LEGO Set 70409 Shipwreck Defense: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	70409
Release year	2015
Piece count	84
Minifigures	2
Theme	Pirates
Subtheme	Pirates III
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 70409 Shipwreck Defense, released in 2015 as part of the Pirates line, has 84 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 60 different lots, across 19 colors.

Inventory of set 70409

The inventory of set 70409 lists 84 pieces, spare parts excluded: 60 different lots (one shape in one color) for 59 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 70409

Main color: reddish brown, making up 31% of the parts, followed by black (19%) and light bluish gray (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Reddish Brown	26	31%
Black	16	19%
Light Bluish Gray	11	13%
Dark Bluish Gray	6	7.1%
Dark Brown	5	6%
White	4	4.8%
Blue	2	2.4%
Trans-Orange	2	2.4%
Yellow	2	2.4%
Red	1	1.2%
Other colors (9)	9	11%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	12	14%
Plates Special	8	9.5%
Bricks Curved	7	8.3%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	6	7.1%
Plates	4	4.8%
Bricks Round and Cones	4	4.8%

Most common parts in set 70409

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Black	4
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	Light Bluish Gray	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Bluish Gray	3
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700	Reddish Brown	3
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Light Bluish Gray	3
Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] 11153	Reddish Brown	2
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	Dark Brown	2
Weapon Sword / Cutlass 2530	Dark Bluish Gray	2
Weapon Gun / Flintlock / Musket (Pirate) 2561	Reddish Brown	2
Weapon Gun / Pistol Flintlock 2562	Reddish Brown	2

50 of the 59 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 70409 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 70409 from another set

Share of the parts of set 70409 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
70411 Treasure Island	38%	181	2015
70410 Soldiers Outpost	34%	164	2015
70412 Soldiers Fort	29%	234	2015

No similarly sized set goes above 38%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 70409 within its line

With 84 pieces, set 70409 ranks #28 out of 35 Pirates sets in our database, which have an average of 326 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #289. That is less than half the average Pirates set size.

Included minifigures

Soldier (Bluecoat) - Lopsided SmileQuantity : 1
Pirate - Anchor Tattoo, Dark Tan Legs, White BandanaQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 70409 Shipwreck Defense have?

LEGO set 70409 Shipwreck Defense has 84 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Pirates theme.

What year was LEGO set 70409 released?

Set 70409 Shipwreck Defense was released in 2015 and belongs to the Pirates theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 70409?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 70409 Shipwreck Defense: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 70409?

The instructions for LEGO set 70409 Shipwreck Defense can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 70409.

What is the main color of LEGO set 70409?

Reddish brown, with 26 out of 84 pieces, or 31%. Next come black (19%) and light bluish gray (13%).

How many different parts does set 70409 contain?

Set 70409 has 60 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 59 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in black, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 70409 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 70409?

Set 70411 Treasure Island, released in 2015: it supplies 38%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.