- A literary tribute – Pay homage to a beloved writer with the LEGO® Tribute to Jules Verne's Books collectible toy for ages 12 and up
- Iconic details – Includes details from 3 of Verne’s most beloved novels: Around the World in Eighty Days, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Five Weeks in a Balloon
- Home decor – Once built, the set becomes a piece of LEGO® decor that can be displayed proudly in any home or office
- Jules Verne minifigure – This buildable display is brought to life by a minifigure of the acclaimed French novelist
- Gift idea for kids – A birthday or holiday gift for boys and girls aged 12 and up, as well as adults who love books, history or travel
- Dimensions – The 351-piece set measures over 4 in. (11 cm) high, 6 in. (15 cm) wide and 5.5 in (14 cm) deep
LEGO® Miscellaneous 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books
The Lego set Tribute to Jules Verne's Books with the set number 40690 is part of the LEGO Miscellaneous theme and is recommended for ages 12+. It was released in June 2024. It includes one minifigure. The model has 351 pieces, and we estimate it takes around 1 hour to build. 176 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The set weighs about 0.416 kg. The box measures 26.2 x 19.1 x 6.1 cm. The recommended retail price is $24.99.
The Part-Out-Value (POV) is the sum of the average prices paid on bricklink.com for all parts of this set. It is about $56.98.
Lego 40690 product data
Set Information
Availability
Release
06/2024
Retiring Status
Retired (11/2024)
Price Information
RRP
$24.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
163
Part Out Value
$56.98
Packaging
Weight
0.416 kg
Popularity with Brickfact users
- users have this set
- 176
- buyers in the last 12 months
- 30
176 Brickfact users have Tribute to Jules Verne's Books in their collection. 30 users bought it in the last 12 months.
Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of October 26, 2026.
LEGO 40690 price trend
Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.
- Current market value
- $39.39
- Growth vs. RRP
- +57.6 % $24.99
- Range
- $33.37 – $41.89
- Average
- $37.93
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Official Set Description for LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books
Let kids celebrate a beloved author with the LEGO® Tribute to Jules Verne's Books (40690), a collectible toy for boys and girls aged 12 and up, as well as adult literature lovers and globetrotters. Inspired by the writer’s most famous novels, thisbuildable display set pays homage to Around the World in Eighty Days, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Five Weeks in a Balloon. Once complete, it becomes a unique piece of LEGO home decor that’s brought to life by a Jules Verne minifigure.
Building Instruction for LEGO 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books
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LEGO 40690 Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEGO 40690 still available?
LEGO has retired 40690 Tribute to Jules Verne's Books, and no retailer in our price comparison currently sells it new. Its market value on secondary marketplaces is $39.39.
