LEGO Reviews Hidden Side70419

Wrecked Shrimp Boat

Name: LEGO Wrecked Shrimp Boat 70419
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70419
Rating: 4.8 (6792 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2019310 pcsHigh agreement · 88%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

6.8K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 75.4, a 4.8 owner average across nearly 6,800 buyers, and high reviewer agreement, the Wrecked Shrimp Boat stands as a genuinely Recommended Hidden Side set whose spectacular minifig lineup and clever dual-display boat design outweigh its sticker-heavy finishing. The ghost dog Spencer alone is worth the price of admission according to multiple reviewers."

Reviewers broadly agree that the Wrecked Shrimp Boat is one of the strongest entries in the Hidden Side line, earning a BrickScore of 75.4 (Recommended) with high agreement across four expert sources. The minifigure lineup is consistently called exceptional, with a standout ghost dog Spencer, the brand-new Captain Jonas possessed variant with tentacle arms, and the exclusive albino alligator. Owner sentiment is outstanding at 4.8 out of 5 across nearly 6,800 ratings, with 86% recommending the set on LEGO.com, confirming that critics and buyers are well aligned. The main fault lines are the sticker-heavy hull details and limited app integration.

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LOVED (9)

01Exceptional minifigure selection: Captain Jonas ghost variant with trans-neon green tentacle arms, Parker, Jack, Jonas Jr., and Spencer the ghost dog
02Spencer the Ghost Dog described as a frontrunner for best LEGO animal of 2019
03Albino alligator in tan with bright red eyes, a unique and collectible element
04Boat design praised as Creator/Expert-level detail and uniqueness for its size
05Dual display modes: boat displayed intact or split into wrecked state on rocky terrain
06Good value at $29.99 for 310 pieces ($0.097 per piece)
07App-integrated colour wheel cleverly concealed as part of the engine
08Spring-loaded rock face reveal feature adds a fun interactive element
09Yellow kayak as a scarce recolor and the exclusive Sou'wester hat in flame yellowish orange

CRITICIZED (7)

01Heavy reliance on stickers for hull detail, with clear-backed transparent decals that cloud up and show fingerprints
02Sticker adhesive cutting quality flagged as poor, with edges not cutting cleanly
03App integration is limited: only the boat itself can be scanned; the kayak, alligator, and terrain are ignored
04Internal boat space is extremely limited
05Boat elevated on rocks in wrecked display mode looks oddly positioned
06No glow-in-the-dark pieces despite the paranormal theme (called a missed opportunity)
07Captain Jonas and Jonas Jr. lack double-sided heads in their non-possessed forms

What reviewers are saying

"hidden side in my opinion is kind of like the new version of monster fires so I really really love this theme"

BrickQueen

"70419 Wrecked Shrimp Boat therefore appears very interesting, focusing upon a distinctive fishing boat which differs dramatically from any previous spooky models."

Brickset Reviews

"The Shrimp Boat itself I think is a fantastic build it has like Creator expert level of of detail and uniqueness just in a small small size"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"The minifigures are one of the strongest features of this set, and maybe the theme, and I'll be honest, it's been awhile since I got overly excited by minifigures in a set."

Jay's Brick Blog

Ecosystem

60240 Kayak Adventure — The yellow kayak in this set has only appeared once before in 60240 Kayak Adventure, making it a returning element that enhances this set's unique inclusion.

Previous fishing boats in LEGO — Fishing boats have appeared in previous LEGO sets, although they generally resemble pleasure craft rather than industrial vessels. This example is accordingly appealing as a more realistic industrial shrimping boat.

Previous spooky/Hidden Side sets — This set differs dramatically from any previous spooky models by focusing on a distinctive fishing boat rather than typical haunted house/laboratory themes.

Graveyard Mystery — Both are $30, ~300-335 piece Hidden Side sets with good value, but Graveyard Mystery has better app integration with multiple scannable elements, while Wrecked Shrimp Boat only scans the boat

Hidden SideTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

BrickQueen

Expert Video Source

BUY

"hidden side in my opinion is kind of like the new version of monster fires so I really really love this theme"

Key Pros

✓Boat can be displayed whole or in wrecked state
✓App integration is 'really neat'
✓Great minifigure selection with ghost variants and double-sided faces

Key Cons

✕Did not include a new shrimp mold despite expectations based on recent Friends ocean sets
✕Price could be lower (though in line with expectations)

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"70419 Wrecked Shrimp Boat therefore appears very interesting, focusing upon a distinctive fishing boat which differs dramatically from any previous spooky models."

