LEGO Pirate Minifigures 6251-1
LEGO Pirate Minifigures (6251-1) is worth about $275 on the secondary market today, against a $17 retail price. It has 33 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 resale market.
- Set number
- 6251-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Subtheme
- Accessories
- Year
- 1989
- Pieces
- 33
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $17
- Market value
- $275
- Used value
- $34
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Pirate Minifigures
Pirate Minifigures value by year
From $68 in 2016 to $275 in 2026 so far: +304%. Its highest year was 2025, at $291.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $275 | −5.5% |
| 2025 | $291 | +26.3% |
| 2024 | $230 | −7.3% |
| 2023 | $248 | −14.5% |
| 2022 | $290 | +217.0% |
| 2021 | $92 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | $93 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | $92 | −6.5% |
| 2018 | $98 | +34.8% |
| 2017 | $73 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | $68 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $62 together, roughly 23% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Pirate Minifigures (6251-1) worth?
LEGO Pirate Minifigures is worth approximately $275 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Pirate Minifigures retired?
Yes — Pirate Minifigures (6251-1) 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 Minifigures gone up in value?
Yes. Pirate Minifigures launched at $17 and now trades around $275, an increase of 1517.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Pirate Minifigures?
At its $17 retail price across 33 pieces, Pirate Minifigures works out to about $0.515 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Pirate Minifigures a good investment?
Pirate Minifigures currently trades 1517.4% above its $17 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 Minifigures so expensive?
Pirate Minifigures 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.