Retiring soonAges 6+

Captain Toad's Camp (72040)

Name: Captain Toad's Camp
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 72040
Rating: 4.9 (4 reviews)

Prices last checked: 9 June 2026 at 02:52

LEGO.com RRP:

£12.99

LEGO.com

★4.9

(4 reviews)

★4.8

🧱 159 pieces - : £0.08

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Price checked: 13 Jun 2026

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€10.97(~£9.21)

Price checked: 9 Jun 2026

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£13.00

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£12.99

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Price Analysis

Lowest Price Ever

£8.31

at Amazon DE · Apr 2026

Average Price (12mo)

£11.14

Current vs Average

-17.3%

Below average

Price Trend

Falling

Last 30 days

Best Month to Buy

June

Value Score

10.0/10

Price-per-piece vs theme avg

The lowest price we've recorded for Captain Toad's Camp is £8.31 at Amazon DE in April 2026. The current price is 17.3% below the 12-month average of £11.14. Prices have been trending downward recently — a good time to buy. Historically, June 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.
•It's currently 17.3% below the 12-month average price of £11.14 — a notably good window.
•Prices have trended downward over the last 30 days — there's a chance of a further dip.
•On price-per-piece, this is one of the better-value sets in the LEGO® Super Mario™ range (value score 10.0/10 vs theme average).

We've been tracking the price of LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ Captain Toad's Camp (159 pieces) for 145 days, recording 41 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 4 times below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £8.31 at Amazon DE in April 2026.

The 12-month average sale price for set 72040 works out to £11.14 — that's 14.2% below the LEGO RRP of £12.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £13.00, giving a range of about £4.69 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, June has produced the lowest average prices for Captain Toad's Camp, so if you're not in a hurry it's worth bookmarking the page closer to that window. Prices have been trending downward over the last 30 days.

Want to see how LEGO Captain Toad's Camp (set 72040) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.

Description

Captain Toad's Camp (72040) is a LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ set with 159 pieces, with an RRP of £12.99. It's currently available from £9.21 at Amazon DE. Prices have been falling over the last 30 days. With a value score of 10.0/10, this set offers excellent value compared to other LEGO® Super Mario™ sets.

SpecificationsExplore Captain Toad’s camp and hunt for hidden treasure with this fun-packed LEGO® Super Mario™ toy playset for kids (72040). A fantastic small gift for boys, girls and any fans aged 6 and up, the toy building set features a buildable tent with abonfire for Captain Toad, a collapsible bridge, hidden diamond accessories and a treasure chest. There are also 3 LEGO Super Mario figures – Captain Toad, a Goomba and a turnip – plus accessories including a buildable backpack, and pickax and pan accessories to inspire creative role play. Add a LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™ or LEGO® Peach™ toy figure (from sets 71439, 71440, 71441 or 72043 – sold separately) for interactive play, including digital reactions when jumping on the tent’s Action Tag and defeating the Goomba. Find building instructions for this Nintendo® LEGO set in the box or on the LEGO Super Mario app and check out other LEGO Super Mario sets (sold separately). This set contains 159 pieces.

Features

Fun LEGO® Super Mario™ toy playset for kids – Use building bricks to create a tent and bonfire, hunt for treasure, make a bridge collapse, defeat enemies and more at Captain Toad’s camp
3 LEGO® Super Mario™ figures for role-play fun – This Nintendo® LEGO set features Captain Toad, a turnip and a Goomba toy figure, plus a buildable backpack and pickax, pan and diamond accessories
Playful features – Help Captain Toad to collapse the bridge and make an enemy fall into the lava river, search for ’diamonds’ and store them in the treasure chest, and then relax in the tent
Interactive play – Jump on the tent’s Action Tag (and on the Goomba and turnip) with LEGO® Mario™, LEGO® Luigi™ or LEGO® Peach™ (figures not included) for digital reactions
Small gift for kids’ birthdays – Give this building toy to boys, girls and any fans aged 6 and up; one of sets 71439, 71440, 71441 or 72043 (sold separately) is needed for interactive play
Inspire kids’ imaginations – LEGO® Super Mario™ sets are designed for solo or social play, offering role play, digital coin-collecting and fun challenges through expansion and rebuilding
The LEGO® Super Mario™ app – Download the app for building instructions, creative ideas and more; for a list of compatible Android and iOS devices, visit LEGO.com/devicecheck
Dimensions – The mountain module in this 159-piece toy building set measures over 3 in. (8 cm) high, 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide and 3 in. (8 cm) deep

Frequently Asked Questions about Captain Toad's Camp

What is the best price for LEGO Captain Toad's Camp (Set 72040)?

LEGO Captain Toad's Camp (Set #72040) is currently priced at £12.99 on LEGO.com. We continuously monitor prices across multiple UK retailers to find you the best deals.

How many pieces are in LEGO set 72040?

LEGO Captain Toad's Camp (Set #72040) contains 159 pieces. At the best available price of £10.97, that works out to approximately 6.9p per piece.

What age is LEGO Captain Toad's Camp suitable for?

LEGO Captain Toad's Camp (Set #72040) is recommended for ages 6+. This set is part of the LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ theme. View all LEGO® Super Mario™ sets and deals.

Where can I find the building instructions for LEGO Captain Toad's Camp?

You can download the official building instructions for LEGO Captain Toad's Camp (Set #72040) 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 Captain Toad's Camp in the UK?

LEGO Captain Toad's Camp (Set #72040) is available from 3 UK retailers including Amazon DE, Amazon FR, argos_uk. Prices range from £10.97 to £13.00. It's also available directly from LEGO.com at £12.99.

What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO Captain Toad's Camp?

The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO Captain Toad's Camp (Set #72040) is £8.31 at Amazon DE in April 2026. That's 36% off the LEGO RRP of £12.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.

Is LEGO Captain Toad's Camp being discontinued or retiring soon?

Yes — LEGO Captain Toad's Camp 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 Captain Toad's Camp good value for money?

Comparing piece-count to price across the LEGO LEGO® Super Mario™ theme, this set scores 10.0 / 10 for value. That works out to about 6.9p per piece. That puts Captain Toad's Camp in the top tier of LEGO® Super Mario™ 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.