About Shipwreck Hideout
Shipwreck Hideout (6253-1) is a LEGO Pirates set released in 2009, currently averaging $87.82 used on BrickLink. It comes with 6 minifigures worth a combined $30.84. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option.
Part-out value
The minifigures account for about 35% of the set's value ($30.84 out of $87.82). The remaining value is in the parts and the set as a complete package. Selling complete will likely net more than parting out unless you have specific demand for the individual figures.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $248.00 vs $87.82 used — a 182% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
- This is a vintage set (2009). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.
- 6 minifigures at $30.84 combined value. That's a solid minifig haul — consider listing the figures individually on BrickLink where per-figure prices tend to be highest.
Minifigures in Shipwreck Hideout (6)
Common questions about Shipwreck Hideout
How much is LEGO Shipwreck Hideout (6253-1) worth?
Shipwreck Hideout sells for an average of $87.82 used and $248.00 new/sealed 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 6253-1?
This set includes 6 minifigures: Skeleton - Evil Skull, Straight Mechanical Arms with Vertical Grip, Black Bicorne Hat ($3.60), Captain Brickbeard ($6.09), Imperial Soldier II - Officer with Red Plume ($6.53), Imperial Soldier II - Shako Hat Printed, Scowl ($7.07), plus 2 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $30.84. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO Shipwreck Hideout?
The minifigures make up about 35% of the set value ($30.84 out of $87.82). 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 Shipwreck Hideout (6253-1) retired?
Yes, Shipwreck Hideout was released in 2009 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.
How do I check if my Shipwreck Hideout set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 6 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.