LEGO Red Beard Runner 6290-1
LEGO Red Beard Runner (6290-1) is worth about $989 on the secondary market today, against a $185 retail price. It has 698 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 2001. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6290-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 2001
- Pieces
- 698
- Minifigures
- 7
- RRP
- $185
- Market value
- $989
- Used value
- $340
- Released
- 2001
- Retirement
- Retired in 2001
Minifigures in LEGO Red Beard Runner
- LEGO Captain Red Beard (Captain Roger) - Brown Epaulettes, Pirate Hat with Skull and Crossbones
- LEGO Pirate Anchor Dark Purple Vest, Blue Legs, Red Bandana
- LEGO Pirate Anchor Shirt, Light Gray Legs, Black Bandana
- LEGO Pirate Brown Shirt, Light Gray Legs, Black Pirate Triangle Hat
- LEGO Pirate Green Vest, Black Legs, Black Bandana
- LEGO Pirate Red / Black Stripes Shirt, Red Legs, Blue Bandana
- LEGO Pirate Shirt with Knife, Black Legs, Brown Pirate Triangle Hat
Red Beard Runner value by year
From $256 in 2016 to $929 in 2026 so far: +262%. Its highest year was 2025, at $1,022.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $929 | −9.1% |
| 2025 | $1,022 | +23.0% |
| 2024 | $830 | −2.5% |
| 2023 | $852 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $838 | +179.5% |
| 2021 | $300 | −17.5% |
| 2020 | $364 | +19.2% |
| 2019 | $305 | −27.0% |
| 2018 | $418 | +42.4% |
| 2017 | $294 | +14.5% |
| 2016 | $256 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 7 priced minifigures are worth about $152 together, roughly 15% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Red Beard Runner (6290-1) worth?
LEGO Red Beard Runner is worth approximately $989 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Red Beard Runner retired?
Yes — Red Beard Runner (6290-1) 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 Red Beard Runner gone up in value?
Yes. Red Beard Runner launched at $185 and now trades around $989, an increase of 434.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Red Beard Runner?
At its $185 retail price across 698 pieces, Red Beard Runner works out to about $0.265 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Red Beard Runner a good investment?
Red Beard Runner currently trades 434.6% above its $185 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 Red Beard Runner so expensive?
Red Beard Runner was released in 2001 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.