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Set sail for adventure with this classic Pirates II set from 2009! Featuring 6 minifigs and 313 pieces, hidden treasure awaits!

🏛 Pirates II
Set #6253

Shipwreck Hideout

Shipwreck Hideout is a charming and nostalgic Pirates set.

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Who it's for
Ages 6+ · Intermediate build Perfect for LEGO Pirates fans of all ages
Build
310 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$39.99 list price · 12.9¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating

Fans appreciate the set's classic Pirates theme and unique shipwreck design, but some find the building experience repetitive and the price a bit high for the piece count. The minifigure selection is generally well-received.

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📝 Our Take

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Shipwreck Hideout is a charming and nostalgic Pirates set. Released in 2009 as part of the Pirates II line, it offers a delightful blend of pirate adventure and classic LEGO building techniques. The shipwreck design is well-executed, creating a fun and engaging play environment.

This set is perfect for LEGO Pirates enthusiasts and collectors of all ages. The building experience is relatively straightforward, making it accessible to younger builders, while the detailed minifigures and play features will appeal to older fans. It's a great set for imaginative play and display.

Skip this if you're primarily interested in complex building techniques or massive displays. This set leans more towards playability and nostalgia than intricate design. Consider larger, more detailed pirate ships or modular buildings if you're looking for a more challenging build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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310
Pieces
⏱
4.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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6-12
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Clever use of log bricks to create a convincing shipwreck facade
  • Fun play features like a hidden treasure chest and a working cannon
  • Engaging storyline with pirates and imperial soldiers battling for treasure
  • Nice blend of building and playability

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
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The Shipwreck Hideout set presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired Pirates II set, it benefits from the theme's enduring popularity and collector interest. The set's relatively low piece count compared to its current value suggests potential for further appreciation, especially if kept in excellent condition with the box and instructions. However, fluctuations in the broader LEGO market and the potential release of new Pirates-themed sets could impact its value. The minifigure selection adds to its collectibility, but the lack of exceptionally rare parts somewhat limits its upside potential. Overall, it's a solid investment for Pirates fans but requires careful monitoring of market trends.

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📖 About This Set

Years ago, the pirate king's ship ran aground on a tropical island. Now the wreck has become the pirates' secret hideout! The soldiers are out to capture the pirates and take back the treasure, but they'll have to sneak past the lookout and brave the hideout's hidden traps: a swinging bridge, slashing sword, firing cannon and secret skull-launcher! Tons of pirate role playing action with a cannon that really fires, a bridge that flips over and other hidden traps! Includes 3 pirates, 2 soldiers, pirate skeleton, parrot and more! Hideout is over 15" (38cm) long and 9" (22cm) tall!

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Shipwreck Hideout offers a unique play experience compared to larger pirate ships like the Imperial Flagship (10210-1) or the Black Pearl (4184-1). While those sets focus on naval battles, this set provides a land-based hideout with a different kind of adventure. Its smaller size and lower price point make it more accessible to some collectors, while still capturing the essence of the Pirates theme.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
310
Parts cataloged in this inventory
98 unique parts, 282 pieces
Minifigures
6

