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Scary Pirate Island

40597 LEGO Creator Scary Pirate Island

Name: LEGO Creator Scary Pirate Island
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40597-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (10 reviews)

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LEGO 40597 Scary Pirate Island is a Creator set currently valued at $22 for new and sealed sets. The set retired in October 2023 with annual appreciation averaging 1.98% since. On the used market, values range from $18 to $20 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $16 and $25.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Scary Pirate Island since October 2023. Very high accuracy

LEGO 40597 Scary Pirate Island is a Creator Promotional set released in 2023, containing 214 pieces and 1 minifigure. Also known as “Pirate Cove,” the build depicts a rocky islet with a shark-head cave, a crumbling fortress ruin, and a small treasure chest, plus a raft for the included pirate. Seasonal Halloween elements are integrated into the scene. It was offered as a gift-with-purchase at LEGO Stores and LEGO.com in October 2023 with qualifying purchases of US$100 or more.

A new and sealed Scary Pirate Island is currently valued at around $22. The average used price is $18 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 23% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $16 to $25.

All regions

All regions 63
United States 60
Canada 3

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) LEGO. Creator. Scary Pirate Island (40597). New. Sealed Box.	BrickEconomy Choice $14.96
	(US) 40597 LEGO Creator Scary Pirate Island - New/Sealed Free Shipping	$15.00 -31.2%
	(US) Creator Scary Pirate Island Set 40597 GWP New Retired Limited Edition	$15.42 -29.3%
	(CA) BrickLink store TGH Bricks	$15.73 -27.8%
	(US) CREATOR: 40597 Scary Pirate Island - Brand New/Sealed	$15.99 -26.7%
	(US) Creator 40597 Scary Pirates Island 214 Piece Set New Sealed Building Set	$15.99 -26.7%
	(US) Scary Pirate Island 40597 New/Sealed	$15.99 -26.7%
	(US) BrickLink store Random_Hardware_Sales	$16.00 -26.6%
	(US) Brand New. Box is in very good condition. Please request photos if box quality is imp...	$16.00 -26.6%
	(CA) BrickLink store 4CarG	$16.08 -26.2%
	(CA) brand new sealed-in box	$16.08 -26.2%
	(US) Crease on front	$16.40 -24.8%
	(US) CREATOR: 40597 Scary Pirate Island - Brand New/Sealed	$17.00 -22.0%
	(US) BrickLink store Brickosaur's Shop	$17.00 -22.0%
	(US) 40597 Scary Pirate Island NEW AND SEALED	$19.00 -12.8%
	(US) 40597 Scary Pirate Island -- New in Box	$19.00 -12.8%
	(US) New LEGO Creator 40597 Scary Pirate Island 2023 Retired	$19.51 -10.5%
	(US) Creator 40597: Scary Pirate Island RARE EXCLUSIVE SET SEALED	$19.89 -8.8%
	(US) Creator #40597 Scary Pirate Island GWP Brand New Factory Sealed	$19.99 -8.3%
	(US) Creator 40597 Scary Pirate Island New promo gwp sealed nisb minifig creator	$19.99 -8.3%
	(US) Creator Scary Pirate Island 40597 New Sealed	$19.99 -8.3%
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	(US) CREATOR: Scary Pirate Island GWP Limited Edition NEW in Sealed Box (40597)	$19.99 -8.3%
	(US) Scary Pirate Island Creator 40597 New Sealed 214 Pcs Pirates Build Kit	$20.00 -8.3%
