LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush (79008-1)
The Pirate Ship Ambush (79008-1) is a LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set that was released in June 2013 and retired in December 2014 with a shelf life of 1 year and 6 months 30 days.
This LEGO set has 756 pieces and had a RRP of $99.99 (£89.99 / 99.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.12p / 0.13€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 333.9% and now has a value of $433.90 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21 | $282.63 | 3 |
| Jan 22 | $293.16 | 14 |
| Feb 22 | $375.67 | 4 |
| Mar 22 | $347.58 | 10 |
| Apr 22 | $365.13 | 9 |
| May 22 | $317.74 | 5 |
| Jun 22 | $363.38 | 5 |
| Jul 22 | $403.75 | 5 |
| Aug 22 | $391.46 | 4 |
| Sep 22 | $387.95 | 9 |
| Oct 22 | $409.02 | 5 |
| Nov 22 | $482.75 | 2 |
| Dec 22 | $389.71 | 4 |
| Jan 23 | $365.13 | 2 |
| Feb 23 | $402.00 | 4 |
| Mar 23 | $433.60 | 7 |
| Apr 23 | $414.29 | 2 |
| May 23 | $544.19 | 2 |
| Jun 23 | $386.20 | 4 |
| Jul 23 | $403.75 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $421.31 | 4 |
| Sep 23 | $512.59 | 2 |
| Oct 23 | $405.51 | 7 |
| Nov 23 | $416.04 | 6 |
| Dec 23 | $424.82 | 6 |
| Jan 24 | $496.79 | 2 |
| Feb 24 | $437.11 | 3 |
| Mar 24 | $475.73 | 3 |
| Apr 24 | $393.22 | 2 |
| May 24 | $433.60 | 7 |
| Jun 24 | $459.93 | 12 |
| Jul 24 | $482.75 | 5 |
| Aug 24 | $440.62 | 6 |
| Sep 24 | $466.95 | 6 |
| Oct 24 | $449.39 | 12 |
| Nov 24 | $477.48 | 7 |
| Dec 24 | $512.59 | 7 |
| Jan 25 | $559.99 | 6 |
| Feb 25 | $556.48 | 5 |
| Mar 25 | $505.57 | 6 |
| Apr 25 | $477.48 | 8 |
| May 25 | $533.66 | 7 |
| Jun 25 | $454.66 | 1 |
| Jul 25 | $468.70 | 2 |
| Aug 25 | $500.30 | 4 |
| Sep 25 | $556.48 | 3 |
| Oct 25 | $488.01 | 3 |
| Nov 25 | $572.28 | 5 |
| Dec 25 | $500.30 | 11 |
| Jan 26 | $603.87 | 10 |
| Feb 26 | $705.69 | 6 |
| Mar 26 | $660.05 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 9 minifigures with a combined value of $327.04. 5 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 275 sales of the Pirate Ship Ambush 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 Pirate Ship Ambush is $433.90
The 9 minifigures in this set make up 75% of the total set value.
The Soldier of the Dead 2 minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 16% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Pirate Ship Ambush
Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Sub Theme: The Lord of the Rings
Set number: 79008-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 11 years, 4 months
Pieces: 756
Minifigures: 9
Jun 1, 2013
Jun 1, 2013
Jun 1, 2013
Jun 1, 2013
Dec 31, 2014
Dec 31, 2014
Dec 2, 2014
Dec 31, 2014
Shelf life: 1 year, 7 months
$99.99
£89.99
99.99€
0.132c
0.119p
0.132€
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $433.90
Increase from RRP: 333.9%
Yearly ROI: 29.5%
Set rating
This set has been given an average rating of 7.2 / 10 based on 13 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.
Minifigures
Set colors
The Pirate Ship Ambush has 756 pieces and is ranked 1373 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 1 x 2
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush (79008-1) worth?
The LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush is currently worth $433.90 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $99.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush?
The LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush (79008-1) contains 756 pieces, making it the 1373rd biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush retired?
Yes, the LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush has been retired. It was retired in December 2014 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 Pirate Ship Ambush?
The LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush contains 9 minifigures, 5 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Soldier of the Dead 2, Soldier of the Dead 1, King of the Dead, Aragorn, Mordor Orc - Bald with Armor.
When was the LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush released?
The LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush (79008-1) was released in June 2013 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.
Is the LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush has increased in value by 333.9% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 29.5%.
Price data last updated: Mar 26
