LEGO Brickbeard's Bounty 6243-1
LEGO Brickbeard's Bounty (6243-1) is worth about $659 on the secondary market today, against a $152 retail price. It has 592 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6243-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 592
- Minifigures
- 8
- RRP
- $152
- Market value
- $659
- Used value
- $175
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Brickbeard's Bounty
- LEGO Admiral's Daughter (Maiden)
- LEGO Captain Brickbeard
- LEGO Imperial Soldier II - Officer with Red Plume
- LEGO Imperial Soldier II - Shako Hat Printed, Cheek Lines
- LEGO Mermaid - Long with Bracket
- LEGO Pirate Blue Vest, Tan Legs, Black Pirate Triangle Hat, Long Brown Moustache
- LEGO Pirate Green / White Stripes, Dark Green Legs, Dark Green Bandana
- LEGO Pirate Vest and Anchor Tattoo, Black Legs, Blue Bandana, Gold Tooth
Brickbeard's Bounty value by year
From $207 in 2016 to $659 in 2026 so far: +219%. Its highest year was 2026, at $659.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $659 | +70.9% |
| 2025 | $386 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | $379 | −4.5% |
| 2023 | $397 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | $365 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $347 | +12.7% |
| 2020 | $308 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $295 | +33.5% |
| 2018 | $221 | +11.6% |
| 2017 | $198 | −4.1% |
| 2016 | $207 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $58 together, roughly 9% 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 Brickbeard's Bounty (6243-1) worth?
LEGO Brickbeard's Bounty is worth approximately $659 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Brickbeard's Bounty retired?
Yes — Brickbeard's Bounty (6243-1) 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 Brickbeard's Bounty gone up in value?
Yes. Brickbeard's Bounty launched at $152 and now trades around $659, an increase of 333.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Brickbeard's Bounty?
At its $152 retail price across 592 pieces, Brickbeard's Bounty works out to about $0.257 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Brickbeard's Bounty a good investment?
Brickbeard's Bounty currently trades 333.6% above its $152 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 Brickbeard's Bounty so expensive?
Brickbeard's Bounty was released in 2008 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.