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Avast! Crowd Support for BrickLink Designer Program Series 10 has begun — so time to perform yer duty!

Rally yer strength and cast yer support for the best selection LEGO Pirate builds the BrickLink Designer Program has to offer before 12 noon upon 20 Feb 2026 PST.

Navigate through the hoard of pirate creations and blast that Love It button like a deck‑mad gunner, lighting off cannon charges!

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Series 10 Pirate-Themed Submissions

Now, here be that hoard of glorious Series 10  LEGO Pirate designs…

“Spice Galleon” by Kyle84

“The Volcano Hideout” by Wonderbrick

“Pirate Galleon REVENANT” by Superminister

“Sanctum Island” by Arachno

“Pirates Last Stand” by BrickyBricks82

“Cannonball Carrack” by Sam2XD

“Pirates of Kraken Cove” by Brickthyosaur

“Captain Pineapple’s Pirate Bar” by brickish_water

“Shipwreck Island” by Lacike

SUPPORT ❯

“Bay of Plenty” by bricking.pepe

“Ride the Waves” by DelusionB

“Monkey Skull Island” by Marnus

“Plunder Prison” by Brick_by_Nic

“Ship loading at the Port” by Owen87

“Diamond Rock” by MozBricks

“Watchtower of the Damned” by One_eyeChristos

“Sailing for the Light” by BLACKSNOW

“The Legend of Snake Island” by LarsHaakon

“Kraken attack” by Owen87

“Elder Pirate’s Retreat” by Bast34

“Skeleton’s Sloop” by mm687240

“Caribbean Fortress” by Mills

“Shipwreck Scavengers” by Piece_On_Earth

“Kraken Attack!” by MikeBrickalloti

“Dreadspire Isle” by j_hrvt

“Pirates Cove” by Onewiththestud

“Loot Lagoon” by Brick_by_Nic

“Mr Broadside’s Gardhouse” by MyFirstMOC_HUN

“Kraken Attack” by heliantheae

“Treasure Cove” by midian454

“Captain’s Retreat” by One_eyeChristos

“Skull Renegades vs Bluecoats Ship” by Lacike

“Plunder Port” by Brick_by_Nic

“Skull Island” by The_Brick_Stop

“Merchant Ship” by ElephantKnight

“Anchor Cove Imperials Shipyard” by DelusionB

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BrickLink Designer Program

Through the BrickLink Designer Program, any bold LEGO Pirate fan may chart a course from their own design to an officially produced LEGO set.

First, the talented builders cast their finest creations into the Open Submission sea. Then the crew—aye, that be all of us LEGO Pirate fans, rally together to vote for the designs we fancy most during Crowd Support (that’s what’s happening now).

After that, the BrickLink Designer Team handpicks five worthy creations to refine. Come Crowdfunding, ye may stake yer claim (I.e. Pre-Order a set or two) and have the set shipped straight to yer abode 6 months hence.

If yer require a more detailed explanation, read the Series 10 article.

Now, get supportin’, yer have until 12 noon upon 20 Feb 2026 PST.

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Crowdfunding 2026

Would yer believe that two pirate-themed BrickLink sets be available for Pre-Order during 2026?

Privateer Frigate Fortuna

Will you ally the Unpredictable Privateers with the Imperial Guards, Soldiers… 
or themselves!

910059 Privateer Frigate Fortuna – Crowdfunding [OFFICIAL]

Brickperfection’s Series 7 version of “Privateer Frigate Fortuna” shall be available for Crowdfunding (pre-orders) from 19 February to 30 February, 2026.

Coconut Cape

Avast!  Fortuna does not see fit to fly the Imperial Armada flag! 

Does this suggest the Armada has already been driven from the Spanish-kissed shores of Coconut Cape?  Or is the Armada lying in wait, with enough might to stand against the Unpredictable Privateers? 

“Coconut Cape” by BallisticBricks

Crowdfunding for Series 8  design, “Coconut Cape” by BallisticBricks’ will take place  during  June, 2026.

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What Do Yer Think?

Which pirate-themed designs be catchin’ yer eye in Series 10, matey?

Have Yer Voted Yet?

The sands be slippin’ through the hourglass — only until 20 February, 2026 do ye have to lend yer support to every last LEGO Pirate build .

Don’t be lettin’ this chance slip beneath the waves — send a mighty roar across the seas to the BrickLink Designer Team and let ’em know yer hungry for more LEGO Pirate prizes!

SCROLL BACK UP and SUPPORT!

Then storm into the LEGO Pirates Forum or Classic Pirates Facebook Group and let the crew know which submissions yer threw yer support behind…

Plenty of famous historical figures sailed under letters of marque, but many blurred the line between pirate and privateer!

Some switched sides depending upon who was lining their coffers while others merely flew the banner of privateer as a disguise.

So let’s explore them scoundrels whose careers strayed beyond honourable seafaring…

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910059 Privateer Frigate Fortuna

With the official introduction of privateers to the LEGO Pirate theme thanks to the Privateer Frigate Fortuna, it’s Classic Pirate’s duty to ensure yer posses a solid understanding of how they differ from regular pirates.

BEWARE! The Unpredictable Privateers are Coming!

If ain’t already done so, acquaint yerself with the Unpredictable Privateers and then continue this voyage of discovery… 

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What be a Privateer?

A privateer is essentially a government‑approved pirate — a privately owned ship (or its crew) granted legal permission to attack enemy vessels during wartime.

Privateers operated under a letter of marque, an official license from a sovereign nation or authority that granted them clemency against charges of piracy.  The crown or state officially sanctioned their dastardly actions.

During the Age of Sail twas common for privateers to conceal their affiliate by sailing under flags of neutral countries… and even cloak themselves in deception by forging false names for their ships to mask their true identity.

Privateers didn’t just chase glory — they also hunted pirates with the same ruthless skill they used in sanctioned raiding, turning their swift ships, sharp instincts, and government‑backed firepower into a deadly counter‑pirate force.

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How Were Privateers Different from Pirates?

