Coming in at 2,294 pieces, the Silent Mary (71042) is a hefty build with plenty of detail from the Pirates of the Caribbean lineup. It debuted in 2017 at $199.99. You get 8 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.087, which is solid for what you're getting.
As a LEGO exclusive, the Silent Mary has limited retail availability — which often translates to stronger aftermarket performance once it retires.
Key Features
2,294 pieces — Big enough to be impressive, packed with interesting techniques
8 minifigures — Solid roster of characters for play and display
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO channels, adding scarcity value
$0.087 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
Dead Men Tell No Tales collection — Sought-after corner of the Pirates of the Caribbean lineup
Released 2017 — Pirates of the Caribbean sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Silent Mary falls under the LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean theme, sitting in the Dead Men Tell No Tales subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2017 at $199.99, it sits in a solid mid-to-upper range entry in Pirates of the Caribbean. At $0.087 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The Dead Men Tell No Tales subcategory within Pirates of the Caribbean has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a Pirates of the Caribbean collection.
Why This Set Is Special
Largest set in Pirates of the Caribbean. At 2,294 pieces, this is the single largest set in the entire Pirates of the Caribbean theme.
272% above retail — Now trading at $744.25, up 272% from $199.99 RRP — a 20% annualized return over 7.2 years since retirement.
#2 most minifigures in Pirates of the Caribbean — The 8 minifigures in this set rank #2 in the entire Pirates of the Caribbean lineup.
Flagship Pirates of the Caribbean set — At $199.99, this is the highest-priced set in the Pirates of the Caribbean theme — flagship sets tend to be the strongest appreciators.
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO.com and official LEGO stores — limited distribution that typically drives stronger post-retirement appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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