LEGO Defense Tower 4779-1
LEGO Defense Tower (4779-1) is worth about $147 on the secondary market today, against a $40 retail price. It has 64 pieces, belongs to the Duplo theme and was released in 2005. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4779-1
- Theme
- Duplo
- Subtheme
- Castle
- Year
- 2005
- Pieces
- 64
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $40
- Market value
- $147
- Used value
- $39
- Released
- 2005
- Retirement
- Retired in 2006
Minifigures in LEGO Defense Tower
Defense Tower value by year
From $80 in 2016 to $147 in 2026 so far: +84%. Its highest year was 2026, at $147.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $147 | +12.3% |
| 2025 | $131 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $125 | +6.7% |
| 2023 | $117 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $112 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | $103 | +18.1% |
| 2020 | $87 | −12.3% |
| 2019 | $99 | +21.5% |
| 2018 | $82 | −2.0% |
| 2017 | $83 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $80 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $5 together, roughly 4% of the set's value — low for Duplo sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 10%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Defense Tower (4779-1) worth?
LEGO Defense Tower is worth approximately $147 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Defense Tower retired?
Yes — Defense Tower (4779-1) 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 Defense Tower gone up in value?
Yes. Defense Tower launched at $40 and now trades around $147, an increase of 267.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Defense Tower?
At its $40 retail price across 64 pieces, Defense Tower works out to about $0.625 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Defense Tower a good investment?
Defense Tower currently trades 267.0% above its $40 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 Defense Tower so expensive?
Defense Tower was released in 2005 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.