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Pencil Holder

40188-1·Promotional·2018·1 minifig·75 parts

Used Avg

$10.80

New Avg

$34.92

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About Pencil Holder

Pencil Holder (40188-1) is a LEGO Promotional set released in 2018, currently averaging $10.80 used on BrickLink. It comes with 1 minifigure worth a combined $2.21. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 75 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 20% of this set's value ($2.21 out of $10.80). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

Sealed copies sell for $34.92 vs $10.80 used — a 223% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in Pencil Holder (1)

Gardener

twn341$2.21

Parts (75)

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Studs on 1 Side

Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 2/3

×2

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

×4

Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder

Slope, Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3

×3

Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Open Stud

Panel 1 x 6 x 5 with Corrugated Profile

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

×4

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×2

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×2

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×4

Tile 1 x 4

×3

Brick 1 x 2 x 5

Plant Flower Stem with Bar Holder, Bar, and 3 Stems

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Flower Edge (5 Petals)

×3

Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Flower Edge (5 Petals)

×5

Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Flower Edge (5 Petals)

×5

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Bar Handle

×2

Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges

×5

Wedge, Plate 2 x 2 Pentagonal with Center Stud and 1 x 1/2 Raised Tab on Top

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Handlebars

Brick 1 x 2

×4

Brick 1 x 1

×4

Brick 1 x 6

×8

Brick 1 x 4

×18

Plate 2 x 4

Plate 2 x 2

Plate 1 x 2

×2

Plate 4 x 12

Plate 4 x 4

Arm Mechanical, Battle Droid

×2

Slope 45 2 x 2

×4

Panel 1 x 4 x 1

×4

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Door Rail

Slope 33 3 x 2

×2

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

×2

Plate 1 x 6

×2

Plate 1 x 6

Plate 1 x 4

×4

Plate 2 x 6

Minifigure, Utensil Push Broom

Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×3

Plate 8 x 8

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

×3

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip (Vertical Grip) - Hollow Stud

×4

Window 1 x 4 x 3 - No Shutter Tabs

Door, Frame 1 x 4 x 6 with 2 Holes on Top and Bottom

Pane for Window 1 x 2 x 3 with Thick Corner Tabs

×2

Door 1 x 4 x 6 with 4 Panes and Stud Handle

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip (Horizontal Grip)

×2

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner

Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole

×4

Tile 1 x 6

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud

×5

Cone 1 1/6 x 1 1/6 x 2/3 (Fez)

×2

Slope 30 1 x 2 x 2/3

×4

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Stud on Side

×2

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Groove and 1 Stud in Center (Jumper)

×4

Plate, Modified 2 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs on Side

Slope, Curved 2 x 4 x 2/3 with Bottom Tubes

Plate 8 x 16

Minifigure, Utensil Tool Crowbar

Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with 2 Studs without Groove

×4

Tile, Round 1 x 1

×5

Tile, Round 1 x 1

×5

Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Black Number 5 Coin Pattern

×3

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Masonry Profile

×4

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted

Common questions about Pencil Holder

How much is LEGO Pencil Holder (40188-1) worth?

Pencil Holder sells for an average of $10.80 used and $34.92 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 40188-1?

This set includes 1 minifigure: Gardener ($2.21). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $2.21. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Pencil Holder?

The minifigures make up about 20% of the set value ($2.21 out of $10.80). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Pencil Holder (40188-1) retired?

Yes, Pencil Holder was released in 2018 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 Pencil Holder set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. 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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