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LEGO 1481 Pirates Desert Island is a vintage Pirates set from 1991 valued at $148 for new and sealed sets, up 4849% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.44% since release. Used copies are valued between $20 and $28 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Pirates Desert Island since June 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 1481 Pirates Desert Island is a Pirates set released in 1991, containing 21 pieces and 1 minifigure. The small build depicts a sandy outcrop with a palm element and accessories, and includes a dark gray shark and a parrot named Popsy. It was available exclusively in the United States and Canada. The set was not sold separately and only came in the 1476 Five Set Bonus Pack alongside four other small sets.

A new and sealed Pirates Desert Island is currently valued at around $148, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $23 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $161 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $131 to $150.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) NISB LEGO Pirates Loot Island (6241)
BrickEconomy Choice
$130.66
(US) Pirates 6241 Loot Island NISB $147.97
(US) Pirates 6241 Loot Island NISB $147.97
(US) Pirates 6241 Loot Island NISB $147.97
(US) Pirates: Loot Island (6241) MISB $150.00
+1.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Genuine LEGO Pirates: Pirates 1 DESERT ISLAND Set 1481 Comp. w/ Minifig USED
$19.95
--14.9%
(US) Used - - Pirates - 1481 - Pirates Desert Island - 100% Complete - Instructions
$22.25
--5.1%
(US) Used - Pirates: Desert Island (1481) - 100% Complete With Minifig
$25.00
(US) Used - Pirates #1481 Desert Island Complete with Instructions
$29.99
(US) Used - 6241 Pirates: Loot Island, w/Instructions, Read Desc
$30.00

Minifigs

Pirates Desert Island contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 3 other sets.
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Pirate
Pirate with a red and white stripes shirt, blue legs, and a red bandana - pi043
4 sets
Value $9.62

Contained In Sets

1476 Five Set Bonus Pack

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Value Packs
Year 1991
Pieces 158
Availability Retired
1476 LEGO Five Set Bonus Pack
Retail $12.00
Value $910.65
Growth  +7488.8%
Annual growth 9.5%

Sets in Pirates

6273 Rock Island Refuge

Theme Pirates
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 381 / 7
Availability Retired
6273 LEGO Pirates Rock Island Refuge
Retail $66.00
Value $1,667.38
Growth  +2426.3%
Annual growth 8.0%

6267 Lagoon Lock-Up

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 193 / 5
Availability Retired
6267 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Lagoon Lock-Up
Retail $28.99
Value $860.20
Growth  +2867.2%
Annual growth 8.2%

6259 Broadside's Brig

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 68 / 3
Availability Retired
6259 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Broadside's Brig
Retail $8.75
Value $183.59
Growth  +1998.2%
Annual growth 4.8%

6234 Renegade's Raft

Theme Pirates
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 38 / 1
Availability Retired
6234 LEGO Pirates Renegade's Raft
Retail $3.25
Value $127.31
Growth  +3817.2%
Annual growth 8.6%

My Collection

Pirates Desert Island Reviews

32 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Brickset
“The Pirates Desert Island is a set that is much playable and with some useful pieces. It includes an pirate good and simple designed minifigure, that also have a hat and a weapon. The bird on the set is just one piece, and no playable, but still good painted.”
Full review at brickset.com
“481 Desert Island, an early form of Impulse set. Featuring the starving, marooned pirate with only a parrot and a saucepan for company, this set was a great addition to any Pirates collection.”
Full review at www.classic-pirates.com

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.
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