Key Pros

✓Exceptional minifigure selection with diverse and detailed characters
✓Shrimping craft design strikes ideal balance between realism and fantasy
✓App-integrated colour wheel cleverly concealed as engine component

Key Cons

✕Haunted rocks less appealing from display perspective
✕Elevated position of boat on rocks seems quite odd

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"The Shrimp Boat itself I think is a fantastic build it has like Creator expert level of of detail and uniqueness just in a small small size"

Key Pros

✓Creator/Expert-level boat build design with interesting building techniques
✓New fisherman figures (Captain Jonas and Jonas Jr) are high quality
✓Albino Crocker Gator is a sought-after collectible part

Key Cons

✕Significant sticker quality issues with clear-backed stickers: poor adhesive cutting and edges not cutting cleanly
✕Sticker-heavy design for smaller details impacts final product quality

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Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"The minifigures are one of the strongest features of this set, and maybe the theme, and I'll be honest, it's been awhile since I got overly excited by minifigures in a set."

Key Pros

✓All the new minifigs, especially Captain Archibald are amazing
✓Spencer the Ghost Dog is adorable and one of the best new LEGO animals of 2019
✓Albino Alligator is a cool alternate colour

Key Cons

✕Too many awkward-shaped stickers that are painful to apply, especially the transparent decals on the boat's hull which cloud up
✕No glow in the dark pieces despite the horror/ghost theme - huge miss for a paranormal-themed set

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Dimensional Analysis

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Value drivers

BrickQueen: Captain Jonas with tentacle arms and clear head ghost variant; Parker and Jack as main Hidden Side protagonists; white alligator variant

Brickset Reviews: Captain Jonas with exclusive Sou'wester hat and possessed variant with trans-neon green head and tentacles; Parker L. Jackson with unique yellow hat and lavender hair; ghost dog Spencer as exclusive phantom.

Exclusivity

BrickQueen: Part of the Hidden Side theme exclusive to LEGO

Brickset Reviews: Hidden Side theme exclusive; includes exclusive Sou'wester hat and unique minifigure variants (possessed Captain Jonas with tentacles, albino alligator, ghost dog Spencer).

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Captain Jonas

Jonas Jr.

Parker L. Jackson - Black Top with Beanie (Smile / Grumpy)

Jack Davids - White Hoodie with Cap and Hood (Lopsided Smile / Scared)

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Tentacle arms (Captain Jonas ghost variant)Value
Rick hopes 'that they used those more often maybe we get some different colors of those' and calls them 'awesome'
Partially clear head (Captain Jonas ghost variant)Value
Unique molded piece for the ghost possessed version
White alligatorValue
Rick calls it 'awesome' and compares it to the legendary alligator from Red Dead Redemption 2, noting 'I just think that's cool so all in all this is a really incredible set'
Dual-moulded white and trans-clear plastic dog ghost (Spencer)Value
Unique ghost element that remains visible without the app, has ethereal appearance and can be displayed independently.
Exclusive Sou'wester hat in flame yellowish orangeValue
Realistic-looking fishing hat exclusive to Captain Jonas minifigure.
Trans-neon green possessed head for Captain Jonas with tentaclesValue
Special alternate head showing ghost possession with distinctive color and attached trans-neon green tentacles.

What Owners Say

Most owners find the Wrecked Shrimp Boat a fun, distinctive Hidden Side build with strong minifigures and a clever ship-splitting gimmick, though stickers and a now-defunct app are recurring frustrations.

COMMON PRAISE

+Clever dual-mode design where the boat splits apart to form a shipwrecked island
+Standout minifigures, especially the haunted Captain Jonas with octopus arms
+Unique albino alligator accessory adds character
+Good value, especially at clearance prices

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Excessive stickers, some arriving pre-folded and creased, frustrating perfectionists
−The Hidden Side app has limited device compatibility and is clunky to use
−Some structural parts (railings, boat joint) are wobbly or warped and prone to falling apart during play

split ship gimmickstrong minifigssticker heavyapp dependentdisplay pairing

Buyer Ratings