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Christmas
Penguin

40498 LEGO Christmas Penguin

Name: LEGO Christmas Penguin
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40498-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (35 reviews)

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LEGO 40498 Penguin is a Seasonal set valued at $22 for new and sealed sets, up 45% from an original retail price of $14.99. The set retired in January 2023 with annual appreciation averaging 5.49% since. Used copies are valued between $10 and $13 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $18 and $23.

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 is a Seasonal Christmas set released in 2021, containing 244 pieces. The build depicts a black-and-white penguin on a display base with a decorated Christmas tree and three wrapped presents. The penguin can rotate and move its wings for posing. The set is also known as Christmas Penguin.

A new and sealed Penguin is currently valued at around $22, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $10 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $23 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $18 to $26. The set was available for 15 months, from October 2021 to January 2023.

All regions

All regions 31
United States 30
Canada 1

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Christmas Penguin and Tree 40498 Seasonal Holiday 244 Pieces Sealed	BrickEconomy Choice $14.49
	(US) Set #40498 Christmas Present Penguin (244 pcs) Brand New Sealed	$14.96 -31.0%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498 Complete Set 244pcs 8+ Seasonal w/ Box NEW Read	$14.99 -30.9%
	(US) NEW Lego Christmas Penguin 40498 Factory Sealed	$15.00 -30.8%
	(US) Christmas Penguin (40498) NIB & Retired	$15.99 -26.2%
	(US) Iconic: Christmas Penguin (40498)	$16.00 -26.2%
	(US) Iconic: Christmas Penguin (40498)	$17.99 -17.0%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498 Seasonal The Penguin Complete Set 244pcs 2021	$17.99 -17.0%
	(US) Seasonal 40498 Christmas Penguin Retired Set Brand New In Sealed Box	$18.00 -17.0%
	(US) LEGO Set 40498 - Christmas Penguin READ Description Minor Dmg Box	$19.99 -7.8%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498 ( Brand New) 244PCS/PZS	$20.00 -7.7%
	(US) LEGO Set 40498 Christmas Penguin READ Description Minor Damage To Box	$20.00 -7.7%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin BRAND NEW SEALED	$21.00 -3.1%
	(US) 40498 Seasonal CHRISTMAS PENGUIN, 2021 - RETIRED, NEW, Sealed, VOL. DISCNT	$22.75 +4.9%
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	(US) Amazon listing for Penguin	$22.76 +5.0%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin Holiday Building Set NEW & SEALED	$22.99 +6.0%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin BRAND NEW SEALED	$23.99 +10.7%
	(US) Set 40498 - Christmas Penguin - 244 Pieces - New & Unopened - Retired - 8+	$24.95 +15.1%
	(US) Iconic: Christmas Penguin (40498) ~NEW / FACTORY SEALED~	$24.99 +15.3%
	(US) Penguin & Christmas Tree Christmas # 40498 New \| In Box \| Free Shipping	$24.99 +15.3%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin - NEW & Factory SEALED Box	$24.99 +15.3%
	(US) Seasonal: Christmas Penguin Set 40498 (244 Pcs) - New Factory Sealed	$25.48 +17.5%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin Set 244 pcs Holiday Sealed Read	$25.89 +19.4%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin - Limited Edition Set - Brand New	$26.98 +24.4%
	(US) Christmas Penguin 40498 244 Pieces Brand new sealed	$27.00 +24.5%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin. BRAND NEW/SEALED/IN HANDS	$27.00 +24.5%
	(CA) 40498 Penguin	$27.77 +28.1%
	(US) 40498 2021 Christmas Penguin Seasonal Set New Factory Sealed Box	$28.00 +29.2%
	(US) 40498 Christmas Penguin BRAND NEW SEALED	$29.95 +38.1%
	(US) Christmas Penguin - 40498 - Brand New Sealed	$29.99 +38.3%
	(US) Christmas Penguin Building Set 40498 New	$33.32 +53.7%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three 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 Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX	Retail $44.99 Value $39.99 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 6.3% I own this set I want this set

	40564 Winter Elves Scene Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas Year 2022 Pieces / Minifigs 372 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX Bricklink	promotional Value $20.00 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 $279.45 Annual growth 30.3% 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 $34.99 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 $43.96 Annual growth 36.3% 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 Bricklink	promotional Value $39.64 Annual growth 1.1% 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 StockX Bricklink	promotional Value $20.35 Annual growth 39.3% 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 StockX Bricklink	Retail $12.99 Value $19.55 Growth +50.5% Annual growth 7.6% 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 $25.00 Growth +25.1% Annual growth 4.1% 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 Bricklink	Retail $12.99 Value $28.00 Growth +115.6% Annual growth 13.2% 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	Retail $9.99 Value $19.99 Growth +100.1% Annual growth 8.9% 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 StockX Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $25.14 Growth +151.7% Annual growth 13.6% 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	Retail $9.99 Value $18.48 Growth +85.0% Annual growth 15.8% 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 $22.31 Growth +179.2% Annual growth 10.5% 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 9.3% 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 Pricing

Retail price

$14.99

New/Sealed

Value

$21.68

Growth

+44.63%

Annual growth

+5.49%

Rolling growth

--1.34% (Previous 12 months)

90-day change

5.97%

Used

Value

$10.18

Range

$9.97 - $13.23

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$14.49

Highest price

$33.32

Amazon

Buy

Price

$22.76

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$21.68

1 year forecast

$22.87+5.49%

5 year forecast

$27.57+27.17%

$26

$28

40498 Penguin is projected to be valued between $26 - $28 within five years.

Insights

Limited to a short, exclusive run and retired in 2023, Penguin (40498) draws most of its demand around the Christmas season and is attractive as a seasonal display piece, and its lack of exclusive minifigures plus small-set volatility suggest measured upside rather than outsized long-term gains.

Set Facts

The set features a Christmas Penguin LEGO model on a display platform accompanied by a Christmas tree and 3 wrapped presents.
The Christmas Penguin toy stands over 4.5 in. (12 cm) tall and can rotate and move its wings.
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

35 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

120

Years

1999 - 2026

Lifespan

18 mos (this set 15 mos)

Annual growth

+4.77% (this set +5.49%)

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

Community Stats

Penguin currently ranks #16 out of the top most owned sets in Seasonal Christmas.

#1Santa's Sleigh

#2Charles Dickens Tribute

#3Ice Skating Rink

#4Winter Elves Scene

#5Christmas Tree

#16Penguin

#17Buildable Holiday Present

#18Nutcracker

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 120 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 $279.

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 $22, 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)

$21.68

Value (in a year)

$22.87

Value (in 2 years)

$24.06

Accuracy

0.962500 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$22.59

Value (in a year)

$23.13

Value (in two years)

$23.66

Accuracy

0.203305 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$10.18

Value (low range)

$9.97

Value (high range)

$13.23

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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