Privateers were permitted to raid, capture, and plunder enemy merchant ships, while keeping a share of the spoils as profit. Unlike pirates, who attacked anyone for personal gain, privateers acted as legal auxiliaries to a nation’s navy. 

Dividing the Plunder

So when a privateer seized an enemy ship, the captured wealth was divided according to a set hierarchy:

• The government who issued the letter of marque.
• The ship’s owners or investors.
• The captain received a larger cut for command.
• Finally, the remaining spoils were distributed among officers and crew by rank.

Rogue Freelancers

Privateers were rogue freelancers who sailed beyond the navy’s rigid chain of command, yet armed with official papers that turned their raids into celebrated acts of war, rather than crimes. Well, unless they lied about their status…

They were often hailed as heroes for tormenting foes and later received a monarch’s blessing with rewards of wealth and nobility.

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Famous Privateers from History

Here be some of the most widely recognised privateers what officially sailed under a letter of marque…

Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake (c. 1540–1596) was an English privateer, navigator, and naval commander whose daring exploits helped establish England as a rising maritime power, and a painful thorn in Spain’s side. 

Born in Tavistock, Devon, he rose from modest beginnings to become one of the era’s most feared captains, raiding Spanish ports and treasure fleets across the Caribbean — earning the nickname El Draque.

He achieved lasting infamy by circumnavigating the globe between 1577 and 1580 aboard the Golden Hind, becoming the first Englishman to complete such a voyage and receiving a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth I for his success.

Later, as vice admiral, he played a key role in England’s defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Drake perished of dysentery in 1596 while on yet another expedition against Spanish holdings in the Americas.

Henry Morgan

Sir Henry Morgan (c. 1635–1688) was a Welsh privateer who rose to fame as one of the most formidable buccaneers of the 17th‑century!

Launching audacious raids throughout the Caribbean on Spanish strongholds such as Portobelo, Maracaibo, and Panama while operating from Port Royal, Jamaica.

Often backed unofficially by the English Crown, Morgan played a pivotal role in undermining Spanish dominance in the region and amassed great wealth.

Despite the brutality of his campaigns, Morgan’s military skill and political usefulness earned him a knighthood and the post of Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica, where he spent his later years until his death in 1688.

Jean Lafitte

Jean Lafitte (c. 1780–c. 1823) was a French-born pirate, privateer, and smuggler who operated across the Gulf of Mexico during the early 19th century, most famously from his base in Barataria Bay near New Orleans.

Alongside his brother Pierre, he built a thriving smuggling network that dealt in contraband goods and enslaved people, while simultaneously cultivating political influence in Louisiana.

Despite being hunted by United States authorities, Lafitte became an unlikely hero during the War of 1812, aiding General Andrew Jackson in the defense of New Orleans and earning a presidential pardon for his service.

After the war, he returned to piracy from Galveston Island before vanishing into the depths of pirate legend… his fate remains unknown but some claim he saved Napoleon Bonaparte.

Kate Sloper

Catherine “Kate” Sloper (c. 1704–c.1712) was an early‑18th‑century Englishwoman who stands out as one of the very few women known to have received a privateering commission in her own name.

Operating during the War of the Spanish Succession, she petitioned the Admiralty for the right to outfit a vessel targeting French shipping—a request that was unusually granted, likely due to her financial backing, maritime connections, and the Crown’s appetite for aggressive privateering.

Her name appears in the Admiralty Prize Papers, marking her as a rare example of a woman formally empowered to wage economic warfare at sea. While little survives about her personal life or the operational details of her campaign.

William Kidd

William Kidd (c. 1645–1701), better known as Captain Kidd, was a Scottish sailor who became infamous as both a privateer and pirate during the late 17th century.

Initially commissioned by the English Crown to protect shipping lanes and hunt pirates in the Indian Ocean, Kidd’s mission blurred into piracy when he attacked vessels outside his legal remit, most notably the Quedagh Merchant.

His actions sparked scandal in England, where he was accused of betraying his commission. Captured and brought to London, Kidd was tried for piracy and murder, found guilty, and hanged in 1701.

His legacy endures in maritime folklore and the romanticized image of a pirate who straddled the line between legitimacy and lawlessness.

Immortalised as the only pirate officially documented to bury treasure. After his capture in 1699, Kidd reportedly inhumed part of his loot, including gold, silver, and jewels, on Gardiners Island off Long Island, New York.

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Them What Blurs The Line

This article grew so mighty long twas trimmed to only include privateers with a historical record of receiving a letter of marque.

As for the likes of old Benjamin Hornigold, without a true letter of marque and a mandate from Woodes Rogers to hunt pirates, he didn’t make the cut.

Biographies were also scribed for the Victual Brothers, Thomas Cochrane, Grace O’Malley, and the Barbossa Brothers, but all had to be excised to reduce length!

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Privateer Frigate Fortuna

Don’t miss yer opportunity to own this brand new LEGO Pirates set with extremely limited availability!  Only 30,000 will be available.

910059 Privateer Frigate Fortuna – Crowdfunding [OFFICIAL]

Crowdfunding for the very first LEGO Pirates themed BrickLink Designer ship, Privateer Frigate Fortuna commences upon 16 February, 2026 at 8AM and concludes February 23rd, 2026 at 12PM Pacific time. 

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What Do Yer Think?

Are the Unpredictable Privateers a welcome addition to yer LEGO Pirates collection?  

Who shall the privateers ally with?  The Imperial Guards? The Soldiers? Or be they nefarious rouges who plunder everyone in sight?

The countdown to 16 February has almost ended…  Are ye prepared?

Share yer thoughts in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

 

Pre-orders for the mighty Privateer Frigate Fortuna are almost here — and she ain’t arriving alone on February 16…

Brace yourself for the debut of an all‑new LEGO Pirates faction:

The Unpredictable Privateers!

Yer LEGO Pirate adventures are about to undergo a serious upgrade!

