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79008 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Pirate Ship Ambush
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79008 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Pirate Ship Ambush
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LEGO 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush is a The Lord of the Rings set valued at $772 for new and sealed sets, up 672% from an original retail price of $99.99. The set retired in December 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 19.28% since. On the used market, values range from $426 to $574 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $737 and $854.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Pirate Ship Ambush since July 2024. Very high accuracy
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 $772, with annual growth of about 12.9% that is expected to level off to around 12.4% in the coming year. The average used price is $478 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $771 to $902. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $825 within the next year. The set was available for 18 months, from June 2013 to December 2014.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush 79008- Brand New In Factory Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$638.00
(AU) The Lord of the Rings: Pirate Ship Ambush (79008) sealed $691.41
-10.4%
(JP) Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush 79008- Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $699.00
-9.5%
(CA) The Lord of the Rings: Pirate Ship Ambush (79008) NEW SEALED $702.64
-9.0%
(US) box in amazing condition. no creases, very little corner wear. please ask for pics. $734.99
-4.8%
(US) 79008 - Lord of the Rings - Pirate Ship Ambush - NEW, SEALED $749.99
-2.9%
(US) Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush 79008- Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $759.00
-1.7%
(US) 79008 The Lord of the Rings: Pirate Ship Ambush (New Sealed In Box) $759.44
-1.6%
(US) Lord of the Rings: Pirate Ship Ambush (79008) New Sealed Box NISB $760.00
-1.6%
(KR) 79008 Lord of the Rings: Pirate Ship Ambush (New, Unopened) $772.00
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(DE) good condition sealed feel free to ask for pictures $772.13
(DE) very good condition sealed feel free to ask for pictures $774.69
+0.3%
(US) The Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush 79008 Set 756 Pieces $775.00
+0.4%
(HK) MISB. Brand New and Factory Sealed. Box in 9/10 Condition. Photo upon request.() Ple... $790.08
+2.3%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sets in The Lord of the Rings / The Return of the King

79007 Battle at the Black Gate

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Return of the King
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 656 / 5
Availability Retired
79007 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Battle at the Black Gate
Retail $59.99
Value $475.00
Growth  +691.8%
Annual growth 10.5%

9470 Shelob Attacks

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Return of the King
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 227 / 3
Availability Retired
9470 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King Shelob Attacks
Retail $19.99
Value $199.99
Growth  +900.5%
Annual growth 14.0%

Sets in The Lord of the Rings from 2013

10237 Tower of Orthanc

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Two Towers
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 2,359 / 5
Availability Retired
10237 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Tower of Orthanc
Retail $199.99
Value $1,744.14
Growth  +772.1%
Annual growth 18.7%

79006 The Council of Elrond

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 243 / 4
Availability Retired
79006 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Council of Elrond
Retail $29.99
Value $199.80
Growth  +566.2%
Annual growth 15.2%

79005 The Wizard Battle

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 113 / 2
Availability Retired
79005 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Wizard Battle
Retail $12.99
Value $132.10
Growth  +916.9%
Annual growth 16.6%

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Pirate Ship Ambush Reviews

38 reviews
4.9
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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.”
Full review at www.hispabrickmagazine.com
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.”
Full review at www.brothers-brick.com

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, 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush is the most valuable The Return of the King set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $772.
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 $772, while used sets can be found for $478.
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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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