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40498 LEGO Christmas Penguin

Name: LEGO Christmas Penguin
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40498-1
Rating: 4.70 (33 reviews)

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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Penguin since January 2023. Very high accuracy

LEGO 40498 Penguin was a 244 piece Seasonal exclusive set released in 2021. It was also called "Christmas Penguin". It was retired in January 2023 with a lifespan of 15 months. The current value for a new and sealed Penguin is estimated around $19 today with current average yearly gain of about 14% but will level off in the next year closer to a 10% annual growth making it a solid investment. On the secondary markets, the typical price range for the set MISB/NISB is between $19 and $25. On the open market, a used set will fetch in the range of between $10 and $14 depending on the condition.

All regions

All regions 39
United States 34
Australia 4
Germany 1

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Christmas Penguin (40498). Brand New. Factory Sealed. Worn Box	BrickEconomy Choice $13.99
	(US) NEW Sealed Lego 40498 Seasonal Penguin NEW SEALED	$14.95 -21.5%
	(US) Christmas Penguin (40498)	$14.99 -21.3%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin Building Set (244 pcs) Retired NEW	$15.00 -21.3%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498, Free Expedited Shipping!	$15.99 -16.1%
	(US) NEW LEGO 40498 CHRISTMAS PENGUIN BUILDING TOY	$16.00 -16.0%
	(AU) Christmas Penguin 40498 - LEGO Creator Seasonal - Brand New	$16.32 -14.3%
	(US) Winter PENGUIN LEGO! Brand NEW! Penguin (40498)!! Near mint box!	$17.99 -5.6%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498 New in Sealed Box	$18.00 -5.5%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498	$18.89 -0.8%
	(US) Seasonal CHRISTMAS PENGUIN 40498 Tree Bird Holiday SEALED New	$18.99 -0.3%
	(US) 2022 LEGO Cristmas Penguin 40498,NEW in Factory Sealed Box	$18.99 -0.3%
	(US) Seasonal: Christmas Penguin (40498)	$19.00 -0.3%
	(US) NEW SEALED BOX 40498 Christmas TREE Penguin Retired WINTER HOLIDAY ICE CUTE	$19.95 +4.7%
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	(US) 40498 Seasonal Christmas Penguin RETIRED NEW SEALED (Box Wear, Read)	$19.99 +4.9%
	(US) Seasonal: Christmas Penguin (40498)	$20.00 +5.0%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin, Brand new in sealed box.	$21.29 +11.8%
	(DE) LEGO Seasonal 40498 Weihnachtspinguin NEU OVP Christmas Penguin Winter Set	$21.40 +12.3%
	(US) HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS PENGUIN \| 40498 \| SEALED \| FREE SHIP \| SEASONAL	$22.00 +15.5%
	(US) Christmas Penguin (40498)	$22.00 +15.5%
	(US) HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS PENGUIN \| 40498 \| SEALED \| FREE SHIP \| SEASONAL	$22.95 +20.5%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin Brand New Sealed Great Box Fast Free Shipping!	$22.95 +20.5%
	(US) - CHRISTMAS PENGUIN - 40498 - NEW	$22.99 +20.7%
	(AU) Xmas Tree Penguin # 40498 (Brand NEW / Very Rare) Sealed	$23.46 +23.1%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin Set Factory Sealed Fast Shipping! LEGOS NEW SEALED	$24.99 +31.2%
	(US) HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS PENGUIN #40498 SEALED FREE SHIP	$25.00 +31.2%
	(US) Christmas Penguin (40498)	$25.00 +31.2%
	(US) Holiday & Event 40498 Cristmas Penguin NEW	$25.00 +31.2%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin 244 pcs Brand New Sealed	$25.99 +36.4%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498 244 Pieces Brand new sealed	$27.00 +41.7%
	(AU) Seasonal - Christmas Penguin - 40498 - BNISB - Christmas - AU Seller	$29.30 +53.8%
	(US) NEW Lego Exclusive CHRISTMAS PENGUIN 40498 SEASONAL Excellent Factory Sealed	$29.95 +57.2%
	(US) LEGO Seasonal: Christmas Penguin (40498) - New & Sealed	$29.99 +57.4%
	(US) Holiday Christmas Penguin Exclusive Set 40498	$29.99 +57.4%
	(US) 40498: Christmas Penguin	$29.99 +57.4%
	(AU) 40498 Christmas Penguin Exclusive Set Brand New	$31.94 +67.7%
	(US) x-Mas Penguin #40498 Colorful 244 Piece Ages 8+ Building Toy Holiday Retire	$32.00 +68.0%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Holidays Set Penguin with Tree Rare. New Sealed Box.	$32.95 +73.0%
	(US) Winter Christmas Penguin Set 40498 - 100% Verified Authentic and New	$48.00 +152.0%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Sets in Seasonal / Christmas


	40573 Christmas Tree Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2022 Pieces 784 Availability Exclusive (Retiring soon) Buy this set at LEGO Amazon eBay StockX	Retail $44.99 Available at retail Retiring soon I own this set I want this set

	40426 Christmas Wreath 2-in-1 Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2020 Pieces 510 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX	Retail $39.99 Value $49.99 Growth 25.0% Annual growth 19.1% I own this set I want this set

	40489 Mr. and Mrs. Claus' Living Room Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2021 Pieces / Minifigs 344 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	promotional Value $249.80 Annual growth 31.2% I own this set I want this set