	(US) 40597 Scary Pirate Island New Sealed	$20.00 -8.3%
	(US) Creator: Scary Pirate Island (40597) - Brand New in Sealed Box/Retired	$20.00 -8.3%
	(US) Scary Pirate Island (40597) Brand New in Box (2023 Promotional)	$20.96 -3.9%
	(US) Creator Scary Pirate Island 40597	$21.00 -3.7%
	(US) 40597 Scary Pirate Island GWP Promo Set 214 Pieces Retired Collectible	$21.44 -1.7%
	(US) LEGO. Creator. Scary Pirate Island (40597). New. Sealed Box.	$21.95 +0.7%
	(US) Pirates: Scary Pirate Island (40597) - Retired Set - New in Sealed Box	$21.99 +0.9%
	(US) NISB LEGO Scary Pirate Island Set 40597, Limited Edition: Exclusive GWP	$22.50 +3.2%
	(US) Creator Scary Pirate Island 40597 Complete Set Sealed W/ Free Shipping	$23.90 +9.6%
	(US) New LEGO 40597 Creator Scary Pirate Island	$23.95 +9.9%
	(US) Scary Pirate Island Lego Exclusive Promo 40597 Brand New	$23.97 +10.0%
	(US) CREATOR 40597 - SCARY PIRATE ISLAND - SEALED BRAND NEW	$23.99 +10.0%
	(US) 40597 Creator Scary Pirate Island (pairs with Lego 31109 Pirate Ship)	$24.00 +10.1%
	(US) NEW LEGO SCARY PIRATE ISLAND SET 40597 promo gwp nisb SEALED RETIRED	$24.95 +14.4%
	(US) 40597 Scary Pirate Island New Sealed Creator	$24.99 +14.6%
	(US) 40597 : Creator Scary Pirate Island	$24.99 +14.6%
	(US) Creator Scary Pirate Island 40597 Complete Set Sealed W/ Free Shipping	$24.99 +14.6%
	(US) Creator Scary Pirate Island 40597 Complete Set Sealed	$24.99 +14.6%
	(US) 40597 LEGO Creator Scary Pirate Island - New/Sealed	$24.99 +14.6%
	(US) Creator Scary Pirate Island (40597)	$25.00 +14.7%
	(US) 40597: Scary Pirate Island	$25.00 +14.7%
	(US) NEW LEGO SCARY PIRATE ISLAND SET 40597 promo gwp sealed nisb minifig creator	$25.00 +14.7%
	(US) NEW LEGO SCARY PIRATE ISLAND SET 40597 promo gwp sealed nisb minifig creator	$25.00 +14.7%
	(US) NEW LEGO SCARY PIRATE ISLAND SET 40597 promo gwp sealed nisb minifig creator	$25.00 +14.7%
	(US) New / SEALED LEGO Promotional: Scary Pirate Island - Set 40597 - Exclusive GWP	$25.50 +17.0%
	(US) Creator: Scary Pirate Island (40597) New In Sealed Box - Retired	$25.79 +18.3%
	(US) Creator - Scary Pirate Island (40597) - FACTORY SEALED. NM	$26.00 +19.3%
	(US) 2023 LEGO Creator 40597 Scary Pirates Island 214 Piece Set New Sealed	$26.31 +20.7%
	(US) NEW LEGO SCARY PIRATE ISLAND SET 40597 promo gwp sealed nisb minifig creator	$27.49 +26.1%
	(US) Scary Pirate Island Creator 40597 New Sealed Retired Free Shipping	$29.95 +37.4%
	(US) 40597 Scary Pirate Island	$29.95 +37.4%
	(US) Creator Scary Pirate Island Set 40597 GWP Rare New Retired	$29.99 +37.6%
	(US) CREATOR: Scary Pirate Island GWP Limited Edition NEW in Sealed Box (40597)	$29.99 +37.6%
	(US) Creator Scary Pirate Island GWP Set (40597)	$29.99 +37.6%
	(US) New LEGO Scary Pirates Island sealed set 40597	$30.00 +37.6%
	(US) Scary Pirate Island Lego Exclusive Promo 40597 Brand New	$34.98 +60.5%
	(US) Creator 40597: Scary Pirate Island New Sealed	$35.50 +62.8%
	(US) Creator 40597: Scary Pirate Island New Sealed	$35.50 +62.8%
	(US) CREATOR SET #40597 SCARY PIRATE ISLAND-NEW & FACTORY SEALED	$39.99 +83.4%
	(US) Promotional: (40597) Scary Pirate Island & (40589) Pirate Ship Playground	$44.99 +106.4%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 40597 Scary Pirate Island.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 40597 Scary Pirate Island.

