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79008 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Pirate Ship Ambush
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79008 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Pirate Ship Ambush
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Pirate Ship Ambush since February 2022. Very high accuracy
LEGO 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush was a 756 piece The Lord of the Rings set with 9 minifigs released in 2013. It consists of a Corsair ship with 3 sails, a removable rear section with a dungeon and prisoner, a firing crossbow and also includes minifigures of Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas Greenleaf, and the Army of the Dead.

It was retired in December 2014 with a lifespan of 18 months. The current value for a new and sealed Pirate Ship Ambush is estimated at $302 with an average yearly gain of about 7% which is lower than other The Return of the King sets. On the secondary markets, the typical price range for the set MISB/NISB is between $299 and $350. The current used prices for Pirate Ship Ambush can be found in the range of $263 and $368 depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $275 if it is in good overall condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)
(US) The Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush Set 79008 - 100% Verified Authentic and New
BrickEconomy Choice
$283.00
-6.3%
(KR) The Lord of the Rings: Pirate Ship Ambush (79008), Unopened
$299.00
-1.0%
(CA) 79008 The Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush Factory Sealed BNIB NEW
$313.46
+3.8%
(US) BrickLink store LAbricks
$319.50
+5.8%
(US) The Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush 79008 In 2013 New
$319.99
+6.0%
(US) new, sealed, 100% complete, mint box, from an adult collector, shipping could be pric...
$325.00
+7.6%
(US) The Lord of the Rings: Pirate Ship Ambush (79008)
$329.00
+9.0%
(US) 79008 The Lord of the Rings LOTR Pirate Ship Ambush MIB New Sealed
$329.95
+9.3%
(US) $20 Flate rate shipped. New/sealed, some shelf/corner and/or top panel wear
$332.00
+10.0%
(JP) The Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush 79008 In 2013 New Retired
$339.00
+12.3%
(US) 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush Lord of the Rings LOTR Brand New Sealed Dead Army
$343.00
+13.6%
(US) BrickLink store mainelybricks
$349.00
+15.6%
(US) NEW LEGO The Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush 79008 , SEALED!
$349.99
+15.9%
(US) 79008 The Lord Of The Rings Pirate Ship Ambush - Sealed
$350.00
+15.9%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush.

Sets in The Lord of the Rings / The Return of the King

79007 Battle at the Black Gate

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Return of the King
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 656 / 5
Availability Retired
79007 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Battle at the Black Gate
Retail $59.99
Value $402.18
Growth  570.4%
Annual growth 17.1%

9470 Shelob Attacks

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Return of the King
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 227 / 3
Availability Retired
9470 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Shelob Attacks
Retail $19.99
Value $120.00
Growth  500.3%
Annual growth 19.0%

Sets in The Lord of the Rings 2013

10237 Tower of Orthanc

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Two Towers
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 2,359 / 5
Availability Retired
10237 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Tower of Orthanc
Retail $199.99
Value $799.96
Growth  300.0%
Annual growth 16.4%

79006 The Council of Elrond

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 243 / 4
Availability Retired
79006 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Council of Elrond
Retail $29.99
Value $122.06
Growth  307.0%
Annual growth 16.4%

79005 The Wizard Battle

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 113 / 2
Availability Retired
79005 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Wizard Battle
Retail $12.99
Value $75.08
Growth  478.0%
Annual growth 12.1%
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Pirate Ship Ambush Reviews

36 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
HispaBrick
“The set comes with many minifigures and they are all very detailed. I was especially delighted at the detailed and completely different patterns for the dead, and the inclusion of Corsair Jackson is the icing on the proverbial minifig cake. The set contains a small number of... More stickers for maps and some wooden decoration which add to the set, but in a discreet way. The printed shields are simply beautiful.”
Full review at www.hispabrickmagazine.com
The Brothers Brick
“This set has a decent balance of minifigures, parts, play and display value that will suit fans with different plans for what to do with it. Surprisingly there are no spring-loaded cannons in this set, and the flick-fire missiles are not a good substitute. The major drawback... More is the heavy price tag.”
Full review at www.brothers-brick.com

About The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King

The Return of the King was an unofficial subtheme of the LEGO The Lord of the Rings theme. It was introduced in 2012 and consists of three sets.

The Return of the King consists of 3 sets that ran from 2012 to 2013. As of today, 79007 Battle at the Black Gate is the most valuable The Return of the King set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $402.
Summary
The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Pirate Ship Ambush set 79008 was released in June 2013, retailing for $100, but has since been retired. New, unopened Pirate Ship Ambush sets are valued at $302, while used sets can be found for $275.
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On the shores of Minas Tirith, Sauron’s Mordor Orcs prepare to greet their allies aboard the Pirate Ship – but all is not as it seems. Pull up alongside them, drop the anchors and lead a surprise attack with Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas Greenleaf and the Army of the Dead. This majestic Corsair ship features 3 large sails, removable rear section with dungeon and Pirate of Umbar prisoner, firing crossbow and loads of armor and weapons! Capture the Orc catapult and lead the glow-in-the-dark King of the Dead and his soldiers into battle at the War of the Ring! Includes 9 minifigures with weapons and accessories: Aragorn, Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli, 2 Mordor Orcs, the King of the Dead, 2 Soldiers of the Dead and a Pirate of Umbar.
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