LEGO Set

Surface Explorer

6880-1

Released: 1982 · Parts: 83 · Theme: Classic Space

Surface Explorer (6880-1) is a Classic Space LEGO set released in 1982 with 83 pieces. Browse the parts list, minifigures, and verify loose bricks with our free scanner. Collectors browsing Classic Space sets use this inventory to verify loose parts, compare color variants, and read official build manuals without downloading PDFs. This set includes 1 minifigure and 34 unique part types.

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Release year

1982 (44 years ago — may be retired)
Catalog scale

83 parts listed · 34 inventory lines tracked
Minifigures

1 in this set's inventory — verify completeness when buying used
Build manual

No digital manual in our catalog — check the box tab or LEGO.com
Gray era

Pre-2004 set — may use old light/dark gray instead of bluish gray
Shipping weight (est.)

~161 g for parts inventory (excludes box/minifig packaging)
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