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Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat
- Set #
- 40729-1
- Parts
- 232
- Minifigs
- 2
- Price/part
- 34.5 ct
- Release
- 2024
- Age
- 18+
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96,43€BEST PRICE
96,43 €Newincl. 16,49 € shipping · 2 to 3 daysBEST PRICEincl. 16,49 € shipping
Price check · in short
What does Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat (40729) currently cost?
On VERObricks, Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat (Set No. 40729) is currently listed by 1 shop across 1 offer. The lowest new price in the VERObricks comparison is 96,43 € (baustein-store). The manufacturer's RRP is 24,99 €. The current price per brick is 41,6 cents.
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Price history · Price development
Has Shackleton's Lifeboat ever been cheaper?
- Current
- 96,43 €
- New, best shop
- 30-day low
- 96,43 €
- on 26. Juni 2026 · baustein-store
- Usual at dealers
- 96,43 €
- 90-day median, final price
- All-time low
- 76,44 €
- on 22. Nov. 2025 · baustein-store
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| Date | New | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 26. Juni 2026 | 96,43 € | baustein-store |
| 21. Apr. 2026 | 86,44 € | baustein-store |
| 22. Nov. 2025 | 76,44 € | baustein-store |
Details
Set details
At a glance
- Brand
- Lego
- Partcount
- 232
- Minifigures
- 2
- 2 excl.
- Build Duration
- <1 h
- Age
- 18+
- Release / EOL
- 2024 – 2024
- RRP
- 24,99 €
- Price per Part
- 34.5 ct
Building instructionsPDF from the manufacturer
Technical data8 entries
Product
- Name
- Shackleton's Lifeboat
Dimensions
- Product weight
- 0,2 kg
- Packaging width
- 14,1 cm
- Packaging height
- 7,2 cm
- Packaging length
- 26,2 cm
Identification
- MFR
- 40729-1
- EAN
- 5702017598765
- SKU
- 40729
DescriptionManufacturer text
Embark on a creative adventure with Shackleton’s lifeboat
- Model ship kit for adults – Celebrate the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration with this LEGO® Icons Shackleton’s Lifeboat building set
- What’s in the box – All you need to craft a LEGO® model of Shackleton’s lifeboat, plus Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley minifigures
- Features and functions – Remove the top of the boat to access the interior and attach the sleigh to convert the boat to ice-travel mode
- LEGO® minifigure accessories – Includes a camera with a tripod, a stove, sleigh, 2 oars, a supplies crate, 2 pickaxes, a shovel, sextant and an ice ax
- A LEGO® gift idea for adults – Give this Shackleton’s Lifeboat construction set as a holiday or any-day gift for history-lovers and fans of famous ships
- The lifeboat in this 232-piece building set measures over 6 in. (15 cm) high, 7 in. (17 cm) long and 2.5 in. (6 cm) wide
Minifigures
Which minifigures are in Shackleton's Lifeboat?
The set contains 2 minifigures, 2 of them exclusive to this set.
Ernest Shackleton
Frank Hurley
Gallery
Product images (4)
Alternatives
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you buy Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat?
New stock is available at baustein-store. VERObricks compares all prices in real time and always shows you the lowest offer — for new and used stock, with shipping cost comparison.
Was Shackleton's Lifeboat ever cheaper? Price history & all-time low
VERObricks tracks the price history of Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat across all shops. The historical low for new is 76,44 €. The highest observed new price was 96,43 € — a range of 19,99 €. Currently, the price is 19,99 € (26%) above the all-time low. With the VERObricks price alert you'll be notified instantly when the price reaches your target.
What is Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat? Contents, parts & details
Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat is a set by Lego from the "LEGO® Icons" theme (Set No. 40729, EAN: 5702017598765). According to the VERObricks database, the set includes 232 parts, 2 minifigures, Recommended age 18+. Manufacturer description: "Embark on a creative adventure with Shackleton’s lifeboat • Model ship kit for adults – Celebrate the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration with this LEGO® Icons Shackleton’s Lifeboat building set• What’s in the box – All you need to craft a LEGO®…" On VERObricks you can find the set in these categories: LEGO® Icons, Ships, Vehicles, Emergency vehicles.
Which minifigures are included in Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat?
According to the Rebrickable inventory, Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat contains 2 minifigures: Ernest Shackleton, Frank Hurley. 2 figures are exclusive to this set: Ernest Shackleton, Frank Hurley. Exclusive figures often keep a set's value stable after retirement; see the price history and used offers above.
When was Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat released and how long will it stay available?
Lego® Shackleton's Lifeboat was released in November 2024. The set retired at the end of 2024 (EOL, end of life). New copies come from remaining stock only; for used ones, use the eBay search on this page. The official building instructions are available as a PDF directly from the manufacturer, linked in the set details section.
Is Shackleton's Lifeboat worth it at the current price?
At the current VERObricks best price of 96,43 € for 232 parts, that works out to 41,6 cents per part. The high price per part suggests a premium or collector set, where collectibility plays a larger role than pure part count.