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Coffee Cart

40488 LEGO Creator Coffee Cart

Name: LEGO Creator Coffee Cart
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40488-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (48 reviews)

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LEGO 40488 Coffee Cart is a Creator set currently valued at $25 for new and sealed sets. The set retired in November 2021 with annual appreciation averaging 38.40% since. On the used market, values range from $12 to $23 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $20 and $25.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Coffee Cart since November 2021. Very high accuracy

LEGO 40488 Coffee Cart is a Creator Promotional set released in 2021, containing 148 pieces and 2 minifigures. The build depicts a mobile coffee cart operated by a barista and includes a customer, with a large coffee cup sign on the roof and stickered menu boards showing beverage options. The cart uses a ball-joint connection at the rear for attachment to a towing vehicle. It was distributed as a gift with purchases of 65 USD or more at LEGO stores and LEGO.com in November 2021.

A new and sealed Coffee Cart is currently valued at around $25. The average used price is $12 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $21 to $30. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $27 within the next year.

All regions

All regions 51
United States 29
European Union 2
Canada 14
United Kingdom 2
Australia 3

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(CA) CREATOR: Coffee Cart (40488) SEALED	$17.93 -28.1%
	(PL) BrickLink store WladekBriks	$18.31 -26.6%
	(CA) NOTE: Box is severely crushed (it's the flimisier cardboard that they used) Please re...	$18.88 -24.3%
	(US) 40488 Creator Coffee Cart Exclusive Promotional Item	BrickEconomy Choice $18.99 -23.9%
	(SI) BrickLink store 3 BRICKS	$19.36 -22.4%
	(US) $9 Shipping. Box 9/10 condition.	$19.98 -19.9%
	(US) BrickLink store Swoffs Bricks	$19.99 -19.8%
	(US) Excellent condition	$20.00 -19.8%
	(UK) Brand new, factory fresh and sealed.	$20.26 -18.8%
	(CA) BrickLink store Megaudrey Market	$21.00 -15.8%
	(CA) BrickLink store DreamBrickVancouver	$21.00 -15.8%
	(CA) BrickLink store BricksPlease	$21.00 -15.8%
	(CA) BrickLink store Prescribed Bricks	$21.00 -15.8%
	(CA) Creator 40488 Coffee Cart (2021) 148 Pcs NISB Limited Edition	$21.51 -13.8%
	(US) Sealed. Box has minor and crease on top / back of box. Stored in smoke-free & A/C con...	$21.99 -11.8%
	(US) Box has several dents and creases	$22.00 -11.8%
	(US) BrickLink store Dads Brickshop	$22.02 -11.7%
	(CA) Creator - Coffee Cart Set #40488 149pcs - BRAND NEW SEALED	$24.09 -3.4%
	(US) 40488 Creator Coffee Cart New Factory Sealed JAP231004/TB	$24.77 -0.7%
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	(US) Creator: Coffee Cart - 149 Piece Building Set [LEGO, #40488]	$24.97 +0.1%
	(US) LEGO: Creator Coffee Cart (40488) 149 Pieces Building Toy Set For Kids Ages 8+	$24.99 +0.2%
	(US) Creator Coffee Cart (40488) NEW SEALED	$24.99 +0.2%
	(US) Creator Coffee Cart (40488) NEW SEALED	$24.99 +0.2%
	(US) NEW LEGO CREATOR: Coffee Cart (40488) RETIRED	$25.00 +0.2%
	(US) Creator Coffee Cart 40488 Limited Edition New Factory Sealed Box 2021	$25.00 +0.2%
	(US) Creator: Coffee Cart - 149 Piece Building Set [LEGO, #40488]	$25.00 +0.2%
	(US) Creator Coffee Cart 40488 Retired Limited Edition GWP Brand New Sealed 2022	$25.00 +0.2%
	(US) Creator Promotional GWP 40488: Coffee Cart (Brand New / Sealed)	$27.95 +12.1%
	(CA) 40488 Creator - Coffee Cart Set Brand New and Sealed in Original Box	$27.98 +12.2%
	(AU) CREATOR Coffee Cart 40488 Brand New & Sealed	$28.24 +13.2%
	(US) NEW LEGO 40488 LTD ED Coffee Cart Creator Barista Espresso Bar Shop Sealed	$28.24 +13.2%
	(CA) Creator Coffee Cart 149 Pieces 40488 Promotion Exclusive Sealed Brand NEW	$28.69 +15.0%
	(CA) BNIB Brand new sealed authentic Lego Creator 40488 Coffee Cart 149 pcs	$28.69 +15.0%
	(US) CREATOR: Coffee Cart (40488) FACTORY SEALED	$29.09 +16.6%
	(US) Creator Coffee Cart 40488 Retired Limited Edition GWP Brand New Sealed 2022	$29.90 +19.9%
	(US) Creator Coffee Cart 40488 GWP Limited Edition New Factory Sealed Box 2021	$29.95 +20.1%
	(US) Creator Coffee Cart 40488 GWP Limited Edition New Factory Sealed Box 2021	$29.99 +20.2%
	(US) New LEGO 40488 Creator Basic Set Promotional Coffee Cart Set - Sealed	$29.99 +20.2%
	(US) #40488 Lego Creator Coffee Cart Set NEW LIMITED EDITION RETIRED	$29.99 +20.2%
	(US) 40488 Coffee Cart Brand New Sealed \| GWP 2021 \|	$29.99 +20.2%
	(AU) Creator Exclusive #40488 Coffee Cart - Limited Edition - Brand New Rare	$31.78 +27.4%
	(AU) CREATOR Coffee Cart 40488 Brand New & Sealed	$31.78 +27.4%
	(US) Creator 40488 Coffee Cart - New, Sealed	$35.00 +40.3%
	(US) CREATOR: Coffee Cart (40488)	$35.00 +40.3%
	(CA) 40488 Coffee Cart Brand New GWP Vip Insider	$35.87 +43.8%
	(GB) Creator Coffee Cart Promo Set 40488	$37.50 +50.4%
	(US) New 2021 LEGO Creator Coffee Cart VIP Exclusive 2021 Limited Set USA SELLER	$39.00 +56.4%
	(US) Creator 40488 Coffee Cart [NEW/SEALED]	$39.99 +60.3%
	(CA) Creator 40488 Coffee Cart 149PCS	$39.99 +60.3%
	(IT) 40488 COFFEE CART - CREATOR LIMITED ED. - MISB	$40.34 +61.7%
	(CA) LEGO: Creator [Coffee Cart #40488]	$45.18 +81.2%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 40488 Coffee Cart.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 40488 Coffee Cart.

