LEGO Beijing Postcard 40520-1
LEGO Beijing Postcard (40520-1) is estimated at about $29 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $15). Retired · 280 pieces · 2022 Creator.
- Set number
- 40520-1
- Theme
- Creator
- Subtheme
- Postcard
- Year
- 2022
- Pieces
- 280
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $15
- Market value
- $29 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2022
- Retirement
- Retired
Beijing Postcard value by year
From $14 in 2022 to $29 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +114%. Its highest year was 2026, at $27.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $29 | +41.9% |
| 2026 (so far) | $27 | +32.6% |
| 2025 | $20 | +18.6% |
| 2024 | $17 | −16.1% |
| 2023 | $20 | +51.2% |
| 2022 | $14 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Beijing Postcard (40520-1) worth?
LEGO Beijing Postcard is worth approximately $29 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Beijing Postcard retired?
Yes — Beijing Postcard (40520-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Beijing Postcard gone up in value?
Yes. Beijing Postcard launched at $15 and now trades around $29, an increase of 92.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Beijing Postcard?
At its $15 retail price across 280 pieces, Beijing Postcard works out to about $0.054 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Beijing Postcard a good investment?
Beijing Postcard currently trades 92.4% above its $15 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Beijing Postcard so expensive?
Beijing Postcard was released in 2022 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.