Set Facts
- The included minifgures are Captain Brickbeard, a pirate, the Governor and three soldier minifigures. It also comes with a monkey, fish and crocodile.
- The design is modular in that you can combine multiple sets via a Technic 1x1 hole and pin.
- Soldiers' Fort was designed by LEGO designer Nicholas Groves.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Soldiers' Fort Reviews
Steve's LEGO Blog
“This set gives you a lot for a reasonable price, and we actually see an officer (Lego got the officer ratio right with this wave), the whole set is beautiful, the jail, the crane and the awesome bridge... So the Imperial fort again is rated up there with the old Lagoon Lock... More Up, in my opinion.”
Full review at legosteveblog.blogspot.com
Eurobricks
“Soldier's Fort is hardly the perfect kit. The model is a bit simple, the quality of some of the pieces is not the greatest, and the price is very high. But, considering that Pirates have been gone for over a decade and a half, this kit and the others in the line are a breath... More of fresh air. Get it on sale, or get it normally, but I highly urge you to buy this kit if you're a Pirate fan, or a fan of good lego in general.”
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
14 mos (this set 24 mos)
Annual growth
+8.16% (this set +9.76%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Soldiers' Fort currently ranks #25 out of the top most owned sets in Pirates.
About Pirates
Pirates was a LEGO theme introduced in 1989, running until 1997 and focused on the classic idea of Caribbean pirates that were pitted against soldiers of colonial empires. As the series progressed through the years, more factions were introduced and the older ones were phased out of production. The Pirates were one of the first two original factions in the theme to be introduced.
Summary
Pirates Soldiers' Fort set 6242 was released on December 8, 2008, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $349, while used sets sell around $137.
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They say no pirate has ever escaped from the soldiers’ fortress prison, but if he can get the key away from the monkey guard, this one plans to try! Is the pirate captain coming to lend a hand, or is he just after the treasure chest? If the soldiers catch him, he won’t get away with either! Includes 2 pirates, 4 soldiers, monkey and crocodile.
Crank the winch to hook the treasure chest, fire the pull-action cannon, or play inside the stockade!
Includes 2 pirates, 4 soldiers, row boat, fish, monkey and crocodile!
Fortress measures 12" (30 cm) long and 7" (17cm) high!
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