Minifigs

Scary Pirate Island contains 1 minifig. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.

Sets in Creator / Promotional


	4278 Large Tub Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2003 Pieces 1,000 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $29.99 Value $92.79 Growth +209.4% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

	40885 Duck Family Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2026 Pieces 262 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	promotional I own this set I want this set

	10167 LEGO BrickMaster Welcome Kit Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2004 Pieces 180 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	promotional Value $15.00 Annual growth 6.1% I own this set I want this set

	40488 Coffee Cart Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2021 Pieces / Minifigs 148 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $24.94 Annual growth 38.4% I own this set I want this set

	40252 Mini VW Beetle Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2017 Pieces 141 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $29.55 Growth +195.8% Annual growth 7.8% I own this set I want this set

	40221 Fountain Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2016 Pieces 105 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay StockX Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $23.72 Growth +137.4% Annual growth 6.4% I own this set I want this set

	30029 Pudsey Bear Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2011 Pieces 95 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	promotional Value $10.16 Annual growth 7.0% I own this set I want this set

	20015 Crocodile Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2010 Pieces 89 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $19.98 Annual growth 4.9% I own this set I want this set

	20008 BrickMaster Creator Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2009 Pieces 79 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	promotional Value $10.90 Annual growth 7.1% I own this set I want this set

	40079 Mini VW T1 Camper Van Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2013 Pieces 76 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $36.00 Annual growth 15.5% I own this set I want this set

	20011 BrickMaster Creator Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2009 Pieces 74 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	promotional Value $13.45 Annual growth 6.8% I own this set I want this set

	30285 Tiger Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2015 Pieces 73 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $3.99 Value $5.33 Growth +33.6% Annual growth 4.9% I own this set I want this set

	40140 Flower Cart Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2015 Pieces / Minifigs 71 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $21.82 Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

	20014 4x4 Dynamo Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2010 Pieces 69 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	promotional Value $10.78 Annual growth 1.8% I own this set I want this set

	40108 Balloon Cart Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 66 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.99 Value $20.00 Growth +300.8% Annual growth 9.0% I own this set I want this set

	30026 Panda Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2011 Pieces 62 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $8.07 Annual growth 17.4% I own this set I want this set

	30571 Pelican Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2019 Pieces 62 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $3.99 Value $11.54 Growth +189.2% Annual growth 13.6% I own this set I want this set

	30024 Truck Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2011 Pieces 59 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $4.59 Annual growth 6.3% I own this set I want this set

	30025 Clown Fish Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2011 Pieces 59 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $3.99 Value $8.81 Growth +120.8% Annual growth 3.5% I own this set I want this set

	40109 MINI Cooper Mini Model Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2014 Pieces 59 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $23.14 Annual growth 5.2% I own this set I want this set

	7872 Animal Set Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2007 Pieces 57 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	promotional Value $4.97 Annual growth 5.0% I own this set I want this set

	30188 Cute Kitten Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2014 Pieces 54 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $7.74 Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

	30021 Parrot Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2010 Pieces 51 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	promotional Value $7.42 Annual growth 5.4% I own this set I want this set

	30284 Tractor Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2015 Pieces 51 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.99 Value $9.62 Growth +92.8% Annual growth 6.6% I own this set I want this set

	30189 Transport Plane Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional Year 2014 Pieces 49 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon ebay Bricklink	promotional Value $4.00 Annual growth 2.3% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

40597-1

Name

Scary Pirate Island

Theme

Creator

Subtheme

Promotional

Year

2023

Released

October 10, 2023

Retired

October 22, 2023

Availability

Retired

Pieces

214

Minifigs

1 (Value $5.03)

(Exclusive)

Set Pricing

Retail price

Free promotional

New/Sealed

Value

$21.80

Annual growth

+1.98%

2025 growth

+1.82%

90-day change

8.71%

Used

Value

$18.09

Range

$17.75 - $20.14

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$14.96

Highest price

$44.99

Amazon

Buy

Price

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Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$13.88 (IE)

Highest price

$17.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$21.80

1 year forecast

$22.23+1.98%

5 year forecast

$23.96+9.91%

$23

$25

40597 Scary Pirate Island is projected to be valued between $23 - $25 within five years.

Insights

Limited to a short promotional window, Scary Pirate Island (40597) from Creator in 2023 drew on classic Pirates nostalgia and has seen steady collector interest after retirement, and its small promotional format and broad distribution cap longer-term upside and raise volatility.

