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70400 LEGO Castle Forest Ambush
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LEGO 70400 Forest Ambush is a Castle set valued at $54 for new and sealed sets, up 354% from an original retail price of $11.99. The set retired in December 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 8.26% since. Used copies are valued between $29 and $37 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $45 and $63. Momentum is building as the set's value and minifigures have both climbed recently, outpacing similar retired Castle sets.

Forest Ambush Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Forest Ambush since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 70400 Forest Ambush is a Castle (2013) set released in 2013, containing 90 pieces and 4 minifigures. It includes 2 King’s Knights and 2 Dragon soldiers, plus an armored cart with turning wheels and a treasure chest. The opposing forest base features a flick missile, a hinged falling tree, and assorted weapons for the minifigures.

A new Forest Ambush sells for around $54 today, after averaging 8.3% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $72. The average used price is $30 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $58 to $67. The set was available for 19 months, from May 2013 to December 2014.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) NEW LEGO 70400 Castle Forest Ambush Factory Sealed $42.43
-22.1%
(US) Castle Forest Ambush 70400 New Factory Sealed Box
BrickEconomy Choice
$44.99
-17.4%
(US) NEW SEALED LEGO Castle Forest Ambush 70400 Set Box 90 pcs $49.99
-8.2%
(US) NEW Lego Castle Forest Ambush 70400 , SEALED $54.99
+1.0%
(US) Castle 70400 Forest Ambush knights treasure dog weapons minifigures $58.00
+6.5%
(US) Castle: Forest Ambush (70400) $59.95
+10.1%
(US) Castle: Forest Ambush (70400) Dragon Knight King Dog New Sealed Rare NISB $59.99
+10.2%
(US) Castle Forest Ambush Set #70400 Brand NEW, Factory Sealed $59.99
+10.2%
(US) New Sealed LEGO Castle: Forest Ambush 70400 Retired $59.99
+10.2%
(US) Castle: Forest Ambush (70400) Retired New Sealed Box $60.00
+10.2%
(IE) Castle 70400: Forest Ambush (2013) BNIB $61.55
+13.0%
(US) Forest Ambush from BrickLink seller abc $62.00
+13.9%
(US) Castle: Forest Ambush (70400) - New in Sealed Box $63.99
+17.5%
(IT) CASTLE 70400 FOREST AMBUSH VINTAGE SET NEW IN SEALED BOX $64.92
+19.2%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 70400 Forest Ambush.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 70400 Forest Ambush.

Market Momentum

Bullish
Value has climbed over the last three months, while plenty of copies remain listed for sale. The set is trending up, with its minifigures rising in value alongside a pace that outstrips similar retired Castle sets.
DemandTop 25% in Castle
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Castle
Listings steady this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+9% typical for Castle
+19% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·50% neutral·43% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Forest Ambush Minifigs

Forest Ambush contains 4 minifigures. Two of the minifigures are exclusive to this set.
Values for loose minifigures in like new condition sold individually, so together they can total more than the set is worth. Learn why
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Solider
Dragon Knight with scale mail, dragon shield, shoulder armor, helmet with neck protector, and an angry scowl - cas518a
Exclusive
Value $17.87
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Dragon Knight
Dragon Knight in scale mail armor with a dragon shield, wearing a cheek protection helmet and flashing a missing tooth grin - cas528
3 sets
Value $16.78
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King's Knight
Knight in King's armor with crown and chain belt, helmet with neck protector, and closed grin with stubble - cas516
2 sets
Value $14.52
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Solider
Knight wearing a King's scale mail, crown belt, helmet with broad brim, sporting an open grin - cas517
Exclusive
Value $13.16

Sets in Castle

70404 King's Castle

Theme Castle
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 996 / 7
Availability Retired
70404 LEGO King's Castle
Retail $99.99
Value $385.59
Growth  +285.6%
Annual growth 12.1%

