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{{Set
 
{{Set
 
|Title = Pirate Ship Ambush
 
|Title = Pirate Ship Ambush
|Image = Ship_Ambush.jpg
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|Image = Box art 2.jpg
 
|Item № = 79008
 
|Item № = 79008
 
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|US = 99.99
 
|US = 99.99
 
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|Released = [[2013]]
 
|Released = [[2013]]
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|Theme = [[The Lord of the Rings]]{{Si}}[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King|The Return of the King]]
 
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'''79008 Pirate Ship Ambush''' is a set in the theme [[The Lord of the Rings]] scheduled for release in [[2013]].
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'''79008 Pirate Ship Ambush''' is a [[set]] in the [[theme]] [[The Lord of the Rings]] released in [[2013]].
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
[[Aragorn]], [[Legolas Greenleaf]], and [[Gimli]] went through the paths of the dead to gain the help of the army of the dead. Once the [[King of the Dead]] agreed to help Aragorn, they attacked the corsairs of Umbar and took control over their ships. They then sailed the ships to the Pelennor Fields to help Gondor and Rohan.
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With direction from [[Gandalf]] and [[Elrond]], [[Aragorn]], wielding the reforged sword Anduril, [[Legolas]] and [[Gimli]] sought out the [[King of the Dead]] and his [[Soldier of the Dead|army]] to help in the Battle of Minas Tirith against [[Sauron]], as the army would answer the call of [[Isildur]]'s heir- Aragorn. Following Gandalf's advice, Aragorn and his followers took the Black Ships of the [[Corsair Pirate|Corsairs of Umbar]], Sauron's allies, to counterattack the [[Mordor Orc|Orcish army]] sieging Minas Tirith in an ambush to turn the battle.
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== LEGO.com Description ==
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{{QuoteLEGO.com
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|Product page URL=http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Pirate-Ship-Ambush-79008
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|Archived webpage?(Y, N)=N
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|Description from LEGO.com='''Launch an ambush attack on the Sauron Army from the Pirate Ship!'''
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On the shores of Minas Tirith, Sauron’s Mordor Orcs prepare to greet their allies aboard the Pirate Ship – but all is not as it seems. Pull up alongside them, drop the anchors and lead a surprise attack with Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas Greenleaf and the Army of the Dead. This majestic Corsair ship features 3 large sails, removable rear section with dungeon and Pirate of Umbar prisoner, firing crossbow and loads of armor and weapons! Capture the Orc catapult and lead the glow-in-the-dark King of the Dead and his soldiers into battle at the War of the Ring! Includes 9 minifigures with weapons and accessories: Aragorn, Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli, 2 Mordor Orcs, the King of the Dead, 2 Soldiers of the Dead and a Pirate of Umbar.
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*Includes 9 minifigures with weapons and accessories: AragornTM, Legolas GreenleafTM, GimliTM, 2 MordorTM Orcs, the King of the Dead, 2 Soldiers of the Dead and a Pirate of Umbar
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*Features 3 large sails, removable rear section with dungeon and Pirate of Umbar prisoner, firing crossbows and lots of great Middle-earth Corsair detailing
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*Also features firing Orc catapult with wheels
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*Weapons include 3 swords, 3 crossbows, 3 spears, axe, long axe, bow with quiver and a longbow
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*Accessories include 14 decorated shields, shackles, 2 torches, 2 keys, rat, bread, diamond, coins, maps, goblets and a chain
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*Lock up the Pirate of Umbar so he doesn’t escape!
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*Fend off the Orcs with the crossbow!
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*Turn off the lights to see The Army of the Dead glow in the dark
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*Drop the anchors and lead the charge against the Orc forces
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*Measures over 13" (35cm) high, 23" (60cm) long and 5" (14cm) wide
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*Catapult measures over 1" (5cm) high, 3" (8cm) long and 2" (6cm) wide
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== Minifigures Included ==
 
