LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender 7040-1
LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) is estimated at about $91 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $10). Retired 2009 · 86 pieces · 2008 Castle.
- Set number
- 7040-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Fantasy Era
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 86
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $10
- Market value
- $91 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $33
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2009
Minifigures in LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender
Dwarves' Mine Defender value by year
From $29 in 2016 to $91 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +216%. Its highest year was 2026, at $94.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $91 | +33.6% |
| 2026 (so far) | $94 | +37.2% |
| 2025 | $68 | +14.3% |
| 2024 | $60 | −12.1% |
| 2023 | $68 | −6.5% |
| 2022 | $73 | +18.8% |
| 2021 | $61 | +34.7% |
| 2020 | $45 | +24.8% |
| 2019 | $36 | +19.0% |
| 2018 | $31 | +7.6% |
| 2017 | $28 | −1.6% |
| 2016 | $29 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $27 together, roughly 30% of the set's value — about typical for Castle sets (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) worth?
LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender is worth approximately $91 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender retired?
Yes — Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) 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 Dwarves' Mine Defender gone up in value?
Yes. Dwarves' Mine Defender launched at $10 and now trades around $91, an increase of 814.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Dwarves' Mine Defender?
At its $10 retail price across 86 pieces, Dwarves' Mine Defender works out to about $0.116 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender a good investment?
Dwarves' Mine Defender currently trades 814.1% above its $10 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 Dwarves' Mine Defender so expensive?
Dwarves' Mine Defender was released in 2008 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.