Dwarves' Mine Defender (7040-1) is a LEGO Castle set from 2008 that sells for around $39.12 used on BrickLink. It includes 2 minifigures with a combined resale value of $26.72, or 68% 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 $11.59. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.
Minifig value: $26.72 out of $39.12 total (68%). 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.
Dwarves' Mine Defender sells for an average of $39.12 used and $66.70 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.
This set includes 2 minifigures: Fantasy Era - Troll Warrior 3 ($7.57), Fantasy Era - Dwarf, Dark Orange Beard, Metallic Silver Helmet with Wings, Dark Blue Arms ($11.59). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $26.72. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
The minifigures alone are worth $26.72 (68% of the $39.12 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 $11.59. It's the highest-value figure in the set.
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.
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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