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Sting Ray Explorer

Sting Ray Explorer

6442-1·Town / City·1997·3 minifigs·65 parts

Used Avg
$31.67
New Avg
$126.58
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About Sting Ray Explorer

Sting Ray Explorer (6442-1) is a LEGO Town / City set released in 1997, currently averaging $31.67 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $6.54. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 65 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures account for about 21% of the set's value ($6.54 out of $31.67). 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 $126.58 vs $31.67 used — a 300% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in Sting Ray Explorer (3)

Divers - Control 2, Red Legs with Black Hips, Red Cap
Divers - Control 2, Red Legs with Black Hips, Red Cap
div011$1.55
Divers - Red Diver 2, Black Legs with Red Hips, Black Helmet, Brown Bangs, Stubble, Red Flippers
Divers - Red Diver 2, Black Legs with Red Hips, Black Helmet, Brown Bangs, Stubble, Red Flippers
div015a$2.66
Divers - Red Diver 2, Red Legs with Black Hips, Black Helmet, White Bangs, Black Flippers
Divers - Red Diver 2, Red Legs with Black Hips, Black Helmet, White Bangs, Black Flippers
div018a$2.33

Parts (65)

Flag 2 x 2 Square with Flat Edge
Flag 2 x 2 Square with Flat Edge
Red×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Yellow
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Yellow×2
Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner
Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner
Red×2
Container, Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Container, Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Brown
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Cutlass / Saber with Small Hilt
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Cutlass / Saber with Small Hilt
Dark Gray×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
Black×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Black×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Bar Handle
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Bar Handle
Black×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Light Gray×3
Panel 3 x 3 x 3 Corner Convex
Panel 3 x 3 x 3 Corner Convex
Yellow×2
Panel 4 x 3 x 3 with Trans-Light Blue Porthole
Panel 4 x 3 x 3 with Trans-Light Blue Porthole
Yellow×4
Arm Piece with Tow Ball and Clip
Arm Piece with Tow Ball and Clip
Dark Gray×2
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Dome Half Sphere with Hinge
Windscreen 6 x 6 x 3 Canopy Dome Half Sphere with Hinge
Trans-Light Blue
Ray / Stingray
Ray / Stingray
Black
Minifigure, Weapon Spear Gun with Rounded Trigger and Thin Spear Base
Minifigure, Weapon Spear Gun with Rounded Trigger and Thin Spear Base
Yellow
Minifigure, Utensil Camera Handheld Style with Compact Bar Handle
Minifigure, Utensil Camera Handheld Style with Compact Bar Handle
Black
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Black
Plant Sea Grass / Seaweed
Plant Sea Grass / Seaweed
Green×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Square
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Square
Yellow
Arch 1 x 5 x 4 Inverted
Arch 1 x 5 x 4 Inverted
Brown×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Light Gray
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Yellow×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Black
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Yellow
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Blue Screen with Medium Blue Fish and Yellow Lines Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Blue Screen with Medium Blue Fish and Yellow Lines Pattern
White
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
Light Gray×5
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Black Tape Reels Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Black Tape Reels Pattern
Light Gray
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate with Axle Holders
Engine, Smooth Small, 1 x 2 Side Plate with Axle Holders
Black×4
Arm Piece with Tow Ball Socket, 3 Fingers
Arm Piece with Tow Ball Socket, 3 Fingers
Yellow×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
Black×4
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Fence 1 x 4 x 1 Lattice
Black×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Yellow×8
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Light Gray
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Yellow×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Black
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
Yellow
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Light Gray
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Black×2
Baseplate 16 x 16
Baseplate 16 x 16
Tan
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Black×4
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Yellow×4
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Green×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Trans-Clear×3
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Trans-Neon Green×8
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Trans-Red×2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Red×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Light Gray×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Yellow
Minifigure, Utensil Camera with Side Sight (Space Gun)
Minifigure, Utensil Camera with Side Sight (Space Gun)
White
Minifigure, Headgear Cap - Long Flat Bill
Minifigure, Headgear Cap - Long Flat Bill
Red×2
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Red×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
White×3
Propeller Housing
Propeller Housing
Black
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Hole
Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter with Axle Hole
Red
Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers and Finger Grooves
Arm Piece with Pin, 2 Fingers and Finger Grooves
Black×4
Rock Panel 3 x 8 x 7 Triangular (LURP)
Rock Panel 3 x 8 x 7 Triangular (LURP)
Dark Gray
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Trans-Green×4
Bar 1 x 6 with Hollow Studs
Bar 1 x 6 with Hollow Studs
Light Gray
Arm Piece with Pin, 3 Fingers
Arm Piece with Pin, 3 Fingers
Black×2
Sticker Sheet for Set 6442, Sheet 1 - (71446/4106603)
Sticker Sheet for Set 6442, Sheet 1 - (71446/4106603)
(Not Applicable)
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Yellow×2
Sticker Sheet for Sets 1782, 6441, 6442, 6558, 6559 and 6560 - (71452/4106596)
Sticker Sheet for Sets 1782, 6441, 6442, 6558, 6559 and 6560 - (71452/4106596)
(Not Applicable)
Dish 2 x 2 x 2/3 Light Reflector
Dish 2 x 2 x 2/3 Light Reflector
Chrome Silver×2

Common questions about Sting Ray Explorer

How much is LEGO Sting Ray Explorer (6442-1) worth?

Sting Ray Explorer sells for an average of $31.67 used and $126.58 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 6442-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Divers - Control 2, Red Legs with Black Hips, Red Cap ($1.55), Divers - Red Diver 2, Black Legs with Red Hips, Black Helmet, Brown Bangs, Stubble, Red Flippers ($2.66), Divers - Red Diver 2, Red Legs with Black Hips, Black Helmet, White Bangs, Black Flippers ($2.33). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $6.54. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Sting Ray Explorer?

The minifigures make up about 21% of the set value ($6.54 out of $31.67). 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 Sting Ray Explorer (6442-1) retired?

Yes, Sting Ray Explorer was released in 1997 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 Sting Ray 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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