LEGO Pirates Ambush 6249-1
LEGO Pirates Ambush (6249-1) is worth about $310 on the secondary market today, against a $45 retail price. It has 156 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 1997. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6249-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 1997
- Pieces
- 156
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $45
- Market value
- $310
- Used value
- $119
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Pirates Ambush
Pirates Ambush value by year
From $197 in 2016 to $302 in 2026 so far: +53%. Its highest year was 2023, at $305.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $302 | +22.4% |
| 2025 | $246 | −13.0% |
| 2024 | $283 | −7.1% |
| 2023 | $305 | +12.9% |
| 2022 | $270 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | $242 | +17.9% |
| 2020 | $205 | −0.5% |
| 2019 | $206 | −16.1% |
| 2018 | $246 | +85.1% |
| 2017 | $133 | −32.4% |
| 2016 | $197 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $77 together, roughly 25% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Pirates Ambush (6249-1) worth?
LEGO Pirates Ambush is worth approximately $310 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Pirates Ambush retired?
Yes — Pirates Ambush (6249-1) 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 Pirates Ambush gone up in value?
Yes. Pirates Ambush launched at $45 and now trades around $310, an increase of 590.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Pirates Ambush?
At its $45 retail price across 156 pieces, Pirates Ambush works out to about $0.288 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Pirates Ambush a good investment?
Pirates Ambush currently trades 590.0% above its $45 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 Pirates Ambush so expensive?
Pirates Ambush was released in 1997 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.