LEGO Mini Backhoe Loader 42004-1
LEGO Mini Backhoe Loader (42004-1) is worth about $90 on the secondary market today, against a $35 retail price. It has 246 pieces, belongs to the Technic theme and was released in 2012. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale m
- Set number
- 42004-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 246
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $35
- Market value
- $90
- Used value
- $12
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Mini Backhoe Loader (42004-1) worth?
LEGO Mini Backhoe Loader is worth approximately $90 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Mini Backhoe Loader retired?
Yes — Mini Backhoe Loader (42004-1) 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 Mini Backhoe Loader gone up in value?
Yes. Mini Backhoe Loader launched at $35 and now trades around $90, an increase of 157.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Mini Backhoe Loader?
At its $35 retail price across 246 pieces, Mini Backhoe Loader works out to about $0.142 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Mini Backhoe Loader a good investment?
Mini Backhoe Loader currently trades 157.0% above its $35 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 Mini Backhoe Loader so expensive?
Mini Backhoe Loader was released in 2012 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.