LEGO Soldiers' Fort 6242-1
LEGO Soldiers' Fort (6242-1) is worth about $234 on the secondary market today, against a $76 retail price. It has 367 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6242-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 367
- Minifigures
- 6
- RRP
- $76
- Market value
- $234
- Used value
- $103
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Soldiers' Fort
- LEGO Captain Brickbeard
- LEGO Imperial Soldier II - Governor
- LEGO Imperial Soldier II - Officer with Red Plume, Brown Beard
- LEGO Imperial Soldier II - Shako Hat Printed, Cheek Lines
- LEGO Imperial Soldier II - Shako Hat Printed, Scowl
- LEGO Pirate Vest and Anchor Tattoo, Tan Legs, Blue Bandana, Brown Moustache
Soldiers' Fort value by year
From $101 in 2016 to $262 in 2026 so far: +161%. Its highest year was 2024, at $303.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $262 | −3.3% |
| 2025 | $271 | −10.3% |
| 2024 | $303 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $290 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $287 | +8.9% |
| 2021 | $263 | +31.0% |
| 2020 | $201 | +21.1% |
| 2019 | $166 | +25.5% |
| 2018 | $132 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | $125 | +24.0% |
| 2016 | $101 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 6 priced minifigures are worth about $49 together, roughly 21% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Soldiers' Fort (6242-1) worth?
LEGO Soldiers' Fort is worth approximately $234 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Soldiers' Fort retired?
Yes — Soldiers' Fort (6242-1) 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 Soldiers' Fort gone up in value?
Yes. Soldiers' Fort launched at $76 and now trades around $234, an increase of 208.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Soldiers' Fort?
At its $76 retail price across 367 pieces, Soldiers' Fort works out to about $0.207 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Soldiers' Fort a good investment?
Soldiers' Fort currently trades 208.0% above its $76 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 Soldiers' Fort so expensive?
Soldiers' Fort was released in 2008 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.