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Shackleton's Lifeboat

40729-1·Ideas·2024·2 minifigs·95 parts

Used Avg

$53.47

New Avg

$72.31

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About Shackleton's Lifeboat

Shackleton's Lifeboat (40729-1) is a LEGO Ideas set from 2024 that sells for around $53.47 used on BrickLink. It includes 2 minifigures with a combined resale value of $38.54 — that's 72% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Sir Ernest Shackleton at $20.30. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.

Part-out value

Minifig value: $38.54 out of $53.47 total (72%). Over half the set's resale value is in the figures. Sellers parting this set out should list the minifigs individually on BrickLink — they'll earn more than bundling everything together.

Seller notes

Sir Ernest Shackleton ($20.30) is the most valuable minifig in this set. If you're buying this set secondhand, check that this figure is included — it's often the first one pulled by sellers who part out.

Minifigures in Shackleton's Lifeboat (2)

Sir Ernest Shackleton

gen188$20.30

Frank Hurley

gen189$18.24

Parts (95)

Bar Holder with Clip

Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with 2 Holes and Bottom Tube

Minifigure, Weapon Spear Gun with Squared Trigger and Thick Spear Base

×3

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)

×2

Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip

×7

Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip

×2

Plate, Round Half 3 x 6 with 1 x 2 Cutout

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Ice Axe - 3-Rib Handle

×2

Bar Holder with Handle

Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 2/3 Inverted

×4

Tile 1 x 4

×2

Plate 2 x 12

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)

×2

Hose, Flexible 22L with 2 Connector Ends (Zipline)

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Handlebars

Brick 1 x 2

×4

Container, Crate 3 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Handholds

Minifigure, Utensil Sextant / Quadrant

Plate 2 x 4

Plate 2 x 3

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 1

×5

Plate 4 x 12

Slope 45 2 x 4

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Studs on Side

×4

Brick, Round 1 x 1

Tile 1 x 2

Tile 1 x 1

×3

Tile 1 x 1

×3

Minifigure, Utensil Oar / Paddle Head

Technic, Axle 2L Notched

Technic, Plate 1 x 5 with Smooth Ends, 4 Studs and Center Axle Hole

×4

Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud

×2

Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud

×3

Slope 33 3 x 4

×2

Brick, Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Circle Extended with Stud on Side

×4

Plate, Modified 1 x 3 with 2 Studs (Double Jumper)

×4

Plate, Round 1 x 2 with Open Studs

×6

Plate, Round 1 x 2 with Open Studs

×6

Plate, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud with Bar Arm Down

×2

Plate 1 x 6

×2

Plate 1 x 4

×2

Plate 1 x 4

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Candle

Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End

Minifigure, Weapon Lance

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×8

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×3

Plate, Modified 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove

×4

Wedge 6 x 2 Right

×2

Wedge 6 x 2 Left

×2

Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Right

×2

Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Left

×2

Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right

×2

Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Left

×2

Slope 33 3 x 1

×2

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs on Side - Hollow Bottom Tube

×2

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2

×4

Plate 1 x 10

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Saucepan

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Studs on 4 Sides

Bar 12L with Open Stud, Tow Ball, and Slit (Boat Mast)

Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers and Axle Hole on Ends without Slots

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 2 Open O Clips (Horizontal Grip)

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End

×4

Plate 1 x 12

×2

Arch 1 x 6 x 3 1/3 Curved Top

×4

Slope, Curved 4 x 1

×4

Tile, Modified 4 x 6 with Studs on Edges

Tile 1 x 3

×6

Minifigure, Utensil Telescope

Minifigure, Plume Feather Triple Compact / Flame / Water with Small Pin

×2

Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)

Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Right, Pointed

×2

Wedge, Plate 4 x 2 Left, Pointed

×2

Tile 2 x 6

×2

Plate 1 x 5

×2

Slope 30 1 x 2 x 2/3

×8

Tile 2 x 4

×4

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Groove and 1 Stud in Center (Jumper)

Minifigure, Utensil Oar / Paddle Reinforced

×2

Bar 5L with Handle (Friction Ram)

Hinge Plate 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top

Minifigure, Utensil Bottle

Tile, Round 1 x 1

×3

Tile, Round 1 x 1

×2

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted

×2

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted

×8

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2

×10

Common questions about Shackleton's Lifeboat

How much is LEGO Shackleton's Lifeboat (40729-1) worth?

Shackleton's Lifeboat sells for an average of $53.47 used and $72.31 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. Current retail availability may affect secondary market prices. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 40729-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Sir Ernest Shackleton ($20.30), Frank Hurley ($18.24). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $38.54. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Shackleton's Lifeboat?

The minifigures alone are worth $38.54 (72% of the $53.47 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Sir Ernest Shackleton at $20.30 — it's the highest-value figure in the set.

Is LEGO Shackleton's Lifeboat (40729-1) retired?

Shackleton's Lifeboat was released in 2024. It may still be available at some retailers, but check availability — retirement could be approaching.

How do I check if my Shackleton's Lifeboat set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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