The Lego set Galaxy Explorer with the set number 497 is part of the LEGO Space theme and is recommended for ages 6+. It was released in 1979. It includes 4 minifigures. The model has 338 pieces, and we estimate it takes around < 1 hour to build. 12 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The recommended retail price is $32.00.
Lego 497 product data
Set Information
Availability
Release
1979
Retiring Status
Retired
Price Information
RRP
$32.00
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
208
Popularity with Brickfact users
- users have this set
- 12
12 Brickfact users have Galaxy Explorer in their collection.
Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of October 31, 2026.
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Minifigures from 497 Galaxy Explorer
The Galaxy Explorer set includes 2 different minifigures, 0 of which are unique to this set. The combined value of the minifigures is $92.92, which is ~290% of the RRP of this set.
x2
Classic Space - Red with Air Tanks
Space
1978
#sp005
$20.20
i
39 sets
x2
Classic Space - White with Air Tanks
Space
1978
#sp006
$26.26
31 sets