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The Unpredictable Privateers

Fortuna introduces the Unpredictable Privateers, a crew capable of aligning with any imperial faction… or pursuing their own interests.

Under the command of Captain Blackwell, well, until his first mate Lieutenant Hazard stages a mutiny and claims the captaincy for herself!

The frigate carries flags of two major imperial factions: the Soldiers (blue coats) and Imperial Guards (red coats), along with brand new flags baring the Unpredictable Privateer’s unique insignia.

But Fortuna’s captain has yet to strike an accord with the Imperial Armada, suggesting Armada ships be still ripe for the plunder!

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What is a Privateer?

A privateer was a pirate with a crown’s endorsement — a privately owned ship or crew unleashed to plunder enemy vessels under the guise of the law.

Privateers operated under a letter of marque, an official commission or license from a sovereign nation or authority.

During the Age of Sail it was very common for privateers and even for warships to sail under flags of neutral countries… and to even falsify the ship’s name as a disguise!

Historic figure Thomas Cochrane did so notoriously, and after a disgraceful discharge from the British navy, became a mercenary for other navies around the world.  His the real life exploits inspired characters like Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey.

How Were Privateers Different from Pirates?

Privateers were permitted to raid, capture, and plunder enemy ships, keeping a share of the spoils as profit, while the rest was claimed by their sovereign.

Unlike pirates, who attacked anyone for personal gain, privateers acted as legal auxiliaries to a nation’s navy.

Imagine privateers as the freelance raiders of the sea — outside the navy’s official chain of command, yet fully licensed, and even applauded, for making an enemy’s life miserable.

Still, if a privateer made the enemy miserable enough, they were shut down with the same finality as any pirate, Letter of Marque be damned!

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The Inspiration

The Unpredictable Privateers were conceived by Privateer Frigate Fortuna designer, Brick Perfection, who recounts his inspirations:

Brick Perfection writes:

Well, I did get some inspiration from William Kidd who was a privateer sponsored by a consortium of investors to hunt pirates (they’d invested for a share of the booty);

Brick Perfection continues:

His ship was the frigate ‘Adventure Galley‘ – so named because it had oars on the gun deck as was common in the 1690s. But failing to find any pirates, Kidd turned to piracy himself. He was the only pirate on record to bury a treasure.

Brick Perfection continues:

Fortuna’s pirate flag design refers to another well-known historical pirate, Bartholomew Roberts – the most successful pirate of his era. His Flagship was named “Royal Fortune” and he captured around 400 vessels.

Though Black Bart never sailed under a letter of marque, his infamy was renown by a fearsome and unmistakable flag.

Brick Perfection continues:

Fortuna is actually named after the Roman expression ‘Fortuna favors the bold‘, but when I remembered that Roberts named his flagships ‘Royal Fortune’ it felt like an obvious match.

Brick Perfection continues:

So in terms of lore, the Unpredictable Privateers are funded and supported by any imperial faction to hunt pirates – because there is a shortage of imperial ships in the LEGO portfolio and an abundance of pirate ships.

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Minifigures

The Unpredictable Privateers are primarily affiliated with redcoats (Imperial Guards) but deceptively fly the bluecoats (Soldiers) flag. 

Brick Perfection writes:

The 10210 Imperial Flagship from 2010 was a Redcoat ship and because the Camilla torsos work much better for Redcoats.

And with a crew of 19 minifigures plus another minifig for the figurehead, there be umpteen display options and countless scenarios for exciting battles at sea.

Now, there be a Captain (Blackwell) and a First Officer (Lieutenant Hazard) to ensure ship operations run smoothly.  You decide who you put in charge. 

But the captain will eventually succumb to piracy any way yer slice it.  So even if you put the First Officer in charge, there is bound to be a mutiny – and if successful, the captain will seize command and continue a life of piracy anyway!

In the LEGO world, pirates seem to always triumph in the end – much the opposite of real world history…  But that’s because we love our LEGO Pirates and know who the real heroes are!

But ultimately, it’s up to you to determine who yer Unpredictable Privateers align with… who they mercilessly plunder… who claims command of the ship.

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Privateer Frigate Fortuna

Don’t miss yer opportunity to own this brand new LEGO Pirates set with extremely limited availability!  Only 30,000 will be available.

910059 Privateer Frigate Fortuna – Crowdfunding [OFFICIAL]

Crowdfunding for the very first LEGO Pirates themed BrickLink Designer ship, Privateer Frigate Fortuna commences upon 16 February, 2026 at 8AM and concludes February 23rd, 2026 at 12PM Pacific time. 

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What Do Yer Think?

Are the Unpredictable Privateers a welcome addition to yer LEGO Pirates collection?  

Who shall your privateers ally with?  The Imperial Guards? The Soldiers? Or be they nefarious rouges who plunder everyone in sight?

The countdown to 16 February has almost ended…  Are ye prepared?

Share yer thoughts on the Unpredictable Privateers in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Discuss in LEGO Pirates Forum!

A common query Classic Pirates receives from enthusiastic LEGO Pirate fans be: Where can I acquire those classic box art backgrounds to put behind me MOCs?

Well today crew, we have made four backgrounds available for yer to download…

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An Homage to the Masters

But first we must pay our respects to the legends who’ve inadvertently enthralled generations of fans with their talents. After all, they are the progenitors of these cherished artworks.

Jens Nygaard Knudsen and Niels Milan Pedersen weren’t merely crafting LEGO sets — they were orchestrating the entire experience… from shaping set packaging to arranging a plethora of marketing materials.  

They injected life into their products through elaborate dioramas and captivating photography that made every LEGO theme feel as though it was an entire world waiting to be explored.

Unfortunately, most of us AFOLs lack the time, space and resources to build sprawling dioramas at home, so we must turn to modern technology to expand our horizons… literally and figuratively.

Ultimately, we accept our efforts lack the same authenticity as those opulent seascapes fashioned near four decades past. Yet we strive to recreate and reinvigorate their allure as closely as our limitations allow. 

