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LEGO 40779 Year of the Horse is a Seasonal set currently valued at $11 for new and sealed sets. The set retired in January 2026 with annual appreciation averaging 36.20% since. Used copies are valued between $5 and $10 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $9 and $15.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Year of the Horse since January 2026. Medium accuracy
LEGO 40779 Year of the Horse is a Seasonal Chinese New Year set released in 2026, containing 132 pieces. Issued as a gift with purchases of $70 or more, it features a brick-built Fire Horse with a white and brown mane and one hoof raised on a display base decorated with flowers and gold-colored leaf elements, plus a traditional red envelope. The set is designed to celebrate the Spring Festival and the Year of the Horse. It follows the annual Chinese Zodiac releases, including 40707 Year of the Snake in 2025, and corresponds to the Fire Horse year from February 17, 2026 to February 6, 2027.

A new and sealed Year of the Horse is currently valued at around $11, with annual growth of about 36.2% that is expected to level off to around 10.9% in the coming year, making it a solid investment. The average used price is $9 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $12 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $6 to $14.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Year of the Horse (40779) NIB & Retired
BrickEconomy Choice
$7.95
(US) 40779 Year of The Horse Limited Edition Promo Set Brand New GWP; Sealed $8.50
-23.8%
(US) 40779 Year of the Horse Lunar New Year New In Box Sealed $8.99
-19.4%
(US) 40779 Year Of The Horse X2 You Will Get BOTH Lego Sets $8.99
-19.4%
(US) 40779 Year Of The Horse New Year Set Brand New Sealed In Hand GWP $9.00
-19.3%
(US) 40779 Year of the Horse New in Sealed Box GWP $9.03
-19.0%
(US) 40779 Year of the Horse New Sealed in Box Limited Edition $9.10
-18.4%
(US) 40779 Year Of The Horse New Year Set Brand New Sealed $9.89
-11.3%
(US) 40779 Year of the Horse - GWP - NEW - SEALED - Limited Edition 2026 $9.98
-10.5%
(US) 40779 Year Of The Horse In Hand GWP New Sealed $9.99
-10.4%
(US) Year of the Horse 40779 New Limited Edition GWP Kids Building Toy Set $9.99
-10.4%
(US) New LEGO Year of the Horse Limited Edition GWP Promo Set 40779 Exclusive 2026 $9.99
-10.4%
(US) New Sealed LEGO #40779 Year of the Horse 133pcs GWP Promo Chinese New Year $9.99
-10.4%
(US) Seasonal: Year of the Horse (40779) ~NEW / FACTORY SEALED ~ $9.99
-10.4%
(US) LEGO: Year of the Horse (40779) - New/Sealed $9.99
-10.4%
(US) 40779 Year of the Horse 2026 Lunar New Year Set Sealed 133 pcs $10.50
-5.8%
(US) 40779 Year Of The Horse New Year Set Brand New Sealed $10.99
-1.4%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 40779 Year of the Horse.

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 $155.39
Growth  +210.8%
Annual growth 5.5%

40611 Year of the Dragon

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Chinese New Year
Year 2024
Pieces 211
Availability Retired
40611 LEGO Year of the Dragon
Retail $9.99
Value $19.00
Growth  +90.2%
Annual growth 19.4%

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 $17.69
Annual growth 10.0%

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 $17.95
Annual growth 8.2%

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 $18.12
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 $8.71
Annual growth 24.9%

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 $163.71
Annual growth 10.5%

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 $34.15
Annual growth 12.0%

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 $52.75
Annual growth 7.8%

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 $37.92
Annual growth 3.4%

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 $34.72
Growth  +247.5%
Annual growth 18.0%

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 $69.92
Annual growth 8.8%

My Collection

Year of the Horse Reviews

14 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Brick Fanatics
“40779 Year of the Horse features a brick-built version of the four-legged animal, complete with a brown mane, plus one raised hoof. The GWP model is displayed on its own dedicated stand, one that is decorated with various flowers and gold-colored elements.”
Full review at www.brickfanatics.com
“Since 2013, it's become a tradition for the manufacturer to celebrate the featured animal in the Chinese zodiac each year with a small promotional item, and this year it's the horse's turn to get the LEGO treatment in 2026, with a rather mediocre result.”
Full review at en.hothbricks.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“Year of the Horse is a simple, symbolic build with a clear silhouette, using layered plates to shape the body and a decorative base with floral and gold accents that works well as a seasonal display. The pose and proportions feel fairly rigid, especially when compared to more expressive recent animal builds, but the model still comes together cleanly and looks tidy on display. The included envelope and name label are a nice traditional detail that adds context without distracting from the build itself.”
 

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, 40207 Year of the Monkey is the most valuable Chinese New Year set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $164.
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Give the gift of good fortune with this LEGO Year of the Horse toy for boys and girls aged 8 and up (40779). This model version of the iconic Zodiac animal has a white and brown mane and has one hoof raised. The horse toy stands on a base thats decorated with flowers and gold-colored leaf elements. Once complete, it becomes a charming Spring Festival decoration that can be enjoyed all year long. Set contains 132 pieces.

Horse toy for boys and girls Let kids celebrate the Spring Festival with this LEGO Year of the Horse building set, which makes a fun gift for animal lovers aged 8 and up

A Spring Festival decoration Kids create a brick-built horse on a base with flowers and gold-colored leaf elements that together form a seasonal display for the home

Animal toy building set This set offers a fun project for kids who love horses or anyone who wants to celebrate the Spring Festival and the Year of the Horse

LEGO decor Once complete, the horse can be used as an...
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