LEGO Hamster Playground 42601-1
LEGO Hamster Playground (42601-1) is worth about $44 on the secondary market today, against a $20 retail price. It has 167 pieces, belongs to the Friends theme and was released in 2024. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
Hamster playset with 2 LEGO® Friends characters, 3 hamsters and lots of playground activities for kids who love role-play toys.
- Set number
- 42601-1
- Theme
- Friends
- Subtheme
- Pets
- Year
- 2024
- Pieces
- 167
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $20
- Market value
- $45
- Used value
- $10
- Released
- 2024
- Retirement
- Retired in 2024
Minifigures in LEGO Hamster Playground
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $4 together, roughly 9% of the set's value — about typical for Friends sets (typically 16%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Hamster Playground (42601-1) worth?
LEGO Hamster Playground is worth approximately $44 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Hamster Playground retired?
Yes — Hamster Playground (42601-1) 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 Hamster Playground gone up in value?
Yes. Hamster Playground launched at $20 and now trades around $44, an increase of 122.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Hamster Playground?
At its $20 retail price across 167 pieces, Hamster Playground works out to about $0.120 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Hamster Playground a good investment?
Hamster Playground currently trades 122.6% above its $20 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 Hamster Playground so expensive?
Hamster Playground was released in 2024 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.