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LEGO What Am I? (40161-1)

The What Am I? (40161-1) is a LEGO LEGO Brand Store set that was released in June 2016 and retired in December 2017 with a shelf life of 1 year and 6 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 536 pieces and had a RRP of $39.99 (£29.99 / 34.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.07c (0.06p / 0.07€). Since it retired it has gone down in value by -5.0% and now has a value of $37.98 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Mar 22 $49.02 1
Apr 22 $54.27 4
May 22 $54.27 2
Jun 22 $56.02 0
Jul 22 $57.78 1
Aug 22 $61.28 2
Sep 22 $66.53 0
Oct 22 $70.03 2
Nov 22 $63.03 4
Dec 22 $64.78 1
Jan 23 $50.77 0
Feb 23 $36.77 1
Mar 23 $43.77 1
Apr 23 $47.27 0
May 23 $50.77 0
Jun 23 $54.27 0
Jul 23 $56.02 1
Aug 23 $50.77 0
Sep 23 $47.27 1
Oct 23 $66.53 2
Nov 23 $49.02 1
Dec 23 $47.27 0
Jan 24 $45.52 0
Feb 24 $43.77 3
Mar 24 $42.02 1
Apr 24 $56.02 0
May 24 $68.28 2
Jun 24 $64.78 0
Jul 24 $63.03 4
Aug 24 $57.78 0
Sep 24 $52.52 0
Oct 24 $49.02 1
Nov 24 $54.27 1
Dec 24 $47.27 1
Jan 25 $42.02 1
Feb 25 $54.27 0
Mar 25 $64.78 1
Apr 25 $50.77 1
May 25 $68.28 1
Jun 25 $45.52 1
Jul 25 $61.28 4
Aug 25 $49.02 4
Sep 25 $49.02 1
Oct 25 $57.78 1
Nov 25 $54.27 0
Dec 25 $50.77 0
Jan 26 $45.52 3
Feb 26 $59.53 1

Monthly sales

We have recorded 56 sales of the What Am I? set since Mar 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of What Am I? is $37.98

The 16 minifigures in this set make up 86% of the total set value.

The Police - Female Officer, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Hair Mid-Length with Part over Right Shoulder, Crow's Feet and Beauty Mark minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 7% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: What Am I?

Theme: LEGO Brand Store

Set number: 40161-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 8 years, 5 months

Pieces: 536

Minifigures: 16

Released:
US Flag Jun 1, 2016
UK Flag Jun 1, 2016
EU Flag Jun 1, 2016
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2017
UK Flag Dec 31, 2017
EU Flag Dec 31, 2017

Shelf life: 1 year, 7 months

RRP:
US Flag $39.99
GB Flag £29.99
EU Flag 34.99€
PPP:
US Flag 0.075c
GB Flag 0.056p
EU Flag 0.065€

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $37.98

Increase from RRP: -5.0%

Yearly ROI: -0.6%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Police - Female Officer, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Hair Mid-Length with Part over Right Shoulder, Crow's Feet and Beauty Mark
Least expensive:
Overalls Blue over V-Neck Shirt, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Smooth Hair, Black and Silver Sunglasses, Black Eyebrows
% of set value:
86%

Set colors

The What Am I? has 536 pieces and is ranked 2199 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is White

The most common part in this set is Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip

Stats

Faded medal
2199th biggest LEGO set ever made
Silver medal
2nd biggest LEGO LEGO Brand Store set
Faded medal
6297th most valuable LEGO set
Faded medal
52nd most valuable LEGO LEGO Brand Store set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO What Am I? (40161-1) worth?

The LEGO What Am I? is currently worth $37.98 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $39.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO What Am I??

The LEGO What Am I? (40161-1) contains 536 pieces, making it the 2199th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO What Am I? retired?

Yes, the LEGO What Am I? has been retired. It was retired in December 2017 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO What Am I??

The LEGO What Am I? contains 16 minifigures, 16 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Police - Female Officer, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Hair Mid-Length with Part over Right Shoulder, Crow's Feet and Beauty Mark, Doctor - Lab Coat Stethoscope and Thermometer, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe, Glasses and Smile, Red Female Top with 2 White Buttons and Black Straps, Red Legs, White Helmet, Scuba Mask, Peach Lips, Open Mouth Smile, Press Woman / Reporter - Red Legs, Dark Orange Female Hair Short Swept Sideways, Peach Lips, Open Mouth Smile, Police - Jail Prisoner 50380 Prison Stripes, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap, Beard Stubble and Scowl.

When was the LEGO What Am I? released?

The LEGO What Am I? (40161-1) was released in June 2016 as part of the LEGO Brand Store theme.

Is the LEGO What Am I? a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO What Am I? has decreased in value by 5.0% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 0.6%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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