LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant

Name: LEGO McDonald's Restaurant
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 3438-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.90 (13 reviews)

LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant is a Town set from 1999 valued at $262 for new and sealed sets, up 2523% from an original retail price of $9.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.26% since release. On the used market, values range from $90 to $120 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $221 and $304. Lately, the market for the set leans upward as fewer copies are listed for sale.

McDonald's Restaurant Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set McDonald's Restaurant since November 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant is a Town Promotional set released in 1999, containing 98 pieces and 2 minifigures. The build depicts a small McDonald’s outlet with a rectangular red structure, black trim, and a rounded yellow roof topped by a branded sign. Features include a drive-thru counter, interior seating with a table and chairs, a cash register, and condiment dispensers with yellow and red pumps, along with a white car. The minifigures represent a McDonald’s chef and a customer.

A new and sealed McDonald's Restaurant is currently valued at around $262. The average used price is $100 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $291 to $499. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $282 within the next year.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Kids OS 3438 McDonald's Restaurant Multi Vintage 1999 Sealed New Set	BrickEconomy Choice $327.59
	(SE) McDonald's Restaurant from BrickLink seller supersympa	$201.11 -23.3%
	(US) McDonald's Restaurant from BrickLink seller gr8trains	$265.00 +1.1%
	(US) 3438 McDonalds Restaurant Promotional Town From 1999 Rare MINT - New	$360.00 +37.4%
	(US) NEW Lego Town #3438 McDonald's Restaurant Sealed MISB	$599.00 +128.6%
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For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - Town: McDonalds Restaurant (3438)	$90.00 -10.3%
	(US) Used - 100% complete with minifigs & instructions. Used set from my collection. Instr...	$90.00
	(US) Used - Vintage 90s Lego 3438 McDonald's Restaurant Drive Thru Complete Set	$101.99
	(US) Used - Vintage McDonalds Drive Thru Lego Set (3438) W/Mini Figures	$118.99
	(US) Used - Scratches here & there on a couple of parts but in really good shape overall, ...	$120.00

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 3438 McDonald's Restaurant.

Market Momentum

Bullish

3438 McDonald's Restaurant is climbing, with fewer copies listed for sale driving the recent strength. The set has grown faster than similar retired Town Promotional sets over the past year, though 3439 Spy Runner remains the fastest-growing of them.

BearishBullish

DemandTop 9% in Town

High demand

12 months agoToday

SupplyTypical for Town

About as many as a year ago

12 months agoToday

Growth vs peers+10% typical for Promotional

+16% over the past year

12 months agoToday

Outlook:10% bearish·43% neutral·47% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

McDonald's Restaurant Minifigs

McDonald's Restaurant contains the following minifigures. Two of the minifigures are exclusive to this set.

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Male Passenger in Brown Jacket

Compared with other Promotional sets

McDonald's Restaurant is one of the best performers among the Promotional sets. For one, it grew faster than similar sets over the past year. On top of that, it started from a much lower retail price than most sets ranked lower.

#5 of 20

By growth since retail, +2,523%

+60%+12,642%

In the top quarter of the group.

$2.67 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$2.67

Typical

$1.69

About 60% above the group's typical value per piece.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	1620-2 Chocolate Factory	1978	+12,642%
2	105 Mail Van	1984	+9,670%
3	1484 Houses	1987	+9,180%
5	3438 McDonald's Restaurant	1999	+2,523%

McDonald's Restaurant Questions

How much is the McDonald's Restaurant set worth?

Sealed in its box, McDonald's Restaurant is valued at $262, with most sales landing between $221 and $304. Its value has eased 4% over the last 90 days. On the used market, expect to pay around $100.

Is LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant retired?

Yes. LEGO no longer makes McDonald's Restaurant. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

How much has LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant gone up in value?

McDonald's Restaurant has gained 2,523% on its original retail price of $9.99, or roughly 8.3% a year on average. That beats the Promotional average of 4.7% a year by a clear margin.

