LEGO Skull Island 6279-1
LEGO Skull Island (6279-1) is worth about $852 on the secondary market today, against a $114 retail price. It has 378 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 1995. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6279-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 1995
- Pieces
- 378
- Minifigures
- 6
- RRP
- $114
- Market value
- $852
- Used value
- $109
- Released
- 1995
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Skull Island
- LEGO Captain Red Beard (Captain Roger) - Brown Epaulettes, Pirate Hat with Skull and Crossbones
- LEGO Imperial Guard - Officer
- LEGO Imperial Guard with Blue Epaulettes and Brown Backpack Non-Opening
- LEGO Pirate Blue / White Stripes Shirt, Black Legs, Red Bandana
- LEGO Pirate Blue Jacket, Light Gray Legs, Black Pirate Triangle Hat
- LEGO Pirate Red / Black Stripes Shirt, Blue Legs, Black Pirate Triangle Hat
Skull Island value by year
From $156 in 2016 to $820 in 2026 so far: +425%. Its highest year was 2026, at $820.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $820 | +14.1% |
| 2025 | $719 | −5.4% |
| 2024 | $760 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $745 | +10.8% |
| 2022 | $672 | +38.0% |
| 2021 | $487 | +82.2% |
| 2020 | $267 | −7.3% |
| 2019 | $289 | +64.3% |
| 2018 | $176 | −19.5% |
| 2017 | $218 | +39.7% |
| 2016 | $156 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 6 priced minifigures are worth about $56 together, roughly 7% 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 Skull Island (6279-1) worth?
LEGO Skull Island is worth approximately $852 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Skull Island retired?
Yes — Skull Island (6279-1) 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 Skull Island gone up in value?
Yes. Skull Island launched at $114 and now trades around $852, an increase of 647.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Skull Island?
At its $114 retail price across 378 pieces, Skull Island works out to about $0.302 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Skull Island a good investment?
Skull Island currently trades 647.2% above its $114 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 Skull Island so expensive?
Skull Island was released in 1995 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.