LEGO Black Seas Barracuda 6285-1
LEGO Black Seas Barracuda (6285-1) is worth about $3,191 on the secondary market today, against a $290 retail price. It has 909 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 1989. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resa
- Set number
- 6285-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 1989
- Pieces
- 909
- Minifigures
- 8
- RRP
- $290
- Market value
- $3,191
- Used value
- $329
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Black Seas Barracuda
- LEGO Captain Red Beard (Captain Roger) - Brown Epaulettes, Pirate Hat with Skull and Crossbones
- LEGO Pirate Blue / White Stripes Shirt, Blue Legs, Red Bandana, Belt with Gold Buckle
- LEGO Pirate Blue / White Stripes Shirt, White Legs, Red Bandana, Belt with Gold Buckle
- LEGO Pirate Blue Jacket, Light Gray Legs, Black Pirate Triangle Hat
- LEGO Pirate Blue Jacket, White Legs, Brown Pirate Triangle Hat
- LEGO Pirate Female, White Legs, Blue Bandana
- LEGO Pirate Red / White Stripes Shirt, Blue Legs, Blue Bandana
- LEGO Pirate Red / White Stripes Shirt, White Legs, Blue Bandana
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $77 together, roughly 2% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Black Seas Barracuda (6285-1) worth?
LEGO Black Seas Barracuda is worth approximately $3,191 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Black Seas Barracuda retired?
Yes — Black Seas Barracuda (6285-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Black Seas Barracuda gone up in value?
Yes. Black Seas Barracuda launched at $290 and now trades around $3,191, an increase of 1000.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Black Seas Barracuda?
At its $290 retail price across 909 pieces, Black Seas Barracuda works out to about $0.319 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Black Seas Barracuda a good investment?
Black Seas Barracuda currently trades 1000.4% above its $290 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Black Seas Barracuda so expensive?
Black Seas Barracuda was released in 1989 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.