What will LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant be worth next year?

Based on its long-run growth, McDonald's Restaurant could be worth around $282 a year from now, about 8% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant?

The set contains 98 pieces ($0.10 a piece at its retail price), with 3 minifigures: Male Passenger in Brown Jacket, Male and McDonald's Chef. Male Passenger in Brown Jacket and McDonald's Chef are exclusive to this set.

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Set Details

Set number

3438-1

Name

McDonald's Restaurant

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Promotional

Year

1999

Availability

Retired

Pieces

98 (PPP $0.10)

Minifigs

(2 exclusive)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$9.99

New/Sealed

Value

$262.07

Growth

+2523.32%

Annual growth

+8.26%

Rolling growth

+2.81% (Previous 12 months)

90-day change

-4.23%

Used

Value

$100.39

Range

$90.00 - $120.47

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Best price

$327.59

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Lowest price

$265.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$262.07

1 year forecast

$281.98+7.60%

5 year forecast

$344.60+31.49%

$335

$354

3438 McDonald's Restaurant is projected to be valued between $335 - $354 within five years.

Insights

Released as an exclusive promotional Town item and now retired, McDonald's Restaurant (set 3438) carries unique McDonald's printed torsos and signage that attract both Town builders and brand memorabilia collectors, and extended post-retirement scarcity supports interest while thin trading volume adds some volatility.

Set Facts

The set consists of a small LEGO McDonald's restaurant with red walls, black trim, a yellow rounded roof, a McDonald's sign, a black door, windows, a drive-thru counter, a seating area with a table and chairs, a cash register, dispensers with yellow and red pumps, a white car, and two minifigures: a McDonald's Chef and a customer.
McDonald's Restaurant was designed by LEGO designer Bjarke Lykke Madsen.

Regional Retail Prices

United States

$9.99

Australia

$15.99

McDonald's Restaurant Reviews

13 reviews

4.9

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Investors

BrickEconomy Member Review

“Despite its small size, it features a drive-through with a printed menu, a compact restaurant, and a little car for the customer. While the interior is simple, the exterior details, like the iconic McDonald’s signs and outdoor seating, bring the set to life. Overall, it's a great find.”

BrickEconomy Member Review

“This McDonald's Restaurant set is a rare gem for collectors, featuring a simple but nostalgic design. The set includes a red and white car, a minifigure with a stickered torso, and a compact McDonald's restaurant complete with outdoor seating and fun details like a drive-through sign and McDonald's flags with nice touches like a cash register and drink dispensers inside the restaurant.”

Subtheme Analysis

Town / Promotional

Sets

Years

1978 - 2004

Annual growth

+4.70% (this set +8.26%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

McDonald's Restaurant currently ranks #1 out of the top most owned sets in Town Promotional.

#1McDonald's Restaurant

About Town Promotional

Town Promotional gathers the Town sets made for companies between 1978 and 2004. Many were made for airlines, like 611 Air Canada Jet Plane (1988), 1973 Emirates Airliner (1989) and 1100 Sky Pirates (2001), which was sold only on board.

Promotional consists of 52 sets that ran from 1978 to 2004. As of today, 106 UNICEF Van is the most valuable Promotional set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $10,885.

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3438 LEGO McDonald's Restaurant

McDonald's Restaurant Value (New/Sealed)

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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

Market Momentum

McDonald's Restaurant Minifigs

Compared with other Promotional sets

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2234 Police Chase

2532 Aircraft and Ground Crew

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3439 Spy Runner

2531 Rescue Chopper

2769 Aircraft and Boat

1029 Milk Delivery Truck

1177 Santa's Truck

2584 Biker Bob

4304 Chopper Cop

McDonald's Restaurant Questions

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Is LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant retired?

How much has LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant gone up in value?

What will LEGO 3438 McDonald's Restaurant be worth next year?

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Subtheme Analysis

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