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LEGO 40640 LEGO Nutcracker is a Seasonal set valued at $15 for new and sealed sets, up 15% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in July 2025 with annual appreciation averaging 6.41% since. On the used market, values range from $12 to $14 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $14 and $19. With member interest rising and the site's forecast pointing to faster growth than similar retired sets, the market for it holds steady.

LEGO Nutcracker Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set LEGO Nutcracker since July 2025. Very high accuracy
LEGO 40640 Nutcracker is a Seasonal Christmas set released in 2023, containing 208 pieces. The build depicts a nutcracker figure with movable arms and an opening mouth. Alternate parts are included to build either a male or female face. The completed model stands over 6 in. (16 cm) tall.

Sealed copies of LEGO Nutcracker go for about $15 today. Since it retired, the set has grown roughly 6.4% a year, and our forecast puts it near $16 by this time next year. The average used price is $12 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $15 to $22. The set was available for 22 months, from September 2023 to July 2025.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Nutcracker 40640 Paper or Plastic
BrickEconomy Choice
$10.99
(US) Nutcracker 40640, Christmas Holiday Decor Seasonal Set Stocking Stuffer NEW $11.79
-21.2%
(US) Nutcracker 40640 Limited Edition Holiday Christmas Toy 208 Piece Sealed NEW $11.80
-21.1%
(US) Nutcracker from BrickLink seller DashstarBricks $11.99
-19.9%
(US) 40640 Nutcracker - New Sealed $12.00
-19.8%
(US) Iconic: Lego Nutcracker (40640) $12.00
-19.8%
(US) Nutcracker 40640 - Retired Set - Brand New Sealed $12.00
-19.8%
(US) Nutcracker from BrickLink seller Brickkid512 $12.00
-19.8%
(US) Nutcracker from BrickLink seller metalheadfromny $12.00
-19.8%
(US) 40640 Nutcracker Christmas Holiday Building Toy Set 208 pcsNew $12.20
-18.4%
(US) 40640 Christmas Nutcracker Figure Movable Arms & Opening Mouth Sealed New $12.30
-17.8%
(US) Seasonal 40640 Nutcracker Christmas Holiday Building Toy Set New/Sealed $12.50
-16.4%
(US) 40640 Nutcracker NEW SEALED RETIRED Christmas Holiday Winter $12.50
-16.4%
(US) 40640 Nutcracker Brand New in Box Retired $12.95
-13.4%
(US) Nutcracker Christmas Decor, 40640 $12.95
-13.4%
(US) Iconic: Lego Nutcracker (40640) $12.99
-13.2%
(US) Nutcracker 40640 Building Toy New SEALED $12.99
-13.2%
(US) 40640 Nutcracker Figure (208pcs) NEW $12.99
-13.2%
(US) 40640 Nutcracker Christmas Holiday - New Sealed Box +FAST SHIPPING $12.99
-13.2%
(US) Sealed/MINOR BOX DAMAGE LEGO Holiday/Event Christmas Set 40640 LEGO Nutcracker $13.14
-12.2%
(CA) 40640 - Nutcracker - New in Box - Sealed - Soyalibricks $13.16
-12.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 40640 LEGO Nutcracker.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 40640 LEGO Nutcracker.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's forecast is ahead of similar sets, but more listings are appearing, so momentum is holding level.
DemandTop 4% in Seasonal
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Seasonal
Listings up 5% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+2% typical for Christmas
+2% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·65% neutral·28% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Christmas sets

Why does LEGO Nutcracker rank among the weakest Christmas sets? Copies of it are easier to find than those of most sets above it and it started from well over the retail price of most sets ranked higher.

