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6261 LEGO Pirates Raft Raiders
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6261 LEGO Pirates Raft Raiders
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LEGO 6261 Raft Raiders is a vintage Pirates set from 1992 valued at $242 for new and sealed sets, up 1726% from an original retail price of $13.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.92% since release. Used copies are valued between $39 and $48 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Raft Raiders since October 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6261 Raft Raiders is a Pirates set released in 1992, containing 81 pieces and 3 minifigures. The set builds a makeshift raft with rigging and a white sail printed with a black Jolly Roger, which is exclusive to this set, and includes a shark and a treasure chest with four gold coins. Minifigures include Captain Ironhook, Lolbroek, and another pirate.

This set marks the first appearance of Captain Ironhook, introduced as the leader of a renegade pirates faction distinct from Captain Redbeard’s crew. It was also listed in some LEGO catalogs as “Ironhook’s Escape Craft.”

A new and sealed Raft Raiders is currently valued at around $242, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Pirates sets. The average used price is $40 for those in good overall condition. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 26% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $238 to $368.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) box included but opened and in rough shape; all parts still factory sealed; sail in m... $180.00
-25.6%
(US) 6261 Raft Raiders Pirates Vintage Factory Sealed NEW 1992 Retired
BrickEconomy Choice
$225.00
-7.0%
(US) New retired LEGO Pirates: Raft Raiders (6261) $244.00
+0.8%
(US) Pirates: Raft Raiders (6261)-Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $249.00
+2.9%
(US) Amazon listing for Raft Raiders $254.07
+5.0%
(SG) BrickLink store LG.Bricks $352.32
+45.6%
(US) System Raft Raiders 6261 new sealed $400.00
+65.3%

Sets in Pirates

6258 Smuggler's Shanty

Theme Pirates
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 70 / 3
Availability Retired
6258 LEGO Pirates Smuggler's Shanty
Retail $9.25
Value $200.00
Growth  +2062.2%
Annual growth 7.0%

1889 Pirates Treasure Hold

Theme Pirates
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 34 / 1
Availability Retired
1889 LEGO Pirates Treasure Hold
Retail $2.99
Value $130.12
Growth  +4251.8%
Annual growth 11.7%

1492 Battle Cove

Theme Pirates
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 1
Availability Retired
1492 LEGO Pirates Battle Cove
Retail $2.99
Value $94.13
Growth  +3048.2%
Annual growth 10.7%

1464 Pirate Lookout

Theme Pirates
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 17 / 1
Availability Retired
1464 LEGO Pirate Lookout
Retail $1.99
Value $45.00
Growth  +2161.3%
Annual growth 6.7%

1696 Pirate Lookout

Theme Pirates
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 17 / 1
Availability Retired
1696 LEGO Pirate Lookout
Retail $1.99
Value $429.84
Growth  +21500.0%
Annual growth 12.4%

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Raft Raiders Reviews

30 reviews
4.8
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Steve's LEGO Blog
“This set has a new pirate (the one with the hook known as Ironhook) and we see one of the regular pirates sporting a fashionable peg leg. The raft itself doesn’t feel quite as solid as it predecessor but the inclusion of a sail and rigging makes it look much better, a nice... More improvement on the old style.”
Full review at legosteveblog.blogspot.com
Eurobricks
“Overall a solid design with a goodly amount of mini-figures and accessories, something LEGO could have refer upon when designing its latest raft, the horrible 7070 Catapult Raft.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

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 Raft Raiders set 6261 was released in August 1992, retailing for $13, but has since been retired. New, unopened Raft Raiders sets are valued at $242, while used sets can be found for $40 in good condition.
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3 pirates on a raft of barrels followed by a shark. These 3 rugged raiders will do anything to keep their treasure safe. Be careful! It’s easy to fall into the sea where a shark awaits.
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