LEGO Soldiers' Fort (6242-1)
The Soldiers' Fort (6242-1) is a LEGO Pirates set that was released in December 2008 and retired in December 2010 with a shelf life of 2 years 23 days.
This LEGO set has 371 pieces and had a RRP of $49.99 (£39.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.11p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 382.3% and now has a value of $241.12 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
View price history table
| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | $306.38 | 2 |
| Feb 22 | $290.63 | 0 |
| Mar 22 | $274.87 | 0 |
| Apr 22 | $259.11 | 0 |
| May 22 | $243.36 | 0 |
| Jun 22 | $227.60 | 1 |
| Jul 22 | $269.62 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $309.88 | 1 |
| Sep 22 | $332.64 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $355.40 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | $378.16 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $400.92 | 1 |
| Jan 23 | $392.17 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | $383.42 | 0 |
| Mar 23 | $374.66 | 0 |
| Apr 23 | $365.91 | 0 |
| May 23 | $357.16 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $348.40 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $339.65 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $330.89 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $329.14 | 2 |
| Oct 23 | $369.41 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $409.68 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $449.95 | 1 |
| Jan 24 | $218.85 | 1 |
| Feb 24 | $248.61 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $278.37 | 1 |
| Apr 24 | $295.88 | 0 |
| May 24 | $313.39 | 1 |
| Jun 24 | $322.14 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $330.89 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $339.65 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $346.65 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | $357.16 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $367.66 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $378.16 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $386.92 | 1 |
| Feb 25 | $344.90 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $302.88 | 2 |
| Apr 25 | $315.14 | 0 |
| May 25 | $327.39 | 2 |
| Jun 25 | $358.91 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $390.42 | 1 |
| Aug 25 | $376.41 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $362.41 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | $353.65 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $344.90 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $336.15 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | $327.39 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | $318.64 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 6 minifigures with a combined value of $57.86. 3 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 20 sales of the Soldiers' Fort 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 Soldiers' Fort is $241.12
The 6 minifigures in this set make up 24% of the total set value.
The Imperial Soldier II - Governor minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 6% of the set value .
My collection
Set details
Name: Soldiers' Fort
Theme: Pirates
Sub Theme: Pirates II
Set number: 6242-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 15 years, 5 months
Pieces: 371
Minifigures: 6
Dec 8, 2008
Dec 28, 2008
Sep 24, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Shelf life: 2 years, 1 month
$49.99
£39.99
-€
0.135c
0.108p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $241.12
Increase from RRP: 382.3%
Yearly ROI: 24.8%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Soldiers' Fort has 371 pieces and is ranked 3224 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is White
The most common part in this set is Brick 1 x 2
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Soldiers' Fort (6242-1) worth?
The LEGO Soldiers' Fort is currently worth $241.12 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $49.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Soldiers' Fort?
The LEGO Soldiers' Fort (6242-1) contains 371 pieces, making it the 3224th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Soldiers' Fort retired?
Yes, the LEGO Soldiers' Fort 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 Soldiers' Fort?
The LEGO Soldiers' Fort contains 6 minifigures, 3 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Imperial Soldier II - Governor, Imperial Soldier II - Shako Hat Printed, Cheek Lines, Imperial Soldier II - Shako Hat Printed, Scowl, Captain Brickbeard, Imperial Soldier II - Officer with Red Plume, Brown Beard.
When was the LEGO Soldiers' Fort released?
The LEGO Soldiers' Fort (6242-1) was released in December 2008 as part of the Pirates theme.
Is the LEGO Soldiers' Fort a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Soldiers' Fort has increased in value by 382.3% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 24.8%.
Price data last updated: Feb 26
