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LEGO 6270 Forbidden Island is a vintage Pirates set from 1989 valued at $973 for new and sealed sets, up 2496% from an original retail price of $37.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.40% since release. Used copies are valued between $90 and $117 depending on condition. Momentum is steady, as recent gains are balanced by slower growth compared to similar retired sets.

Forbidden Island Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Forbidden Island since August 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6270 Forbidden Island is a Pirates set released in 1989, containing 182 pieces and 4 minifigures. It builds a pirate hideout on a rocky island with a rope bridge, staircase, and a trapdoor leading to a prison cell. Accessories and elements include a tall mast with a crow’s nest, a cannon, a treasure chest, a rowboat and shark, plus a monkey and parrot. Named characters include Captain Redbeard and First Mate Rummey, with an Imperial Soldier as the captive, and the set was part of the debut wave of the LEGO Pirates theme.

A new, sealed Forbidden Island is worth around $973 today. It has grown about 5.4% a year since retirement, and our forecast has it 6% higher a year from now. The average used price is $98 for those in good overall condition. The 4 included minifigs account for approximately 10% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) 6270 Forbidden Island Pirates New MISB Sealed Pirates 6286 $1,663.49
+70.9%
(US) Forbidden Island from BrickLink seller Doubledeuce24 $1,000.00
+2.7%
(DE) Forbidden Island from BrickLink seller MMEtrading $1,633.70
+67.9%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Pirates Forbidden Island 6270 With Manual And Minifigures
$85.00
-12.8%
(US) Used - Pirates: Forbidden Island (6270) Base Plate, Minifigures - Near Complete
$90.00
-7.7%
(US) Used - Pirates Forbidden Island (6270) 1989 99% Complete
$94.99
-2.6%
(US) Used - Pirates 6270 Forbidden Island 1989 Complete w/ Instructions, All 4 Minifigs
$109.00
(US) Used - Vintage LEGO 6270 Forbidden Island Pirates 1989 Instructions 4 Minifigs No Box
$110.00
(US) Used - Pirates 6270 Forbidden Island 100% Complete W/Instructions
$115.00

Market Momentum

Neutral
The value of 6270 Forbidden Island has climbed over the last three months, though it is growing slower than similar retired sets. The market sits level right now, with few copies for sale and steady member interest. It points to a future where growth aligns with similar sets.
DemandTop 25% in Pirates
Very high demand but falling
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in Pirates
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+11% typical for Pirates
-3% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:17% bearish·51% neutral·32% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Sets in Pirates

6285 Black Seas Barracuda

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 909 / 8
Availability Retired
6285 LEGO Pirates Black Seas Barracuda
Retail $109.99
Value $3,971.11
Growth  +3510.4%
Annual growth 7.8%

6276 Eldorado Fortress

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 506 / 8
Availability Retired
6276 LEGO Pirates Eldorado Fortress
Retail $59.99
Value $2,466.67
Growth  +4011.8%
Annual growth 7.4%

6274 Caribbean Clipper

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 378 / 4
Availability Retired
6274 LEGO Pirates Caribbean Clipper
Retail $54.00
Value $1,917.78
Growth  +3451.4%
Annual growth 7.7%

6265 Sabre Island

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 96 / 3
Availability Retired
6265 LEGO Pirates Sabre Island
Retail $15.50
Value $487.96
Growth  +3048.1%
Annual growth 7.5%

6260 Shipwreck Island

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 71 / 2
Availability Retired
6260 LEGO Pirates Shipwreck Island
Retail $11.99
Value $424.06
Growth  +3436.8%
Annual growth 7.2%

6257 Castaway's Raft

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 54 / 3
Availability Retired
6257 LEGO Pirates Castaway's Raft
Retail $8.50
Value $204.10
Growth  +2301.2%
Annual growth 6.9%

6235 Buried Treasure

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1
Availability Retired
6235 LEGO Pirates Buried Treasure
Retail $2.99
Value $149.62
Growth  +4904.0%
Annual growth 8.4%

6255 Pirates Comic

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 12 / 2
Availability Retired
6255 LEGO Pirates Comic
Retail $5.99
Value $809.83
Growth  +13419.7%
Annual growth 7.5%

Forbidden Island Questions

How much is LEGO 6270 Forbidden Island worth today?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Forbidden Island is $973. The value has risen 10% in the past 90 days. On the used market, expect to pay around $98.

Can you still buy LEGO 6270 Forbidden Island from LEGO?

No. Forbidden Island is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Is LEGO 6270 Forbidden Island worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Forbidden Island is now worth 2,496% more than its $37.49 retail price, about 5.4% a year. That is behind the Pirates average of 7.3% a year, so other sets in its group have grown faster.

Will LEGO 6270 Forbidden Island go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. Our one-year forecast has Forbidden Island at around $1,027 a year from now, about 6% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces does LEGO 6270 Forbidden Island have, and which minifigures are included?

Forbidden Island is built from 182 pieces, or $0.21 per piece at retail. The 4 minifigures included are Captain Redbeard, Imperial Soldier, Pirate First Mate Rummy and Pirate Bo'Sun Will. Their combined value is about $94, about 10% of what the set is worth. Captain Redbeard is the most valuable at $37.

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Forbidden Island Reviews

4 reviews
4.9
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Steve's LEGO Blog
“This set is the first land base for the pirate faction, it features all three male pirates available at the time and a blue prisoner. The base plate is very nice as it is has water, sand and grass printed on it, the design of the base is reasonably solid and the set features... More every animal available for the pirate series.”
Full review at legosteveblog.blogspot.com
Playing with Bricks
“I think LEGO knocked this set out of the proverbial park. Four minifigures and plenty of other cool play features make this set an instant winner for kids. The play value is off the charts as well with the animals, the prison (with trap door), and the boat and wheeled... More cannon. For adults, the value is also there (though not quite as high). The Forbidden Island set definitely earns my full recommendation!”
Full review at playingwithbricks.blogspot.com
Eurobricks
“It is definitely high up top of my "Classic Pirates" list of sets, and as this review has shown you, it is not merely because of nostalgia - it has so many positive things about it, that it deserves all of our praise and attention. With SO many useful parts in one set, and... More with MOCing being one of the most important parts of the LEGO experience for most LEGO fans, this set is one of THE best sets released in this size category (below 200 pcs).”
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.
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Sometime during the 18th century, a peaceful colony of settlers enjoying the island treasures they discovered, suddenly had their serenity interrupted. The invaders were those who called themselves the LEGOLAND Pirates of the Sea! For years, the Pirates had been searching for the same buried treasures that the settlers were now claiming as their own. This, of course, disturbed the Pirates as they knew the doubloons (Spanish gold coins) the settlers found had belonged to their ancestors.

Forbidden Island was named by the settlers because to them it was forbidden. It was the island where only Pirates could live. It was there that Captain Red Beard and the other buccanneers made plans to "steal" the gold from the settlers. Little did the Pirates know, however, that the settlers had Governor Broadside guarding the gold and that they would have to deal with him first if they wanted it.
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