Pirate Ship Ambush
lord-of-rings • 756 pcs
- Set number
- 79008-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 756
- Original RRP
- $99.99
- Released
- 2013
- Theme
- The Lord of the Rings
- Minifigures
- 9
- Barcode
- 5702014975231
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Released in 2013 as part of the LEGO Lord of the Rings theme, the Pirate Ship Ambush (set 79008) recreates a pivotal sequence from The Return of the King. This set captures the Umbar pirate ship commandeered by Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli to intercept the forces of Sauron at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. Its release coincided with the broader wave of products celebrating Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, serving as one of the larger and more complex builds within the licensed line.
The set was designed by LEGO staff to capture the distinctive, dark aesthetic of the Corsairs of Umbar. It features a modular design that allows for the removal of the mid-deck sections, along with specialized molded sails and a decorative hull. It was well-received by collectors for its exclusive minifigure selection, which included the ghostly Army of the Dead, providing a high-detail representation of a specific cinematic moment that remains a sought-after piece for fans of the franchise.
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