#71 of 75
By growth since retail, +15%
+0%+961%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
$0.07 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.07
Typical
$0.19
About 60% below the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
1850843 LEGO Creator T-Rex Holiday Bauble+961%
210106 LEGO Snowflake+866%
31129 Santa on Reindeer+700%
7140640 LEGO Nutcracker+15%

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Year 2023
Pieces 190
Availability Retired
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Retail $12.99
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Growth  +49.6%
Annual growth 11.6%

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Year 2023
Pieces 182
Availability Retired
40604 LEGO Christmas Decor Set
promotional
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Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 153 / 3
Availability Retired
40603 LEGO Christmas Wintertime Carriage Ride
promotional
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Annual growth 1.0%

6487475-2 Santa by the Fireplace

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 148 / 1
Availability Retired
6487475-2 LEGO Christmas Santa by the Fireplace
promotional
Value $25.00
Annual growth 2.6%

6490363 By the Fireplace

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 148 / 1
Availability Retired
6490363 LEGO Christmas By the Fireplace
promotional
Value $24.99
Annual growth 4.7%

5008196 Insiders Bauble 2023

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2023
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
5008196 LEGO Christmas Insiders Bauble 2023
promotional
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Annual growth 3.2%

LEGO Nutcracker Questions

How much is the LEGO Nutcracker set worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of LEGO Nutcracker is $15. Sealed copies typically change hands for $14 to $19. On the used market, expect to pay around $12.

Has LEGO 40640 LEGO Nutcracker been retired?

Yes. LEGO Nutcracker retired in July 2025, having been in production for 22 months, 7 months longer than the typical Christmas set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How much has LEGO 40640 LEGO Nutcracker gone up in value?

Since it sold for $12.99 in shops, LEGO Nutcracker has risen 15% in value, or roughly 6.4% a year on average. It has outgrown the Christmas average of 4.8% a year by a clear margin.

What will LEGO 40640 LEGO Nutcracker be worth next year?

In twelve months, LEGO Nutcracker could be worth around $16, about 8% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Demand, supply and price show no clear direction. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

What is the piece count of LEGO 40640 LEGO Nutcracker?

LEGO Nutcracker is built from 208 pieces ($0.06 a piece at its retail price).

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LEGO Nutcracker Reviews

24 reviews
4.7
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“40640 Nutcracker offers a similar build to 2017’s 40254 Nutcracker, complete with a rebuildable face and hair and functional mouth. Exactly how good it will be at cracking nuts has yet to be seen. Perfect for hanging from the tree, the customizable 40642 Gingerbread... More Ornaments include everything you need to decorate your own gingerbread character before hanging them around your home”
Full review at www.brickfanatics.com
“As a little holiday LEGO set, 40640 Nutcracker is perfect for building with a nice mug of hot chocolate. Just don’t mix hazelnuts with ABS plastic – this nutcracker is for display purposes only! A very sweet version of a nutcracker that is much more charming than previous... More iterations.”
Full review at blocksmag.com

About Seasonal Christmas

Christmas is the Seasonal subtheme for LEGO's holiday sets, and new ones come out every autumn. The earliest are small Santa builds from 1999. Many of the smaller sets are given free with purchases in November and December rather than sold, which is how 40410 Charles Dickens Tribute, a scene from A Christmas Carol, reached most people in 2020.

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/sealed value of $280.
Summary
Seasonal Christmas LEGO Nutcracker set 40640 was released in September 2023, retailing for $13, but has since been retired. New, unopened LEGO Nutcracker sets are valued at $15, while used sets can be found for $12.
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Celebrate the holiday season with the LEGO® Nutcracker (40640) building set. This LEGO interpretation of the iconic Nutcracker figure can be built with a male or female face and comes with movable arms and an opening mouth. A fun gift idea and an enjoyable build for kids, friends and families, this festive figure will bring a seasonal charm to any home or workplace.

Seasonal build for kids, friends and families – Celebrate the holiday season with this LEGO® interpretation of the iconic Nutcracker figure

A festive gift – This LEGO® Nutcracker figure (40640) building kit can be given as a gift to anyone aged 8+

Measurements – When built, the Nutcracker figure stands over 6 in. (16 cm) tall and can be put on display in any room
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