How many pieces and minifigures are included?

The set has 84 pieces in 49 different shapes and comes with two minifigures.

It suits fans of the Pirates line who want a small play scene, and anyone collecting brown and grey parts for their own builds.

Can I combine it with other pirate sets?

Yes, the colours and scale fit other sets in the range, so the wreck can become part of a larger scene.

Pirates Pirates III

LEGO® Shipwreck Defense

Shipwreck Defense belongs to the Pirates line and came out in 2015. Its 84 pieces include two minifigures and an unusually wide mix of shapes for such a small set.

Set number: 70409
Year: 2015
Pieces: 84
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Pirates III
Different parts: 50

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 50

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (5)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Soldier (Bluecoat) - Lopsided Smile fig-0047166 pieces × 1
Pirate - Anchor Tattoo, Dark Tan Legs, White Bandana fig-0051594 pieces × 1

Description

A wreck as a play scene

The name describes the scene: a stranded ship being held against attackers. It is a small playset that fits on a table corner or a bedroom shelf. With only 84 pieces the build is quick, and the two minifigures let you act out the fight over the wreck straight away. If you like pirate themes, you get a manageable scene that combines easily with larger ships from the same range and that adds some variety to a pirate display. Younger builders in particular will enjoy a set that can be played with at once.

Lots of brown and grey

The main colours are reddish brown, black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey. Brown elements stand in for timber and planks, grey ones for rock and metal. For a collection that mix is useful, because brown is needed for pirates, castles and landscapes alike. The parts list on this page shows each colour and shape, so you can see which pieces are good for ships and islands of your own.

49 different shapes

The ratio of pieces to shapes stands out: of the 84 pieces, 49 are distinct elements. That suggests few repeats and a good number of special parts. For builders this is an advantage, since special parts are often scarce in a home collection. It also means there is little repetition during the build, which keeps a short model varied from the first step to the last, even though the total count is small.

Where to go next

Once the wreck is standing and the pirates have their positions, it is worth seeing what else is possible. The “What can I build?” tool on this page compares the parts list against other sets and shows models you could put together from your own stock. With sets that contain many single elements, that often gives ideas for extensions, small boats or island scenes without buying another box. The wreck then becomes a starting point rather than a finished, fixed model.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures are included?: The set has 84 pieces in 49 different shapes and comes with two minifigures.
Who is this set for?: It suits fans of the Pirates line who want a small play scene, and anyone collecting brown and grey parts for their own builds.
Can I combine it with other pirate sets?: Yes, the colours and scale fit other sets in the range, so the wreck can become part of a larger scene.

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