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Black Seas Barracuda

10040 LEGO Pirates Black Seas Barracuda

Name: LEGO Pirates Black Seas Barracuda
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10040-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.90 (25 reviews)

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LEGO 10040 Black Seas Barracuda is a Pirates set currently valued at $1,493 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.41% since release. Used copies are valued between $387 and $480 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Black Seas Barracuda since August 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 10040 Black Seas Barracuda is a Pirates Legends set released in 2002, containing 906 pieces and 8 minifigures. Issued under the LEGO Legends line, it is a re-release of the 1989 set 6285 Black Seas Barracuda (also known as the Dark Shark), with minor part variations from the original. The main build is a two-masted pirate ship with striped sails, rigging, a detailed captain’s cabin, deck cannons, a rowboat, and a small island with a treasure chest. Minifigures include Captain Redbeard and his crew.

A new and sealed Black Seas Barracuda is currently valued at around $1,493, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is lower than other Pirates sets. The average used price is $400 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $1,595 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $1,467 to $1,529.

All regions

All regions 5
United States 4
European Union 1

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) This set has never been opened. There is some minor wear on the corners of the box. O...	$1,400.00 -6.2%
	(US) New: Lego Black Seas Barracuda {Reissue} (No. 10040) 896 Pcs (Sealed)	BrickEconomy Choice $1,500.00 +0.4%
	(US) BrickLink store Penny_weird	$1,500.00 +0.4%
	(US) Amazon listing for Black Seas Barracuda	$1,568.00 +5.0%
	(IT) MISB	$1,588.38 +6.4%

All regions

All regions 1
United States 1

For Sale (Used)

(US) Used - Vintage Lego Set #10040 Black Sea Barracuda Pirate Ship 100% Complete W/Instru...

$450.00

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 10040 Black Seas Barracuda.

Minifigs

Black Seas Barracuda contains the following minifigs. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.

Pirate First Mate Rummy

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Set Details

Set number

10040-1

Name

Black Seas Barracuda

Theme

Pirates

Year

2002

Availability

Retired

Pieces

906 (PPP $0.10)

Minifigs

Set Pricing

Retail price

$89.99

New/Sealed

Value

$1,493.33

Growth

+1559.44%

Annual growth

+7.41%

2025 growth

+2.77%

90-day change

-4.29%

Used

Value

$400.00

Range

$386.99 - $480.00

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$1,500.00

Amazon

Buy

Price

$1,568.00

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$1,400.00

Highest price

$1,588.38

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$1,493.33

1 year forecast

$1,595.11+6.82%

5 year forecast

$1,915.21+28.25%

$1,821

$1,975

10040 Black Seas Barracuda is projected to be valued between $1,821 - $1,975 within five years.

Insights

Retired and released as a Legends reissue, Black Seas Barracuda is a classic Pirates ship whose short Legends production run and exclusive availability made sealed examples scarce, and while nostalgia and steady post-retirement demand support long-term holding, remake activity and theme cycles add volatility.

Set Facts

This was a re-release of the 1989 set 6285 (aka The Pirate Ship Dark Shark).
It features a conflict between settlers and pirates over buried treasure on an island during the 18th century, involving Spanish gold coins.
In 2002, LEGO introduced the "LEGO Legends" branding as part of a special series that re-released popular and iconic LEGO sets from past years. These sets were essentially reissues of classic designs that had been retired, allowing new fans to experience older sets and long-time fans to revisit nostalgic favorites. The LEGO Legends series maintained the original designs and builds, often with minor updates or improvements. This initiative was part of LEGO's efforts to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts who cherished the brand's history.

Barcodes

UPC

673419014557

Black Seas Barracuda Reviews

25 reviews

4.9

Collectors

Investors

Eurobricks

“The Black Seas Barracuda is commonly referred to as the BSB on Eurobricks. This ship was originally released in 1989 with the Caribbean Clipper as set #6285; these were the first System Pirates ships to be released by Lego. Then again the BSB was re-released as a legend in... More 2002 as set #10040.”

Full review at www.eurobricks.com

“There’s a good reason Pirates are a perennial theme, and an even better reason why we love this one – aside from this being a fun build loaded with vibrant colors (what treasure-thirsty pirate could say no to a vertically striped sail and four Jolly Rogers?) there is so much... More story going on. If you have this ship on display it draws attention.”

Full review at www.breakingdads.com

Subtheme Analysis

Pirates

Sets

Years

1989 - 2015

Annual growth

+7.16% (this set +7.41%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Black Seas Barracuda currently ranks #63 out of the top most owned sets in Pirates.

#1Forbidden Island

#2Black Seas Barracuda

#3Caribbean Clipper

#4Sabre Island

#5Pirates Chess Set

#63Black Seas Barracuda

#64Shipwrecked Pirate

#65Pirate Lookout

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.

Use your imagination to continue The Adventures of the LEGOLAND Pirates of the Sea! Sometime during the 18th century, a peaceful colony of settlers enjoying the island treasures they discovered, suddenly had their serenity interrupted. The invaders were those who called themselves the LEGOLAND Pirates of the Sea! For years, the Pirates had been searching for the same buried treasure that the settlers were now claiming as their own. This, of course, disturbed the Pirates as they knew the doubloons (Spanish gold coins) the settlers found had belonged to their ancestors.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$1,493.33

Value (in a year)

$1,595.11

Value (in 2 years)

$1,686.08

Accuracy

0.960300 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$1,832.16

Value (in a year)

$1,912.70

Value (in two years)

$1,993.46

Accuracy

0.537470 Medium

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$400.00

Value (low range)

$386.99

Value (high range)

$480.00

Accuracy

0.905300 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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