About Volcano Island
Volcano Island (6248-1) is a LEGO Pirates set released in 1996, currently averaging $43.79 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $10.28. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 55 pieces.
Part-out value
The minifigures account for about 23% of the set's value ($10.28 out of $43.79). The remaining value is in the parts and the set as a complete package. Selling complete will likely net more than parting out unless you have specific demand for the individual figures.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $264.31 vs $43.79 used — a 504% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
Minifigures in Volcano Island (2)
Parts (55)
Common questions about Volcano Island
How much is LEGO Volcano Island (6248-1) worth?
Volcano Island sells for an average of $43.79 used and $264.31 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
What minifigures come in LEGO set 6248-1?
This set includes 2 minifigures: Skeleton - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms, Black Conquistador Helmet ($4.01), Pirate Brown Shirt, Black Leg with Peg Leg, Black Pirate Triangle Hat ($6.26). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $10.28. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO Volcano Island?
The minifigures make up about 23% of the set value ($10.28 out of $43.79). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.
Is LEGO Volcano Island (6248-1) retired?
Yes, Volcano Island was released in 1996 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.
How do I check if my Volcano Island set is complete?
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.