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Classic Pirate Backgrounds

And now for yer building pleasure, we have a modest selection of backgrounds for yer to download…

6277 Imperial Trading Post

Originally created for the 2024 Infamous Steve Contest, we wanted to feature merchant Steve in brand new classic imagery to promote the contest. 

6285 Black Seas Barracuda

The very first LEGO Pirate ship, voted most popular LEGO set of all time during the early 2000s, did yer know?  This background was created from the version used to present the Barracuda in the official LEGO Pirate articles on LEGO.com.

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21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay

Barracuda Bay‘s artwork may not have achieved vintage status like the classic sets, but it was the port of arrival for many recent LEGO Pirate fans.

6276 Eldorado Fortress

For a limited time LEGO Insider Members were able to claim an Eldorado Fortress background image framed within a purple LEGO SYSTEM box. 

Now, here be that background freed from its purple shackles…

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Usage

Use these backgrounds at yer liberty! 

But yer will need to provide your own software and the skills to use it.

And when ye share yer edited creation, ’twould be mighty kind if yer could slip in a quick mention for Classic Pirates to steer other fans to where they can fetch the backgrounds for themselves.

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BrickLink Designer Program

At the time of publishing this article, it be the Open Submission phase of Series 10.

BrickLink Designer Program Series 10 – Open Submission

If ye be wantin’ yer design to stand out like treasure glittering in the moonlight, slap it atop one of these classic backdrops and watch it roar to life.

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More Classic Homages

If yer infatuated with Classic LEGO Theme memorabilia, procure yerself a superb 2026 LEGO Pirate Calendar created by Mariusz Pietruszka.

“2026 LEGO Pirate Calendar” by Mariusz Pietruszka

Mariusz’s calendars tap into the spring of LEGO nostalgia and put a modern spin on old classics.  Covering a range of themes from Pirate to Castle, from Western to Adventurers, from Space and beyond… 

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What Do Yer Think?

Be these classic backgrounds of any use to yer?

Are there any particular backgrounds yer would like to see in the future?

Or have any yer made yer own classic-style backgrounds?

Let us know in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

Submit, me hearties!  Submit!

Nay, not “surrender“, submit yer design to the BrickLink Designer Program!  

Series 10 Open Submission occurs between the 19^th and 30^th January, 2026.

So give yer build a thorough once‑over, and then cast it off to the BrickLink Designer Team while the tide still holds favour…

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Official Information

If yer a bit late to the shindig we’ve compiled all the useful Series 10 information in a comprehensive article.

BrickLink Designer Program Series 10

So have a read to ensure yer up to date with all the latest BrickLink Designer Program happenings.

Webinar

And if yer be wishin’ to gain the edge on yer competitors and ensure yer design passes review, watch the Series 10 Q&A webinar.

BrickLink Designer Program Series 10: Q&A Webinar

The webinar provides some very important information from the BrickLink Designer Team manager, particularly a request for smaller designs. Aye, a REQUEST.

Sure, LEGO Pirate fans be excited by large, detailed builds…  but not all  have treasure hoards large enough to buy sets that expensive three times a year.  So we need to downsize the designs!

Plus there’s shiploads of savvy guidance to help catch the eyes of the BrickLink Designer Team’s and sail through their meticulously review process.

Crowdfunding for Privateer Frigate Fortuna

This fine ship will be available for Pre-order between 16 February, 2026 at 8AM and 23 February at 12PM Pacific Time.

910059 Privateer Frigate Fortuna – Crowdfunding [OFFICIAL]

So prepare yerself in case it sells out within a few hours like Thieves of Tortuga did, because there ain’t no guarantee additional sets will become available for purchase this time round.

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Classic Backgrounds

If yer be wishin’ for yer design to shine like plunder gleamin’ under a silver moon, whack it upon one of these timeless backdrops.

4K Classic Box Art-Style Backgrounds for yer MOCs

Make AFOL supporters and the BrickLink Designer Team sit up and take notice! 

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What Do Yer Think?

Have yer finished constructing a smaller, yet epic Golden Age–of‑Piracy masterpiece for potential blazes of glory in Series 10?

Yer build could add fresh vibrancy to our LEGO Pirate lineup, enriching it with a bold new design and a dash of nostalgic intrigue.

Builders

Open Submission for Series 10 occurs between  19^th and 30^th January, 2026.

So be sure to submit yer design before the counter reaches  00:00:00:00!

Buyers

Be ye satisfied with the swashbucklin’ selections headed into Crowdfunding — from the mighty  Privateer Frigate Fortuna to the sun‑soaked shores of Coconut Cape — or be yer craving them days when classic LEGO Pirates sets ruled store shelves?

Sail over to the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group and dive into the lively conversations about the BrickLink Designer Program with the most enthusiastic minds on the brick seas.

Discuss in LEGO Pirates Forum!

A new rumour has been sighted off the port bow! 

Scheduled for release during June 2026 be 31387 Legendary Pirate Ship, another Creator set containing 1,074 pieces.

No images have appeared and the price be under wraps, and whether it includes alternate builds remains mystery…

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Rumour Origins

BrickTap on Reddit has tapped into an extensive list of upcoming LEGO sets which apparently originated from pure-gaming.fr.

And that be all the details for the plunderin’ so far — keep an eye on the horizon because updates could appear at any moment!

But from the little information available, we should note that the part count only  be 1,074 pieces, down almost 200 pieces from its predecessor, 31109 3-in-1 Pirate Ship which contained 1,264 pieces.

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Creator Pirate Sets

This be the third pirate-themed Creator set. A successor to the  3-in-1 Pirate Ship be somewhat expected, given it was decommissioned towards the end of 2025.

We saw a similar occurrence after the first Castle Creator set, 31120 Medieval Castle ceased production during late 2024, followed by the release of 31168 Medieval Horse Knight Castle during 2025.

LEGO® 40597 Scary Pirate Island [OFFICIAL]

The other Pirate Creator set be 40597 Scary Pirate Island, offered as a Gift With Purchase during Halloween 2023.

