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LEGO 40611 Year of the Dragon is a Seasonal set valued at $15 for new and sealed sets, up 50% from an original retail price of $9.99. The set retired in January 2024 with annual appreciation averaging 11.24% since. On the used market, values range from $9 to $11 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $13 and $20. Its value has eased over the last three months, and it leans down as it grows slower than similar retired sets.

Year of the Dragon Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Year of the Dragon since January 2024. Very high accuracy
LEGO 40611 Year of the Dragon is a Seasonal Chinese New Year promotional set released in 2024, containing 211 pieces. It builds a classic Chinese dragon with large eyes and a movable tail, displayed on a brick-built base representing the sky and clouds, and includes a red paper envelope. The set is the 10th entry in LEGO’s Chinese Zodiac promotional series. It corresponds to the 2024 lunar Year of the Dragon, which ran from February 10, 2024 to January 28, 2025.

Year of the Dragon has climbed about 11.2% a year since retirement and is worth around $15 sealed. If the forecast is right, it keeps going, to about $18 in five years. The average used price is $9 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $16 to $25.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 40611 Year Of The Dragon 2023 Set 214 Pieces New Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$10.75
(US) Seasonal: Year of the Dragon (40611) GWP 2024 - Brand New in Sealed Box $11.99
-20.1%
(US) 40611 Year of the Dragon CHINESE NEW YEAR GWP SET In stock Ship now $12.00
-20.0%
(US) Year of the Dragon from BrickLink seller jfk2670 $12.00
-20.0%
(US) Year of the Dragon from BrickLink seller PolybagPat $12.00
-20.0%
(US) 40611 Year of the Dragon Chinese Lunar New Year $12.50
-16.7%
(US) 40611 Year Of The Dragon 2023 Set 214 Pieces New Sealed $12.75
-15.0%
(US) Promotional 40611 Year of the Dragon New Sealed Chinese Lunar New Year $12.95
-13.7%
(US) 2024 LEGO 40611 Year of the Dragon - RETIRED Seasonal Factory Sealed Box $12.99
-13.4%
(US) Year of the Dragon from BrickLink seller podcars $12.99
-13.4%
(US) 40611 Year of the Dragon 2024 Seasonal Chinese Festivals Set 214 Pieces $13.00
-13.3%
(US) 40611 Year of the Dragon - NISB - Retired $13.49
-10.1%
(US) Year of the Dragon 40611 Lanny the Dragon 214 Pieces New Sealed $13.50
-10.0%
(US) Year of the Dragon 40611 Limited Edition 214 pcs Chinese Festivals 8+ $14.49
-3.4%
(US) 40611 Year of the Dragon 2024 Lunar Chinese New Year Special Edition NEW $14.50
-3.3%
(US) 40611 - Seasonal Set, Year of the Dragon New & Sealed, Retired $14.99
-0.1%
(US) 40611 Chinese New Year - Year of the Dragon New Sealed $14.99
-0.1%
(US) LEGO 40611 Year of the Dragon CHINESE NEW YEAR GWP New $14.99
-0.1%
(US) Year of the Dragon Lunar Chinese New Year (40611) 2024 Special EditionNIB $14.99
-0.1%
(US) Seasonal Chinese New Year "Year of the Dragon" 2024; #40611 unopened $14.99
-0.1%
(US) 40611 Year Of The Dragon 2023 Set 214 Pieces New Sealed $14.99
-0.1%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 40611 Year of the Dragon.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 40611 Year of the Dragon.

Market Momentum

Bearish
Copies for sale of 40611 Year of the Dragon have dropped, yet its value has eased over the last three months. The set is growing slower than similar retired Seasonal sets, which points to a continued downward trend.
DemandTop 9% in Seasonal
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Seasonal
Listings down 4% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-3% typical for Chinese New Year
-25% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:65% bearish·27% neutral·8% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Chinese New Year sets

Year of the Dragon has a stronger forecast than any other set among the Chinese New Year sets and sits near the top of the group for piece count.

#9 of 13
By value, $15
$10$160
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.07 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.07
Typical
$0.17
About 60% below the group's typical value per piece.
#1 of 9
Used value as a share of new, 60%
21%60%
Used copies keep the most of their new value in the group.
#9 of 13 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.

