LEGO News Van (41749-1)
The News Van (41749-1) is a LEGO Friends set that was released in May 2023 and retired in December 2024 with a shelf life of 1 year and 7 months 12 days.
This LEGO set has 446 pieces and had a RRP of $29.99 (£24.99 / 29.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.07c (0.06p / 0.07€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 2.5% and now has a value of $30.75 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
View price history table
| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24 | $21.25 | 4 |
| Feb 24 | $28.33 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | $24.79 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $21.25 | 0 |
| May 24 | $17.71 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $15.94 | 12 |
| Jul 24 | $15.94 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $15.94 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $15.94 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | $15.94 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $15.94 | 1 |
| Dec 24 | $17.71 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $19.48 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | $21.25 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $23.02 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $21.25 | 1 |
| May 25 | $26.56 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | $26.56 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $26.56 | 2 |
| Aug 25 | $37.19 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $46.04 | 4 |
| Oct 25 | $44.27 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $42.50 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $40.73 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | $38.96 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | $35.42 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $4.88. 1 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 27 sales of the News Van set since Jan 24. 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 News Van is $30.75
The 3 minifigures in this set make up 16% of the total set value.
The Friends Peter - Micro Doll minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 6% of the set value .
My collection
Set details
Name: News Van
Theme: Friends
Set number: 41749-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 1 year, 4 months
Pieces: 446
Minifigures: 3
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Shelf life: 1 year, 8 months
$29.99
£24.99
29.99€
0.067c
0.056p
0.067€
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $30.75
Increase from RRP: 2.5%
Yearly ROI: 1.9%
Minifigures
Set colors
The News Van has 446 pieces and is ranked 2683 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 Plate 1 x 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO News Van (41749-1) worth?
The LEGO News Van is currently worth $30.75 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $29.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO News Van?
The LEGO News Van (41749-1) contains 446 pieces, making it the 2683rd biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO News Van retired?
Yes, the LEGO News Van has been retired. It was retired in December 2024 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 News Van?
The LEGO News Van contains 3 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Friends Peter - Micro Doll, Friends Aliya - Medium Lavender Top, Yellow Skirt, Metallic Pink Sandals, Friends Darrel - Orange Safety Shirt, Sand Blue Legs, Medium Nougat Boots, Red Construction Helmet.
When was the LEGO News Van released?
The LEGO News Van (41749-1) was released in May 2023 as part of the Friends theme.
Is the LEGO News Van a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO News Van has increased in value by 2.5% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 1.9%.
Price data last updated: Feb 26
