LEGO Set 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	79008
Release year	2013
Piece count	757
Minifigures	9
Theme	The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Subtheme	The Lord of the Rings
Building instructions	Download 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 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.

Inventory of set 79008

The inventory of set 79008 lists 757 pieces, spare parts excluded: 209 different lots (one shape in one color) for 181 part shapes. The box also contains 28 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 79008

Main color: black, making up 37% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (27%) and reddish brown (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	280	37%
Dark Bluish Gray	206	27%
Reddish Brown	113	15%
Dark Brown	47	6.2%
Red	24	3.2%
Pearl Titanium	16	2.1%
Flat Silver	15	2%
Light Bluish Gray	13	1.7%
Sand Green	11	1.5%
Blue	4	0.5%
Other colors (12)	27	3.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	115	15%
Plates Special	77	10%
Bricks Sloped	74	9.8%
Technic Connectors	44	5.8%
Bricks Round and Cones	40	5.3%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	37	4.9%

Most common parts in set 79008

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062	Red	24
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) 3794b	Reddish Brown	23
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Reddish Brown	18
Brick Sloped Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper 4287b	Black	18
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443	Black	18
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips 12825	Black	16
Shield Triangular with Silver Studs and Diamonds and Mud Spots Print 3846pr0006	Dark Bluish Gray	14
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm] 88072	Dark Bluish Gray	14
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	12
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Dark Bluish Gray	12

143 of the 181 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

Exclusive parts in set 79008

12 part shapes in set 79008 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. The table lists 8. Counting colors, 16 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Shield Triangular with Silver Studs and Diamonds and Mud Spots Print 3846pr0006	Dark Bluish Gray
Hips and Olive Green Legs with Sand Green Robe and Gold Chain Mail Print 970c20pr0554	Sand Green
Sail, Scalloped, 18 x 34 Triangular with Winged Edge and Dark Brown Print 14306	Reddish Brown
Minifig Head Soldier of the Dead, Dual Sided, Glowing Eyes, Moustache, and Circles on Temples, Mouth Closed / Mouth Open Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1263	Glow in Dark White
Sticker Sheet for Set 79008-1 14679
Torso Armor with Gold and Light Green Scales Print, Yellowish Green Arms, Reddish Brown Hands 973c40h19pr2443	Sand Green
Torso Jacket, Large Reddish Brown Strap and Belt with Copper Trinkets Print, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Black Hands 973c12h03pr2446	Dark Bluish Gray
Sail, Scalloped, 12 x 21 Tattered with Winged Edge and Dark Brown Print 14310	Reddish Brown

Rebuilding set 79008 from another set

Share of the parts of set 79008 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow	36%	2,743	2014
10237 The Tower of Orthanc	33%	2,361	2013
70618 Destiny's Bounty	29%	2,296	2017
21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay	27%	2,545	2020

No similarly sized set goes above 36%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 79008 within its line

With 757 pieces, set 79008 ranks #7 out of 31 The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings sets in our database, which have an average of 453 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #29.

Included minifigures

AragornQuantity : 1
Mordor OrcQuantity : 1
Mordor Orc - ArmourQuantity : 1
GimliQuantity : 1
King Of The DeadQuantity : 1
LegolasQuantity : 1
Pirate of UmbarQuantity : 1
Soldier of the Dead 1Quantity : 1
Soldier 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.

What is the main color of LEGO set 79008?

Black, with 280 out of 757 pieces, or 37%. Next come dark bluish gray (27%) and reddish brown (15%).

How many different parts does set 79008 contain?

Set 79008 has 209 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 181 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Axle 2 Notched in red, with 24 copies.

Does LEGO set 79008 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 12 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Shield Triangular with Silver Studs and Diamonds and Mud Spots Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 79008?

Set 70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow, released in 2014: it supplies 36%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Does set 79008 include Mordor characters?

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