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3050 LEGO Castle Ninja Shanghai Surprise
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LEGO 3050 Shanghai Surprise is a Castle set from 1999 valued at $183 for new and sealed sets, up 1424% from an original retail price of $11.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.36% since release. On the used market, values range from $35 to $47 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Shanghai Surprise since February 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 3050 Shanghai Surprise is a Castle Ninja set released in 1999, containing 104 pieces and 3 minifigures. The build centers on a Japanese-style boat with a throne, flags, lanterns, spears, paddles, and a chain, plus a small pier and a treasure chest with coins and gems. It includes a Samurai Lord and two Red Ninjas, with the Samurai Lord outfitted in armor and a helmet with golden horns. The set reflects the Ninja subtheme’s feudal Japan setting with weapons, banners, and cargo elements integrated into the boat.

A new and sealed Shanghai Surprise is currently valued at around $183, with annual growth of approximately 8%, which is higher than other Ninja sets. The average used price is $39 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $139 to $190. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (JP) 6.7/10 box m creases corner warp but overall ok andSealed so great for a collector. I... $129.64
-29.1%
(US) eBay listing for Shanghai Surprise $177.26
-3.0%
(US) Box is Sealed. Has a small crease on front right side. $185.00
+1.2%
(UK) - IMPORTANT: THIS SET SHIP FROM THAILAND, Perfect Box, Please click "more" for pics ... $190.50
+4.2%
(US) Amazon listing for Shanghai Surprise $191.88
+5.0%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Castle Ninjas 3050 Shanghai Surprise 100% Complete Ships Fast
$34.95
-11.4%
(US) Used - Castle Shanghai Surprise 6-10 #3050 102 Pieces Year: 1999 Nearly Complete
$34.99
-11.3%
(CA) Used - Ninja 3050 Shanghai Surprise Complete Boat Ship Shogun
$38.03
-3.6%
(US) Used - Castle: Shanghai Surprise (3050) - 100% complete with instructions
$39.00
-1.2%
(US) Used - Ninja Shanghai Surprise 3050 100% Complete
$39.99
(US) Used - SET 3050 SHANGHAI SURPRISE
$39.99

Minifigs

Shanghai Surprise contains the following minifigs.
cas050
Ninja Red
Red ninja - cas050
x2
5 sets
Value $13.27
cas057
Shogun White
Shogun ninja dressed in white armor - cas057
3 sets
Value $36.47

Sets in Castle / Ninja

3053 Emperor's Stronghold

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 331 / 4
Availability Retired
3053 LEGO Castle Ninja Emperor's Stronghold
Retail $39.99
Value $706.29
Growth  +1666.2%
Annual growth 8.5%

3052 Ninja Fire Fortress

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 169 / 3
Availability Retired
3052 LEGO Castle Ninja Fire Fortress
Retail $29.99
Value $217.11
Growth  +623.9%
Annual growth 6.9%

3051 Blaze Attack

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 145 / 2
Availability Retired
3051 LEGO Castle Ninja Blaze Attack
Retail $14.99
Value $129.34
Growth  +762.8%
Annual growth 5.9%

4805 Ninja Knights

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 31 / 5
Availability Retired
4805 LEGO Castle Ninja Knights
Retail $5.99
Value $104.72
Growth  +1648.2%
Annual growth 7.1%

1185 Raft

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
1185 LEGO Castle Ninja Raft
Retail $1.99
Value $35.09
Growth  +1663.3%
Annual growth 6.9%

1186 Cart

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
1186 LEGO Castle Ninja Cart
Retail $1.99
Value $40.18
Growth  +1919.1%
Annual growth 9.0%

1099 Ninja Blaster

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
1099 LEGO Castle Ninja Blaster
Retail $1.99
Value $46.32
Growth  +2227.6%
Annual growth 7.8%

1184 Cart

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
1184 LEGO Castle Ninja Cart
Retail $1.99
Value $74.80
Growth  +3658.8%
Annual growth 10.3%

1187 Glider

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
1187 LEGO Castle Ninja Glider
Retail $1.99
Value $30.82
Growth  +1448.7%
Annual growth 8.1%

1269 White Ninja

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
1269 LEGO Castle White Ninja
Retail $2.99
Value $267.98
Growth  +8862.5%
Annual growth 12.6%

3076 White Ninja's Tank

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
3076 LEGO Castle White Ninja's Tank
promotional
Value $118.14
Annual growth 9.2%

3077 Ninja Shogun's Mini Base

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
3077 LEGO Castle Ninja Shogun's Mini Base
promotional
Value $149.27
Annual growth 11.5%

3075 Ninja Master's Boat

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
3075 LEGO Castle Ninja Master's Boat
promotional
Value $42.60
Annual growth 6.1%

3074 Red Ninja's Dragon Glider

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Ninja
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1
Availability Retired
3074 LEGO Castle Red Ninja's Dragon Glider
promotional
Value $64.88
Annual growth 4.9%

My Collection

Shanghai Surprise Reviews

21 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Eurobricks
“Overall, a very solid set. The basic structure of the boat is very solid, whereas the little details need to be refined. However, there are plenty of accessories and three awesome minifigs, so the little details can be destroyed in their battle.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
Brickipedia
“The set is settled in the Orient, as is its theme. The set's pier is wooden and isn't directly Eastern but it does appear to be before the modern ages, judging the old brown bricks. The boat itself is quite Japanese in style, in contrast to the set's name. The boat has a tan... More brick-built hull and throne, blue ornaments and a black bottom baseplate and details.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com

About Castle Ninja

With the introduction of the Castle Ninja subtheme which left it's traditional European setting and visited medieval Japan in the 16th century and featured Samurai and Ninjas.

Ninja consists of 29 sets that ran from 1998 to 2000. As of today, 3346 Three Minifig Pack Ninja #3 is the most valuable Ninja set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $788.
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