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LEGO Tripod Invader (7051-1)

The Tripod Invader (7051-1) is a LEGO Space set that was released in May 2011 and retired in September 2012 with a shelf life of 1 year and 3 months 21 days.

This LEGO set has 166 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£18.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.11p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 409.6% and now has a value of $101.86 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $104.77 1
Feb 22 $95.89 1
Mar 22 $72.80 0
Apr 22 $49.72 2
May 22 $69.25 0
Jun 22 $87.01 1
Jul 22 $92.34 0
Aug 22 $97.66 0
Sep 22 $102.99 0
Oct 22 $104.77 1
Nov 22 $102.99 9
Dec 22 $117.20 2
Jan 23 $108.32 1
Feb 23 $120.75 3
Mar 23 $124.30 0
Apr 23 $127.85 0
May 23 $131.40 0
Jun 23 $134.95 0
Jul 23 $138.50 1
Aug 23 $163.36 0
Sep 23 $188.22 0
Oct 23 $213.08 1
Nov 23 $207.76 0
Dec 23 $202.43 0
Jan 24 $197.10 0
Feb 24 $191.77 0
Mar 24 $186.45 0
Apr 24 $181.12 0
May 24 $175.79 0
Jun 24 $170.47 0
Jul 24 $165.14 0
Aug 24 $159.81 0
Sep 24 $154.48 0
Oct 24 $149.16 0
Nov 24 $143.83 0
Dec 24 $133.18 3
Jan 25 $120.75 0
Feb 25 $108.32 0
Mar 25 $94.11 1
Apr 25 $97.66 0
May 25 $101.21 1
Jun 25 $150.93 0
Jul 25 $198.88 1
Aug 25 $138.50 0
Sep 25 $79.91 1
Oct 25 $101.21 0
Nov 25 $120.75 1
Dec 25 $163.36 1
Jan 26 $179.34 1

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $13.77. 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 33 sales of the Tripod Invader set since Jan 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 Tripod Invader is $101.86

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 14% of the total set value.

The Alien Conquest Businessman minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 8% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Tripod Invader

Theme: Space

Sub Theme: Alien Conquest

Set number: 7051-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 13 years, 7 months

Pieces: 166

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag May 13, 2011
UK Flag May 15, 2011
CA Flag May 31, 2011
Retired:
US Flag Sep 3, 2012
UK Flag Jun 3, 2012
CA Flag Sep 1, 2012

Shelf life: 1 year, 5 months

RRP:
US Flag $19.99
GB Flag £18.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.120c
GB Flag 0.114p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $101.86

Increase from RRP: 409.6%

Yearly ROI: 30.2%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Alien Conquest Businessman
Least expensive:
Alien Trooper
% of set value:
14%

Set colors

The Tripod Invader has 166 pieces and is ranked 5900 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Light Bluish Gray

The most common part in this set is Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges

Stats

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5900th biggest LEGO set ever made
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5th biggest LEGO Space set
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3372nd most valuable LEGO set
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6th most valuable LEGO Space set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Tripod Invader (7051-1) worth?

The LEGO Tripod Invader is currently worth $101.86 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $19.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Tripod Invader?

The LEGO Tripod Invader (7051-1) contains 166 pieces, making it the 5900th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Tripod Invader retired?

Yes, the LEGO Tripod Invader has been retired. It was retired in September 2012 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 Tripod Invader?

The LEGO Tripod Invader contains 2 minifigures. The minifigures include: Alien Conquest Businessman, Alien Trooper.

When was the LEGO Tripod Invader released?

The LEGO Tripod Invader (7051-1) was released in May 2011 as part of the Space theme.

Is the LEGO Tripod Invader a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Tripod Invader has increased in value by 409.6% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 30.2%.

Price data last updated: Jan 26

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