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer excited for a new Creator Pirate Ship?

Or do yer think The LEGO Group should base a future Creator set on a different aspect of the LEGO Pirates theme?  Like an Imperial Guard ship, or an Indigo Islander template? Or something we ain’t never seen in the pirate theme?

Tell us yer thoughts in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Well, blow me down!  The Spiderman/LEGO Pirates crossover set, 11208 Team Spidey’s Pirate Ship sailed into the Classic Pirates Facebook Group, with far greater enthusiasm than a Classic Pirate could possibly imagine!

In which case, you’ll be thrilled to discover the LEGO Pirate fun continues in a second set, 10790 Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse.

It may not raise yer sails like a true Classic Set, but even the most finicky LEGO Pirate fan might find it worth a quick glance…

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10790 Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse

T’was released during 2023 and retired last year to clear the decks for Spidey’s Pirate Ship — but that won’t deter us from diving deeper into this mysterious lighthouse.

First, here be the glorious box art which will no doubt mesmerise fans for many decades to come:

Official Description

From the 10790 Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse webpage on LEGO.com:

Superheroes at sea, for kids aged 4+

Put imaginative, developmental fun into the hands of young Spider-Man fans with this endlessly enjoyable build-and-play toy.

Dimensions

Reconfigurable fun!  The lighthouse measures over:

• 22 cm/8.5 in high,
• 31 cm/12 in. wide 
• 21 cm/8.5 in deep

Treasure, traps and Super Hero battles

From the underground cave to the pumpkin at the top of the lighthouse, LEGO® Marvel Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse (10790) is filled with action designed especially for kids aged 4 and up.

Pirate Parts

The standard fare be present…  a map, treasure chest and some booty… but alas!  These dull discs don’t hold a candle to the dazzling shine of the vac‑metal doubloons of yesteryear.

There also be a handful of parts to construct a rudimentary shipwreck: a hull piece, ship’s wheel, and mast with brick-built sails. Yer’ll also find rock wall elements and a cell door for the brig — plus a palm tree to mark the shore.

Plus a buildable pirate shipwreck, a railway to transport stolen treasure, a cave that doubles as a jail, the lighthouse headquarters of Green Goblin and numerous accessories.

The Starter Wall

Quite the notable feature…

A Starter Brick wall element gives youngsters the confidence to build and reconfigure the set. Simple instructions are provided in the form of a colorful picture-story guide and, for added digital fun, the LEGO Builder app features intuitive zoom and rotate tools that let kids visualize their model as they build…

But are AFOLs audacious enough to repurpose those lavish lavender walls into a imperial fortress or a pirate’s hideout? Maybe they’re a touch too gaudy.

Perhaps they belong in a Dutch harbour bustling with merchant cargo vessels — like the sun-washed settlements of Curaçao, where rows of bright pastel façades shimmer against the deep blue water.

Minifigures

Unlike the latest LEGO Pirate Spidey set, these minifigs here ain’t been kitted out with pirate accessories.

Still, these sets have a generous number of minifigs in relation to their part counts:

The set includes 4 minifigures – Miles Morales, Ghosty, Sandman and Green Goblin .

Fun for families to share

4+ sets are the perfect way for adults to share the building fun with youngsters, whether they are seasoned LEGO fans or experiencing LEGO

An’ if yer  hankerin’ fer even more details, cast yer spyglass upon the official 10790 Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse page on LEGO.com.

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11208 Team Spidey Pirate Ship

The successor to the lighthouse; this brand new set became available at all yer favour merchants upon 1 January, 2026.

11208 Team Spidey Pirate Ship

It contains a range of useful LEGO Pirate elements, some of which are available in new colours, and we gain reassurance that firing cannons are still in commission – so be sure investigate further.

More ❯

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What Do Yer Think?

Did yer acquire 10790 Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse?

Or did it sail right past you by like two ships in the night?

And what of the set itself?  Would yer press gang this into yer LEGO Pirates collection?  Scrap it for parts? 

Or cast it off to yer youngin’s as a gateway to true LEGO Pirates sets?

Now don’t be shy, me hearties — swing by the Classic Pirates Facebook Group and share yer thoughts with the crew.

The big day is fast approaching us! 

Pre-orders for Privateer Frigate Fortuna commence upon 16 February, 2026 at 8AM and conclude February 23rd, 2026 at 12PM Pacific time.

The cost be US$349.99 / £319.99 / €349.99 / AU$549.99, so quickly dig up yer stashed booty – it’ll soon be needed!

Now let’s hoist our sails and chart a course through the official images and details…

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Official Announcement

From the official Privateer Frigate Fortuna webpage on BrickLink.com:

Embark on an epic voyage with the Privateer Frigate Fortuna — a swift and graceful 18th-century warship crafted for daring expeditions and high-seas adventure. This stunning 4,000-piece model is perhaps the closest a LEGO® creation has ever come to a historically accurate sailing frigate from the final years of the Golden Age of Piracy.

Whether proudly displayed as the centerpiece of your collection, integrated into a larger pirate diorama, or starring in a stop-motion film, Fortuna is breathtaking from every angle. When looking closely, you will find a host of innovative and largely unique building techniques and an extraordinary level of detail and refinement.

Minifigures

Fortuna includes 20 Minifigures (including a magnificent figurehead): 

• Captain, captain’s daughter, lieutenant, midshipman 

• Boatswain, cook, sailmaker, carpenter 

• Six sailors and five marines 

Animals

Our merry is crew is accompanied by a goat, a cat, two chickens, and one mischievous stowaway — a monkey! 

Flags

Raise the colours of the red coat Imperial Guards, blue coat Soliders, or go rogue with an exquisite pirate flag!

But do note these be stickers, not new tile elements.

Sail Templates

Set designer BrickPerfection designed printable sail templates intended for A4 or US Letter page sizes.

When printed on heavy, natural-textured paper (single- or double-sided), they rival the appearance of real fabric sails. Assembly requires only scissors and a standard hole punch — no additional LEGO elements are needed.

