LEGO Pirates Eldorado Fortress Set (6276) (LEGO, 1989)....

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LEGO Pirates Eldorado Fortress Set (6276) (LEGO, 1989). Released during the formative years of LEGO's original Pirates theme, Set 6276 Eldorado Fortress stands as one of the line's most recognizable and frequently referenced releases. Designed as a fully realized Imperial stronghold, the set introduced a fortified coastal setting that balanced play features with a commanding visual presence. Its role as a narrative counterpoint to pirate ships and hideouts cemented Eldorado Fortress as a cornerstone of the classic Pirates lineup and a defining example of LEGO's late-1980s environmental design. This example is opened on both sides, though the contents remain factory sealed and visible through the display window when the flap is opened. The front panel shows a partially removed price sticker located over the LEGO logo, along with light surface scuffing. Approximately five areas of box rub are present on the front, exposing white beneath the surface layer. Creasing is visible from all four corners of the front panel, converging toward the display window, which shows slight yellowing consistent with age when the flap is raised. The top panel exhibits a small tear where it connects to the back panel, along with an additional small tear at the right corner where it meets the flap. The left side panel shows creasing and a fold near the bottom edge, while the right side panel presents a similarly bent lower corner. The bottom panel displays a crushed area at the back left corner that carries through into the back panel, accompanied by several small creases and veining along the top edge extending beneath the flap. The back panel shows a faint horizontal line running across its full width, along with storage-related wear affecting the LEGO logo. Edge wear is visible along the top edge, including a concentrated area near the center with creasing, denting, and surface scrapes. Both bottom corners show denting consistent with handling and storage. Classic Pirates sets with sealed contents remain highly sought after, particularly cornerstone releases such as Eldorado Fortress. Despite notable box wear and opened side flaps, this example retains its original sealed interior and strong visual identity, offering collectors an authentic, unaltered example that prioritizes originality and content integrity over box perfection. A compelling opportunity for collectors seeking a foundational Pirates set with confirmed sealed contents and well-documented condition.

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