LEGO Pirate Code 3840-1
LEGO Pirate Code (3840-1) is worth about $49 on the secondary market today, against a $14 retail price. It has 268 pieces, belongs to the Games theme and was released in 2010. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 3840-1
- Theme
- Games
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 268
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $14
- Market value
- $49
- Used value
- $10
- Released
- 2010
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO Pirate Code
Pirate Code value by year
From $19 in 2012 to $36 in 2026 so far: +85%. Its highest year was 2019, at $45.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $36 | +6.2% |
| 2025 | $34 | +8.1% |
| 2024 | $31 | −5.4% |
| 2023 | $33 | −0.8% |
| 2022 | $33 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | $31 | −8.7% |
| 2020 | $34 | −24.3% |
| 2019 | $45 | +30.0% |
| 2018 | $35 | +35.5% |
| 2017 | $26 | +18.4% |
| 2016 | $22 | +12.2% |
| 2015 | $19 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | $19 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $19 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $19 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $3 together, roughly 7% 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 Pirate Code (3840-1) worth?
LEGO Pirate Code is worth approximately $49 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Pirate Code retired?
Yes — Pirate Code (3840-1) 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 Pirate Code gone up in value?
Yes. Pirate Code launched at $14 and now trades around $49, an increase of 246.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Pirate Code?
At its $14 retail price across 268 pieces, Pirate Code works out to about $0.052 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Pirate Code a good investment?
Pirate Code currently trades 246.8% above its $14 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 Pirate Code so expensive?
Pirate Code was released in 2010 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.