Main Features

• Run out the Cannons:
  Open the gun ports and slide out the cannons for realistic naval battles.
• Working Capstan & Anchors:
  A clever selector gearbox lets you raise or lower either anchor. The removable capstan can be turned with Minifigures on it. When unselected, the anchor can also be dropped.
• Accessible Interior:
  Remove the top deck in sections for full access. Minifigures can stand and move below deck, and there is storage for all of their weapons and utensils.

• Plentiful details:
  Prepare food for the crew in the galley, read maps in the captain’s cabin, or look after the treasure chest below deck.
• Authentic Masts:
  Accurate, three-piece masts complete with standing rigging. The yards can turn into the wind and Minifigures can climb the shrouds.
• Elegant, Realistic Hull:
  The graceful curves of an 18th-century frigate are captured in all three dimensions using hinged sections, slopes, and half-a-plate high offsets for a smooth, historically faithful shape.
• Structural Integrity:
  Built on a technic frame, Fortuna has an exceptionally strong hull and is easy to transport.

Dimensions

Length: 81 cm / 32 in
Width: 28 cm / 11 in
Height: 61 cm / 24 in

BrickPerfection’s Video Overview

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Evolution of Fortuna

It’s been an incredible voyage for Fortuna!  Evolving over the course of three different BrickLink Designer Series before being selected as a Series 7 finalist.

“Privateer Frigate Fortuna” by BrickPerfection – Series 7 Version

So catch up Fortuna as it traveled through it’s various prototype phases during Series 5, Series 6 and Series 7.

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What Do Yer Think?

Will you be adding Privateer Frigate Fortuna to yer fleet?

Yer have until 16 February to make up yer mind!

Share yer thoughts in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Discuss in LEGO Pirates Forum!

Now that 2025 is behind us, let’s sail towards them LEGO Pirate rumours circulating the waters in 2026. But be warned!  Rumours is all they be…

If yer seeking official confirmations, navigate through the 2025 Recap.

So, what be them rumours?

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The Rumours

Shortly after the release of 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship during September 2025, came a flurry of excitement at the possibility there may be two more Pirates of the Caribbean sets released in the near future.

However, probing deeper into the depths of the leaky abyss we discover claims were made as far back as June.

XelaOrdnajela writes:

Couldn’t find the exact leak source
(will comment the source once I find it).

Rumors leak that two more Pirates of the Caribbean sets are coming under the Lego Icons theme. One possibly in 2026 and the other in 2027. Similar treatment to Lord of the Rings with the Barad-dur, Rivendell, and The Shire sets.

But unfortunately no source was ever provided…

NEW 2026 Pirates of The Caribbean Set LEAKS! by
The Brick Reporter

A couple of weeks after the Icons Black Pearl was unleashed upon the world in September 2025, The Brick Reporter reported this:

The Brick Reporter writes:

All NEW 2026 LEGO Pirates of The Caribbean FUTURE SET LEAKS, LEGO Flying Dutchman 2026, LEGO Queen Anne’s Revenge, LEGO Davy Jones LEAKS!

Brick Reporter also shared a source for the rumour in an Instagram post shared upon the 26 September, 2025.

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Who is swii9383?

The Instagram account named swii9383 is private so unlikely the information originated from there unless Brick Reporter be a tight knit matie.

But perhaps swii is short for Sam Wise of  jedi.samwise.bricks which appears to be a publicly accessible account what shares LEGO leaks. 

However, glancing through the posts, there ain’t a single Pirates of the Caribbean rumour for 2026 – the posts mainly be focused upon rumoured Star Wars and Lord of the Rings sets.

Have we arrived upon these shores too late and the post long since scuttled?  Maybe t’was an ethereal story which vanished within 24 hours… or did the post even exist in the first place?

Perhaps the answer lies within the videos throughout the Jedi.Bricks YouTube channel – so start sifting’, yer may uncover some golden nuggets.

Kraken Claim by The Brick Enthusiast

The Brick Enthusiast upped the ante a little more with this claim:

Well, it be more of a guess than a claim, but it demonstrates how fan speculation can potentially fuel rumours beyond what was initially shared.

It’s heavily rumored that we’ll be getting TWO MORE Pirates of the Caribbean sets in 2026! 🤯🤩
Nothing has been confirmed yet, but my guess is we might finally see a Flying Dutchman set, along with a brick-built Kraken to go with it. 🐙

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The Rumours Circulate Further

From here more YouTubers intercepted claims and relayed the information with their own spins and wishful desires.

2026 Flying Dutchman claim by 2LegoBoss

 2LegoBoss‘s video focuses solely on Davy Jones’ vessel…

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Pirates of the Caribbean 2026 LEAKS! by Brickington

While Brickingtonsoars ahead with the two set claim, but suggesting the ship to be released are Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge and Salazar’s Silent Mary.

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LIES!!!

Some scallywag be tellin’ tall tales!

darthaspamacc spuriously claimed on 21 October, 2025, that 10469 Davy Jones’ Pirate Ship would be released in July 2026, contain 3,513 pieces and retail for $599.00… in US dollars we assume…

But he promptly confessed to pulling our peg legs… just a bit of harmless fun, ay?  Ok, who’s still simmering in rage like boiled cuttlefish?

bb_brickz Was Excited!

TikToker bb_brickz must not have glanced at darthaspamacc’s admission on his Instagram post before sharing a rumour video a few days later.

Nonetheless, we love bb_brickz’ boundless enthusiasm!  And it just goes to show — the mere whisper of an official LEGO Flying Dutchman be enough to set AFOL hearts aflutter.

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The Rumours Retreat

For the past few months fans who’ve caught wind of these rumours, have been joyously excited at the prospect of future LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean sets. 

Then all of a sudden… BOOM goes the gunpowder magazine!

During the final days of December 2025 came a rather devastating blow…

Those lovely leakers are now claiming The LEGO Group SHALL NOT be releasing  Pirates of the Caribbean sets during 2026.

So naturally fans be screaming WHY???

