LEGO Cat 40042-1
LEGO Cat (40042-1) is estimated at about $9 sealed as of Sep 2026. Retired · 25 pieces · 2012 Promotional. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 40042-1
- Theme
- Promotional
- Subtheme
- Monthly Mini Model Build
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 25
- Minifigures
- 0
- Market value
- $9 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $3
- Retirement
- Retired
Cat value by year
From $8 in 2020 to $9 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +5%. Its highest year was 2023, at $10.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $9 | +6.4% |
| 2026 (so far) | $8 | −2.5% |
| 2025 | $8 | −6.0% |
| 2024 | $9 | −10.3% |
| 2023 | $10 | +10.2% |
| 2022 | $9 | +23.1% |
| 2021 | $7 | −13.9% |
| 2020 | $8 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Cat (40042-1) worth?
LEGO Cat is worth approximately $9 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Cat retired?
Yes — Cat (40042-1) 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.
Why is LEGO Cat so expensive?
Cat was released in 2012 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.