Starship was released in 1996 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Explorien Starship set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 4 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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