Sets in Seasonal / Chinese New Year

10250 Year of the Snake

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2013
Pieces 243
Availability Retired
10250 LEGO Year of the Snake
Retail $49.99
Value $159.60
Growth  +219.3%
Annual growth 5.4%

40575 Year of the Rabbit

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2023
Pieces 194
Availability Retired
40575 LEGO Year of the Rabbit
promotional
Value $15.00
Annual growth 2.5%

40491 Year of the Tiger

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2022
Pieces 192
Availability Retired
40491 LEGO Year of the Tiger
promotional
Value $15.00
Annual growth 8.8%

40707 Year of the Snake

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2025
Pieces 174
Availability Retired
40707 LEGO Year of the Snake
promotional
Value $16.00
Annual growth 34.2%

40417 Year of the Ox

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2021
Pieces 168
Availability Retired
40417 LEGO Year of the Ox
promotional
Value $10.00
Annual growth 24.7%

40207 Year of the Monkey

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2016
Pieces 165
Availability Retired
40207 LEGO Year of the Monkey
promotional
Value $142.63
Annual growth 9.7%

40355 Year of the Rat

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2020
Pieces 162
Availability Retired
40355 LEGO Year of the Rat
promotional
Value $27.72
Annual growth 9.7%

40234 Year of the Rooster

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2017
Pieces 157
Availability Retired
40234 LEGO Year of the Rooster
promotional
Value $52.35
Annual growth 7.1%

40235 Year of the Dog

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2018
Pieces 156
Availability Retired
40235 LEGO Year of the Dog
promotional
Value $34.99
Annual growth 5.7%

40186 Year of the Pig

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2019
Pieces 152
Availability Retired
40186 LEGO Year of the Pig
Retail $9.99
Value $32.34
Growth  +223.7%
Annual growth 6.9%

40779 Year of the Horse

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2026
Pieces 133
Availability Retired
40779 LEGO Year of the Horse
promotional
Value $10.16

40148 Year of the Sheep

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2015
Pieces 99
Availability Retired
40148 LEGO Year of the Sheep
promotional
Value $66.96
Annual growth 8.5%

Year of the Dragon Questions

How much is the Year of the Dragon set worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Year of the Dragon is $15. Sealed copies typically change hands for $13 to $20. On the used market, expect to pay around $9.

Has LEGO 40611 Year of the Dragon been retired?

Yes. Year of the Dragon retired in January 2024. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How has LEGO 40611 Year of the Dragon performed since its release?

Since it sold for $9.99 in shops, Year of the Dragon has risen 50% in value, or roughly 11.2% a year on average. It has outgrown the Chinese New Year average of 7.1% a year by a clear margin.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 40611 Year of the Dragon?

In twelve months, Year of the Dragon could be worth around $15, about 3% more than today. That is the view for the year ahead. In the short term the market reads bearish. Demand, supply and price are tilting downward. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

What is the piece count of LEGO 40611 Year of the Dragon?

Year of the Dragon is built from 211 pieces, about $0.05 each at retail.

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Year of the Dragon Reviews

13 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
“As every year, the product will include a "red envelope" which will allow us to respect tradition: in Asia we offer money to our loved ones on the occasion of the New Year celebrations and you can therefore also comply with this custom. thanks to the envelope provided which... More is not red on the outside but whose interior is the traditional color. The box even allows you to personalize the thing with a label on which it is possible to indicate the name of the recipient and the origin of the gift. Only problem, the envelope being in the box, you will first have to open the set to deposit the money and offer everything afterwards. The flap packaging is well resealable, but there will always be the cut-out transparent sticker.”
Full review at en.hothbricks.com
Jays Brick Blog
“The dragon looks fantastic and features a massive burst of color and just looks adorable. I love that he’s also on a base with clouds, as opposed to the ground bases like previous LEGO Chinese Zodiac Animals – reflecting the mythical nature of the Dragon.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com

About Seasonal Chinese New Year

The Chinese zodiac consists of twelve animals – rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. This cycle repeats every twelve years. Starting in 2013, the LEGO Group added a number of sets to celebrate the Chinese New Year, with each set depicting an animal represented in the Chinese zodiac.

Chinese New Year was introduced in 2013 and currently consists of 13 sets. As of today, 10250 Year of the Snake is the most valuable Chinese New Year set with an estimated new/sealed value of $160.
Summary
Seasonal Chinese New Year Year of the Dragon set 40611 was released on January 15, 2024, retailing for $10, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $15, used ones can be found for $9.
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Mark the 2024 Lunar New Year with this LEGO Year of the Dragon build-and-display set (40611) for ages 8 and up. The dragon model features the zodiac animals iconic big eyes and a movable tail. It comes with a brick-built base representing the sky and clouds, plus a red paper envelope symbolizing good wishes. A fun Lunar New Year gift idea for all the family to enjoy, this model is part of a collectible series of LEGO zodiac animals.

Buildable dragon toy for display (40611) Celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year with this colorful Year of the Dragon model, part of a collectible series of LEGO zodiac animals

Iconic details The set features a model of a classic Chinese dragonwith a movable tail, set on a brick-built base representing the sky and clouds, with a red paper envelope symbolizing good wishes

Gift idea for kids aged 8 and up This 213-piece buildable dragon model measures over 4 in. (10 cm) high, 4.5 in. (12c m) long and 2.5 in. (6 cm) wide
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