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LEGO 40641 Birthday Cake is a Seasonal set valued at $25 for new and sealed sets, up 67% from an original retail price of $14.99. The set retired in December 2024 with annual appreciation averaging 15.65% since. On the used market, values range from $20 to $26 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $23 and $31. Its market is gaining strength, with a value that has risen in recent months as well as a forecast that beats similar sets.

Birthday Cake Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Birthday Cake since December 2024. Very high accuracy
LEGO 40641 Birthday Cake is a Seasonal Birthday set released in 2023, containing 211 pieces and 2 minifigures. The main build is a colorful cake wedge with seven buildable candles that opens to reveal an interior room. A fold-out hill section expands the display and play space, and the set includes two resident minifigures.

Birthday Cake has climbed about 15.7% a year since retirement and is worth around $25 sealed. If the forecast is right, it keeps going, to about $32 in five years. The average used price is $21 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $25 to $35. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 34% of the set's total value. The set was available for 18 months, from June 2023 to December 2024.
Collector and Investor Standing
Collectors see a pleasant oddity in the cake wedge; investors see a busier market. The magenta helmet partygoer and freckled child appear in no other set, giving the birthday scene a distinct pull. The wedge opens into a room and folds out into a sledding hill, while secondary market activity has picked up.
53/100
Collector
Average collector appeal
Unique partygoers give the cake character
68/100
Investor
Holds up better than most
Cake wedge trades often, with activity rising
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Birthday Cake 40641 2023 211 Pieces Celebration Building Set NEW SEALED
BrickEconomy Choice
$22.49
(US) Retired - LEGO Seasonal Birthday Cake (40641) -NISB $23.00
-8.1%
(US) Creator Birthday Party Cake 40641 Celebrations Gift New Sealed $24.00
-4.1%
(US) Birthday Cake from BrickLink seller ClutchHit $22.00
-12.1%
(US) Birthday Cake from BrickLink seller tekaylasunrise $22.00
-12.1%
(US) Birthday Cake from BrickLink seller bcojakk $22.00
-12.1%
(CA) 40641 Seasonal Birthday Cake, brand new, excellent condition $24.52
-2.0%
(US) #40641 - Birthday Cake - 211 pieces, NEW & SEALED $24.99
-0.2%
(US) Seasonal Sets: 40641 Birthday Cake NEW $24.99
-0.2%
(US) 40641: Birthday Cake $25.00
-0.1%
(US) Birthday Cake 40641 New Sealed Box $25.00
-0.1%
(US) Seasonal Sets: 40641 Birthday Cake $25.00
-0.1%
(US) Seasonal Sets: 40641 Birthday Cake NEW $26.97
+7.8%
(US) Brand New Sealed LEGO Seasonal: Birthday Cake (40641) $26.99
+7.8%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 40641 Birthday Cake.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 40641 Birthday Cake.

Market Momentum

Bullish
This set's value is climbing and its forecast is ahead of similar sets.
DemandUpper half in Seasonal
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Seasonal
Listings up 4% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-6% typical for Birthday
-7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·40% neutral·53% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Birthday Cake Minifigs

Birthday Cake contains 2 minifigures. All 2 minifigs are exclusive to this set.
twn470
Child
Girl child with a white collared shirt with fruit, green short legs, reddish brown ponytail, and freckles - twn470
Exclusive
Value $4.47
twn469
Man - White Party Shirt
Man in a white party shirt with medium azure legs wearing a magenta helmet - twn469
Exclusive
Value $3.96

Compared with other Birthday sets

Why does Birthday Cake hold a middle spot among the Birthday sets? Mostly because a higher starting price leaves it more ground to make up than most sets above it.

#4 of 7
By growth since retail, +67%
+13%+180%
In the top half of the group.
$0.12 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.12
Typical
$0.14
About 15% below the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
140382 Birthday Set+180%
240153 Birthday Table Decoration+157%
340048 Birthday Cake+87%
440641 Birthday Cake+67%

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40807 Birthday Numbers

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2025
Pieces 281
Availability Limited retail (Retiring soon)
40807 LEGO Birthday Numbers
Retail $19.99
Available at retail
Retiring soon

40871 Gift Box Celebration

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2026
Pieces 224
Availability Retail
40871 LEGO Birthday Gift Box Celebration
Retail $19.99
Available at retail

40815 Birthday Party Cake

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2025
Pieces 219
Availability Limited retail (Retiring soon)
40815 LEGO Birthday Party Cake
Retail $14.99
Available at retail
Retiring soon

