How many pieces are in the Scary Pirate Island?

Scary Pirate Island contains 214 pieces.

What age is the Scary Pirate Island recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was the Scary Pirate Island released?

Scary Pirate Island was released in 2023.

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Set #40597

Scary Pirate Island

Scary Pirate Island is a delightfully spooky seasonal treat that packs plenty of character into a compact build.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger builders, Halloween fans, and quick-build enthusiasts
Build: 214 pieces · about 0.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating from 161 ratings

Fans love the charming Halloween theme and clever shark-head cave design, though some note it can be tricky to source now that it's retired.

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📝 Our Take

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Scary Pirate Island is a delightfully spooky seasonal treat that packs plenty of character into a compact build. Released as a promotional set, it manages to squeeze a menacing shark-head cave, creepy ruins, and a plucky pirate into just over 200 pieces.

This set is perfect for Halloween enthusiasts and fans of classic LEGO Pirates nostalgia. The build is quick and accessible for younger builders while offering enough clever detailing—like the masonry profile bricks and inverted slopes—to keep adults entertained during a coffee break.

Skip this if you are hunting for a massive, feature-rich playset or have no interest in seasonal display pieces. Since it is a retired promotional item, you will need to source it on the secondary market, where prices may vary.

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214

Pieces

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0.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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13cm × 12cm × 9cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Building the menacing shark's head cave entrance
Assembling the creepy castle ruins with stairs
Constructing the tiny raft for the lone pirate
Adding spooky details like the bat and hidden treasure chest

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↑ Trending up since release

B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a retired promotional item tied to a specific seasonal theme (Halloween), Scary Pirate Island holds a unique spot in the aftermarket. Promotional sets with distinct mini-builds and a strong nostalgic nod to classic themes like Pirates tend to appreciate steadily over time. With a low barrier to entry and limited availability, collectors hunting for complete promotional runs will likely drive steady demand. While it may not yield explosive, high-tier investment returns like a massive UCS Star Wars set, its niche Halloween appeal and charming subject matter make it a solid, low-risk asset for secondary market sellers. Expect modest, reliable appreciation as sealed copies become scarcer around the autumn season.

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Compared to standard impulse buys or seasonal polybags, Scary Pirate Island offers a much more substantial mini-build with an actual structure, minifigure, and distinct scenic elements. It pairs wonderfully with other small seasonal promotional items or classic pirate-themed micro-builds.

1 Minifigure Included

Pirate - Blue Jacket, Black Legs, Black Tricorne

4 parts

B+

The lone pirate features a classic blue jacket and tricorne hat, capturing that nostalgic vintage pirate vibe.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 214
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 82 unique parts, 210 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 1× White

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 13548 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1 x 3

Part #: 14716 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15070 6× White

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 15254 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15571 4× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15571 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 18980 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 4× Tan

Equipment Goblet ...

Part #: 2343 1× Pearl Gold

Bar Holder with H...

Part #: 23443 1× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 24246 1× Black

Weapon Sword / Cu...

Part #: 2530 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bar, 4 Top Bars, ...

Part #: 2566 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 2× Blue

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 27261 1× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 28802 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× Dark Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 9× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 1× Black

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Black

Animal, Bat

Part #: 30103 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 4× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30137 2× Reddish Brown

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Red

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 10× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 30503 1× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 30503 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Trans-Green

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Dark Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 32952 1× Black

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 35044 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 2× Dark Tan

Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...

Part #: 35787 4× Black

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 3× Dark Red

Part #: 3626cpr0895 1× White

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 1× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3676 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 3678b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Reddish Brown

Part #: 4286 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 42862 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43708 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 1× Black

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 44861 1× Sand Green

Treasure Chest Bo...

Part #: 4738c 1× Reddish Brown

Treasure Chest Li...

Part #: 4739a 1× Reddish Brown

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 53119 1× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 3× Black

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 2× White

Wedge Plate 6 x 6...

Part #: 6106 3× Medium Azure

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Pearl Gold

Flame / Headwear ...

Part #: 64647 2× Trans-Orange

Bracket 3 x 2 x 1...

Part #: 73562 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 78256 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...

Part #: 86996 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Blue

Equipment Oar / P...

Part #: 87585 1× Reddish Brown

Bar 5L with Handl...

Part #: 87618 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Wedged 2 x ...

Part #: 87620 4× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 92950 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 98283 6× Dark Red

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 2× Reddish Brown

A great selection of masonry bricks, slopes, and wedge plates that provide fantastic texture for small-scale rockwork and ruined structures.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Red Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile (6x) $1.50

White Plate Special 1 x 1 with Vertical Tooth (6x) $0.90

Medium Azure Wedge Plate 6 x 6 Cut Corner (3x) $2.25

Pearl Gold Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (3x) $0.45

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.10

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Expand the pirate outpost into a larger coastal smuggler's cove

🌳 Incorporate the shark rock formation into a larger tropical island MOC

🏰 Blend the dark red masonry and ruined stairs into a medieval castle dungeon scene

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

214

Official Piece Count

210

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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