Christmas Penguin

Christmas Penguin (40498-1) is a set in the Christmas theme, released in 2021. It has 244 pieces.

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Number:40498-1
Released:September 2021
Pieces:244
Box size:19.1 × 14.1 × 7.1 cm
Box weight:261 g
Theme:Christmas

Box size and weight as measured by Brickset.

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Over the last 30 days the lowest shop price recorded for this set was 27.81 USD, taken from 30 days with a price on record.

LEGO planned to retire this set in December 2022.

Product details

Number: 40498-1
Name: Christmas Penguin
Theme: Seasonal › Christmas
Released: September 2021
Launched: September 2021
Retired: November 2022 in the United States
Pieces: 244
RRP: ≈ 14.23 USD (19.99 CAD) (Canada)≈ 16.84 USD (14.99 EUR) (Germany)≈ 18.02 USD (69.99 PLN) (PL)≈ 18.08 USD (13.49 GBP) (United Kingdom)14.99 USD (United States)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.058 USD (0.082 CAD) (Canada)≈ 0.069 USD (0.061 EUR) (Germany)≈ 0.074 USD (0.287 PLN) (PL)≈ 0.074 USD (0.055 GBP) (United Kingdom)0.061 USD (United States)
Best price (30 days): 27.81 USD
Price per piece (best offer): 0.115 USD

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

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Pricing

Best price ever≈ 27.81 USD (24.99 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 10/29/2026 Not compared yet, no exchange rate: 20 in other currencies

Current best offer≈ 27.94 USD (24.99 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 11/3/2026

Price history

Lowest shop price now27.94 USD
Lowest ever 27.81 USD

Each day's lowest price among the shops' current offers, including VAT. A price in another currency is converted at the ECB reference rate of its day.

Monthly lows as a table

Month	Lowest price
November 2026	27.92 USD
October 2026	27.81 USD

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

Price statistics by condition

Nobody has sold this set recently.

Sources idee+spiel: 33 · eBay: 21 · Data in Brief: 20

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idee+spiel Sealed · gross · seen 11/3/2026

≈ 27.94 USD (24.99 EUR)

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Data in Brief Sealed · gross · sold 5/1/2023

63.78 PLN

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Every eBay price we recorded (21)

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≈ 8.64 USD (6.52 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 11.48 USD (8.66 GBP) Good · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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12.00 USD Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 12.88 USD (9.72 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 13.25 USD (10.00 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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14.00 USD Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 14.31 USD (10.80 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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14.95 USD Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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15.00 USD Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 19.98 USD (15.08 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 21.39 USD (16.14 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 23.83 USD (17.98 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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25.00 USD Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 25.51 USD (19.25 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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34.25 USD Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 35.78 USD (27.00 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 38.14 USD (28.78 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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39.00 USD Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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40.00 USD Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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≈ 92.10 USD (69.50 GBP) Mint · unknown tax basis · eBay · seen 9/26/2026 · excluded: unknown tax basis

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Recommended retail price

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Canada ≈ 14.23 USD (19.99 CAD) unknown tax basis Available 10/2/2021 to 11/28/2022.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

Germany ≈ 16.84 USD (14.99 EUR) gross Available 10/2/2021 to 1/5/2023.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

PL ≈ 18.02 USD (69.99 PLN) gross No availability dates published.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/21/2026

United Kingdom ≈ 18.08 USD (13.49 GBP) gross Available 10/1/2021 to 1/4/2023.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United States 14.99 USD net Available 10/2/2021 to 11/28/2022.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

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Parts in this set

98 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges]

Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] 11153· Black

×12

Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] 11153· Bright Light Orange

×1

Catalogue image of the part Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side 11211· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]

Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477· Black

×4

Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477· Yellow

×2

Catalogue image of the part Tile, Star with Stud Holder, Pin Hole

Tile, Star with Stud Holder, Pin Hole 11609· Pearl Gold

×2

Catalogue image of the part Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Tile 2 x 2 Corner 14719· White

×10

Catalogue image of the part Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3

Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068· Black

×5

Catalogue image of the part Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573· Bright Light Orange

×2

Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges

Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges 15712· Light Bluish Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side

Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side 22885· Dark Pink

×6

Catalogue image of the part Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420· White

×2

Catalogue image of the part Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 1

Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 1 24201· Dark Bluish Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals

Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals 24866· Lavender

×1

Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals 24866· Pearl Gold

×3

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