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Pirate Treasure Chest

Pirate Treasure Chest

1788-1·Pirates·1995·4 minifigs·94 parts

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$145.15
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About Pirate Treasure Chest

Pirate Treasure Chest (1788-1) is a LEGO Pirates set released in 1995, currently averaging $145.15 used on BrickLink. It comes with 4 minifigures worth a combined $27.50. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 94 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 19% of this set's value ($27.50 out of $145.15). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • This is a vintage set (1995). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Pirate Treasure Chest (4)

Pirate Shirt with Knife, Black Leg with Peg Leg, Black Pirate Hat with Skull, Blue Epaulettes
Pirate Shirt with Knife, Black Leg with Peg Leg, Black Pirate Hat with Skull, Blue Epaulettes
pi023$9.77
Pirate Red / Black Stripes Shirt, Blue Legs, Red Bandana
Pirate Red / Black Stripes Shirt, Blue Legs, Red Bandana
pi032$3.17
Islander, King Kahuka
Islander, King Kahuka
pi068$7.85
Islander, Male
Islander, Male
pi070$6.70

Parts (94)

Flag 2 x 2 Square with Rounded Skull and Crossbones on Black Background Pattern on Both Sides (Jolly Roger)
Flag 2 x 2 Square with Rounded Skull and Crossbones on Black Background Pattern on Both Sides (Jolly Roger)
Minifigure, Utensil Goblet
Minifigure, Utensil Goblet
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall with Dark Gray Rocks and Green Plants Pattern
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall with Dark Gray Rocks and Green Plants Pattern
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud
Container, Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Container, Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Flag 6 x 5 with Skull and Crossbones (Jolly Roger) Pattern on Both Sides (Printed)
Flag 6 x 5 with Skull and Crossbones (Jolly Roger) Pattern on Both Sides (Printed)
Projectile Launcher Part, Cannon Base 2 x 4
Projectile Launcher Part, Cannon Base 2 x 4
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Cutlass / Saber with Small Hilt
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Cutlass / Saber with Small Hilt
×2
Plant, Tree Palm Trunk (Undetermined Type)
Plant, Tree Palm Trunk (Undetermined Type)
×5
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Oar / Paddle
Minifigure, Utensil Oar / Paddle
Minifigure, Utensil Oar / Paddle
Minifigure, Utensil Oar / Paddle
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Flintlock Musket
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Flintlock Musket
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Flintlock Pistol
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Flintlock Pistol
×2
Plant, Tree Palm Base
Plant, Tree Palm Base
Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)
Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)
Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)
Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)
Brick, Round Corner 4 x 4 Full Brick
Brick, Round Corner 4 x 4 Full Brick
×2
Minifigure, Shield Oval with Islanders Mask Pattern
Minifigure, Shield Oval with Islanders Mask Pattern
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×3
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×3
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 6 x 12
Plate 6 x 12
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×4
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×6
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×2
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×2
Baseplate 16 x 24
Baseplate 16 x 24
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Arch 1 x 6
Arch 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
×2
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
×4
Minifigure, Weapon Lance
Minifigure, Weapon Lance
Minifigure, Utensil Cup
Minifigure, Utensil Cup
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×6
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
×3
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×3
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Black Animal Stripes Pattern
Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Black Animal Stripes Pattern
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
×2
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1
Hinge Bar 8L with 3 Fingers and Open End Stud
Hinge Bar 8L with 3 Fingers and Open End Stud
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
Minifigure, Weapon Pike / Spear - Handle with Round End
Minifigure, Weapon Pike / Spear - Handle with Round End
Minifigure, Utensil Saucepan
Minifigure, Utensil Saucepan
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
Hinge Tile 1 x 2 1/2 with 2 Fingers on Top
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
Container, Treasure Chest Bottom with Slots in Back
Container, Treasure Chest Bottom with Slots in Back
Container, Treasure Chest Lid Curved with Thick Hinge
Container, Treasure Chest Lid Curved with Thick Hinge
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 - Solid Studs
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Panel 1 x 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Bar 7 x 3 with 2 U Clips (Ladder)
Bar 7 x 3 with 2 U Clips (Ladder)
Boat, Canoe
Boat, Canoe
Alligator / Crocodile Body with 4 Bottom Teeth
Alligator / Crocodile Body with 4 Bottom Teeth
Alligator / Crocodile / Dragon Jaw Upper / Dinosaur Tongue
Alligator / Crocodile / Dragon Jaw Upper / Dinosaur Tongue
Alligator / Crocodile / Dragon / Dinosaur Tail
Alligator / Crocodile / Dragon / Dinosaur Tail
Cattle Horns
Cattle Horns
Castle Turret Top 7 x 7 Corner
Castle Turret Top 7 x 7 Corner
Rock Panel 4 x 10 x 6 Rectangular (BURP)
Rock Panel 4 x 10 x 6 Rectangular (BURP)
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Plant, Tree Palm Leaf Small 8 x 3
Plant, Tree Palm Leaf Small 8 x 3
×7
Minifigure, Utensil Coins on Sprue (10, 20, 30, 40) Type 1
Minifigure, Utensil Coins on Sprue (10, 20, 30, 40) Type 1
Sticker Sheet for Sets  1788, 6256, 6264, 6278 and 6292 - (822070)
Sticker Sheet for Sets 1788, 6256, 6264, 6278 and 6292 - (822070)
Projectile Launcher, Cannon Shooting
Projectile Launcher, Cannon Shooting

Common questions about Pirate Treasure Chest

How much is LEGO Pirate Treasure Chest (1788-1) worth?

Pirate Treasure Chest sells for an average of $145.15 used on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 1788-1?

This set includes 4 minifigures: Pirate Shirt with Knife, Black Leg with Peg Leg, Black Pirate Hat with Skull, Blue Epaulettes ($9.77), Pirate Red / Black Stripes Shirt, Blue Legs, Red Bandana ($3.17), Islander, King Kahuka ($7.85), Islander, Male ($6.70). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $27.50. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Pirate Treasure Chest?

The minifigures make up about 19% of the set value ($27.50 out of $145.15). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Pirate Treasure Chest (1788-1) retired?

Yes, Pirate Treasure Chest was released in 1995 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Pirate Treasure Chest set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 4 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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