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LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books is a Promotional set currently valued at $45 for new and sealed sets. The set retired in June 2024 with annual appreciation averaging 34.20% since. On the used market, values range from $37 to $42 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $36 and $45. Its market is holding its ground, with a value that has risen in recent months weighed against a weaker forecast than similar sets.

Tribute to Jules Verne's Books Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tribute to Jules Verne's Books since June 2024. Very high accuracy
LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books is a Promotional Gift with Purchase set released in 2024, containing 351 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set builds a microscale diorama on an open book, featuring a brick-built bridge with a black train, a hot air balloon, and a golden Nautilus submarine, referencing several of Verne’s novels. It includes an exclusive Jules Verne minifigure. The set was offered as a gift with purchase during a 2024 promotion.

A new and sealed Tribute to Jules Verne's Books is currently valued at around $45. The average used price is $37 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $40 to $50. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 25% of the set's total value.
Collector and Investor Standing
The Promotional line gives collectors a literary oddity: a display tribute to Jules Verne's novels, complete with a Jules Verne minifigure found in no other set. That figure gives the gift with purchase its collector appeal, while its investor standing remains modest despite the clever subject.
67/100
Collector
On many want lists
Display tribute to Jules Verne novels
39/100
Investor
Lags behind most
Gift with purchase has modest investor standing
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books 40690 New Sealed Limited Edition Set 351 pcs
BrickEconomy Choice
$29.99
(US) 40690 - Tribute to Jules Verne's Books - NEW, SEALED, RETIRED - Limited GWP $34.90
-22.4%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books New/Sealed 40690 $34.99
-22.2%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books New/Sealed 40690 $34.99
-22.2%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books New/Sealed 40690 $34.99
-22.2%
(US) 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books Brand New Sealed $35.00
-22.2%
(US) Ideas 40690 Tribute to Jules Vernes Books Limited Edition 351 pcs GWP New $35.00
-22.2%
(US) New LEGO Promotional Limited Edition Tribute to Jules Verne's Books 40690 $35.00
-22.2%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books New/Sealed 40690 $35.95
-20.1%
(US) 40690 Tribute to Jules Vernes Books Limited Edition Set GWP $37.00
-17.8%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books 40690 351 pcs 12+ Limited Edition GWP $37.00
-17.8%
(US) 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books GWP Limited NEW Sealed RETIRED $38.00
-15.5%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books from BrickLink seller upnorth77 $38.33
-14.8%
(US) Exclusive 40690: Tribute To Jules Vernes Books - Brand New Sealed Set $38.25
-15.0%
(US) LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Vernes Books Brand New & Sealed $38.99
-13.3%
(US) 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books GWP, BRAND NEW SEALED IN BOX $38.99
-13.3%
(US) LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Vernes Books Brand New & Sealed $38.99
-13.3%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books from BrickLink seller dbost01 $39.00
-13.3%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books from BrickLink seller par016BL $39.45
-12.3%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books (40690) - Brand New SEALED $39.49
-12.2%
(US) Tribute to Jules Verne's Books (40690) $39.99
-11.1%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing, but its forecast trails similar sets, so momentum is holding level.
DemandTop 6% in Promotional
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Promotional
Listings down 4% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+13% typical for Gift with Purchase
+13% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:23% bearish·49% neutral·28% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Tribute to Jules Verne's Books Minifigs

Tribute to Jules Verne's Books contains 1 minifigure. Jules Verne is exclusive to this set.
gen183
Jules Verne
Jules Verne - gen183
Exclusive
Value $11.08

Compared with other Promotional Tribute sets

Compared with the rest, Tribute to Jules Verne's Books is more wanted for how many members own it than most of the group's retired sets and ranks among the biggest of the Promotional Tribute sets.

#4 of 8
By value, $45
$25$85
In the top half of the group.
$0.13 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.13
Typical
$0.14
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
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40579 Eiffel's Apartment$85
40766 Tribute to Jane Austen's Books$60
40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei$45
40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books$45
40410 Charles Dickens Tribute$40
40530 Jane Goodall Tribute$35
40450 Amelia Earhart Tribute$35
40902 Tribute to Leonardo da Vinci$25

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40902 Tribute to Leonardo da Vinci

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2026
Pieces / Minifigs 251 / 1
Availability Retired
40902 LEGO Tribute to Leonardo da Vinci
promotional
Value $25.00

40766 Tribute to Jane Austen's Books

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2025
Pieces / Minifigs 361 / 1
Availability Retired
40766 LEGO Tribute to Jane Austen's Books
promotional
Value $59.99
Annual growth 14.1%

40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Promotional
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 307 / 1
Availability Retired
40595 LEGO Ideas Tribute to Galileo Galilei
promotional
Value $45.00
Annual growth 5.5%

40530 Jane Goodall Tribute

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 275 / 1
Availability Retired
40530 LEGO Jane Goodall Tribute
promotional
Value $35.00
Annual growth 30.3%

40579 Eiffel's Apartment

Theme / Subtheme Icons / Promotional
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 228 / 1
Availability Retired
40579 LEGO Eiffel's Apartment
promotional
Value $85.00
Annual growth 6.6%

40450 Amelia Earhart Tribute

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2021
Pieces / Minifigs 203 / 1
Availability Retired
40450 LEGO Amelia Earhart Tribute
promotional
Value $35.00
Annual growth 38.3%

