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LEGO 6280 Armada Flagship is a vintage Pirates set from 1996 valued at $752 for new and sealed sets, up 1404% from an original retail price of $49.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.77% since release. Used copies are valued between $193 and $299 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $737 and $827. The market for it is holding level, with climbing member interest balanced by a growing number of listings.

Armada Flagship Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Armada Flagship since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6280 Armada Flagship is a Pirates Imperial Armada set released in 1996, containing 284 pieces and 3 minifigures. Also known as The Santa Cruz, it includes Captain Valiant, the Admiral, and an Armada soldier. The ship features a white hull, a green cannon, and a front sail and Armada flag that are exclusive to this set. It was later re-released in 2001 as 6291 Armada Flagship.

At around $752 for a sealed copy, Armada Flagship has averaged 7.8% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $999 within five years. The average used price is $248 for those in good overall condition. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 33% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $759 to $1,107.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (JP) Pirates Spaniard Ship {Armada Flagship Reissue} 6291 In 2001 New Retired $759.00
+1.0%
(SK) Armada Flagship from BrickLink seller Freya_Ent $614.99
-18.2%
(US) Armada Flagship from BrickLink seller lar $749.00
-0.4%
(US) Armada Flagship from BrickLink seller Josh1oreilly $760.00
+1.1%
(DE) 6280 Armada Flagship New MIB Sealed Bag Pirates Vintage 6285 6286 6291 $773.84
+2.9%
(ES) Armada Flagship from BrickLink seller TheKanteenStore $775.67
+3.2%
(AU) Pirates Spaniard Ship 6291 Armada Flagship 6280 Reissue (New Sealed) $1,089.25
+44.9%
(JP) Pirates Spaniard Ship {Armada Flagship Reissue} 6291 In 2001 New Retired $1,120.00
+49.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6280 Armada Flagship.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Member demand is rising, but more listings are appearing, so momentum is holding level.
DemandLower half in Pirates
High demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Pirates
Listings up 20% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+6% typical for Pirates
+7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:9% bearish·76% neutral·15% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Imperial Armada sets

Armada Flagship has the highest value of the Imperial Armada sets. On top of that, it tops the group for piece count and comes with more minifigures than any other set in the group.

#6 of 50 retired Pirates sets from 1991 to 2001
Used value as a share of new, 33%
5%72%
In the top quarter of the group.
#24 of 82 retired Pirates sets
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 50% above the rate of retired Pirates sets.
All Imperial Armada setsValueSince retail
6280 Armada Flagship$752+1,404%
6244 Sentry$139+1,484%
6232 Skeleton Crew$80+2,575%

Related Sets

6291 Armada Flagship

Theme Pirates
Year 2001
Pieces / Minifigs 280 / 3
Availability Retired
6291 LEGO Pirates Armada Flagship
Retail $49.99
Value $1,364.96
Growth  +2630.5%
Annual growth 10.0%

Sets in Pirates / Imperial Armada

6244 Sentry

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Armada
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 71 / 1
Availability Retired
6244 LEGO Pirates Imperial Armada Sentry
Retail $8.75
Value $138.57
Growth  +1483.7%
Annual growth 6.7%

6232 Skeleton Crew

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Armada
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 2
Availability Retired
6232 LEGO Pirates Imperial Armada Skeleton Crew
Retail $2.99
Value $79.99
Growth  +2575.3%
Annual growth 8.6%

Armada Flagship Questions

What does LEGO 6280 Armada Flagship sell for now?

A new, sealed copy of Armada Flagship is worth about $752 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $737 and $827. On the used market, expect to pay around $248.

Can you still buy LEGO 6280 Armada Flagship from LEGO?

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

Is LEGO 6280 Armada Flagship worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $49.99 in shops, Armada Flagship has risen 1,404% in value, about 7.8% a year. That edges past the Imperial Armada average of 7.3% a year.

Will LEGO 6280 Armada Flagship go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. By this time next year, the forecast has Armada Flagship near $797, about 6% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What comes in LEGO 6280 Armada Flagship?

Armada Flagship has 284 pieces, or $0.18 per piece at retail, and 3 minifigures: Imperial Armada (2) and Imperial Armada Captain. Their combined value is about $249, about a third of what the set is worth. Imperial Armada Captain is the most valuable at $114.

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Armada Flagship Reviews

24 reviews
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Steve's LEGO Blog
“This set is the best release in Wave four; we see the second (and last) set devoted to the Armada. Whilst this ship might be far too small to be considered a “Flagship” I have always viewed it as a brilliant trading vessel, the ship is beautifully designed and the white... More hull, green cannon, front sail and flag are all unique to this set (I think), we even get an anchor again after so many years without one.”
Full review at legosteveblog.blogspot.com
Eurobricks
“It's a simply amazing set- I think the fact that it was remade in the LEGENDS series really said something. Out of all the pirates sets they could have chosen.. why this one? Simply put, it has a fantastic design packed with details, colors, rare pieces, minifigs, and... More everything that a truly Classic Pirates set should have. I'm very proud and fortunate to own this little beauty, and I believe that it is on of the THE best sets I own. If you have any interesting in this rainbow masterpiece, definitely consider making a BrickLink order soon”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

About Pirates Imperial Armada

Imperial Armada was a subtheme of Pirates that was introduced in 1996 and only had 3 sets that lasted one year. The Armada replaced the Imperial Guards as adversaries of the pirates. Imperial Armada minifigures were based on the Spanish conquistadors and the Spanish Navy of the 16th and 17th century.

Imperial Armada was introduced in 1996 and currently consists of 3 sets. As of today, 6280 Armada Flagship is the most valuable Imperial Armada set with an estimated new/sealed value of $752.
Summary
Pirates Imperial Armada Armada Flagship set 6280 was released in May 1996, retailing for $50, but has since been retired. New, unopened Armada Flagship sets are valued at $752, while used sets can be found for $248 in good condition.
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