LEGO Raft Raiders 6261-1
LEGO Raft Raiders (6261-1) is worth about $249 on the secondary market today, against a $31 retail price. It has 81 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 1992. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6261-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 1992
- Pieces
- 81
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $31
- Market value
- $249
- Used value
- $32
- Released
- 1992
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Raft Raiders
Raft Raiders value by year
From $148 in 2016 to $245 in 2026 so far: +66%. Its highest year was 2026, at $245.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $245 | +6.0% |
| 2025 | $231 | −2.7% |
| 2024 | $238 | +10.4% |
| 2023 | $215 | −1.0% |
| 2022 | $218 | +17.9% |
| 2021 | $185 | +26.0% |
| 2020 | $146 | +50.2% |
| 2019 | $98 | −37.5% |
| 2018 | $156 | −3.8% |
| 2017 | $162 | +10.1% |
| 2016 | $148 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $23 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 Raft Raiders (6261-1) worth?
LEGO Raft Raiders is worth approximately $249 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Raft Raiders retired?
Yes — Raft Raiders (6261-1) 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 Raft Raiders gone up in value?
Yes. Raft Raiders launched at $31 and now trades around $249, an increase of 703.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Raft Raiders?
At its $31 retail price across 81 pieces, Raft Raiders works out to about $0.383 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Raft Raiders a good investment?
Raft Raiders currently trades 703.2% above its $31 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 Raft Raiders so expensive?
Raft Raiders was released in 1992 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.