LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1)
The Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) is a LEGO Castle set that was released in February 2008 and retired in December 2009 with a shelf life of 1 year and 10 months 16 days.
This LEGO set has 86 pieces and had a RRP of $9.99 (£6.85 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.08p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 361.2% and now has a value of $46.07 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21 | $67.76 | 1 |
| Jan 22 | $51.71 | 1 |
| Feb 22 | $55.27 | 0 |
| Mar 22 | $58.84 | 0 |
| Apr 22 | $62.41 | 0 |
| May 22 | $65.97 | 1 |
| Jun 22 | $87.37 | 0 |
| Jul 22 | $106.98 | 1 |
| Aug 22 | $98.07 | 0 |
| Sep 22 | $89.15 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $80.24 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | $71.32 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $58.84 | 1 |
| Jan 23 | $82.02 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | $103.42 | 1 |
| Mar 23 | $87.37 | 2 |
| Apr 23 | $80.24 | 0 |
| May 23 | $73.11 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $65.97 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $60.62 | 1 |
| Aug 23 | $94.50 | 3 |
| Sep 23 | $69.54 | 1 |
| Oct 23 | $74.89 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $80.24 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $83.80 | 2 |
| Jan 24 | $83.80 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $83.80 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $83.80 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $83.80 | 0 |
| May 24 | $83.80 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $87.37 | 1 |
| Jul 24 | $83.80 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $80.24 | 2 |
| Sep 24 | $114.12 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | $80.24 | 2 |
| Nov 24 | $74.89 | 1 |
| Dec 24 | $64.19 | 1 |
| Jan 25 | $74.89 | 1 |
| Feb 25 | $65.97 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $58.84 | 1 |
| Apr 25 | $60.62 | 0 |
| May 25 | $62.41 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | $65.97 | 2 |
| Jul 25 | $60.62 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | $55.27 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $49.93 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $46.36 | 1 |
| Nov 25 | $57.06 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $67.76 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | $76.67 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $24.93. 1 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 29 sales of the Dwarves' Mine Defender 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 Dwarves' Mine Defender is $46.07
The 2 minifigures in this set make up 54% of the total set value.
The Fantasy Era - Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet with Wings, Dark Blue Arms minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 31% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Dwarves' Mine Defender
Theme: Castle
Sub Theme: Fantasy Era
Set number: 7040-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 16 years, 4 months
Pieces: 86
Minifigures: 2
May 26, 2008
Feb 15, 2008
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Shelf life: 1 year, 11 months
$9.99
£6.85
-€
0.116c
0.080p
-
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $46.07
Increase from RRP: 361.2%
Yearly ROI: 22.1%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Dwarves' Mine Defender has 86 pieces and is ranked 8176 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Dark Bluish Gray
The most common part in this set is Slope 18 4 x 1
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) worth?
The LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender is currently worth $46.07 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $9.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender?
The LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) contains 86 pieces, making it the 8176th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender retired?
Yes, the LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender has been retired. It was retired in December 2009 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 Dwarves' Mine Defender?
The LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender contains 2 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Fantasy Era - Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet with Wings, Dark Blue Arms, Fantasy Era - Troll Warrior 3 (Orc).
When was the LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender released?
The LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) was released in February 2008 as part of the Castle theme.
Is the LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender has increased in value by 361.2% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 22.1%.
Price data last updated: Jan 26