Was the market for pirate-themed LEGO products oversaturated during 2025 so they’re allowing some breathing space?

Recap of Official 2025 LEGO Pirate Releases

Or are future Pirates of the Caribbean sets no longer on the cards for reasons we are yet to discover?

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What Do Yer Think?

So which rumours be true? 

Are two more Pirates of the Caribbean sets on their way?   Or wasn’t there any truth to them rumours to begin with? 

Or be this latest rumour — claiming there ain’t a single Pirates of the Caribbean set for release in 2026 unequivocally false?

Tell us yer thoughts… or better yet, if yer have any further knowledge of the situation, rip open that can of squid tentacles in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

What an exciting year 2025 has been!

We haven’t experienced a tidal wave of official LEGO Pirate releases like this since the golden age of the 90s!  From new classic inspired minifigures, to Pirates of the Caribbean, to One Piece, to The Goonies, to the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s something for every bloodthirsty buccaneer.

So let’s ensure nothing has sailed past yer in 2025…

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RETIRING!!!

31109 Creator 3-in-1 Pirate Ship is sailing off into the sunset, so if you haven’t acquired one for yer fleet, this be yer last chance!

It be three LEGO Pirate sets in one!

Not only do yer get a pirate ship, but also a tavern and skull island build.

But unlikely will yer spy one upon LEGO.com because they’re all sold out!

If yer lucky, yer may snag one from the secondary market, via eBay for example, at a half decent price.

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On the Horizon

We be skint on fresh rumours and official announcements for 2026, but there’s still something left to grind at the mill…

11208 Team Spidey Pirate Ship

Arriving upon 1 January 2026, this unexpected crossover between LEGO Pirates and Spiderman was received much better than anticipated in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

11208 Team Spidey Pirate Ship

But is it for every LEGO Pirate fan? At the very least it confirms shooting cannons are still in production along with various other crucial LEGO Pirate elements.

Privater Frigate Fortuna

The official announcement for this upcoming BrickLink Designer set shall be unleashed during January 2026 with Crowdfunding (pre-orders) to follow sometime in February.

“Privateer Frigate Fortuna” by BrickPerfection – Series 7 Version

It’s been quite a journey for Fortuna, and Classic Pirates has documented its evolution over BrickLink Design Program Series 5, Series 6 and Series 7.

Series 7

Coconut Cape

The BrickLink Designer Program continues to deliver the goods for LEGO Pirate fans, with its next offering… the very first Imperial Fortress design available for Crowdfunding during June 2026.

“Coconut Cape” by BallisticBricks

Which imperial faction will be stationed at the cape remains unknown. Whether it be the Imperial Armada inspired minifigs of the design BallisticBricks submitted, or whether they’ll be supplanted by an entirely different regiment.

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2025 Disappears Behind Us

Now, in antichronological order, let’s dig up the 2025 releases…

LEGO Ideas® 21363 The Goonies

The 1985 film, The Goonies, inspired Delusion Brick‘s winning entry in the LEGO Ideas “If we could turn back time Challenge“… 

RELEASED: LEGO Ideas ®21363 The Goonies

21363 The Goonies and its accompanying Gift With Purchase, 40773 The Walshes’ Attic were released to retail during November 2025.

If yer a devout Goonies fan, head over to LEGO.com and place yer order now.

Brickbeard Poster

Originally conceived as a comic book cover, this hand-painted artwork decorated the LEGO booth at San Diego Comic Con 2025, and later offered to LEGO Insiders as a reward poster, circa July 2025.

Brickbeard Poster – LEGO® Insiders Reward [OFFICIAL]

Disclaimer: the pirate captain does not appear to be Ironhook!

10365 LEGO® Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship

After 9 months of teasing tantilising fans, the ridiculously over leaked much anticipated remake of the Black Pearl was finally released in September 2025.

10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship [OFFICIAL]

The rumoured Gift With Purchase manifested itself as 5009609 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass, rather than the preferred minifigure scale set containing the mysteriously absent Pintel and Ragetti.

RELEASED: 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship NOW AVAILABLE

At the time of its release, fans from across the seven seas reported supply shortages, so if you missed out, check LEGO.com again… this time your fortunes may be smiling.

Pirate Bundles on Pick A Brick

A new time saving feature arrived to Pick A Brick on LEGO.com during late 2025 – minifigure bundles!

LEGO Pirate Bundles on Pick A Brick

Yer can load yer cart up with five maties in one hit, well provided yer don’t mind a crew of quintuplets.  Bundles for Wolfpack Outlaws, Crusaders Archers and Viking Villagers also be awaiting yer…

Pirate-themed Build A Minifigure Quarter 3, 2025 Minifigure

We affectionately named this minifig “Sam Scarlet” so didn’t have to keep referring to him by the excessively long name just above.

NEW Pirate-Themed – Build A Minifigure – Q3 2025 [OFFICIAL]

Be him a pirate, or be him a merchant? That’s for you to decide, but some fans have discovered that torso works rather well on their Steve minifig.

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910053 The Thieves of Tortuga

The second pirate-themed submission Crowdfunded via the BrickLink Designer Program sold out at blazing speed!  For the first time ever additional stock was made available bumping the 30,000 order limit to around 40,000.

The Thieves of Tortuga has Sold EXCEPTIONALLY Well!

Orders were fulfilled during late 2025 and now LEGO Pirate fans are enjoying their newly assembled pirate havens.

Pirate Torsos in the Minifigure Factory

Coinciding with the release of 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine, came the limited availability of palette-swapped torso designs for the newly updated Bo’Sun Will and Camilla minifigures.

Pirates in the LEGO® Minifigure Factory

LEGO.com‘s recent feature, the Minifigure Factory allows yer to digitally craft a custom minifigure and then have yer bespoke little scallywag shipped straight to yer doorstep. 

21358 Minifigure Vending Machine

Another LEGO Ideas submission what came into fruition; 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine offering a plethora of new minifigures.

