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Magical Transparent Box (11040)

Name: Magical Transparent Box
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 11040

Prices last checked: 27 October 2026 at 19:30

LEGO.com4.9(4)Amazon4.8340 pieces · 3.5p each

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Cheapest right now

£11.99

Amazon UK

Save £6.00

33% under £17.99 RRP

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Its price range since we started watchingtoday is near the bottom

£11.95 lowest£21.87 highest

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Amazon DE

€14.34 · Delivery not known

£12.01

£5.98 under RRP

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Amazon FR

Not re-checked since 17 Oct 2026

€15.99

Argos

Not re-checked since 13 May 2026

£18.00

LEGO.comOfficial

Sets the RRP everything else is measured against

£17.99

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It was £11.95 at Amazon UK in January. Checked 64 times over 286 days · average £16.86.

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Price Analysis

Lowest Price Ever

£11.95

at Amazon UK · Jan 2026

Average Price (12mo)

£16.86

Current vs Average

-28.9%

Below average

Price Trend

Rising

Last 30 days

Best Month to Buy

September

Value Score

10.0/10

Price-per-piece vs theme avg

The lowest price we've recorded for Magical Transparent Box is £11.95 at Amazon UK in January 2026. The current price is 28.9% below the 12-month average of £16.86. Prices have been trending upward recently. Consider buying soon if you spot a deal. Historically, September tends to offer the best prices for this set.

Price History & Buying Verdict

VerdictBuy now

•This set is marked as retiring soon by LEGO — once production stops, prices on the secondary market typically rise significantly.
•The current best price of £11.99 is within 5% of the all-time low we've recorded (£11.95 at Amazon UK, January 2026).
•It's currently 28.9% below the 12-month average price of £16.86 — a notably good window.
•Prices have been rising over the last 30 days, so locking in the current price could be wise.
•On price-per-piece, this is one of the better-value sets in the Classic range (value score 10.0/10 vs theme average).
•A recent price drop of about £5.99 was recorded in the last 30 days.

We've been tracking the price of LEGO Classic Magical Transparent Box (340 pieces) for 286 days, recording 64 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 20 times below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £11.95 at Amazon UK in January 2026.

The 12-month average sale price for set 11040 works out to £16.86 — that's 6.3% below the LEGO RRP of £17.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £21.87, giving a range of about £9.92 between the cheapest and most expensive observation.

Amazon UK has run the most price drops on this set in the period we've tracked, making it the retailer most worth watching for short-term deals. Historically, September has produced the lowest average prices for Magical Transparent Box, so if you're not in a hurry it's worth bookmarking the page closer to that window. Prices have been trending upward over the last 30 days, so the deals window may be closing.

Want to see how LEGO Magical Transparent Box (set 11040) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.

Description

Magical Transparent Box (11040) is a LEGO Classic set with 340 pieces, with an RRP of £17.99. It's currently available from £11.99 at Amazon UK, 33% below the RRP, saving £6.00. Prices have been rising recently, so acting sooner may be wise. With a value score of 10.0/10, this set offers excellent value compared to other Classic sets.

LEGO® Classic Magical Transparent Box (11040) will provide creative fun that lasts and lasts. With 340 colorful bricks, many of them transparent, plus a variety of special elements, this build-and-display set inspires kids’ creativity with enchanting models and endless imaginative play.

Kids begin by building heart, ghost, mermaid, star and unicorn toys. As their building confidence grows, they move onto a spaceship, cloud, shooting star, bird, narwhal, ice cream and flower. Next, they can scale up the creative fun with a large castle and dragon toy. Translucent bricks, eye and mouth pieces and hanger-bricks for display add see-through sparkle and extra creative fun to kids’ creations.

Features

Colorful, translucent building bricks ¬– Magical Transparent Box is a LEGO® brick-build, play-and-display set for creative kids, packed with fun and fantasy models for girls and boys aged 5 and up
Creative building set – Translucent bricks, eye and mouth pieces and hanger-bricks for display add see-through sparkle and extra creative fun to kids’ creations
Bursting with play value – Kids build a heart, ghost, mermaid, star, unicorn, spaceship, cloud, shooting star, bird, narwhal, ice cream and flower toys, plus imaginative ideas of their own
Many ways to play and display – 4 hanging-brick elements let kids decorate their rooms and homes with fun toys, fantasy creatures and many other creations
Gift for ages 5 and up – This endlessly versatile toy is a colorful and creative treat designed to inspire kids’ imaginations for years to come
Expand the fun – Check out the full range of LEGO® Classic toys (sold separately) for more hands-on imaginative play
Bricks that build skills – LEGO® Classic toys are filled with ideas and inspiration and allow parents to share building fun and developmental milestones with their kids
340-piece set – The unicorn toy measures over 3 in. (8 cm) wide, the mermaid toy stands over 3 in. (8 cm) tall and the ghost stands over 2.5 in. (6 cm) tall

Frequently Asked Questions about Magical Transparent Box

What is the best price for LEGO Magical Transparent Box (Set 11040)?

The best current UK price for LEGO Magical Transparent Box (Set #11040) is £11.99 at Amazon UK. This is £6.00 cheaper than the official LEGO RRP of £17.99. Price last verified on 27 October 2026.

How much can I save on LEGO Magical Transparent Box?

You can save £6.00 (33% off) on LEGO Magical Transparent Box by buying from Amazon UK instead of LEGO.com. The official RRP is £17.99, but you can get it for just £11.99. Browse more top discounts.

How many pieces are in LEGO set 11040?

LEGO Magical Transparent Box (Set #11040) contains 340 pieces. At the best available price of £11.99, that works out to approximately 3.5p per piece.

What age is LEGO Magical Transparent Box suitable for?

LEGO Magical Transparent Box (Set #11040) is recommended for ages 5+. This set is part of the LEGO Classic theme. View all Classic sets and deals.

Where can I find the building instructions for LEGO Magical Transparent Box?

You can download the official building instructions for LEGO Magical Transparent Box (Set #11040) for free from LEGO.com. Download the building instructions here. The instructions are available as a PDF and can be viewed on any device.

Where can I buy LEGO Magical Transparent Box in the UK?

LEGO Magical Transparent Box (Set #11040) is available from 2 UK retailers including Amazon UK, Amazon DE. Prices range from £11.99 to £12.01. It's also available directly from LEGO.com at £17.99.

Is LEGO Magical Transparent Box on sale right now?

Yes! While not on sale at LEGO.com, you can get LEGO Magical Transparent Box for £11.99 at Amazon UK - that's 33% below the official RRP of £17.99. Browse more best offers.

What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO Magical Transparent Box?

The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO Magical Transparent Box (Set #11040) is £11.95 at Amazon UK in January 2026. That's 34% off the LEGO RRP of £17.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.

Is LEGO Magical Transparent Box being discontinued or retiring soon?

Yes — LEGO Magical Transparent Box is flagged as retiring soon by LEGO. Once production ends and remaining stock sells through, prices on the secondary market typically climb well above RRP. If this set is on your list, the safest window is now while retailers still have stock. Browse our list of retiring LEGO sets to see what else is on the way out.

Is LEGO Magical Transparent Box good value for money?

Comparing piece-count to price across the LEGO Classic theme, this set scores 10.0 / 10 for value. That works out to about 3.5p per piece. That puts Magical Transparent Box in the top tier of Classic sets for raw build value — you're paying noticeably less per brick than the theme average. Compare against other contenders on our best-value LEGO sets page.