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31040 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Desert Racers
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31040 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Desert Racers
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LEGO 31040 Desert Racers is a Creator set valued at $17 for new and sealed sets, up 242% from an original retail price of $4.99. The set retired in November 2016 with annual appreciation averaging 6.19% since. On the used market, values range from $3 to $4 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $15 and $22.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Desert Racers since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 31040 Desert Racers is a Creator 3 in 1 set released in 2015, containing 65 pieces. Its main build is an off-roader with a red, black, and tan color scheme, fitted with yellow warning beacons, a bull bar, a roll cage, an antenna, a fire extinguisher, and deep-tread tires. The set can be rebuilt into either a dune buggy or a 4x4, following the standard alternate-build format of the Creator 3 in 1 line. It was designed to combine with sets 31041, 31043, and 31045.

A new and sealed Desert Racers is currently valued at around $17, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $4 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $15 to $23. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $18 within the next year. The set was available for 11 months, from December 2015 to November 2016.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) (NISB) Desert Racers $8.89
-48.0%
(US) 31040 CREATOR: Desert Racers (New Sealed In Box)
BrickEconomy Choice
$14.99
-12.3%
(US) CREATOR: Desert Racers (31040) $15.00
-12.2%
(US) CREATOR: Desert Racers (31040) $16.00
-6.4%
(US) CREATOR: Desert Racers (31040) $16.00
-6.4%
(US) 31040 CREATOR: Desert Racers (New Sealed In Box) $16.19
-5.3%
(US) CREATOR: Desert Racers (31040) NEW UNOPENED $17.00
-0.5%
(US) Creator Desert Racers 31040 3 in 1 Set 65 Pieces Boxed Complete $17.50
+2.4%
(US) Creator Desert Racers #31040 - 65 pcs - New $19.99
+17.0%
(US) Creator 31040 Desert Racer $20.00
+17.0%
(US) BrickLink store MEB Emporium $20.00
+17.0%
(SI) BrickLink store Almost all at Sajmons $23.21
+35.8%
(AU) 31040 & 30510 Creator 3in1 Desert Racers & 90 Years of Cars 2016 - Brand Ne $24.41
+42.8%
(US) Creator 31040 Desert Racers 3 In 1 NEW $24.50
+43.4%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 31040 Desert Racers.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 31040 Desert Racers.

Sets in Creator / 3 in 1

31052 Vacation Getaways

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces / Minifigs 792 / 2
Availability Retired
31052 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Vacation Getaways
Retail $69.99
Value $123.56
Growth  +76.5%
Annual growth 4.5%

31051 Lighthouse Point

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces / Minifigs 528 / 2
Availability Retired
31051 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Lighthouse Point
Retail $59.99
Value $89.96
Growth  +50.0%
Annual growth 5.9%

31050 Corner Deli

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces / Minifigs 467 / 2
Availability Retired
31050 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Corner Deli
Retail $39.99
Value $62.88
Growth  +57.2%
Annual growth 4.8%

31053 Treehouse Adventures

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces 387
Availability Retired
31053 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Treehouse Adventures
Retail $34.99
Value $44.71
Growth  +27.8%
Annual growth 5.0%

31048 Lakeside Lodge

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces / Minifigs 368 / 1
Availability Retired
31048 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Lakeside Lodge
Retail $29.99
Value $61.66
Growth  +105.6%
Annual growth 4.6%

31049 Twin Spin Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces 326
Availability Retired
31049 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Twin Spin Helicopter
Retail $29.99
Value $41.67
Growth  +38.9%
Annual growth 3.0%

31047 Propeller Plane

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces 230
Availability Retired
31047 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Propeller Plane
Retail $19.99
Value $40.00
Growth  +100.1%
Annual growth 5.9%

31046 Fast Car

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces 222
Availability Retired
31046 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Fast Car
Retail $19.99
Value $32.98
Growth  +65.0%
Annual growth 6.0%

31045 Ocean Explorer

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces 213
Availability Retired
31045 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Ocean Explorer
Retail $14.99
Value $40.19
Growth  +168.1%
Annual growth 5.6%

31044 Park Animals

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces 202
Availability Retired
31044 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Park Animals
Retail $14.99
Value $57.63
Growth  +284.5%
Annual growth 7.4%

31043 Chopper Transporter

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces 124
Availability Retired
31043 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Chopper Transporter
Retail $9.99
Value $23.31
Growth  +133.3%
Annual growth 6.4%

31042 Super Soarer

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces 100
Availability Retired
31042 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Super Soarer
Retail $9.99
Value $25.83
Growth  +158.6%
Annual growth 6.6%

31041 Construction Vehicles

Theme / Subtheme Creator / 3 in 1
Year 2016
Pieces 64
Availability Retired
31041 LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Construction Vehicles
Retail $4.99
Value $24.97
Growth  +400.4%
Annual growth 9.0%

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Desert Racers Reviews

39 reviews
4.7
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The Rambling Brick
“This set is good for what it sets out to achieve: become the lego equivalent of a toy car, on a similar scale to a regular Hot Wheels vehicle. I think this is a neat set. I appreciate the level of detail able to be included at this reduced scale, and some of the neat parts... More usage. The inclusion of SNOT techniques beyond a headlamp block was an unexpected bonus. It is a quick and simple, versatile build.”
Full review at ramblingbrick.com

About Creator 3 in 1

The LEGO Creator 3-in-1 theme consists of LEGO sets that offer instructions for building three distinct models using the same set of bricks. Each set provides the components necessary for all three designs, but only one model can be built at a time.

3 in 1 was introduced in 2006 and currently consists of 251 sets. As of today, 4954 Model Town House is the most valuable 3 in 1 set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $288.
Summary
Creator 3 in 1 Desert Racers set 31040 was released on December 2, 2015, retailing for $5, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $17, used ones can be found for $4.
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Drive over dunes and rocky terrain with the Desert Racers off-roader, featuring a red, black and tan color scheme, yellow warning beacons, bull bar, roll cage and deep-tread tires. This 3-in-1 LEGO® Creator model can be rebuilt to create a 4x4 or a dune buggy for a treble build-and-play experience, or combined with other mini-vehicle sets for endless play scenarios. Features an off-roader with yellow warning beacons, bull bar, roll cage, antenna, fire extinguisher and large deep-tread tires. Combine with the 31041, 31043 and 31045 mini-vehicle sets for extended play.
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