How many pieces are in the Skull's Eye Schooner?

Skull's Eye Schooner contains 925 pieces.

When was the Skull's Eye Schooner released?

Skull's Eye Schooner was released in 1993.

🏛 Pirates I

Set #6286

Skull's Eye Schooner

The Skull's Eye Schooner is a true icon of LEGO Pirates.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Perfect for older kids and adults who enjoy classic LEGO themes and ship builds
Build: 925 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.7 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Praised for its iconic design and nostalgic appeal, the Skull's Eye Schooner is a favorite among LEGO Pirates fans. Some find the build repetitive, but the finished model is highly regarded as a display piece.

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📝 Our Take

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The Skull's Eye Schooner is a true icon of LEGO Pirates. Released in 1993, this set represents the pinnacle of the original Pirates theme, capturing the adventurous spirit with its detailed design and impressive size.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts and collectors seeking a nostalgic trip. The build offers a rewarding experience, resulting in a stunning display piece that evokes childhood memories and adds a touch of classic charm to any collection.

Skip this if you prefer modern, more technically advanced ship designs. Newer sets like the Barracuda Bay or Ninjago Destiny's Bounty offer more complex builds and advanced features.

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🧱 Building Experience

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925

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Assembling the hull and creating the ship's shape
Constructing the sails and rigging for a realistic look
Adding details like cannons, treasure, and the iconic skull's eye flag
Creating a playable and displayable model with interior features

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Skull's Eye Schooner is considered a highly desirable set by collectors due to its iconic status within the LEGO Pirates theme. Its age, coupled with its relatively high piece count for its time, makes it a sought-after item. Complete sets in good condition command a premium on the secondary market. While market fluctuations can occur, the set's historical significance and fan base provide a relatively stable investment opportunity. As with any collectible, condition is key, and potential buyers should carefully assess the set's completeness and box condition.

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The set includes a diverse crew of nine minifigures, featuring classic pirate designs and accessories. The Captain with the light gray hook and bicorne with skull is a standout figure, adding to the set's collectible appeal.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 925
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 147 unique parts, 888 pieces
Minifigures: 9

The piece count includes the 37 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.

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Part #: 2335 8× Green

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Part #: 2343 1× Yellow

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Light Gray

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

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Part #: 2357 12× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 6× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Light Gray

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Brick 1 x 16

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Part #: 2479 1× Black

Barrel 2 x 2 x 2

Part #: 2489 1× Brown

Flag 6 x 4 with C...

Part #: 2525pr0005 2× White

Launcher Base, We...

Part #: 2527 4× Red

Hat Pirate Bicorn...

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Part #: 2529 2× Yellow

Weapon Sword / Cu...

Part #: 2530 8× Dark Gray

Boat, Mast Sectio...

Part #: 2537a 2× Black

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Part #: 2538b 4× Black

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Part #: 2539 2× Dark Gray

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Boat, Mast Riggin...

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Part #: 2547 1× Dark Gray

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Part #: 3001 9× Black

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Weapon Lance

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Hinge Tile 1 x 4

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Boat, Mast Sectio...

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Flexible Hose 8.5...

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This set provides a good selection of black plates and bricks, useful for ship building and MOCs. The inverted slopes and curved bricks are also valuable for creating unique hull designs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Plate 1 x 10 (25x) $2.50

Black Plate 1 x 8 (22x) $2.20

Light Gray Tile 1 x 4 with Groove (19x) $3.80

Black Brick 1 x 2 (28x) $1.40

Black Plate Special 1 x 4 with Towball (14x) $4.20

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$14.10

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Imperial Flagship modifications

🏙 Pirate port expansion

🏰 Fortified island outpost

📰 Pirates I News

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 10 videos

3.2 /5

Mixed

10% positive

BlockTalk AI

Second Brick to the Left showcases the Skull's Eye Schooner in a broader unboxing of vintage Lego Pirates sets, expressing excitement and nostalgia. They note details like dusty sails and brittle rigging, also humorously mentioning the mast ended up in a different set's box.