Set PricingGood Investment
Set Facts
- It is based on the Peter Jackson film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King which is based on the J.R.R. Tolkien novel.
- The set includes 9 minifigures with weapons and accessories: Aragorn, Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli, two Mordor Orcs, the King of the Dead, two Soldiers of the Dead and a Pirate of Umbar. The King of the Dead, both Soldiers of the Dead, and the Pirate of Umbar are exclusive to this set.
- Pirate Ship Ambush was designed by LEGO designer Jordan Scott.
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Pirate Ship Ambush Reviews
Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“While Pirate Ship Ambush has been slightly underperforming yearly growth when compared to other sets in The Lord of the Rings, at an average annual growth rate of around 14%, this set is still a decent investment for most LEGO collector portfolios.”
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HispaBrick
“The set comes with many minifigures and they are all very detailed. I was especially delighted at the detailed and completely different patterns for the dead, and the inclusion of Corsair Jackson is the icing on the proverbial minifig cake. The set contains a small number of... More stickers for maps and some wooden decoration which add to the set, but in a discreet way. The printed shields are simply beautiful.”
The Brothers Brick
“This set has a decent balance of minifigures, parts, play and display value that will suit fans with different plans for what to do with it. Surprisingly there are no spring-loaded cannons in this set, and the flick-fire missiles are not a good substitute. The major drawback... More is the heavy price tag.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
18 mos (this set 18 mos)
Annual growth
+16.61% (this set +14.04%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Pirate Ship Ambush currently ranks #2 out of the top most owned sets in The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King.
About The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King
The Return of the King was an unofficial subtheme of the LEGO The Lord of the Rings theme. It was introduced in 2012 and consists of three sets.
The Return of the King consists of 3 sets that ran from 2012 to 2013. As of today,
79007 Battle at the Black Gate is the most valuable The Return of the King set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $314.
Summary
The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Pirate Ship Ambush set 79008 was released in June 2013, retailing for $100, but has since been retired. New, unopened Pirate Ship Ambush sets are valued at $281, while used sets can be found for $223.
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On the shores of Minas Tirith, Sauron’s Mordor Orcs prepare to greet their allies aboard the Pirate Ship – but all is not as it seems. Pull up alongside them, drop the anchors and lead a surprise attack with Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas Greenleaf and the Army of the Dead. This majestic Corsair ship features 3 large sails, removable rear section with dungeon and Pirate of Umbar prisoner, firing crossbow and loads of armor and weapons! Capture the Orc catapult and lead the glow-in-the-dark King of the Dead and his soldiers into battle at the War of the Ring! Includes 9 minifigures with weapons and accessories: Aragorn, Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli, 2 Mordor Orcs, the King of the Dead, 2 Soldiers of the Dead and a Pirate of Umbar.
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