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LEGO 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga is a BrickLink set valued at $500 for new and sealed sets, up 47% from an original retail price of $339.99. The set retired in June 2025 with annual appreciation averaging 19.22% since. Used copies are valued between $407 and $462 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $446 and $500.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set The Thieves of Tortuga since June 2025. Very high accuracy
LEGO 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga is a BrickLink Designer Program Series 5 set released in 2025, containing 4002 pieces. The build depicts a pirate-era harbor town with six structures, including the Tortuga Tavern, Missy's House, the Main Gate, and the Loot House, plus a small boat and numerous treasure elements. The set features a large character lineup and multiple animals such as a shark, monkey, parrot, cat, seagulls, and a pig. The Main Gate functions as both the town’s access point and a watchtower for ships entering the harbor. Designed by Krackenator, it was crowdfunded beginning June 10, 2025, became one of the first two projects funded, was limited to 40,000 units, and shipped in October 2025.

A new and sealed The Thieves of Tortuga is currently valued at around $500, with annual growth of about 19.2% that is expected to level off to around 11.5% in the coming year, making it a solid investment. The average used price is $415 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $550 within the next year. The 13 included minifigs account for approximately 19% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for The Thieves of Tortuga ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$429.99
(US) NISB. Excellent condition. $413.99
-17.2%
(US) Brand new in original, unopened brown shipping box. $414.00
-17.2%
(US) New Sealed still in Lego shipper Fast discounted shipping via pirate ship.com $417.00
-16.6%
(US) NISB - in original Lego shipper outer box. Box in good condition. Ask for pictures fo... $417.98
-16.4%
(US) BrickLink store Brickenheier $419.00
-16.2%
(US) BrickLink store Minneapolis Brick Co $419.99
-16.0%
(US) Brand New Sealed in Box $420.00
-16.0%
(US) BrickLink store The Right Brick $420.00
-16.0%
(US) brand new in original shipping box. I will ship in the same brown shipping box i rec... $424.99
-15.0%
(US) BrickLink The Thieves of Tortuga (910053) Retired Factory Sealed $429.99
-14.0%
(US) Bricklink Designer Program 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga NEW Sealed $430.00
-14.0%
(US) BrickLink store Quan's Pick $438.00
-12.4%
(US) BrickLink store Ray's BrickHouse $439.99
-12.0%
(US) BrickLink store BuildingCelebration $441.74
-11.7%
(US) Brand new Ships in brown Lego box $445.00
-11.0%
(US) Brand NEW and IN HAND Box in very good condition. Pictures available upon request. ... $445.99
-10.8%
(US) Brand New, Sealed, Max Shipping $9.96 on all items. $448.75
-10.2%
(US) BrickLink store Illinois Brickworks $449.00
-10.2%
(US) Sealed and shipped in original quick ship box from Lego. $449.50
-10.1%
(US) Bricklink Designer Program 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga New, Sealed $449.99
-10.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga.

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Growth  +57.1%
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Growth  +66.7%
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Availability Retired
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Theme / Subtheme BrickLink / Designer Program Series 4
Year 2025
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Availability Retired
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Year 2025
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Availability Retired
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Growth  +47.7%
Annual growth 16.9%

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The Thieves of Tortuga Reviews

47 reviews
4.9
Collectors
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BrickEconomy Expert Review
“"The Thieves of Tortuga" is an impressive pirate-themed BrickLink Designer Program set featuring six detailed buildings, ten minifigures, and nearly 4,000 pieces. The harbor setting includes a tavern, a treasure-filled loot house, a captain’s residence, and more, creating a bustling port for LEGO pirates to explore. With its massive size and intricate design, this set offers a visually striking addition to any LEGO pirate collection.”
Brick Fanatics
“Krackenator’s 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga is perfect for pirate fans. With more than 4,000 pieces, every inch of a dangerous pirate bay has been rendered in LEGO bricks, complete with 13 minifigures for endless play and display opportunities.”
Full review at www.brickfanatics.com

About BrickLink Designer Program Series 5

The BrickLink Designer Program Series 5 is a fan-driven initiative where LEGO enthusiasts submit custom designs for potential production as official LEGO sets. The program involves a voting process to select finalists, followed by a crowdfunding phase where supporters can pre-order their favorite designs. Sets that reach a minimum of 3,000 pre-orders will be produced, with a cap of 30,000 units per set. The five selected sets for Series 5 are The Thieves of Tortuga, Mushroom Village, Antique Shop, Adventure in Transylvania and Popcorn Wagon. Pre-ordering started on June 10th, 2025 with production and shipment in October 2025.

Designer Program Series 5 was introduced in 2025 and currently consists of 5 sets. As of today, 910049 Adventure in Transylvania is the most valuable Designer Program Series 5 set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $550.
Summary
BrickLink Designer Program Series 5 The Thieves of Tortuga set 910053 was released on June 10, 2025, retailing for $340, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $500, while used sets sell around $415.
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Welcome to the Tortuga!

One of the safest places for pirates to hide from the Imperial soldiers, it has become a chaotic town where anything goes. Tortuga is full or stolen cargo and hidden details everywhere you look.

Includes:

10 Figures
Animals (Shark, monkey, parrot, cat, seagulls, pig)
Lots of treasure
Small boat
Lots of fun accessories

There are 6 different buildings to hide out in and store your loot!

The Tortuga Tavern (blue far left) is the best place to go for a drink or meal.
Missy's House (Middle left orange building) has been home to Missy all her life. She remembers the days before pirates took over the town. You can typically find her yelling at the pirates out of her window.
The Main Gate (Tan building with town) is where you must pass through to access the rest of the town. It also acts as a watch tower for suspicious ships trying to enter the harbor.
The Loot House (Orange and white) is where all the treasure that is stolen gets store and guarded...
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