LEGO Desert Racers 31040-1
LEGO Desert Racers (31040-1) is worth about $6 on the secondary market today, against a $5 retail price. It has 65 pieces, belongs to the Creator 3-in-1 theme and was released in 2015. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale mar
Venture off-road with the rugged 3-in-1 Desert Racers!
- Set number
- 31040-1
- Theme
- Creator 3-in-1
- Subtheme
- 3 in 1
- Year
- 2015
- Pieces
- 65
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $5
- Market value
- $6
- Used value
- $5
- Released
- 2015
- Retirement
- Retired in 2016
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Desert Racers (31040-1) worth?
LEGO Desert Racers is worth approximately $6 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Desert Racers retired?
Yes — Desert Racers (31040-1) 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 Desert Racers gone up in value?
Yes. Desert Racers launched at $5 and now trades around $6, an increase of 27.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Desert Racers?
At its $5 retail price across 65 pieces, Desert Racers works out to about $0.077 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Desert Racers a good investment?
Desert Racers currently trades 27.7% above its $5 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 Desert Racers so expensive?
Desert Racers was released in 2015 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.