LEGO 6253 Shipwreck Hideout is a Pirates set valued at $223 for new and sealed sets, up 459% from an original retail price of $39.99. The set retired in December 2009 with annual appreciation averaging 6.44% since. Used copies are valued between $80 and $103 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $204 and $256.
LEGO 6253 Shipwreck Hideout is a Pirates set released in 2009, containing 310 pieces and 6 minifigures. It was a limited-release set and a Toys “R” Us exclusive in the United States. The build depicts a tropical island shipwreck hideout with a crow’s nest lookout, a cannon, a small boat, and a tan rope bridge that can tip. Play features include a captain’s cabin with a trap to drop a skull and a treasure area guarded by a blade. Minifigures include Captain Brickbeard, a lady pirate, a pirate, two Imperial Soldiers, and a skeleton.
A new and sealed Shipwreck Hideout is currently valued at around $223, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Pirates sets. The average used price is $86 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $237 within the next year. The 6 included minifigs account for approximately 39% of the set's total value. The set was available for 12 months, from December 2008 to December 2009.