LEGO 6251 Pirate Minifigures is a vintage Pirates set from 1989 valued at $276 for new and sealed sets, up 4153% from an original retail price of $6.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.34% since release. On the used market, values range from $35 to $46 based on condition. Momentum for the set is holding level for now, in spite of a recent dip in value.

Pirate Minifigures Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Pirate Minifigures since December 2016. Very high accuracy
6251 Pirate Minifigures was a small 33-piece accessory pack released in 1992 as part of the LEGO Pirates theme. The set contained four pirate minifigures (Captain RedBeard, Lt. de Martinet, an Imperial Soldier and two Pirates) with a variety of weapons and accessories, including muskets, cutlasses, a pistol, a shovel, and a treasure chest with gold coins.

Pirate Minifigures has gained about 8.3% a year since it left store shelves, and a sealed copy now sits near $276. We forecast roughly 4% more over the next year. The average used price is $38 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $254 to $336. The 5 included minifigs account for approximately 43% of the set's total value.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

(US) 6251 Pirates: Pirate System Minifigures Vintage 1989 Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$250.00
(US) Pirate Minifigures from BrickLink seller BxB $250.00
-9.6%
(MY) Pirate Minifigures from BrickLink seller SuperBricksMsia $267.79
-3.1%
(AU) 6251 Buried Treasure - Vintage - New In Sealed Box (NISB) $276.84
+0.1%
(US) NEW LEGO Pirates 6251 Pirate Minifigures 5 Figures Vintage 1989 NIB SEALED $289.99
+4.9%
(BE) Pirate Minifigures from BrickLink seller all.inn.bricks $290.84
+5.2%
(US) Sealed LEGO Pirates Accessories Pirate Minifigures #6251 (Vintage) $320.00
+15.7%
(US) 6251 Pirates: Pirate System Minifigures Vintage 1989 Sealed $332.48
+20.3%
(AT) PIRATES 6251 Sea Mates Minifigures, NEW & BOXED, MISB, P.Z. 6252, 6276, 6285 $336.59
+21.7%
(JP) Pirates 6251 Mini Figures Oliginal Vintage MISB $499.99
+80.8%
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Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is slipping, but its minifigures are climbing in value, so momentum is holding level.
DemandLower half in Pirates
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Pirates
Listings steady this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-7% typical for Accessories
-8% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:27% bearish·65% neutral·8% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Accessories sets

#1 of 5
By growth since retail, +4,153%
+339%+4,153%
The best performer in the group.
$8.38 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$8.38
Typical
$7.19
About 15% above the group's typical value per piece.
All Accessories setsValueSince retail
6251 Pirate Minifigures$276+4,153%
6204 Buccaneers$259+3,735%
6252 Sea Mates$233+3,117%
852747 Pirates Battle Pack$118+688%
850839 Classic Pirate Set$66+339%

Sets in Pirates / Accessories

850839 Classic Pirate Set

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Accessories
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 39 / 4
Availability Retired
850839 LEGO Classic Pirate Set
Retail $14.99
Value $65.82
Growth  +339.1%
Annual growth 8.0%

852747 Pirates Battle Pack

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Accessories
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 4
Availability Retired
852747 LEGO Pirates Battle Pack
Retail $14.99
Value $118.10
Growth  +687.9%
Annual growth 8.9%

6204 Buccaneers

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Accessories
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 5
Availability Retired
6204 LEGO Pirates Buccaneers
Retail $6.75
Value $258.83
Growth  +3734.5%
Annual growth 9.1%

6252 Sea Mates

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Accessories
Year 1993
Pieces / Minifigs 32 / 4
Availability Retired
6252 LEGO Pirates Sea Mates
Retail $7.25
Value $233.22
Growth  +3116.8%
Annual growth 8.9%

Pirate Minifigures Questions

How much is LEGO 6251 Pirate Minifigures worth today?

A new, sealed copy of Pirate Minifigures is worth about $276 today. Its value has eased 8% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $38.

Is LEGO 6251 Pirate Minifigures still available?

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

How has LEGO 6251 Pirate Minifigures performed since its release?

Pirate Minifigures has gained 4,153% on its original retail price of $6.50, or roughly 8.3% a year on average. That matches the Accessories average of 8.4% a year closely.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 6251 Pirate Minifigures?

By this time next year, the forecast has Pirate Minifigures near $288, about 4% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 6251 Pirate Minifigures?

The set contains 33 pieces ($0.20 a piece at its retail price), with 5 minifigures: Captain Redbeard, Imperial Soldier, Imperial Lt. de Martinet, Pirate Female and Pirate. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $119, about 43% of the set's value, led by Captain Redbeard at $37.

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