LEGO counts 310 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 313, including the 31 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Flag 2 x 2 Square with Crossed Cannons over Red Stripes, No Outline Print Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 2335pr0001 1× White
Equipment Goblet / Glass Equipment Goblet ...
Part #: 2343 1× Pearl Gold
Brick Sloped Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 2449 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 2449 2× Dark Brown
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453a 3× Reddish Brown
Launcher Base, Weapon Cannon Base 2 x 4 Launcher Base, We...
Part #: 2527 1× Red
Weapon Sword / Cutlass Weapon Sword / Cu...
Part #: 2530 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Oar / Paddle Equipment Oar / P...
Part #: 2542 2× White
Animal, Bird, Parrot Marbled Green Pattern Animal, Bird, Par...
Part #: 2546pat0001 1× Red
Rope Bridge Rope Bridge
Part #: 2549 1× Dark Tan
Boat / Rowing Boat 14 x 5 x 2 with Oarlocks [2 Hollow Inside Studs] Boat / Rowing Boa...
Part #: 2551 1× Dark Blue
Weapon Gun / Flintlock / Musket (Pirate) Weapon Gun / Flin...
Part #: 2561 3× Reddish Brown
Weapon Gun / Pistol Flintlock Weapon Gun / Pist...
Part #: 2562 2× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 3× Dark Green
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 2× Black
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30044 2× Reddish Brown
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 Pane Lattice Diamond with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30046 3× Pearl Gold
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 4× Reddish Brown
Animal, Snake, Small Animal, Snake, Small
Part #: 30115 2× Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 8× Dark Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 18× Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30137 6× Reddish Brown
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Green
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Yellow
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Red
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Neon Green
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves Plant, Round 1 x ...
Part #: 30176 2× Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 6× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 3× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 1× Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 1× Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 5× Tan
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30237a 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 1× Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 1× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 2× Tan
Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 2 Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 30363 2× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On Top Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 30383 6× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 6× Dark Green
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 4× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 2× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3048c 1× Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 30503 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Round Pin Holes Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30526 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 3× Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 8× Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× Tan
Tile 2 x 2 with Map River, Dark Tan Mountains, Handwriting and Red X Print Tile 2 x 2 with M...
Part #: 3068bpr0139 1× Tan
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 2× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 1× Black
Technic Pin Connector Plate with One Hole (Single on Bottom) Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 32529 2× Black
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 Brick Sloped 33° ...
Part #: 3298 1× Reddish Brown
Animal, Crab Animal, Crab
Part #: 33121 1× Bright Light Orange
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Brick Arch 1 x 6
Part #: 3455 1× Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 3581 1× Black
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× Red
Minifig Head Skeleton, Evil Skull Print Minifig Head Skel...
Part #: 3626bpr0190 4× White
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 2× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 2× Dark Green
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 6× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Tan
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 4× Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 4× Black
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Brick Sloped 75° ...
Part #: 3684 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 1× Tan
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 3× Tan
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 1× Tan
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b 2× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b 1× Pearl Gold
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 9× Reddish Brown
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a 3× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 1× Blue
Door 1 x 4 x 6 Round Top with Window and Keyhole, Non Reinforced Edge Door 1 x 4 x 6 Ro...
Part #: 40241 1× Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 5× Tan
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 2× Green
Support Round 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar Support Round 1 x...
Part #: 43888 2× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud Brick Sloped 75° ...
Part #: 4460b 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 2× Light Bluish Gray
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, with Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738b 1× Pearl Gold
Treasure Chest Lid [Thick Hinge] Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 4739a 1× Pearl Gold
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Boat / Ship Wheel / Helm Boat / Ship Wheel...
Part #: 4790 1× Reddish Brown
Boat, Mast 2 x 2 x 20 with Holes - Corner Aligned x shape Axle Hole, x Orientation Boat, Mast 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 48002b 1× Black
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 1× Reddish Brown
Money / Coin with "10" Sans-serif Type Money / Coin with...
Part #: 57503 1× Chrome Gold
Money / Coin with "20" Sans-serif Type Money / Coin with...
Part #: 57504 1× Chrome Gold
Money / Coin with "30" Sans-serif Type Money / Coin with...
Part #: 57505 1× Chrome Gold
Money / Coin with "40" Sans-serif Type Money / Coin with...
Part #: 57506 1× Chrome Gold
Weapon Sword Scythe Blade with Clip Pommel Weapon Sword Scyt...
Part #: 59229 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 6 x 5 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 59349 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 12× Tan
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 5× Dark Red
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 60471 6× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 1× Black
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 3 1/3 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 6060 6× Reddish Brown
Tool Chainsaw Blade Tool Chainsaw Blade
Part #: 6117 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base, Locking Turntable 4 x 4 S...
Part #: 61485 1× Black
Container Box 2 x 2 x 2 - Top Opening Container Box 2 x...
Part #: 61780 1× Reddish Brown
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 1× Pearl Gold
Animal, Fish [Hollow Stud Mouth] Animal, Fish [Hol...
Part #: 64648 1× Pearl Light Gray
Barrel Half Large with Axle Hole Barrel Half Large...
Part #: 64951 1× Reddish Brown
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 1× Blue
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 1× Reddish Brown
Flag 7 x 4 with Pirate Skull and Crossbones Print Flag 7 x 4 with P...
Part #: 84622 1× Black
Launcher, Weapon Cannon Shooting Launcher, Weapon ...
Part #: 84943 1× Pearl Dark Gray
The set is a great source of reddish-brown log bricks, essential for building realistic wooden structures and fortifications. The tan cones and reddish-brown round bricks add texture and detail to MOC builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (18x) $2.70
Dark Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (8x) $1.20
Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] (6x) $0.90
Tan Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] (12x) $1.80
Reddish Brown Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (8x) $0.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.40

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Expand the shipwreck into a larger island hideout
🏰 Use the reddish-brown logs to create a medieval fortress wall
🌳 Build a jungle landscape with hidden ruins

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Shipwreck Hideout Instructions
BI 3005/72+4 - 6253 V 29
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Charts Inventory Statistics

100
Unique Parts
310
Official Piece Count
282
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
6
Minifigures
9
Spare Parts

LEGO counts 310 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 313, including the 31 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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