40905 Birthday Cupcake

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2026
Pieces / Minifigs 174 / 1
Availability Retired
40905 LEGO Birthday Cupcake
promotional
Value $24.96

40780 Birthday Cake

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2025
Pieces / Minifigs 160 / 1
Availability Retired
40780 LEGO Birthday Cake
promotional
Value $15.99
Annual growth 12.2%

40584 Birthday Diorama

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 157 / 2
Availability Retired
40584 LEGO Birthday Diorama
promotional
Value $19.79
Annual growth 7.0%

40382 Birthday Set

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 141 / 1
Availability Retired
40382 LEGO Birthday Set
Retail $12.99
Value $36.43
Growth  +180.4%
Annual growth 29.1%

40226 Birthday Buddy

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2016
Pieces 133
Availability Retired
40226 LEGO Birthday Buddy
promotional
Value $11.88
Annual growth 27.0%

40153 Birthday Table Decoration

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2015
Pieces 120
Availability Retired
40153 LEGO Birthday Table Decoration
Retail $9.99
Value $25.72
Growth  +157.5%
Annual growth 10.7%

853906 Birthday Card

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 40 / 1
Availability Retired
853906 LEGO Birthday Card
Retail $9.99
Value $11.26
Growth  +12.7%
Annual growth 1.5%

850791 LEGO Minifigure Birthday Set

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 2
Availability Retired
850791 LEGO Minifigure Birthday Set
Retail $7.99
Value $11.46
Growth  +43.4%
Annual growth 2.1%

40048 Birthday Cake

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2012
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
40048 LEGO Birthday Cake
Retail $4.99
Value $9.32
Growth  +86.8%
Annual growth 5.4%

5004931 Birthday Card

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Birthday
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1
Availability Retired
5004931 LEGO Birthday Card
Retail $4.99
Value $6.88
Growth  +37.9%
Annual growth 3.0%

Birthday Cake Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 40641 Birthday Cake?

A new, sealed copy of Birthday Cake is worth about $25 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $23 and $31. Its value has climbed 7% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $21.

Is LEGO 40641 Birthday Cake retired?

Yes. Birthday Cake left LEGO's shelves in December 2024 after a run of 18 months, 8 months shorter than the typical Birthday set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How has LEGO 40641 Birthday Cake performed since its release?

Birthday Cake is now worth 67% more than its $14.99 retail price, or roughly 15.7% a year on average. That is well ahead of the Birthday average of 6.5% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 40641 Birthday Cake?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Birthday Cake near $26 in twelve months, about 5% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces does LEGO 40641 Birthday Cake have, and which minifigures are included?

Birthday Cake is built from 211 pieces, about $0.07 each at retail. The 2 minifigures included are Child and Man - White Party Shirt. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $8.43, about a third of the set's value, led by Child at $4.47. None of them appears in any other set.

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Birthday Cake Reviews

21 reviews
4.6
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
“Overall it's a quirky and fun set that will be well received by anyone celebrating their special day, or indeed the discerning LEGO collector looking for something a bit different.”
Full review at brickset.com
“With one simple hinge swing, you can open up the cake for a small party surprise inside. None of the parts here are exceedingly rare. But this is a nice easy option for someone to snag that chocolate icing mold and another kid’s torso for the collection.”
Full review at www.brickbanter.com
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About Seasonal Birthday

Happy Birthday! Celebrate your birthday with some cute LEGO birthday sets that can be used to give away as presents or simply as decorations. With the Birthday subtheme introduced in 2012 these little sets, while have not been a hit for investors, has produced some memorable sets to collectors of all types.

Birthday was introduced in 2012 and currently consists of 14 sets.
Summary
Seasonal Birthday Birthday Cake set 40641 was released in June 2023, retailing for $15, but has since been retired. New, unopened Birthday Cake sets are valued at $25, while used sets can be found for $21.
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Bring a slice of LEGO® magic to any birthday celebration with the LEGO Birthday Cake (40641) building set. This colorful cake wedge comes with 7 buildable candles and opens to reveal a cozy room with 2 resident minifigures. Fold out the cake slice to create an icing-coated hill for the minifigures’ sled. Perfect for play and display, this cool cake can be built and rebuilt year after year to celebrate those special days.

Buildable birthday cake – Bring a slice of LEGO® magic to any birthday celebration with this colorful LEGO Birthday Cake, including 7 buildable candles

A gift that keeps on giving – Celebrate that special day every year with the LEGO® Birthday Cake building set for ages 7 and up

Measurements – The LEGO® Birthday Cake measures over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 2.5 in. (7 cm) wide and 3 in. (8 cm) deep
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