LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush 79008-1
LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush (79008-1) is worth about $779 on the secondary market today, against a $138 retail price. It has 756 pieces, belongs to the The Lord of the Rings theme and was released in 2013.
- Set number
- 79008-1
- Theme
- The Lord of the Rings
- Subtheme
- The Return of the King
- Year
- 2013
- Pieces
- 756
- Minifigures
- 9
- RRP
- $138
- Market value
- $779
- Used value
- $251
- Released
- 2013
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Minifigures in LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush
Pirate Ship Ambush value by year
From $102 in 2015 to $779 in 2026 so far: +661%. Its highest year was 2026, at $779.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $779 | +89.5% |
| 2025 | $411 | +28.2% |
| 2024 | $321 | +13.0% |
| 2023 | $284 | +21.3% |
| 2022 | $234 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | $203 | +37.4% |
| 2020 | $148 | +44.4% |
| 2019 | $102 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | $102 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | $102 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | $102 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | $102 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $208 together, roughly 27% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush (79008-1) worth?
LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush is worth approximately $779 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush retired?
Yes — Pirate Ship Ambush (79008-1) 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 Ship Ambush gone up in value?
Yes. Pirate Ship Ambush launched at $138 and now trades around $779, an increase of 464.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Pirate Ship Ambush?
At its $138 retail price across 756 pieces, Pirate Ship Ambush works out to about $0.183 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush a good investment?
Pirate Ship Ambush currently trades 464.8% above its $138 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 Ship Ambush so expensive?
Pirate Ship Ambush was released in 2013 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.