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LEGO 6036 Skeleton Surprise is a vintage Castle set from 1995 valued at $157 for new and sealed sets, up 1865% from an original retail price of $7.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.17% since release. On the used market, values range from $24 to $33 based on condition. Right now the market for it leans upward, on the back of a value that has risen in recent months, together with faster growth than similar sets.

Skeleton Surprise Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Skeleton Surprise since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6036 Skeleton Surprise is a Castle Royal Knights set released in 1995, containing 74 pieces and 2 minifigures. It includes a Royal Knights guard with a brown spear and triangular Royal Knights shield, plus a skeleton minifigure, and was also marketed as “The Gatekeeper.” The build is a small gate scene on a green 8x16 baseplate using grey and black elements, with accessories such as a yellow goblet and a red banner. This set is among the earliest LEGO releases to feature the skeleton minifigure.

Skeleton Surprise has gained about 7.2% a year since it left store shelves, and a sealed copy now sits near $157. We forecast roughly 5% more over the next year. The average used price is $28 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $220 to $282. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 29% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) NEW/SEALED LEGO System Royal Knights Skeleton Surprise (6036) 72pcs Vintage 1995
BrickEconomy Choice
$219.99
(IT) System 6036 Castle Skeleton Surprise MISB new SEALED legoland Royal Knights $407.34
+159.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Vintage LEGO Castle set 6036 Skeleton Surprise 1995 100% Complete Royal Knight...
$22.99
-17.0%
(US) Used - Castle 6036 Skeleton Surprise 100% Complete, No Box Or Manual
$29.99
(DE) Used - 6036 - Skeleton Surprise Castle Knights Castle Dungeon - 100% complete OBA - T...
$30.29
(US) Used - 6036
$32.50
(DE) Used - 6036 Skeleton Surprise Castle Royal Knights Knights from 1995
$33.04
(DE) Used - 6036 Skeleton Surprise Castle Royal Knights Knights from 1995
$33.15

Market Momentum

Bullish
Set 6036 Skeleton Surprise has climbed in value over the last three months. It is outpacing other retired Castle Royal Knights sets, with member interest remaining very high and steady.
DemandUpper half in Castle
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Castle
About as many as a year ago
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+21% typical for Royal Knights
+58% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·16% neutral·77% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Skeleton Surprise Minifigs

Skeleton Surprise contains 2 minifigures. Royal Knight Guard is exclusive to this set.
cas064
Royal Knight Guard
Knight 3 of the Royal Knights with a black neck-protector - cas064
Exclusive
Value $39.20
gen001
Skeleton
Skeleton with standard skull - gen001
42 sets
Value $6.63

Compared with other Royal Knights sets

Skeleton Surprise launched at more than twice the price of most sets above it, which goes a long way to explain why it ranks among the weakest Royal Knights sets.

#7 of 8
By growth since retail, +1,865%
+1,195%+4,266%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
$2.12 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$2.12
Typical
$2.44
About 15% below the group's typical value per piece.
#4 of 8
Used value as a share of new, 18%
10%35%
In the top half of the group.
#8 of 8 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About half the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Royal Knights setsValueSince retail
6090 Royal Knight's Castle$3,443+3,525%
6078 Royal Drawbridge$388+1,195%
6044 King's Carriage$341+1,966%
6036 Skeleton Surprise$157+1,865%
2892 Thunder Arrow Boat$126+4,116%
6008 Royal King$115+3,195%
1752 Boat with Armor$87+4,266%
1804 Crossbow Boat$72+3,506%

Sets in Castle / Royal Knights

6090 Royal Knight's Castle

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Royal Knights
Year 1995
Pieces / Minifigs 764 / 11
Availability Retired
6090 LEGO Royal Knight's Castle
Retail $94.99
Value $3,443.19
Growth  +3524.8%
Annual growth 9.2%

6078 Royal Drawbridge

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Royal Knights
Year 1995
Pieces / Minifigs 258 / 5
Availability Retired
6078 LEGO Royal Knights Royal Drawbridge
Retail $29.99
Value $388.27
Growth  +1194.7%
Annual growth 6.4%

6044 King's Carriage

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Royal Knights
Year 1995
Pieces / Minifigs 124 / 4
Availability Retired
6044 LEGO Royal Knights King's Carriage
Retail $16.50
Value $340.85
Growth  +1965.8%
Annual growth 7.6%

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 $86.89
Growth  +4266.3%
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 $71.75
Growth  +3505.5%
Annual growth 8.0%

2892 Thunder Arrow Boat

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Royal Knights
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
2892 LEGO Royal Knights Thunder Arrow Boat
Retail $2.99
Value $126.06
Growth  +4116.1%
Annual growth 14.3%

6008 Royal King

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Royal Knights
Year 1995
Pieces / Minifigs 10 / 1
Availability Retired
6008 LEGO Royal Knights Royal King
Retail $3.50
Value $115.32
Growth  +3194.9%
Annual growth 8.2%

Skeleton Surprise Questions

What is LEGO 6036 Skeleton Surprise worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Skeleton Surprise is $157. On the used market, expect to pay around $28.

Is LEGO 6036 Skeleton Surprise still available?

No. LEGO no longer makes Skeleton Surprise. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

How has LEGO 6036 Skeleton Surprise performed since its release?

Skeleton Surprise has gained 1,865% on its original retail price of $7.99, or roughly 7.2% a year on average. That trails the Royal Knights average of 7.7% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 6036 Skeleton Surprise?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Skeleton Surprise near $165 in twelve months, about 5% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 6036 Skeleton Surprise?

The set contains 74 pieces, about $0.11 each at retail, with 2 minifigures: Royal Knight Guard and Skeleton. Their combined value is about $46, about 29% of what the set is worth. Royal Knight Guard is the most valuable at $39. Royal Knight Guard is exclusive to this set.

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Skeleton Surprise Reviews

27 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Steve's LEGO Blog
“It’s all a little eccentric but fun, the fort itself is sturdy and the parts it is made of are very useful for any Moc’er or someone wishing to expand their own castle.”
Full review at legosteveblog.blogspot.com
Brickipedia
“This kit comes with two minifigures: a Royal Knights guard (who comes with a brown spear and a triangular Royal Knights shield) and a Skeleton (Original). This set also comes with a yellow goblet and a red banner. Besides those pieces, the entire set is made of grey and... More black pieces on one green 8x16 baseplate.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com

About Castle Royal Knights

The Royal Knights were one of the factions of the Castle theme introduced in 1995. Royal Knights was the first theme that introduced a minifigure portraying a king with a real crown. Most sets were released during its launch. The following year saw only two new sets. The Royal Knights had two minor guest appearances in sets of Dark Forest and Fright Knights.

Royal Knights consists of 8 sets that ran from 1995 to 1998. As of today, 6090 Royal Knight's Castle is the most valuable Royal Knights set with an estimated new/sealed value of $3,443.
Summary
Castle Royal Knights Skeleton Surprise set 6036 was released on April 10, 1995, retailing for $8, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $157, used ones can be found for $28.
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Beware of the Skeleton Surprise! A hidden skeleton waits to frighten intruders in the Royal Knights’ forest hideout.”
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