LEGO Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set 9540-1

LEGO Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set (9540-1) is worth about $76 on the secondary market today, against a $140 retail price. It has 112 pieces, belongs to the Education theme and was released in 2004. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.

LEGO Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set 9540-1
Set number
9540-1
Theme
Education
Subtheme
Duplo
Year
2004
Pieces
112
Minifigures
4
RRP
$140
Market value
$76
Used value
$31
Retirement
Retired

Minifigures in LEGO Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set

Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set value by year

From $71 in 2011 to $74 in 2026 so far: +5%. Its highest year was 2025, at $76.

YearValueChange
2026 (so far)$74−1.8%
2025$76+3.3%
2024$73−1.3%
2023$74−1.5%
2022$75+4.5%
2021$72−3.3%
2020$75+3.6%
2019$72+1.3%
2018$71+0.4%
2017$71+0.0%
2016$71+0.0%
2015$71+0.0%
2014$71+0.0%
2013$71+0.0%
2012$71+0.0%
2011$71—

Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.

What you are paying for

Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $14 together, roughly 18% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).

Frequently asked questions

How much is LEGO Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set (9540-1) worth?

LEGO Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set is worth approximately $76 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.

Is LEGO Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set retired?

Yes — Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set (9540-1) 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 Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set gone up in value?

Not currently. Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set launched at $140 and trades around $76 today, 46.0% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.

What is the price per piece for Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set?

At its $140 retail price across 112 pieces, Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set works out to about $1.250 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.

Is LEGO Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set a good investment?

Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set currently trades 46.0% below its $140 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 Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set so expensive?

Early Maths 4+ Numbers Set was released in 2004 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.

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