LEGO Wallpaper Wendy 3278-1
LEGO Wallpaper Wendy (3278-1) is estimated at about $18 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $5). Retired · 9 pieces · 2002 Duplo. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 3278-1
- Theme
- Duplo
- Subtheme
- Bob the Builder
- Year
- 2002
- Pieces
- 9
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $5
- Market value
- $18 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $2
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Wallpaper Wendy
Wallpaper Wendy value by year
From $8 in 2016 to $18 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +137%. Its highest year was 2024, at $21.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $18 | +5.8% |
| 2026 (so far) | $18 | +5.8% |
| 2025 | $17 | −17.5% |
| 2024 | $21 | +12.1% |
| 2023 | $19 | +12.7% |
| 2022 | $17 | +34.2% |
| 2021 | $12 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | $13 | −22.2% |
| 2019 | $16 | −5.0% |
| 2018 | $17 | +122.9% |
| 2017 | $8 | −1.9% |
| 2016 | $8 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $2 together, roughly 11% of the set's value — about typical for Duplo sets (typically 10%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Wallpaper Wendy (3278-1) worth?
LEGO Wallpaper Wendy is worth approximately $18 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Wallpaper Wendy retired?
Yes — Wallpaper Wendy (3278-1) 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 Wallpaper Wendy gone up in value?
Yes. Wallpaper Wendy launched at $5 and now trades around $18, an increase of 269.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Wallpaper Wendy?
At its $5 retail price across 9 pieces, Wallpaper Wendy works out to about $0.556 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Wallpaper Wendy a good investment?
Wallpaper Wendy currently trades 269.4% above its $5 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 Wallpaper Wendy so expensive?
Wallpaper Wendy was released in 2002 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.