LEGO Shipwreck Defense 70409-1
LEGO Shipwreck Defense (70409-1) is estimated at about $45 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $13). Retired 2015 · 84 pieces · 2015 Pirates.
- Set number
- 70409-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 2015
- Pieces
- 84
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $13
- Market value
- $45 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $14
- Released
- 2015
- Retirement
- Retired in 2015
Minifigures in LEGO Shipwreck Defense
Shipwreck Defense value by year
From $12 in 2016 to $45 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +260%. Its highest year was 2026, at $49.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $45 | +5.7% |
| 2026 (so far) | $49 | +14.1% |
| 2025 | $43 | −4.2% |
| 2024 | $44 | −2.6% |
| 2023 | $46 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $44 | −5.6% |
| 2021 | $46 | +61.9% |
| 2020 | $29 | +32.3% |
| 2019 | $22 | −3.1% |
| 2018 | $22 | +15.8% |
| 2017 | $19 | +54.6% |
| 2016 | $12 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $20 together, roughly 45% of the set's value — high for sets with minifigures, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Shipwreck Defense (70409-1) worth?
LEGO Shipwreck Defense is worth approximately $45 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Shipwreck Defense retired?
Yes — Shipwreck Defense (70409-1) 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 Shipwreck Defense gone up in value?
Yes. Shipwreck Defense launched at $13 and now trades around $45, an increase of 246.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Shipwreck Defense?
At its $13 retail price across 84 pieces, Shipwreck Defense works out to about $0.155 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Shipwreck Defense a good investment?
Shipwreck Defense currently trades 246.4% above its $13 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 Shipwreck Defense so expensive?
Shipwreck Defense was released in 2015 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.