LEGO Panda Sanctuary Animal Care 42648-1
LEGO Panda Sanctuary Animal Care (42648-1) is worth about $23 on the secondary market today, against a $30 retail price. It has 243 pieces, belongs to the Friends theme and was released in 2025. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
Panda sanctuary pretend-play toy for kids
- Set number
- 42648-1
- Theme
- Friends
- Subtheme
- Vet
- Year
- 2025
- Pieces
- 243
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $30
- Market value
- $23
- Released
- 2025
- Retirement
- Retired in 2026
Minifigures in LEGO Panda Sanctuary Animal Care
Panda Sanctuary Animal Care value by year
From $31 in 2025 to $27 in 2026 so far: −12%. Its highest year was 2025, at $31.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $27 | −11.9% |
| 2025 | $31 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $3 together, roughly 13% of the set's value — about typical for Friends sets (typically 16%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Panda Sanctuary Animal Care (42648-1) worth?
LEGO Panda Sanctuary Animal Care is worth approximately $23 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Panda Sanctuary Animal Care retired?
Yes — Panda Sanctuary Animal Care (42648-1) 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 Panda Sanctuary Animal Care gone up in value?
Not currently. Panda Sanctuary Animal Care launched at $30 and trades around $23 today, 23.3% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Panda Sanctuary Animal Care?
At its $30 retail price across 243 pieces, Panda Sanctuary Animal Care works out to about $0.123 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Panda Sanctuary Animal Care a good investment?
Panda Sanctuary Animal Care currently trades 23.3% below its $30 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 Panda Sanctuary Animal Care so expensive?
Panda Sanctuary Animal Care was released in 2025 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.