== Minifigures Included ==
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|txt3=[[Gimli]]
 
|txt3=[[Gimli]]
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|txt4=[[King of the Dead]]
 
|txt4=[[King of the Dead]]
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|txt5=[[Soldier of the Dead]]
 
|txt5=[[Soldier of the Dead]]
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|txt6=[[Soldier of the Dead]]
 
|txt6=[[Soldier of the Dead]]
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|txt7=[[Pirate of Umbar]]
 
|txt7=[[Pirate of Umbar]]
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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A_79008_box_front.jpg|The box art
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set with min.jpg|The set in its entirety
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Catapult.jpg|The catapult that comes with the set
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Corsair prisnor.jpg
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ship rear.jpg
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Pic7BF3B574353148489218BF03675E6710.jpg|A poster featuring the set
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</gallery>
   
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
* The [[King of the Dead]], [[Soldier of the Dead]] (both), and [[Pirate of Umbar]] are exclusive to this set
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* The [[King of the Dead]], both [[Soldier of the Dead|Soldiers of the Dead]], and the [[Pirate of Umbar]] are exclusive to this set.
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* Despite Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli being together all throughout the trilogy, this is the only set to include all three.
   
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
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{{Fr|79008 L'embuscade du bateau pirate}}
 
[[Category:The Lord of the Rings]]
 
[[Category:The Lord of the Rings]]
 
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[[Category:Boats]]

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79008 Pirate Ship Ambush is a set in the theme The Lord of the Rings released in 2013.

Background

With direction from Gandalf and Elrond, Aragorn, wielding the reforged sword Anduril, Legolas and Gimli sought out the King of the Dead and his army to help in the Battle of Minas Tirith against Sauron, as the army would answer the call of Isildur's heir- Aragorn. Following Gandalf's advice, Aragorn and his followers took the Black Ships of the Corsairs of Umbar, Sauron's allies, to counterattack the Orcish army sieging Minas Tirith in an ambush to turn the battle.

LEGO.com Description

LEGO.com-icon-yellow This is a description taken from LEGO.com. Please do not modify it. (visit this item's product page)

Launch an ambush attack on the Sauron Army from the Pirate Ship!

On the shores of Minas Tirith, Sauron’s Mordor Orcs prepare to greet their allies aboard the Pirate Ship – but all is not as it seems. Pull up alongside them, drop the anchors and lead a surprise attack with Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas Greenleaf and the Army of the Dead. This majestic Corsair ship features 3 large sails, removable rear section with dungeon and Pirate of Umbar prisoner, firing crossbow and loads of armor and weapons! Capture the Orc catapult and lead the glow-in-the-dark King of the Dead and his soldiers into battle at the War of the Ring! Includes 9 minifigures with weapons and accessories: Aragorn, Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli, 2 Mordor Orcs, the King of the Dead, 2 Soldiers of the Dead and a Pirate of Umbar.

  • Includes 9 minifigures with weapons and accessories: AragornTM, Legolas GreenleafTM, GimliTM, 2 MordorTM Orcs, the King of the Dead, 2 Soldiers of the Dead and a Pirate of Umbar
  • Features 3 large sails, removable rear section with dungeon and Pirate of Umbar prisoner, firing crossbows and lots of great Middle-earth Corsair detailing
  • Also features firing Orc catapult with wheels
  • Weapons include 3 swords, 3 crossbows, 3 spears, axe, long axe, bow with quiver and a longbow
  • Accessories include 14 decorated shields, shackles, 2 torches, 2 keys, rat, bread, diamond, coins, maps, goblets and a chain
  • Lock up the Pirate of Umbar so he doesn’t escape!
  • Fend off the Orcs with the crossbow!
  • Turn off the lights to see The Army of the Dead glow in the dark
  • Drop the anchors and lead the charge against the Orc forces
  • Measures over 13" (35cm) high, 23" (60cm) long and 5" (14cm) wide
  • Catapult measures over 1" (5cm) high, 3" (8cm) long and 2" (6cm) wide


Minifigures Included

Gallery

Notes

Sources