As a great addition to the large range of MOCs created by Classic-Pirates.com members, legofox shares with us an amazing ship with an excellent brick built hull and great unique features such as the wooden masts and string rigging. This is a brilliant ship certainly worth a look with bigger pictures.
Hurry to the Pirates forum to see more of Redbeard's Largest Command by legofox.
Once again, Brickforge Apprentice Houndblower brings us news of an upcoming product, premiering at Brickworld this weekend. A scourge, or many-thonged whip, is another unsolved problem for MOCers - to use the official LEGO whip, be it unrealistic with the hooped end, or go with a custom string assembly? The recent Indiana Jones whip provided a solution, but its curled-up nature proved problematic for action posing. Now Imperials can flog unworthy recruits, and pirates torture their prisoners, all in true Brickforge style.
Classic-Pirates.com members Emperor Claudius Rome and Dr Steve bring us news of the appearance of Bluecoats, Caribbean Clippers and Islanders in the upcoming LEGO Battles Game for Nintendo DS, leading to mass-speculation about the future of the Pirate line. The majority seem to wish for Bluecoats to replace the current Redcoats, whilst the appearance of other obsolete themes, such as Mars Mission and Ninja, cause scepticism in others. The matter is complicated further as the governor from the current Pirate line (pictured above, front), is named Broadside in the game, taking the name - and hat - of his forebear...
Join the discussion - and confusion - in the Pirate forum
Meanwhile, general speculation about future sets and their release dates continues:
When will the new sets be released? We already have news of the LEGO Pirate Advent Calender to be released in November, but that doesn't seem to satisfy everyone. Join the debate!
What do you want to see as new sets? Pure wishful thinking - but Eurobricks members have been right in the past! What's your dream set?
The return of the morion (Armada helmet) in recent Indiana Jones sets has sparked discussion over a return of the Armada Soldiers. The return of the cutlass piece in an Indiana Jones set preceded the return of the Pirate line - so why not? Share your opinion in the Pirate forum.
Who wouldn't jump on a lot of three complete Pirates sets, 6248, 6256, and 6236, for only $12.00?
Click to bid on this lot of Pirates sets!
Although you'll undoubtedly find 6268 Renegade Runner costing at least $50.00, you can bid on the same set for a tenth of the price!
Buy this complete 6268 Renegade Runner on eBay!
On our hands we have a funny face off between a hard as nails ruffian and a well trained soldier. However the soldier may have a slight advantage, the pirate happens to be chained to a tree and also has a flaming canon ball flying towards him.
Not such a fair fight!
Ricardo Silva has created this funny MOC that incorporates an interesting design of cannon ball. Extra details have been added to the cannon for realism such as the brilliant smoke effect and extra cannon balls ready to be fired.
Click to discuss Bullseye by Ricardo Silva in the Pirate forum
P.S. Happy Birthday Captain Zuloo!
Today I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview Admiral B©jaune, previously HMS243. He let's me in on a few secrets including some top-secret information about his new ship, the Sang Royale, plus he shares his tips for buying LEGO® bricks.
So come on over and read 'Behind The Helm' Episode #6 ~ Admiral B©jaune in the Pirates forum!
Houndblower brings us news of the new Brickforge prodcuts that will be debuting at Brickworld later this week. Amongst them are a set of reins, a gunbelt and a surcoat with a sword-loop.
The reins are a great add-on for the commanders of the great armies of the Pirate Forum - you need no longer worry about elastic bands or string to control your horse! Furthermore, as the reins fit over both types of horse head armour, we could be seeing some heavily-armed mounted troops in the near future too. Other uses will be sure to turn up too - a hangman's noose, anyone?
The surcoats also solve a dilemma for MOCers, who used to have to choose between a minifig neck bracket and 1x1 clip or an elastic band to hold their troops' cutlasses in place.
If those aren't to your taste, then the gunbelt provides a less bulky alternative, without the leg-flaps. Pistols, knives and scimitars should all find their place on minifigs' hips, perhaps with a little modification, if necessary.
Click to discuss these new Brickforge products in the Eurobricks forum
We don't usually publish MOCs that aren't already alive and kicking in our vibrant Pirates forum, but in our constant effort to provide you with brilliant MOCs as we find them, we have decided to make an exception.
So without further ado ladies and minifigs, we present to you, HMS Victory in minifig scale by DundS!
We have a member of our Pirates forum also working on an HMS Victory of similar size.
Check Teddy's Victory out in the Pirate forum!
Hurry, don't miss your chance to make a nomination for who you think deserves to become the Classic-Pirates.com LEGO Ambassador for 2009! Not much time left, be sure to make your nominations ASAP.
Quickly, go to the Pirate forum and make yerself heard!
RoVer created this massive diorama MOC in LCAD. It is a large Imperial base with a small town in the back, protected by many cannons and soldiers that constantly patrol its borders.
One, two, three, four...right turn!
This picture clearly shows the potential of LCAD, that has nearly infinite parts (in contrast to LDD). RoVer promised to continue the work on this WIP/MOC as soon as he graduates from University!
Come on over to the Classic Pirates forum to discuss this magnificent LCAD MOC.