	40499 Santa's Sleigh Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2021 Pieces / Minifigs 343 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX	Retail $39.99 Value $46.84 Growth 17.1% Annual growth 6.0% I own this set I want this set

	40410 Charles Dickens Tribute Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2020 Pieces / Minifigs 333 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX Bricklink	promotional Value $26.21 Annual growth 37.2% I own this set I want this set

	40565 Santa's Workshop Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2022 Pieces / Minifigs 329 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX Bricklink	promotional Value $29.53 Annual growth 33.2% I own this set I want this set

	40484 Santa's Front Yard Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2021 Pieces / Minifigs 317 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $13.99 Annual growth 40.2% I own this set I want this set

	40571 Christmas Polar Bears Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2022 Pieces 312 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay StockX	Retail $12.99 Value $16.20 Growth 24.7% Annual growth 6.0% I own this set I want this set

	40416 Ice Skating Rink Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2020 Pieces / Minifigs 304 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $19.99 Value $29.99 Growth 50.0% Annual growth 13.1% I own this set I want this set

	40424 Winter Snowball Fight Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2020 Pieces / Minifigs 149 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX	Retail $12.99 Value $19.10 Growth 47.0% Annual growth 11.1% I own this set I want this set

	40494 Polar Bear & Gift Pack Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2021 Pieces 142 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $14.75 Growth 47.6% Annual growth 7.7% I own this set I want this set

	40572 Penguin & Snowflake Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2022 Pieces 139 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $23.58 Growth 136.0% Annual growth 22.1% I own this set I want this set

	854050 Snowman & Reindeer Duo Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2020 Pieces 126 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $17.88 Growth 79.0% Annual growth 18.1% I own this set I want this set

	854037 Christmas Ornament Santa Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2020 Pieces 44 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $7.99 Value $20.43 Growth 155.7% Annual growth 21.3% I own this set I want this set

	854038 Christmas Reindeer Ornament Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2020 Pieces 34 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $7.99 Value $15.00 Growth 87.7% Annual growth 16.5% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

40498-1

Name

Penguin

Theme

Seasonal

Subtheme

Christmas

Year

2021

Released

October 2021

Retired

January 2023

Availability

Retired

Pieces

244 (PPP $0.06)

Set PricingVery Good Investment

Retail price

$14.99

New/Sealed

Value

$19.05

Growth

+27.08%

Annual growth

+20.60%

Rolling growth

+4.45% (Previous 12 months)

Future growth

+9.76% (2-3 year outlook)

90-day change

5.64%

Used

Value

$11.80

Range

$9.99 - $14.16

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$13.99

Highest price

$32.95

Amazon

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Price

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StockX

Buy

Buy/bid price

$48.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

1 year forecast

$20.07

5 year forecast

$26.60

$26

$27

40498 Penguin is estimated to be worth between $26 - $27 in 5 years (new/sealed).

Set Facts

The set includes a penguin model on a display platform with a a Christmas tree and 3 wrapped presents.
Penguin was designed by LEGO designer Nina Koopmann.

Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)

United States

$14.99

United Kingdom

£13.49

Canada

$19.99

Europe

€14.99

Australia

$24.99

Barcodes

UPC

673419345705

EAN

5702016985269

Penguin Reviews

33 reviews

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Toys N Bricks

“LEGO 40498 Christmas Penguin 2021 is a holiday set that features a cute black penguin standing on a base. The base also includes a Christmas tree and 3 presents. The LEGO Christmas Penguin 2021 measures over 4.5 inches tall.”

Full review at www.toysnbricks.com

That Brick Site

“The set, numbered LEGO 40498, features a black-and-white penguin stood on an icy platform. Next to the penguin is a small Christmas tree adorned with lights, and a few gifts.”

Full review at thatbricksite.com

Subtheme Analysis

Seasonal / Christmas

Sets

103

Years

1999 - 2023

Lifespan

17 mos (this set 15 mos)

Annual growth

+6.00% (this set +20.60%)

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

Community Stats

Penguin currently ranks #10 out of the top most owned sets in Seasonal Christmas.

#1Charles Dickens Tribute

#2Santa's Sleigh

#3Ice Skating Rink

#4Santa's Front Yard

#5Christmas Wreath 2-in-1

#10Penguin

#11Christmas Decor Set

#12Buildable Holiday Present

About Seasonal Christmas

Christmas is a subtheme of Seasonal that consists of 103 sets that ran from 1999 to 2023.

Summary

Seasonal Christmas Penguin set 40498 was released in October 2021, retailing for $15, but has since been retired. New, unopened Penguin sets are valued at $19, while used sets can be found for $12 in good condition.

Celebrate the holiday season with this supercute Christmas Penguin display toy. The seabird can rotate, and also move its wings while standing on a display base next to a decorated Christmas tree and 3 wrapped presents.

Brilliant building set featuring a Christmas Penguin LEGO® model on a display platform accompanied by a Christmas tree and 3 wrapped presents.

Standing over 4.5 in. (12 cm) tall, the Christmas Penguin toy can rotate, and also move its wings.

Set Pricing Models

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

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$19.05

Value (in a year)

$22.19

Value (in 2 years)

$24.54

Accuracy

0.962500 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$18.92

Value (in a year)

(Possible plateau)

Value (in two years)

(Possible plateau)

Accuracy

0.225749 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$11.80

Value (low range)

$9.99

Value (high range)

$14.16

Accuracy

0.907500 High

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