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LEGO 1989 / Pirates Sets

In 1989, LEGO released 12 Pirates sets across 3 subthemes, all of these sets have been retired. Subthemes for that year included Accessories, Imperial Guards, and Value Packs. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $324, today those sets are valued around $12,461, a growth of 3750%.
Most valuable 1989 LEGO Pirates set
6285 Black Seas Barracuda $4,251.27
Highest growth 1989 Pirates set
6251 Pirate Minifigures +4447.08%
Most owned 1989 Pirates set
6270 Forbidden Island
12 sets

6200 Double Pack

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Value Packs
Year 1989
Pieces 45
Availability Retired
6200 LEGO Pirates Double Pack
Retail $6.49
Value $354.30
Growth  +5359.2%
Annual growth 8.4%

6235 Buried Treasure

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 20 / 1
Availability Retired
6235 LEGO Pirates Buried Treasure
Retail $2.99
Value $122.07
Growth  +3982.6%
Annual growth 8.2%

6245 Harbor Sentry

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Imperial Guards
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1
Availability Retired
6245 LEGO Pirates Imperial Guards Harbor Sentry
Retail $4.25
Value $171.22
Growth  +3928.7%
Annual growth 7.2%

6251 Pirate Minifigures

Theme / Subtheme Pirates / Accessories
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 5
Availability Retired
6251 LEGO Pirate Minifigures
Retail $6.50
Value $295.56
Growth  +4447.1%
Annual growth 8.5%

6255 Pirates Comic

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 12 / 2
Availability Retired
6255 LEGO Pirates Comic
Retail $5.99
Value $839.59
Growth  +13916.5%
Annual growth 7.7%

6257 Castaway's Raft

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 54 / 3
Availability Retired
6257 LEGO Pirates Castaway's Raft
Retail $8.50
Value $217.47
Growth  +2458.5%
Annual growth 7.1%

6260 Shipwreck Island

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 71 / 2
Availability Retired
6260 LEGO Pirates Shipwreck Island
Retail $11.99
Value $322.46
Growth  +2589.4%
Annual growth 6.8%

6265 Sabre Island

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 96 / 3
Availability Retired
6265 LEGO Pirates Sabre Island
Retail $15.50
Value $518.09
Growth  +3242.5%
Annual growth 7.6%

6270 Forbidden Island

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 182 / 4
Availability Retired
6270 LEGO Pirates Forbidden Island
Retail $37.49
Value $887.07
Growth  +2266.2%
Annual growth 5.3%

6274 Caribbean Clipper

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 378 / 4
Availability Retired
6274 LEGO Pirates Caribbean Clipper
Retail $54.00
Value $2,015.25
Growth  +3631.9%
Annual growth 7.8%

6276 Eldorado Fortress

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 506 / 8
Availability Retired
6276 LEGO Pirates Eldorado Fortress
Retail $59.99
Value $2,466.67
Growth  +4011.8%
Annual growth 7.4%

6285 Black Seas Barracuda

Theme Pirates
Year 1989
Pieces / Minifigs 909 / 8
Availability Retired
6285 LEGO Pirates Black Seas Barracuda
Retail $109.99
Value $4,251.27
Growth  +3765.1%
Annual growth 7.9%

Year Pricing

Retail
$323.68   (for all 12 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$12,461.02
Growth
+3749.80%
Annual growth
+7.36%
Used
Value
$2,085.84

Subtheme Pricing

1989 / Pirates
Annual growth
Accessories
+8.48%
Value Packs
+8.35%
Imperial Guards
+7.22%

Subthemes

1989 / Pirates
Sets
Accessories
1
Imperial Guards
1
Value Packs
1

Community Stats

The following are the top 10 most owned 1989 Pirates sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Forbidden Island
#2Black Seas Barracuda
#3Caribbean Clipper
#4Sabre Island
#5Castaway's Raft
#6Harbor Sentry
#7Shipwreck Island
#8Eldorado Fortress
#9Buried Treasure
#10Pirate Minifigures

About LEGO Pirates

Pirates was a LEGO theme introduced in 1989, running until 1997 and focused on the classic idea of Caribbean pirates that were pitted against soldiers of colonial empires. As the series progressed through the years, more factions were introduced and the older ones were phased out of production. The Pirates were one of the first two original factions in the theme to be introduced.
1989 LEGO Sets
1989 was a landmark year with the global debut of LEGO Pirates, introducing expressive minifigure faces, large sailing ships, and the Imperials vs. buccaneers conflict. Space Police I launched as a law-and-order counterpoint to Blacktron, while Model Team continued to grow with realistic, detail-rich vehicles for older builders. LEGO also strengthened its education arm under the LEGO Dacta name, reflecting an ongoing commitment to learning through play.