70403 Dragon Mountain

Theme Castle
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 376 / 5
Availability Retired
70403 LEGO Castle Dragon Mountain
Retail $49.99
Value $247.84
Growth  +395.8%
Annual growth 7.2%

70402 The Gatehouse Raid

Theme Castle
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 248 / 4
Availability Retired
70402 LEGO Castle The Gatehouse Raid
Retail $29.99
Value $157.57
Growth  +425.4%
Annual growth 8.1%

70401 Gold Getaway

Theme Castle
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 199 / 3
Availability Retired
70401 LEGO Castle Gold Getaway
Retail $19.99
Value $83.40
Growth  +317.2%
Annual growth 8.2%

Forest Ambush Questions

What does LEGO 70400 Forest Ambush sell for now?

A new, sealed copy of Forest Ambush is worth about $54 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $45 and $63. Its value has climbed 9% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $30.

When did LEGO 70400 Forest Ambush retire?

Forest Ambush left LEGO's shelves in December 2014 after a run of 19 months. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Has LEGO 70400 Forest Ambush increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Forest Ambush is now worth 354% more than its $11.99 retail price, about 8.3% a year. That edges past the Castle average of 6.7% a year.

How much could LEGO 70400 Forest Ambush be worth in a year?

Next year's forecast for Forest Ambush is $58, about 6% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces does LEGO 70400 Forest Ambush have, and which minifigures are included?

Forest Ambush is built from 90 pieces, about $0.13 each at retail. The 4 minifigures included are Solider (2), Dragon Knight and King's Knight. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $62, led by Solider at $18. Solider cannot be found in any other set.

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Forest Ambush Reviews

33 reviews
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The Brick Fan
“Overall, the first return set for the Castle theme is an fairly decent one. The builds of the set are pretty sub-par but that's about what you would expect considering the amount of pieces you get. The cart is passable and the forest looks more like a bush. The set is pretty... More much an army building set with a good number of knights at a modest price.”
Full review at www.thebrickfan.com
Eurobricks
“The cart has two clips behind each wheel (one with flag, one free for holding a weapon) and two in front (one with a shield and one free for a weapon). The chest holds six 1x1 round "coin" tiles, one goblet, and three jewels that could be useful for creating a medieval... More stoplight (not that improved civil infrastructure would save our travellers from highwaymen such as these thugs).”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
Brickipedia
“It features a tip-over tree and a small rock with a flick-fire missile, a cart carrying a treasure chest filled with gold and jewels, a dog, and four minifigures: two King's Knights, one with a sword and shield, while the other is towing the cart filled with gold and three... More diamonds, and a detachable spear; the Axeman, and a Dragon Soldier, and one wielding a flail while the other is wielding an axe and a shield.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com

About Castle

The Castle theme is one of LEGO’s primary themes first introduced in 1978 and based around medieval life with castles and knights. It is currently the third longest-lived theme in LEGO history. Over the years it saw numerous changes thus introducing various fantasy elements.
Summary
Castle Forest Ambush set 70400 was released on May 29, 2013, retailing for $12, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $54, while used sets sell around $30.
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Help the brave knights to repel the Forest Ambush! Take the chest of gold and treasure safely back to the castle on the armored cart. When the path through the forest is suddenly blocked by a fallen tree, fend off the Dragon soldier ambush! Draw your weapons, fend off the flick-missile attack and return the gold safely to the castle!

Includes 4 minifigures with weapons and accessories: 2 King’s Knights and 2 Dragon soldiers

Features armored cart and a forest base

Armored cart features turning wheels, flags and treasure chest with gold and treasure

Forest base features flick missile and falling tree function

Weapons include spear, crossbow, axe, sword and a spiked mace

Accessories include 2 shields and a dog Chop down the tree and stage an ambush Fire the flick missile Protect the treasure

Armored cart measures over 2" (6cm) high, 2" (6cm) long, and 1" (4cm) wide Forest base measures over 3" (8cm) high, 2" (7cm) wide, and 1" (5cm) deep.
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