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LEGO 1978 / Space / Classic Sets

In 1978, LEGO released 4 Space Classic sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $45, today those sets are valued around $3,879, a growth of 8628%.
Most valuable 1978 LEGO Space Classic set
493 Command Center $1,442.62
Highest growth 1978 Space Classic set
483 Alpha-1 Rocket Base +11166.53%
Most owned 1978 Space Classic set
462 Mobile Rocket Launcher

462 Mobile Rocket Launcher

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 76 / 2
Availability Retired
462 LEGO Mobile Rocket Launcher
Retail $7.49
Value $493.62
Growth  6490.4%
Annual growth 6.0%

483 Alpha-1 Rocket Base

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 187 / 3
Availability Retired
483 LEGO Alpha-1 Rocket Base
Retail $12.49
Value $1,407.19
Growth  11166.5%
Annual growth 10.8%

487 Space Cruiser

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 170 / 2
Availability Retired
487 LEGO Space Cruiser
Retail $9.99
Value $535.55
Growth  5260.9%
Annual growth 9.0%

493 Command Center

Theme / Subtheme Space / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 189 / 4
Availability Retired
493 LEGO Command Center
Retail $14.99
Value $1,442.62
Growth  9523.9%
Annual growth 10.4%
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Year Details

Year
1978
Theme
Space
Subtheme
Classic
Sets
4   (all retired)

Year Pricing

Retail
$44.96
New/Sealed
Value
$3,878.98
Growth
+8627.62%
Annual growth
+8.60%
Used
Value
$699.04

Community Stats

The following are the top 4 most owned 1978 Space Classic sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Mobile Rocket Launcher
#2Alpha-1 Rocket Base
#3Space Cruiser
#4Command Center

About LEGO Space Classic

The LEGO Classic Space was introduced in 1978 and was the first space theme. It features sets with peaceful space explorers with no enemies unlike other LEGO space sets. There were 5 astronaut minifigures the wore the same suites but in various colors including blue, red, white, yellow and black.
1978 LEGO Sets
In 1978, LEGO released several new sets and themes, including the LEGO City theme, which expanded upon the city sets released in previous years and introduced new models of public transportation such as buses and taxis.