LEGO dropped the Ginger Tabby (40480) in 2021 as part of the BrickHeadz Pets collection — a smaller set that's great for a quick session at 269 pieces with a retail price of $14.99.
At $0.056 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what BrickHeadz does best.
Key Features
269 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
$0.056 per piece — Better value than the BrickHeadz average
Pets subtheme — A popular subcategory within BrickHeadz
Released 2021 — BrickHeadz sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Ginger Tabby falls under the LEGO BrickHeadz theme, sitting in the Pets subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2021 at $14.99, it sits in the accessible end of BrickHeadz. The $0.056 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in BrickHeadz right now.
The Pets subcategory within BrickHeadz has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a BrickHeadz collection.
Why This Set Is Special
227% above retail. Now trading at $49.00, up 227% from $14.99 RRP — a 45% annualized return over 3.2 years since retirement.
Top 10% value in BrickHeadz — At $0.056 per piece (#14 of 177), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in BrickHeadz.
Strong part-out value at 1.8x — Parts are worth $26.55 vs $14.99 retail (1.8x ratio). Theme average is 1.7x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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