Set Facts

The LEGO Scary Pirate Island set consists of a pirate island with a shark's head cave, castle ruin, treasure chest, pirate minifigure on a raft, and Halloween elements.
Scary Pirate Island was designed by LEGO designer Jonathan Robson.

Barcodes

UPC

673419381888

EAN

5702017471372

Scary Pirate Island Reviews

10 reviews

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Jays Brick Blog

“For fans of Classic Pirates, it’s a pretty neat GWP, with the minifigure sporting the same torso as the Pirate Captain from the Creator 31109 Pirate Ship. The design looks to borrow influences from 6248 Volcano Island, 6279 Skull Island and 6234 Renegade’s Raft, as well as... More incorporating some spooky Halloween vibes thanks to the Shark Head cave, and bats.”

Full review at jaysbrickblog.com

BrickEconomy Expert Review

“The Halloween GWP Scary Pirate Island 40597 set is a notable nod to the enduring LEGO Pirates theme, encapsulating the essence of swashbuckling adventure with its imaginative design. Its inclusion of a spooky ruined castle and a shark-shaped treasure cave, complete with a treasure chest and thematic details like a skull and vampire bat, enriches the collectibility aspect for AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) seeking a blend of nostalgia and novelty. While its size makes it more of an accessory to larger sets, its unique thematic elements and the... More pirate minifigure with a raft add a distinct charm, potentially enhancing its value as a collector's item and a complementary piece in pirate-themed LEGO collections.”

Subtheme Analysis

Creator / Promotional

Sets

Years

2001 - 2026

Annual growth

+5.07% (this set +1.98%)

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

Community Stats

Scary Pirate Island currently ranks #1 out of the top most owned sets in Creator Promotional.

#1Scary Pirate Island

#6Pelican

#8MINI Cooper Mini Model

About Creator Promotional

The LEGO Creator theme consists of a variety of subthemes that revolve around sets that focus on buildings, creatures, vehicles, robots and recently more specialized sets such as botanical and even the Chinese New Year. Many of these sets have fallen under the 3-in-1 label which include instructions in a single set to provide multiple alternative models. Originally created in 2001 with a focus on larger bucket sets, the LEGO Creator theme has expanded outside just bricks to later include minifigures.

Promotional was introduced in 2001 and currently consists of 46 sets. As of today, 4278 Large Tub is the most valuable Promotional set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $93.

LEGO® fans can celebrate Halloween by staging their own adventures on Scary Pirate Island (40597). The island features a shark’s head with a cave inside its open jaws, plus a creepy castle ruin with a staircase. Explorers can find a treasure chest full of gold and jewelry, a skull and a bat. Paddling towards the island on a raft is a treasure-seeking pirate with an oar and a sword. A Halloween gift for kids aged 8+, this set looks great on display and can be used to play out fun-filled stories.

Celebrate Halloween – This LEGO® Creator Scary Pirate Island buildable toy for kids features a shark’s head, a castle ruin, a bat and a pirate minifigure on a raft

A gift for ages 8+ – Give this 214-piece island to little builders who have a passion for pirates and dreaming up scary stories

Play anywhere – The island measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide and 3.5 in. (9 cm) deep, the perfect size for kids to play with at home or take on the go

Set Pricing Models

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

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$21.80

Value (in a year)

$22.23

Value (in 2 years)

$22.66

Accuracy

0.962500 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$21.16

Value (in a year)

$23.60

Value (in two years)

$26.04

Accuracy

0.217058 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$18.09

Value (low range)

$17.75

Value (high range)

$20.14

Accuracy

0.907500 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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