Lego Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush 79008 [Review]

The Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush set came out last August. It retails for $99.99 and is available on Amazon. Below is a brief video review and my remarks regarding the set.


Pros:

  • A good lineup of minifigs including 4 that are exclusive to the set
  • Include unique elements such as the cloth sails, dark bley wings, and 14 printed shields


Cons:

  • High price-per-piece ratio
  • A pretty straightforward model, no real surprises in buildings techniques or play features

This set has a decent balance of minifigures, parts, play and display value that will suit fans with different plans for what to do with it. Surprisingly there are no spring-loaded cannons in this set, and the flick-fire missiles are not a good substitute. The major drawback is the heavy price tag. Around the holidays last year many people were able to buy this set for 40-50% off from retailers like Amazon and Target. If you don’t have this set and want it, it’s probably better to wait for a while for another round of discounts.

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