40410 Charles Dickens Tribute

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Christmas
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 333 / 3
Availability Retired
40410 LEGO Christmas Charles Dickens Tribute
promotional
Value $40.00
Annual growth 36.3%

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Pieces 376
Availability Retired
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Annual growth 4.1%

40692 Candy Store

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
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Pieces 345
Availability Retired
40692 LEGO Candy Store
promotional
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Annual growth 4.9%

40680 Flower Store

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2024
Pieces 338
Availability Retired
40680 LEGO Flower Store
promotional
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Annual growth 11.4%

40684 Fruit Store

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2024
Pieces 337
Availability Retired
40684 LEGO Fruit Store
promotional
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Annual growth 6.6%

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Availability Retired
40699 LEGO Retro Record Player
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40687 Alien Space Diner

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
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Pieces / Minifigs 239 / 2
Availability Retired
40687 LEGO Alien Space Diner
promotional
Value $29.90
Annual growth 34.2%

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Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2024
Pieces / Minifigs 184 / 2
Availability Retired
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promotional
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Annual growth 34.2%

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Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
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Pieces 168
Availability Retired
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promotional
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Annual growth 8.8%

6510864 Dungeons & Dragons Mimic Dice Box

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2024
Pieces 168
Availability Retired
6510864 LEGO Dungeons & Dragons Mimic Dice Box
promotional
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Annual growth 9.0%

6510865 Dungeons & Dragons Mimic Dice Box

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2024
Pieces 168
Availability Retired
6510865 LEGO Dungeons & Dragons Mimic Dice Box
promotional
Value $142.16
Annual growth 9.1%

40688 Trophy Award

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2024
Pieces 157
Availability Retired
40688 LEGO Trophy Award
promotional
Value $16.72
Annual growth 34.2%

5008945 Treasure Chest

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2024
Pieces 154
Availability Retired
5008945 LEGO Treasure Chest
promotional
Value $24.99
Annual growth 34.2%

5009005 Entrance Gate

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2024
Pieces / Minifigs 152 / 1
Availability Retired
5009005 LEGO Entrance Gate
promotional
Value $54.82
Annual growth 6.4%

40685 Water Park

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Gift with Purchase
Year 2024
Pieces / Minifigs 132 / 2
Availability Retired
40685 LEGO Water Park
promotional
Value $17.92
Annual growth 33.3%

Tribute to Jules Verne's Books Questions

What does LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books sell for now?

Sealed in its box, Tribute to Jules Verne's Books is valued at $45, with most sales landing between $36 and $45. The value has risen 7% in the past 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $37.

When did LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books retire?

Tribute to Jules Verne's Books left LEGO's shelves in June 2024. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

What will LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books be worth next year?

In twelve months, Tribute to Jules Verne's Books could be worth around $45, close to where it is today. In the short term the market reads neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books?

The set contains 351 pieces, with 1 minifigure: Jules Verne. On its own, Jules Verne is worth around $11, roughly a quarter of what the set is worth. Jules Verne is exclusive to this set.

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Tribute to Jules Verne's Books Reviews

27 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
“Also in the microscale is a brick-built hot air balloon and a golden Nautilus submarine. All of this references Jules Verne and adds to an Easter egg-heavy build for an incredible author from France. And of course, the 351 pieced build isn't complete without the man himself... More as Jules Verne is included as an exclusive Minifigure in 40690.”
Full review at www.bricksup.co.uk
Jays Brick Blog
“Out of all the historical LEGO Tribute GWPs, 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne’s Book is right up there, and is quite possibly one of the finest LEGO GWPs that LEGO have ever made. It has everything you could want in a promotional LEGO set, with an engaging build filled with... More ingenious techniques, a cool minifigure, and a visually interesting model to display with.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com
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About Gift with Purchase

LEGO Gift with Purchase (GWP) sets are exclusive sets offered by LEGO as a free promotional item when customers make qualifying purchases, either in-store or online. These sets are often available for a limited time and typically require spending a certain amount on LEGO products to receive them. Examples include seasonal sets like holiday-themed builds, limited-edition minifigures, or small versions of popular larger sets. GWP sets are highly sought after by collectors due to their exclusivity and limited availability, adding unique and often theme-specific items to their LEGO collections.

Gift with Purchase was introduced in 2018 and currently consists of 39 sets. As of today, 5009823 Fish Tank Filter & Fish Food is the most valuable Gift with Purchase set with an estimated new/sealed value of $165.
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Let kids celebrate a beloved author with the LEGO Tribute to Jules Verne's Books (40690), a collectible toy for boys and girls aged 12 and up, as well as adult literature lovers and globetrotters. Inspired by the writers most famous novels, thisbuildable display set pays homage to Around the World in Eighty Days, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Five Weeks in a Balloon. Once complete, it becomes a unique piece of LEGO home decor thats brought to life by a Jules Verne minifigure.

A literary tribute Pay homage to a beloved writer with the LEGO Tribute to Jules Verne's Books collectible toy for ages 12 and up

Iconic details Includes details from 3 of Vernes most beloved novels: Around the World in Eighty Days, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Five Weeks in a Balloon

Home decor Once built, the set becomes a piece of LEGO decor that can be displayed proudly in any home or office

Jules Verne minifigure This buildable display is brought to life by a...
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