Set Details
- Set Number
- 1873
- Name
- Pirate Treasure
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 1994
- Pieces
- 49
- Complexity
- Starter
- Build Time
- 10-20 minutes
- Ages
- 4+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Pirate Treasure
LEGO Pirate Treasure (set #1873) is a quick, accessible build with 49 pieces from the Pirates theme, released in 1994. The Pirates line features pirate ships, treasure islands, and naval battles. This is a starter-level build suitable for ages 4+, with an estimated build time of 10-20 minutes. This set dates from the 1990s, a turbulent decade when LEGO launched Star Wars and Mindstorms while navigating financial difficulties.
Set Highlights
- 49 pieces at starter complexity — a 10-20 minutes build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 4+ builders.
- Vintage 1994 release — increasingly rare in complete, unplayed condition.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 4+
The starter difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 4+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
49 pieces with an estimated 10-20 minutes fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Pirates Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Pirates shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Check the piece count on the bag against the parts list before starting — knowing what you have prevents mid-build surprises.
Even in small sets, connection order matters. Follow the steps rather than building sections independently.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Vintage sets may show slight color variation from modern LEGO due to different ABS formulas. This is normal and part of the set's character, not a defect.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Pirate Treasure (#1873) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Pirate Treasure FAQ
Related Reading
More Pirates Sets
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Also Released in 1994
All 1994 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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