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LEGO 6024 Bandit Ambush is a vintage Castle set from 1996 valued at $245 for new and sealed sets, up 3662% from an original retail price of $6.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.70% since release. Used copies are valued between $51 and $72 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $197 and $263.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Bandit Ambush since October 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6024 Bandit Ambush is a Castle Dark Forest set released in 1996, containing 59 pieces and 2 minifigures. The build depicts a small forest hideout constructed around a triangular BURP rock element and includes a working catapult. Accessories include a treasure chest with jewel elements, medieval weapons, a ladder, and small cylinders, and one minifigure features a torso design unique to the Dark Forest theme. Also known as Forest People’s Hideout, the set had a limited European release and was omitted from many catalogs.

A new and sealed Bandit Ambush is currently valued at around $245, with annual growth of approximately 6%, which is lower than other Dark Forest sets. The average used price is $60 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $205 to $299. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $266 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (NZ) MISB - Mint in SEALED box - very minor shelf wear with original price sticker $182.02
-25.6%
(US) BrickLink store BAYLIT $190.00
-22.3%
(US) System Bandit Ambush 6024 open seal
BrickEconomy Choice
$200.00
-18.2%
(US) Castle Forestman 6024 Bandit Ambush Original NEW/Sealed $200.00
-18.2%
(US) some box crush $200.00
-18.2%
(US) 6024 Bandit Ambush Castle Dark Forest 1996 New Factory Sealed BOx $212.48
-13.1%
(US) Castle Forestman 6024 Bandit Ambush Original NEW/Sealed $225.00
-8.0%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $229.50
-6.1%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $229.50
-6.1%
(NZ) #6024 Bandit Ambush _ 1996 MISB Vintage LEGOLAND SEALED $250.00
+2.2%
(US) New in Sealed Box. Great shape There may be very slight corner damage but i would say... $250.00
+2.2%
(JP) New LEGO 6024 Castle Forestman Bandit Ambush Japan $252.45
+3.2%
(US) Amazon listing for Bandit Ambush $256.76
+5.0%
(JP) 6024 Bandit Ambush Castle Dark Forest 1996 New Sealed $259.89
+6.3%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6024 Bandit Ambush.

Sets in Castle / Dark Forest

6079 Dark Forest Fortress

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Dark Forest
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 464 / 7
Availability Retired
6079 LEGO Castle Dark Forest Fortress
Retail $49.99
Value $1,929.90
Growth  +3760.6%
Annual growth 9.6%

6046 Hemlock Stronghold

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Dark Forest
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 216 / 5
Availability Retired
6046 LEGO Castle Dark Forest Hemlock Stronghold
Retail $23.99
Value $600.00
Growth  +2401.0%
Annual growth 8.0%

Sets in Castle from 1996

1843-2 Space and Castle Value Pack

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Value Packs
Year 1996
Pieces 48
Availability Retired
1843-2 LEGO Space and Castle Value Pack
Retail $7.99
Value $297.86
Growth  +3627.9%
Annual growth 11.0%

1752 Boat with Armor

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Royal Knights
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
1752 LEGO Royal Knights Boat with Armor
Retail $1.99
Value $84.85
Growth  +4163.8%
Annual growth 9.3%

1804 Crossbow Boat

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Royal Knights
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
1804 LEGO Royal Knights Crossbow Boat
Retail $1.99
Value $74.45
Growth  +3641.2%
Annual growth 8.2%

My Collection

Bandit Ambush Reviews

20 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Steve's LEGO Blog
“The smallest set available would have fitted perfectly alongside the Forestmen sets from the 80s. If viewed from the front this sets looks like a rock with some twigs growing out of it, however turn it around we get this awesome little hideout complete with catapult, chest... More and a completely unnecessary ladder.”
Full review at legosteveblog.blogspot.com
Brickset
“Overall 5 bricks : this is a great little set, small but has almost everything you expect. The theme's Dark Forest / Forestmen are very good, just like this lovely set.”
Full review at brickset.com
Classic-Castle
“Bandit Ambush was released in 1996 for the Dark Forest. This rock hideout has two forestmen, a catapult, a jail, a treasure chest with jewels, and multiple accessories.”
Full review at www.classic-castle.com

About Castle Dark Forest

The Dark Forest subtheme released in 1996 consisted of only 3 sets and were primarily only available in North America. Dark Forest is a somewhat continuation of the Forestmen subtheme which was discontinued in 1990 as it reused the same crest and used other environment structures such as forest hideouts. Discontinued after 1996 with only three sets, it ties with Wolfpack as the smallest Castle theme. Dark Forest sets included factions like the Royal Knights, Black Knights, and Dragon Masters, and some minifigures later appeared in the 1997 Fright Knights theme. The Bulls' forest home in Knights' Kingdom is called the Dark Forest in some sources, though it's unclear if it's the same forest from this theme.

Dark Forest was introduced in 1996 and currently consists of 3 sets. As of today, 6079 Dark Forest Fortress is the most valuable Dark Forest set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,930.
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