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The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

79008

Pirate Ship Ambush

2013757 pieces9 minifigures

LEGO 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush

Specifications

Set number79008
Release year2013
Piece count757
Minifigures9
ThemeThe Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
SubthemeThe Lord of the Rings
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 79008, “Pirate Ship Ambush”, depicts a naval scene from The Lord of the Rings universe. Released in 2013 under the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme, within The Lord of the Rings branch, it contains 757 pieces.

“Pirate Ship Ambush” belongs to The Lord of the Rings branch of the broader The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme. The model focuses on a pirate ship and a confrontation tied to the licensed story world, bringing together heroes, Mordor orcs, the dead, and a Pirate of Umbar.

The set contains 757 pieces and 9 named minifigures: Aragorn, Mordor Orc, Mordor Orc - Armour, Gimli, King Of The Dead, Legolas, Pirate of Umbar, Soldier of the Dead 1, and Soldier of the Dead 2. The build is centered on the ship, while the minifigure selection gives the scene clear opposing groups for play or display.

This set is suited to collectors of The Lord of the Rings sets, minifigure-focused collections, and displays built around a fantasy ship. Within the theme, it stands apart through its maritime subject, compared with sets based mainly on land journeys, strongholds, or battlefield scenes.

Included minifigures

  • Minifigure Aragorn from set 79008AragornQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Mordor Orc from set 79008Mordor OrcQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Mordor Orc - Armour from set 79008Mordor Orc - ArmourQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Gimli from set 79008GimliQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure King Of The Dead from set 79008King Of The DeadQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Legolas from set 79008LegolasQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Pirate of Umbar from set 79008Pirate of UmbarQuantity : 1
  • Minifigure Soldier of the Dead 1 from set 79008Soldier of the Dead 1Quantity : 1
  • Minifigure Soldier of the Dead 2 from set 79008Soldier of the Dead 2Quantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush have?

LEGO set 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush has 757 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

What year was LEGO set 79008 released?

Set 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush was released in 2013 and belongs to the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 79008?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush: 9. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 79008?

The instructions for LEGO set 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 79008.

Which named hero minifigures are included in set 79008?

The set includes Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas. These figures connect the model directly to the main The Lord of the Rings character lineup.

Does set 79008 include Mordor characters?

Yes, it includes Mordor Orc and Mordor Orc - Armour. They provide an opposing force within the minifigure selection.

See also

Sets from the same theme

Sets from the same year

Set number79008
Release year2013
ThemeThe Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Piece count757
Minifigures9
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-02