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LEGO Polar Explorer (6578-1)

The Polar Explorer (6578-1) is a LEGO Town set that was released in January 2000 and retired in December 2000 with a shelf life of 11 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 22 pieces. It currently has a value of $19.57 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Feb 22 $19.42 1
Mar 22 $22.96 0
Apr 22 $26.49 0
May 22 $30.02 0
Jun 22 $33.55 0
Jul 22 $37.08 0
Aug 22 $37.08 1
Sep 22 $37.08 0
Oct 22 $37.08 0
Nov 22 $37.08 0
Dec 22 $37.08 0
Jan 23 $37.08 0
Feb 23 $37.08 0
Mar 23 $37.08 0
Apr 23 $37.08 0
May 23 $37.08 0
Jun 23 $37.08 0
Jul 23 $37.08 0
Aug 23 $37.08 0
Sep 23 $37.08 0
Oct 23 $37.08 0
Nov 23 $37.08 0
Dec 23 $37.08 0
Jan 24 $37.08 0
Feb 24 $37.08 0
Mar 24 $37.08 0
Apr 24 $37.08 0
May 24 $37.08 0
Jun 24 $37.08 0
Jul 24 $37.08 0
Aug 24 $37.08 0
Sep 24 $37.08 0
Oct 24 $37.08 0
Nov 24 $37.08 0
Dec 24 $28.25 1
Jan 25 $26.49 0
Feb 25 $24.72 0
Mar 25 $22.96 0
Apr 25 $21.19 0
May 25 $22.96 2
Jun 25 $24.72 0
Jul 25 $24.72 1
Aug 25 $24.72 0
Sep 25 $24.72 0
Oct 25 $24.72 0
Nov 25 $24.72 0
Dec 25 $24.72 0
Jan 26 $26.49 2

Minifigures

This set contains 1 minifigures with a combined value of $5.76. None of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they all appear in other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 8 sales of the Polar Explorer set since Feb 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Polar Explorer is $19.57

The 1 minifigures in this set make up 29% of the total set value.

The Arctic - Black, Black Hood, Backpack minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 29% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Polar Explorer

Theme: Town

Sub Theme: Arctic

Set number: 6578-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 25 years, 4 months

Pieces: 22

Minifigures: 1

Released:
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Retired:
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Shelf life: 1 year,

RRP:
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PPP:
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Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $19.57

Increase from RRP: -

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Polar Explorer has 22 pieces and is ranked 13612 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is White

The most common part in this set is Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner

Stats

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13612th biggest LEGO set ever made
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14th biggest LEGO Town set
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9127th most valuable LEGO set
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17th most valuable LEGO Town set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Polar Explorer (6578-1) worth?

The LEGO Polar Explorer is currently worth $19.57 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Polar Explorer?

The LEGO Polar Explorer (6578-1) contains 22 pieces, making it the 13612th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Polar Explorer retired?

Yes, the LEGO Polar Explorer has been retired. It was retired in December 2000 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Polar Explorer?

The LEGO Polar Explorer contains 1 minifigure. The minifigures include: Arctic - Black, Black Hood, Backpack.

When was the LEGO Polar Explorer released?

The LEGO Polar Explorer (6578-1) was released in January 2000 as part of the Town theme.

Price data last updated: Jan 26

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