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LEGO Kraken Attackin' (6240-1)

The Kraken Attackin' (6240-1) is a LEGO Pirates set that was released in December 2008 and retired in December 2010 with a shelf life of 2 years 26 days.

This LEGO set has 78 pieces and had a RRP of $9.99 (£8.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.12p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 292.6% and now has a value of $39.22 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $68.28 3
Feb 22 $61.28 0
Mar 22 $54.27 0
Apr 22 $47.27 1
May 22 $70.03 1
Jun 22 $98.04 1
Jul 22 $70.03 2
Aug 22 $61.28 0
Sep 22 $54.27 2
Oct 22 $61.28 0
Nov 22 $66.53 2
Dec 22 $66.53 0
Jan 23 $66.53 0
Feb 23 $66.53 0
Mar 23 $68.28 2
Apr 23 $59.53 3
May 23 $64.78 0
Jun 23 $70.03 2
Jul 23 $64.78 3
Aug 23 $68.28 2
Sep 23 $70.03 0
Oct 23 $71.78 0
Nov 23 $75.28 3
Dec 23 $64.78 0
Jan 24 $54.27 0
Feb 24 $43.77 0
Mar 24 $36.77 4
Apr 24 $42.02 0
May 24 $47.27 0
Jun 24 $52.52 1
Jul 24 $82.29 1
Aug 24 $54.27 2
Sep 24 $54.27 0
Oct 24 $54.27 0
Nov 24 $54.27 0
Dec 24 $54.27 0
Jan 25 $54.27 1
Feb 25 $50.77 2
Mar 25 $45.52 1
Apr 25 $49.02 0
May 25 $52.52 2
Jun 25 $91.04 2
Jul 25 $75.28 0
Aug 25 $59.53 4
Sep 25 $91.04 1
Oct 25 $78.78 0
Nov 25 $66.53 0
Dec 25 $52.52 1

Minifigures

This set contains 4 minifigures with a combined value of $21.65. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 49 sales of the Kraken Attackin' set since Jan 22. 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 Kraken Attackin' is $39.22

The 4 minifigures in this set make up 55% of the total set value.

The Pirate Green / White Stripes, Black Legs, Tricorne Hat minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 15% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Kraken Attackin'

Theme: Pirates

Sub Theme: Pirates II

Set number: 6240-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 15 years, 5 months

Pieces: 78

Minifigures: 4

Released:
US Flag Dec 5, 2008
UK Flag Dec 28, 2008
CA Flag Sep 24, 2010
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2010
UK Flag Dec 31, 2010
CA Flag Dec 31, 2010
EU Flag Dec 31, 2010

Shelf life: 2 years, 1 month

RRP:
US Flag $9.99
GB Flag £8.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.128c
GB Flag 0.115p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $39.22

Increase from RRP: 292.6%

Yearly ROI: 19.0%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Pirate Green / White Stripes, Black Legs, Tricorne Hat
Least expensive:
Pirate Vest and Anchor Tattoo, Green Legs, Tricorne Hat
% of set value:
55%

Set colors

The Kraken Attackin' has 78 pieces and is ranked 8522 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Reddish Brown

The most common part in this set is Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

Stats

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8522nd biggest LEGO set ever made
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9th biggest LEGO Pirates set
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5839th most valuable LEGO set
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11th most valuable LEGO Pirates set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Kraken Attackin' (6240-1) worth?

The LEGO Kraken Attackin' is currently worth $39.22 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $9.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Kraken Attackin'?

The LEGO Kraken Attackin' (6240-1) contains 78 pieces, making it the 8522nd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Kraken Attackin' retired?

Yes, the LEGO Kraken Attackin' has been retired. It was retired in December 2010 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 Kraken Attackin'?

The LEGO Kraken Attackin' contains 4 minifigures, 4 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Pirate Green / White Stripes, Black Legs, Tricorne Hat, Pirate Vest and Anchor Tattoo, Green Legs, Blue Bandana, Gold Tooth, Pirate Green / White Stripes, Black Legs, Blue Bandana, Smirk and Stubble Beard, Pirate Vest and Anchor Tattoo, Green Legs, Tricorne Hat.

When was the LEGO Kraken Attackin' released?

The LEGO Kraken Attackin' (6240-1) was released in December 2008 as part of the Pirates theme.

Is the LEGO Kraken Attackin' a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Kraken Attackin' has increased in value by 292.6% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 19.0%.

Price data last updated: Dec 25

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