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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 $23 today with current average yearly gain of about 17.8% but will level off in the next year closer to a 10.6% annual growth making it a solid investment. On the secondary markets, the typical price range for the set MISB/NISB is between $20 and $29. On the open market, a used set will fetch in the range of between $10 and $13 depending on the condition.

All regions

All regions 37
United States 34
Australia 3

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Christmas Penguin (40498)	BrickEconomy Choice $15.99
	(US) Seasonal Christmas Penguin (40498) BRAND NEW SEALED	$16.00 -29.2%
	(US) Holidays Christmas Penguin (40498) New Sealed Box	$16.00 -29.2%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin 244pcs NEW	$16.00 -29.2%
	(US) Winter PENGUIN LEGO! Brand NEW! Penguin (40498)!! Near mint box!	$17.99 -20.4%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin 8+ Sealed/New	$17.99 -20.4%
	(US) Seasonal: Christmas Penguin Retired Sealed	$18.95 -16.1%
	(US) Christmas Penguin (40498)	$18.99 -15.9%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin DAMAGED BOX	$18.99 -15.9%
	(US) Holiday & Event 40498 Christmas Penguin 2021 NEW Sealed	$19.99 -11.5%
	(US) 40498: Christmas Penguin - Retired, BRAND NEW, Sealed In Box	$19.99 -11.5%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin	$19.99 -11.5%
	(US) Christmas Penguin (40498) Brand New Sealed: Retired And Rare	$20.00 -11.5%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin Christmas Tree Presents New & Factory Sealed	$20.00 -11.5%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498 New in Sealed Box	$20.00 -11.5%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498 ( Brand New) 244PCS/PZS	$20.00 -11.5%
	(AU) 40498 Seasonal Christmas Penguin Sealed Box SAME-DAY TRACKED POSTAGE	$20.58 -8.9%
	(US) Seasonal: Christmas Penguin (40498) Cute Holiday Penguin	$21.99 -2.7%
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	(AU) Seasonal 40498 Christmas Penguin Brand New Sealed X-mas	$22.64 +0.2%
	(US) Seasonal: Christmas Penguin - 40498 - New, Sealed - Read Description	$22.95 +1.6%
	(US) Amazon listing for Penguin	~$23.72 +5.0%
	(US) Seasonal: Christmas Penguin (40498) - New, Unopened Box	$24.00 +6.2%
	(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 40498 Christmas Penguin 244 Piece Retired Set	$24.99 +10.6%
	(US) 40498 CHRISTMAS PENGUIN 244 Pcs New Sealed	$24.99 +10.6%
	(US) HOLIDAY 40498 Christmas Penguin NISB New & Sealed	$28.88 +27.8%
	(US) LEGO 40498 CHRISTMAS PENGUIN - Seasonal Holiday Exclusive. NEW	$29.90 +32.4%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin (244 pcs) New! Sealed!	$29.95 +32.6%
	(US) Christmas Penguin, 40498-NIB-SEALED	$30.00 +32.8%
	(US) Christmas Penguin Building Set 40498 New	$30.50 +35.0%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Holidays Set Penguin with Tree Rare New in Hand ship fast	$32.00 +41.7%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Holidays Set Penguin with Tree Rare. New Sealed Box.	$32.95 +45.9%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Holidays Set Penguin with Tree Rare. New Sealed Box.	$32.95 +45.9%
	(AU) Christmas Exclusive 40498 Penguin New Year New/Sealed/Hard to Find	$33.62 +48.8%
	(US) ^ LEGO 40498 - CHRISTMAS - PENGUIN - NEW	$34.95 +54.7%
	(US) Holiday Lego 40602 Winter Market Stall & 40498 Penguin	$39.99 +77.0%
	(US) 40498 & 40484 Christmas Penguin & 2 Ornaments Factory Sealed	$39.99 +77.0%
	(US) Winter Christmas Penguin Set 40498 - 100% Verified Authentic and New	$53.00 +134.6%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the last 3 months of new/sealed 40498 Penguin.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 40498 Penguin.

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 $49.95 Growth +24.9% Annual growth 8.2% I own this set I want this set

	40564 Winter Elves Scene Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2022 Pieces 372 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX Bricklink	promotional Value $16.78 Annual growth 32.2% 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 $313.80 Annual growth 2.9% 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 $40.66 Growth +1.7% Annual growth 2.3% 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 $27.55 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 $28.24 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 Amazon eBay	Retail $12.99 Value $19.60 Growth +50.9% Annual growth 29.6% 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 $39.00 Growth +95.1% Annual growth 19.5% 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 Bricklink	Retail $12.99 Value $19.06 Growth +46.7% Annual growth 7.1% 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 Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $16.20 Growth +62.2% Annual growth 7.5% 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 $19.80 Growth +98.2% Annual growth 17.4% 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 $17.44 Growth +74.6% Annual growth 15.6% 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	Retail $7.99 Value $16.62 Growth +108.0% Annual growth 14.9% 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	Retail $7.99 Value $15.00 Growth +87.7% Annual growth 14.6% 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

$22.59

Growth

+50.70%

Annual growth

+26.59%

Rolling growth

+5.59% (Previous 12 months)

Future growth

+10.64% (2-3 year outlook)

90-day change

15.67%

Used

Value

$10.10

Range

$9.90 - $13.23

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$15.99

Highest price

$39.99

Amazon

Buy

Price

~$23.72

StockX

Buy

Buy/bid price

$53.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

1 year forecast

$24.93

5 year forecast

$34.27

$33

$35

40498 Penguin is estimated to be worth between $33 - $35 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

107

Years

1999 - 2024

Lifespan

17 mos (this set 15 mos)

Annual growth

+5.58% (this set +26.59%)

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

Community Stats

Penguin currently ranks #13 out of the top most owned sets in Seasonal Christmas.

#1Santa's Sleigh

#2Charles Dickens Tribute

#3Ice Skating Rink

#4Santa's Front Yard

#5Winter Elves Scene

#13Penguin

#14Christmas Polar Bears

#15Buildable Holiday Present

About Seasonal Christmas

LEGO Seasonal Christmas sets are special edition sets released annually to celebrate the Christmas holiday. These sets typically feature festive builds such as decorated Christmas trees, Santa Claus figures, reindeer, and holiday-themed scenes. These sets are designed to capture the holiday spirit and are popular for decorating homes during the Christmas season, as well as being cherished additions to LEGO collections.

Christmas was introduced in 1999 and currently consists of 107 sets. As of today, 40489 Mr. and Mrs. Claus' Living Room is the most valuable Christmas set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $314.

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 $23, while used sets can be found for $10 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)

$22.59

Value (in a year)

$26.19

Value (in 2 years)

$28.60

Accuracy

0.961600 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$20.98

Value (in a year)

$21.19

Value (in two years)

$21.39

Accuracy

0.200357 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$10.10

Value (low range)

$9.90

Value (high range)

$13.23

Accuracy

0.906600 High

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