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LEGO Black Seas Barracuda (10040-1)

The Black Seas Barracuda (10040-1) is a LEGO Pirates set that was released in October 2002 and retired in December 2003 with a shelf life of 1 year and 2 months 10 days.

This LEGO set has 906 pieces and had a RRP of $89.99 (£- / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.00p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 1,732.5% and now has a value of $1,649.11 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $2,005.93 1
Jan 22 $2,000.58 0
Feb 22 $1,995.23 0
Mar 22 $1,989.88 0
Apr 22 $1,984.53 0
May 22 $1,979.19 0
Jun 22 $1,973.84 0
Jul 22 $1,968.49 0
Aug 22 $1,963.14 0
Sep 22 $1,957.79 0
Oct 22 $1,952.44 0
Nov 22 $1,947.09 0
Dec 22 $1,941.74 0
Jan 23 $1,936.39 0
Feb 23 $1,931.04 0
Mar 23 $1,925.69 0
Apr 23 $1,920.34 0
May 23 $1,915.00 0
Jun 23 $1,909.65 0
Jul 23 $1,904.30 1
Aug 23 $1,973.84 0
Sep 23 $2,043.38 0
Oct 23 $2,112.91 0
Nov 23 $2,182.45 0
Dec 23 $2,251.99 0
Jan 24 $2,319.75 1
Feb 24 $2,294.79 0
Mar 24 $2,269.82 0
Apr 24 $2,244.86 0
May 24 $2,219.90 0
Jun 24 $2,194.93 0
Jul 24 $2,171.76 1
Aug 24 $2,178.89 0
Sep 24 $2,186.02 0
Oct 24 $2,193.15 0
Nov 24 $2,202.07 1

Monthly sales

We have recorded 5 sales of the Black Seas Barracuda set since Dec 21. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Black Seas Barracuda is $1,649.11

The 8 minifigures in this set make up 6% of the total set value.

The Captain Red Beard - Brown Epaulettes, Pirate Hat with Skull and Crossbones minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 1% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Black Seas Barracuda

Theme: Pirates

Set number: 10040-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 22 years, 4 months

Pieces: 906

Minifigures: 8

Released:
US Flag Oct 21, 2002
UK Flag Oct 21, 2002
EU Flag Oct 21, 2002
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2003
UK Flag Dec 31, 2003
EU Flag Dec 31, 2003

Shelf life: 1 year, 3 months

RRP:
US Flag $89.99
GB Flag £-
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.099c
GB Flag -
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $1,649.11

Increase from RRP: 1,732.5%

Yearly ROI: 77.6%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Captain Red Beard - Brown Epaulettes, Pirate Hat with Skull and Crossbones
Least expensive:
Pirate Blue / White Stripes Shirt, Blue Legs, Red Bandana
% of set value:
6%

Set colors

The Black Seas Barracuda has 906 pieces and is ranked 1037 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Plate, Round 1 x 1

Stats

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1037th biggest LEGO set ever made
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4th biggest LEGO Pirates set
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77th most valuable LEGO set
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5th most valuable LEGO Pirates set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Black Seas Barracuda (10040-1) worth?

The LEGO Black Seas Barracuda is currently worth $1,649.11 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $89.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Black Seas Barracuda?

The LEGO Black Seas Barracuda (10040-1) contains 906 pieces, making it the 1037th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Black Seas Barracuda retired?

Yes, the LEGO Black Seas Barracuda has been retired. It was retired in December 2003 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Black Seas Barracuda?

The LEGO Black Seas Barracuda contains 8 minifigures. The minifigures include: Captain Red Beard - Brown Epaulettes, Pirate Hat with Skull and Crossbones, Pirate Red / White Stripes Shirt, Blue Legs, Blue Bandana, Pirate Blue Jacket, White Legs, Brown Pirate Triangle Hat, Pirate Female, White Legs, Blue Bandana, Pirate Blue Jacket, Light Gray Legs, Black Pirate Triangle Hat.

When was the LEGO Black Seas Barracuda released?

The LEGO Black Seas Barracuda (10040-1) was released in October 2002 as part of the Pirates theme.

Is the LEGO Black Seas Barracuda a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Black Seas Barracuda has increased in value by 1,732.5% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 77.6%.

Price data last updated: Nov 24

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