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Dwarves' Mine Defender

7040-1·Castle·2008·2 minifigs·39 parts

Used Avg

$37.50

New Avg

$46.53

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About Dwarves' Mine Defender

Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) is a LEGO Castle set from 2008 that sells for around $37.50 used on BrickLink. It includes 2 minifigures with a combined resale value of $25.79 — that's 69% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Fantasy Era - Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet with Wings, Dark Blue Arms at $11.17. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.

Part-out value

Minifig value: $25.79 out of $37.50 total (69%). Over half the set's resale value is in the figures. Sellers parting this set out should list the minifigs individually on BrickLink — they'll earn more than bundling everything together.

Minifigures in Dwarves' Mine Defender (2)

Fantasy Era - Troll Warrior 3

cas368×2$7.31

Fantasy Era - Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet with Wings, Dark Blue Arms

cas373$11.17

Parts (39)

Tile 1 x 4

×2

Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin

Brick 2 x 3

Chain 21 Links (16-17L)

×2

Plate 2 x 2

Plate 1 x 2

×3

Plate, Modified 1 x 8 with Pin Hole and Bucket (Catapult)

Plate 2 x 8

Plate 4 x 8

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End

×2

Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)

×3

Slope 45 2 x 1

×2

Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Bar

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

×4

Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes

×2

Technic, Axle 4L

Plate 1 x 4

×4

Technic Bush

×3

Technic, Axle 10L

Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole

×4

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

Propeller 8 Blade 5 Diameter

×3

Rubber Band / Belt Holder 2 x 6 x 2 1/3

Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth

×3

Minifigure, Weapon Pike with 4 Side Blades

Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Hollow Stud

×4

Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

Wedge 2 x 4 Triple

Slope 18 4 x 1

×4

Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Scimitar with Nicks

Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud

×2

Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate

Plastic Flag 4 x 8 1/2 Tattered with Fantasy Era Troll Skull Pattern

Brick, Round 4 x 4 with 4 Side Pin Holes and Center Axle Hole

×4

Minifigure, Weapon Lightsaber Hilt Straight

Rubber Belt Large (Round Cross Section) - Approx. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4

Common questions about Dwarves' Mine Defender

How much is LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) worth?

Dwarves' Mine Defender sells for an average of $37.50 used and $46.53 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 7040-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Fantasy Era - Troll Warrior 3 ($7.31), Fantasy Era - Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet with Wings, Dark Blue Arms ($11.17). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $25.79. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender?

The minifigures alone are worth $25.79 (69% of the $37.50 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Fantasy Era - Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet with Wings, Dark Blue Arms at $11.17 — it's the highest-value figure in the set.

Is LEGO Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) retired?

Yes, Dwarves' Mine Defender was released in 2008 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Dwarves' Mine Defender set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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