Shackleton's Lifeboat (40729-1) is a LEGO Ideas set from 2024 that sells for around $53.47 used on BrickLink. It includes 2 minifigures with a combined resale value of $38.54, or 72% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Sir Ernest Shackleton at $20.30. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.
Minifig value: $38.54 out of $53.47 total (72%). Over half the set's resale value is in the figures. Sellers parting this set out should list the minifigs individually on BrickLink. They'll earn more than bundling everything together.
Shackleton's Lifeboat sells for an average of $53.47 used and $72.31 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. Current retail availability may affect secondary market prices. Actual prices vary with completeness. Missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
This set includes 2 minifigures: Sir Ernest Shackleton ($20.30), Frank Hurley ($18.24). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $38.54. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
The minifigures alone are worth $38.54 (72% of the $53.47 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Sir Ernest Shackleton at $20.30. It's the highest-value figure in the set.
Shackleton's Lifeboat was released in 2024. It may still be available at some retailers, but check availability. Retirement could be approaching.
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.
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