LEGO Tow Truck (7638-1)
The Tow Truck (7638-1) is a LEGO City set that was released in May 2009 and retired in December 2010 with a shelf life of 1 year and 7 months 1 day.
This LEGO set has 129 pieces and had a RRP of $12.99 (£9.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.08p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 152.9% and now has a value of $32.85 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21 | $60.62 | 1 |
| Jan 22 | $55.27 | 7 |
| Feb 22 | $53.49 | 0 |
| Mar 22 | $51.71 | 3 |
| Apr 22 | $58.84 | 1 |
| May 22 | $58.84 | 0 |
| Jun 22 | $58.84 | 0 |
| Jul 22 | $58.84 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $58.84 | 0 |
| Sep 22 | $58.84 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $58.84 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | $64.19 | 2 |
| Dec 22 | $58.84 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $53.49 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | $46.36 | 1 |
| Mar 23 | $32.09 | 2 |
| Apr 23 | $39.23 | 0 |
| May 23 | $46.36 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $51.71 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | $46.36 | 1 |
| Aug 23 | $62.41 | 1 |
| Sep 23 | $67.76 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $71.32 | 1 |
| Nov 23 | $58.84 | 2 |
| Dec 23 | $65.97 | 2 |
| Jan 24 | $58.84 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $51.71 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $44.58 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $41.01 | 1 |
| May 24 | $42.79 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $44.58 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $48.14 | 1 |
| Aug 24 | $51.71 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $53.49 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | $48.14 | 1 |
| Nov 24 | $55.27 | 1 |
| Dec 24 | $55.27 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $55.27 | 1 |
| Feb 25 | $51.71 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $48.14 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $44.58 | 0 |
| May 25 | $41.01 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | $37.44 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $33.88 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | $24.96 | 1 |
| Sep 25 | $39.23 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | $51.71 | 1 |
| Nov 25 | $55.27 | 1 |
| Dec 25 | $33.88 | 1 |
| Jan 26 | $39.23 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 1 minifigures with a combined value of $2.56. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 37 sales of the Tow Truck 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 Tow Truck is $32.85
The 1 minifigures in this set make up 8% of the total set value.
The Blue Jacket with Pockets and Orange Stripes, Blue Legs, Blue Cap, Silver Sunglasses, Eyebrows and Thin Grin minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 8% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Tow Truck
Theme: City
Sub Theme: Traffic
Set number: 7638-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 15 years, 4 months
Pieces: 129
Minifigures: 1
May 30, 2009
Jun 3, 2009
Sep 24, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Shelf life: 1 year, 8 months
$12.99
£9.99
-€
0.101c
0.077p
-
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $32.85
Increase from RRP: 152.9%
Yearly ROI: 10.0%
Set colors
The Tow Truck has 129 pieces and is ranked 6739 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Orange
The most common part in this set is Plate 1 x 1
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Tow Truck (7638-1) worth?
The LEGO Tow Truck is currently worth $32.85 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $12.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Tow Truck?
The LEGO Tow Truck (7638-1) contains 129 pieces, making it the 6739th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Tow Truck retired?
Yes, the LEGO Tow Truck has been retired. It was retired in December 2010 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 Tow Truck?
The LEGO Tow Truck contains 1 minifigure, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Blue Jacket with Pockets and Orange Stripes, Blue Legs, Blue Cap, Silver Sunglasses, Eyebrows and Thin Grin.
When was the LEGO Tow Truck released?
The LEGO Tow Truck (7638-1) was released in May 2009 as part of the City theme.
Is the LEGO Tow Truck a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Tow Truck has increased in value by 152.9% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 10.0%.
Price data last updated: Jan 26
