LEGO 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush is a The Lord of the Rings set valued at $689 for new and sealed sets, up 589% from an original retail price of $99.99. The set retired in December 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 18.08% since. On the used market, values range from $376 to $480 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $600 and $768.
LEGO 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush is a The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King set released in 2013, containing 756 pieces and 9 minifigures. The build depicts a Corsair ship with three sails and features a removable stern section with a dungeon and prisoner, plus a firing crossbow. Minifigures include Aragorn, Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli, two Mordor Orcs, the King of the Dead, two Soldiers of the Dead, and a Pirate of Umbar, with the King of the Dead, both Soldiers of the Dead, and the Pirate of Umbar exclusive to this set. It is based on Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of The Return of the King, itself based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel.
A new and sealed Pirate Ship Ambush is currently valued at around $689, with annual growth of about 12.1% that is expected to level off to around 11.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $400 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $667 to $861. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $733 within the next year. The set was available for 18 months, from June 2013 to December 2014.