Minifigs

Coffee Cart contains 2 minifigs. All 2 minifigs are exclusive to this set.

Woman Coffee Customer

Exclusive

Value $4.19

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Set Details

Set number

40488-1

Name

Coffee Cart

Theme

Creator

Subtheme

Promotional

Year

2021

Released

November 8, 2021

Retired

November 14, 2021

Availability

Retired

Pieces

148

Minifigs

2 (Value $8.67)

(All exclusive)

Set Pricing

Retail price

Free promotional

New/Sealed

Value

$24.94

Annual growth

+38.40%

2025 growth

+5.02%

Future growth

+13.65% (2-3 year outlook)

90-day change

11.83%

Used

Value

$12.34

Range

$12.00 - $22.72

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$17.93

Highest price

$45.18

Amazon

Buy

Price

Check

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$15.65 (MO)

Highest price

$22.02

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$24.94

1 year forecast

$26.81+7.51%

5 year forecast

$38.81+55.63%

$38

$40

40488 Coffee Cart is projected to be valued between $38 - $40 within five years.

Insights

A Promotional GWP released in 2021, Coffee Cart (40488) carries scarcity from its short-window run and steady collector interest in a theme-agnostic coffee vignette, and while low remake risk supports gradual appreciation, its non-licensed, small Creator format limits upside.

Set Facts

The coffee cart is 8 studs wide and features a ball joint at the end for attachment to a towing vehicle.
The cart includes a large coffee cup sign on top and beverage selection stickers on the sides, showing hot or cold drinks priced at "11."
The estimated value of the set from LEGO.com was $14.99.
Coffee Cart was designed by LEGO designer James May.

Barcodes

UPC

673419345446

EAN

5702017005898

Coffee Cart Reviews

48 reviews

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Brick Fanatics

“Valued at $14.99 (but not available for purchase separately), 40488 Coffee Cart includes 149 pieces that build into a coffee cart (obvs) and a table for customers. There’s also two minifigures – a vendor and a civilian – and a red bicycle. The cart’s menus are stickered... More rather than printed, and reveal a pretty eye-watering price of 11 LEGO bucks for a cup of joe.”

Full review at www.brickfanatics.com

“Overall, I’m reminded of set 40358, Bean There, Donut That; a 2018 set exclusive to the US. The concept and piece count was similar and although about $20 there was just so much more. Perhaps it’s unfair to compare a GWP with a regular set. With a few tweaks, the Coffee Cart... More could be great and I’m sure the community will come up with some great mods.”

Full review at perthlug.com

Subtheme Analysis

Creator / Promotional

Sets

Years

2001 - 2026

Annual growth

+4.88% (this set +38.40%)

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

Community Stats

Coffee Cart currently ranks #2 out of the top most owned sets in Creator Promotional.

#1Scary Pirate Island

#2Coffee Cart

#6Pelican

#8MINI Cooper Mini Model

About Creator Promotional

The LEGO Creator theme consists of a variety of subthemes that revolve around sets that focus on buildings, creatures, vehicles, robots and recently more specialized sets such as botanical and even the Chinese New Year. Many of these sets have fallen under the 3-in-1 label which include instructions in a single set to provide multiple alternative models. Originally created in 2001 with a focus on larger bucket sets, the LEGO Creator theme has expanded outside just bricks to later include minifigures.

Promotional was introduced in 2001 and currently consists of 46 sets. As of today, 4278 Large Tub is the most valuable Promotional set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $93.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$24.94

Value (in a year)

$31.17

Value (in 2 years)

$35.49

Accuracy

0.962500 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$24.50

Value (in a year)

$27.07

Value (in two years)

$29.64

Accuracy

0.249815 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$12.34

Value (low range)

$12.00

Value (high range)

$22.72

Accuracy

0.907500 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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