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6046 LEGO Castle Dark Forest Hemlock Stronghold
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6046 LEGO Castle Dark Forest Hemlock Stronghold
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LEGO 6046 Hemlock Stronghold is a vintage Castle set from 1996 valued at $514 for new and sealed sets, up 2041% from an original retail price of $23.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.95% since release. On the used market, values range from $211 to $269 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $491 and $667.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Hemlock Stronghold since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6046 Hemlock Stronghold is a Castle Dark Forest set released in 1996, containing 216 pieces and 5 minifigures. The build depicts a woodland hideout integrated into a large tree and includes a small fountain and two functioning catapults. Minifigures comprise two Dark Forest bandits, two Royal Knights soldiers, and a skeleton. Also known as “The Oak Tree,” the set had a limited release in Europe and was omitted from many catalogs.

A new and sealed Hemlock Stronghold is currently valued at around $514, with annual growth of 5.3% that is expected to level off to around 4.1% in the coming year. The average used price is $224 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $525 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Castle 6046 Hemlock Stronghold NEW Sealed Dark Forest 1996 Legoland
BrickEconomy Choice
$459.99
(US) Castle 6046 Hemlock Stronghold NEW Sealed Dark Forest 1996 Legoland $489.99
-4.6%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $497.25
-3.2%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $510.00
-0.7%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $522.75
+1.8%
(US) Amazon listing for Hemlock Stronghold $539.43
+5.0%
(CA) System: Hemlock Stronghold (6046) $551.92
+7.4%
(US) System: Hemlock Stronghold (6046)- NEW 1996 - RARE $589.00
+14.6%
(US) Vintage LEGO Castle 6046 Hemlock Stronghold NEW Sealed Dark Forest 1996 $599.99
+16.8%
(US) New in sealed very fine box with scuffed corners and light creases $600.00
+16.8%
(DE) == New and sealed in very good condition == $677.96
+32.0%
(BE) MISB. Seals intact, very nice box. $753.29
+46.6%
(IT) MISB $761.10
+48.1%
(US) System: Hemlock Stronghold (6046) $800.00
+55.7%
(JP) Castle 6046 Hemlock Stronghold Original Vintage Factory-sealed $897.99
+74.8%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6046 Hemlock Stronghold.

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 $1,650.28
Growth  +3201.2%
Annual growth 9.5%

6024 Bandit Ambush

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Dark Forest
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 59 / 2
Availability Retired
6024 LEGO Castle Dark Forest Bandit Ambush
Retail $6.50
Value $233.87
Growth  +3498.0%
Annual growth 9.8%

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 $409.87
Growth  +5029.8%
Annual growth 12.0%

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 $72.27
Growth  +3531.7%
Annual growth 9.0%

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 $66.66
Growth  +3249.7%
Annual growth 8.2%

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Hemlock Stronghold Reviews

21 reviews
4.9
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Steve's LEGO Blog
“Good parts about this set come in the form of the minifigs and the design of the water fountain in the middle however that is not enough to lift it up from the mediocrity it is wallowing in.”
Full review at legosteveblog.blogspot.com
Eurobricks
“It's a nice set, but it could have been better. The overall design of the hideout isn't that great, and the "hiding place" between the rocks isn't worked out that good either, since you basically can access it from everywhere and it doesn't really "hide" anything. Still,... More things like the fountain are very nice little details, i'd like to see something like that in recent sets as well. The main reason to get this set though would for sure be the minifigs, which are great in my opinion, especially the forestmen.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
Brickset
“Overall 5 bricks: this middle set in the Dark Forest subtheme is very good. It offers a hideout for the outlaws including a small prison and a tower with a small catapult. You also get a great big catapult a small mobile treasure box and 4 minifigures and a skeleton. It's... More very complete and very playable.”
Full review at brickset.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 $1,650.
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The Fright Knights are ready to defend their stronghold deep in the dark forest. With their powerful weapons and hidden traps, they keep intruders away from their secret lair.
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