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LEGO Defense Tower (4779-1)

The Defense Tower (4779-1) is a LEGO Duplo set that was released in October 2007 and retired in January 2008 with a shelf life of 2 months 12 days.

This LEGO set has 64 pieces and had a RRP of $24.99 (£- / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.39c (0.00p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 487.7% and now has a value of $146.87 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Dec 21 $194.33 1

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $9.98. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 1 sales of the Defense Tower set since Dec 21. 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 Defense Tower is $146.87

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 7% of the total set value.

The Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Black Legs, Red Chest with Dragon Shield, Bright Light Orange Arms and Hands, Stubble and Open Mouth minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 5% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Defense Tower

Theme: Duplo

Sub Theme: Castle

Set number: 4779-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 18 years, 4 months

Pieces: 64

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag Oct 24, 2007
Retired:
US Flag Jan 5, 2008

Shelf life: 4 months

RRP:
US Flag $24.99
GB Flag £-
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.390c
GB Flag -
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $146.87

Increase from RRP: 487.7%

Yearly ROI: 26.6%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Black Legs, Red Chest with Dragon Shield, Bright Light Orange Arms and Hands, Stubble and Open Mouth
Least expensive:
Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Blue Chest, Blue Arms, Blue Hands
% of set value:
7%

Set colors

The Defense Tower has 64 pieces and is ranked 9211 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Duplo, Plate 2 x 4 x 1/2 (Thick)

Stats

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9211th biggest LEGO set ever made
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66th biggest LEGO Duplo set
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2390th most valuable LEGO set
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6th most valuable LEGO Duplo set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Defense Tower (4779-1) worth?

The LEGO Defense Tower is currently worth $146.87 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $24.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Defense Tower?

The LEGO Defense Tower (4779-1) contains 64 pieces, making it the 9211th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Defense Tower retired?

Yes, the LEGO Defense Tower has been retired. It was retired in January 2008 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 Defense Tower?

The LEGO Defense Tower contains 2 minifigures, 2 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Black Legs, Red Chest with Dragon Shield, Bright Light Orange Arms and Hands, Stubble and Open Mouth, Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Blue Chest, Blue Arms, Blue Hands.

When was the LEGO Defense Tower released?

The LEGO Defense Tower (4779-1) was released in October 2007 as part of the Duplo theme.

Is the LEGO Defense Tower a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Defense Tower has increased in value by 487.7% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 26.6%.

Price data last updated: Dec 21

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