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Solar Explorer

Solar Explorer

7315-1·Space·2001·3 minifigs·81 parts

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$39.81
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$287.99
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About Solar Explorer

Solar Explorer (7315-1) is a LEGO Space set released in 2001, currently averaging $39.81 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $15.62. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 81 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures account for about 39% of the set's value ($15.62 out of $39.81). The remaining value is in the parts and the set as a complete package. Selling complete will likely net more than parting out unless you have specific demand for the individual figures.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $287.99 vs $39.81 used — a 623% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in Solar Explorer (3)

Life on Mars (LoM) - BB
Life on Mars (LoM) - BB
lom015$6.21
Life on Mars (LoM) - Doc
Life on Mars (LoM) - Doc
lom016$2.30
Life on Mars (LoM) - Mac
Life on Mars (LoM) - Mac
lom017$7.11

Parts (81)

Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
White×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Light Gray×9
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Blue×6
Vehicle, Base 4 x 7 x 2/3
Vehicle, Base 4 x 7 x 2/3
Black
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
White
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin
Blue×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Dark Gray×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Black×2
Antenna Whip 8H
Antenna Whip 8H
Black
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
White×4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Dark Gray×3
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
Blue
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
Black×3
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
White×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Blue
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Blue×5
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Blue×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Dark Gray×2
Cylinder Hemisphere 4 x 4 Multifaceted
Cylinder Hemisphere 4 x 4 Multifaceted
White
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
White×6
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Blue×6
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
White
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Blue×3
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Split U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Split U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Light Gray×4
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Top
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Top
Trans-Neon Orange
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Bottom
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Bottom
Trans-Neon Orange
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Dark Gray×3
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Black×3
Wedge, Plate 12 x 6 Left
Wedge, Plate 12 x 6 Left
White
Wedge, Plate 12 x 6 Right
Wedge, Plate 12 x 6 Right
White
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End
Light Gray×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top
Dark Gray×5
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Medium Blue×7
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Blue and Copper Radar Display and Buttons Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Blue and Copper Radar Display and Buttons Pattern
Dark Gray
Windscreen 8 x 6 x 3 Curved Top Angled Canopy with Life on Mars Pattern
Windscreen 8 x 6 x 3 Curved Top Angled Canopy with Life on Mars Pattern
Trans-Brown
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pins
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pins
White×9
Engine, 2 x 4 x 4 (Life on Mars)
Engine, 2 x 4 x 4 (Life on Mars)
Dark Gray×2
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers and Axle Hole on Ends with Slots
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers and Axle Hole on Ends with Slots
Dark Gray×2
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and 2 Fingers on Ends without Hole
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and 2 Fingers on Ends without Hole
Black×4
Rock 2 x 2 with Center Stud
Rock 2 x 2 with Center Stud
Orange
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Black×4
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Trans-Green
Tile 2 x 2 with Insectoid Logo in Dark Gray Triangle Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Insectoid Logo in Dark Gray Triangle Pattern
Black×2
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
Tile 1 x 2 with Vehicle Control Panel Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Vehicle Control Panel Pattern
Dark Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Copper and Silver Elliptical Display and Target, Green Buttons Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Copper and Silver Elliptical Display and Target, Green Buttons Pattern
Black
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes
White×9
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
Medium Blue×2
Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small
Tire 15mm D. x 6mm Offset Tread Small
Black×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Dark Gray
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
White×2
Technic, Axle 4L
Technic, Axle 4L
Black
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Light Gray×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Light Gray×4
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
White×4
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Black×2
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 with Axle Hole
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 with Axle Hole
Black
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Black×2
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Stud
Black
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Black×16
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
White×4
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Trans-Red×12
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Black×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Vitruvian Minifigure on Light Blue Background Pattern
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Vitruvian Minifigure on Light Blue Background Pattern
White
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
Medium Blue×2
Minifigure, Utensil Camera with Side Sight (Space Gun)
Minifigure, Utensil Camera with Side Sight (Space Gun)
Black
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Trans-Red×6
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Light Gray×2
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm
Wheel 8mm D. x 6mm
White×4
Arch 1 x 6 x 3 1/3 Curved Top
Arch 1 x 6 x 3 1/3 Curved Top
White×4
Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud
Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud
White×2
Arch 1 x 6 x 2 Curved Top
Arch 1 x 6 x 2 Curved Top
White
Slope, Curved 1 x 4 x 1 1/3
Slope, Curved 1 x 4 x 1 1/3
White×2
Wedge, Plate 16 x 14 Shuttle
Wedge, Plate 16 x 14 Shuttle
White
Wedge 3 x 2 Right
Wedge 3 x 2 Right
White×2
Wedge 3 x 2 Left
Wedge 3 x 2 Left
White×2
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
Dark Gray
Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges and Tow Ball with Squared Pin Hole
Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges and Tow Ball with Squared Pin Hole
Black×6
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
Light Gray×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Top
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Top
Dark Gray
Plastic Square 14 x 14 with Solar Panel Pattern
Plastic Square 14 x 14 with Solar Panel Pattern
White

Common questions about Solar Explorer

How much is LEGO Solar Explorer (7315-1) worth?

Solar Explorer sells for an average of $39.81 used and $287.99 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 7315-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Life on Mars (LoM) - BB ($6.21), Life on Mars (LoM) - Doc ($2.30), Life on Mars (LoM) - Mac ($7.11). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $15.62. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Solar Explorer?

The minifigures make up about 39% of the set value ($15.62 out of $39.81). 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 Solar Explorer (7315-1) retired?

Yes, Solar Explorer was released in 2001 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.

How do I check if my Solar Explorer set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 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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