Set Facts
- This set is similar to the 2009 Pirates set 6239 Cannon Battle.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Shipwreck Defence Reviews
Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“While Shipwreck Defence has been slightly underperforming yearly growth when compared to other sets in Pirates, at an average annual growth rate of around 8%, this set is still a decent investment for most LEGO collector portfolios.”
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Eurobricks
“There is something fun shooting LEGO 1x1 cylinder bricks around with a spring loaded cannon trying to hit the shipwreck hull and that feeling when it is on target. This set certainly provides that kind of play. Along with the extra accessories and weapons, you can let your... More play imagination go wild.”
BricktasticBlog
“The pirates themselves were a pretty big deal for LEGO. Before the pirates sailed to our stores in 1989, the three themes that LEGO had were Town (now known as City), Space and Castle. When Pirates was introduced, it brought a whole stack of new elements, and different... More faces. Worth picking up for the extra bits and pieces, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to find it.”
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
14 mos (this set 9 mos)
Annual growth
+8.75% (this set +11.29%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Shipwreck Defence currently ranks #40 out of the top most owned sets in Pirates.
About Pirates
Pirates was a LEGO theme introduced in 1989, running until 1997 and focused on the classic idea of Caribbean pirates that were pitted against soldiers of colonial empires. As the series progressed through the years, more factions were introduced and the older ones were phased out of production. The Pirates were one of the first two original factions in the theme to be introduced.
Summary
Pirates Shipwreck Defence set 70409 was released in March 2015, retailing for $13, but has since been retired. New, unopened Shipwreck Defence sets are valued at $50, while used sets can be found for $30.
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Ahoy there! A Bluecoat Soldier has discovered a marooned pirate living among the ruins of his fortified shipwreck, along with a stash of stolen treasure. Launch a surprise attack! Fire the spring-loaded cannon and blast the swaggering pirate’s hideout to smithereens, then recover the treasure and put the rogue behind bars where he belongs! Enjoy swashbuckling adventures with the LEGO® Pirates Shipwreck Defense, featuring a pirate’s shipwreck hideout with a hinged port side for realistic cannon-impact effect. Combine with 70411 Treasure Island for an even bigger pirate adventure! Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons: a Bluecoat Soldier and a pirate. Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons: a Bluecoat Soldier and a pirate Features a pirate shipwreck hideout and a spring-loaded cannon with torch and flame Pirate shipwreck hideout features a fireplace with hidden treasure, collapsing port side, mast with crow’s nest, flag, bottle and a paddle Weapons include a gun,...
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