LEGO Solar Explorer (7315-1)
The Solar Explorer (7315-1) is a LEGO Space set that was released in January 2001 and retired in March 2002 with a shelf life of 1 year and 2 months 30 days.
This LEGO set has 242 pieces and had a RRP of $34.99 (£24.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.14c (0.10p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 132.3% and now has a value of $81.29 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 | $126.07 | 1 |
| May 22 | $127.85 | 0 |
| Jun 22 | $127.85 | 1 |
| Jul 22 | $117.20 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $108.32 | 3 |
| Sep 22 | $72.80 | 1 |
| Oct 22 | $99.44 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | $126.07 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $152.71 | 1 |
| Jan 23 | $110.09 | 1 |
| Feb 23 | $159.81 | 1 |
| Mar 23 | $145.61 | 0 |
| Apr 23 | $131.40 | 0 |
| May 23 | $117.20 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $104.77 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | $104.77 | 1 |
| Aug 23 | $115.42 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $126.07 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $136.73 | 1 |
| Nov 23 | $131.40 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | $118.97 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $108.32 | 1 |
| Feb 24 | $90.56 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | $92.34 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $94.11 | 0 |
| May 24 | $95.89 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $97.66 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $99.44 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $101.21 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $108.32 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $32.87. 2 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 16 sales of the Solar Explorer set since Apr 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 Solar Explorer is $81.29
The 3 minifigures in this set make up 40% of the total set value.
The Life on Mars (LoM) - Mac minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 17% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Solar Explorer
Theme: Space
Sub Theme: Life On Mars
Set number: 7315-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 24 years, 1 month
Pieces: 242
Minifigures: 3
Jan 1, 2001
Jan 1, 2001
Jan 1, 2001
Mar 31, 2002
Mar 31, 2002
Mar 31, 2002
Shelf life: 1 year, 3 months
$34.99
£24.99
-€
0.145c
0.103p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $81.29
Increase from RRP: 132.3%
Yearly ROI: 5.5%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Solar Explorer has 242 pieces and is ranked 4590 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 Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Solar Explorer (7315-1) worth?
The LEGO Solar Explorer is currently worth $81.29 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $34.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Solar Explorer?
The LEGO Solar Explorer (7315-1) contains 242 pieces, making it the 4590th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Solar Explorer retired?
Yes, the LEGO Solar Explorer has been retired. It was retired in March 2002 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 Solar Explorer?
The LEGO Solar Explorer contains 3 minifigures, 2 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Life on Mars (LoM) - Mac, Life on Mars (LoM) - BB, Life on Mars (LoM) - Doc.
When was the LEGO Solar Explorer released?
The LEGO Solar Explorer (7315-1) was released in January 2001 as part of the Space theme.
Is the LEGO Solar Explorer a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Solar Explorer has increased in value by 132.3% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 5.5%.
Price data last updated: Sep 24