NEW LEGO Pirates in 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine

The highlight for us LEGO Pirate fans be the updated Bo’Sun Will and Camilla designs. The latter of which, may be a glimpse into an entirely new Pirate theme faction, the Unpredictable Privateers.

One Piece LEGO Theme

Another whisper on the high seas was proven to be true — the rumoured One Piece LEGO theme sailed into reality during mid 2025.

Pre-Orders for One Piece LEGO® Sets [OFFICIAL]

One Piece may not be every LEGO Pirate fan’s tankard of ale, but a couple of those sets look ripe for refitting into classic‑style vessels and hideouts. Set yer sights on 75636 Windmill Village Hut and 75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship.

LEGO Insider Rewards

Around April 2025, Insider Members were treated to some free loot! 

A splendid assortment of pirate-themed wallpapers were available to spruce up  computers, tablets and mobile devices.

FREE Pirate Rewards for LEGO® Insider Members

Plus a “stunning maritime” backdrop combining the branding of the 6290 Red Beard Runner box with the box art background Classic Pirates edited for 10320 Eldorado Fortress… which was originally derived from the 6276 box art.

Rewards

Pirate-themed Build A Minifigure Quarter 2, 2025 and Brickbeard Tile

“Pirate-themed” is breathed loosely here, because it’s the skull and crossbones torso design what got our attention…  the kid not so much!

Brickbeard Tile and Pirate Torso Design – Build A Minifigure – Q2 2025

Plus the tile featuring a Brickbeard painting would make a lovely addition to any captain’s cabin or tavern wall. 

Pirate Quartermaster

We entered 2025 on a strong wind, marked by the debut of the Pirate Quartermaster from Collectible Minifigure Series 27.

Pirate Quartermaster – Collectible Minifigure Series 27

The Pirate Quartermaster fueled the imagination of fans who found all manner of creative uses for the minifig.

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Bad News!

Rumours have also been swirling around about future Pirates of the Caribbean LEGO sets, such as the much overlooked Flying Dutchman, which unlike the Black Pearl, has never seen an official LEGO release.

Flying Dutchman 2026 claim by 2LegoBoss

Around September/October 2025, the rumour mill was grinding out chaff about an Icons Flying Dutchman, like the following video posted on the 2LegoBoss YouTube Channel.

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Pirates of the Caribbean 2026 LEAKS! by Brickington

The Brickington YouTube channel made a similar claim, with the suggestion of two Pirates of the Caribbean LEGO Icons sets.

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New 2026 Pirates of the Caribbean Rumours

But despite these claims, the latest gossip indicates The LEGO Group WILL NOT be releasing further licenced Pirates of the Caribbean sets during 2026.

Whether this be a temporary hiatus… or to allocate SKUs to more classic-inspired LEGO Pirate releases remains shrouded in the fog of mystery…

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What Do Yer Think?

What was your favourite 2025 LEGO Pirate release?

And would yer believe, ALL them rumours we published turned out to be TRUE? And all them we ignored are looking highly unlikely.

Sails into the New Year with a hearty “Yo-ho-ho” and tell us which recent LEGO Pirate releases yer treasure most in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

Once again, Christmas be upon us…

A season treasured by countless LEGO fans what fondly remember the thrill of unwrapping their favourite LEGO Pirate sets on a joyous holiday morning…

Those moments of pure childhood wonder, the rustle of wrapping paper, the first glimpse of a long‑awaited box… they remain with us like cherished memories etched into the mainmast.

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“The Jolly Santa” by captain_brixx

LEGO Idea Book 260 has sparked the imaginations of fans for decades!

captain_brixx delivers us a festive version of the very first official LEGO Pirate ship bearing brick-built sails…

The build is nicely presented upon the classic-set box art background, available as a FREE Reward to LEGO Insider Members.

captain_brixx writes:

🇬🇧 Pirate Bo‘Sun Will and Governor Broadside‘s niece Camilla are heading for new adventures. They joined Captain Snowman on his ship, the Jolly Santa. Together they sail the Chrismas Seas to get some treasur… I meant presents for their fellow pirates!

And to top it off, captain_brixx serves up a vibrant spread of stunning Jolly Santa photos, bringing every nook and cranny of the build to life.

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“HAR HAR HAR!!” by Matthew Kilburn

Matthew has given the LEGO House Exclusive set “40504 A Mini figure Tribute” a festive makeover, complete with Christmas tree.

But we’re not entirely certain whether the following comment is intended to be a double entendre, but…

Matthew writes:

Time to get jolly on your naughty @r$e$!!

So this Redbeard maxifigure may be open to coming down your chimney more than once a year.

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“Merry Christmas Captain Redbeard!!” by pirates016

Redbeard seems to be receiving all the gifts this year.  He’s so pleased with the treasure map Santa has bought him, his beard flies off.

One of two 2025 Christmas posts brought to us by pirates016 .

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“Colonists Coming Together for Christmas” by ruddellcreations18

 ruddellcreations18 brings us this merry scene, complete with lighting.

After a harrowing year of being terrorised by marauders from sea, these colonists love to unwind with some Christmas carols.

ruddellcreations18 writes:

This was my building challenge for December
The colonialists coming together to celebrate Christmas, even though one was mad at the Christmas Carolers for singing and was trying to throw snowballs at them.

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“Relaxed pre-Christmas time” by captain_brickbeard_89

captain_brickbeard_89 has finished his Naughty & Nice list and traded his ship for a sleigh, so next he must deliver the plunder. 

So let’s hope all the LEGO Pirates have been dirty-rotten scallywags so they can make the Naughty list.

captain_brickbeard_89 writes:

I wish you a relaxed pre-Christmas time!

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“LEGO Imperials Do Christmas” by bricking747

bricking747 has shared this superb vignette of a sentry box adjacent a mounted Admiral Woodhouse, against a vibrant festive background for past Christmases.

But it’s too good to cast aside, so it here it be again with an extended background.

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“Merry Christmas!” by bricks_by_pata

bricks_by_pata sends us a hearty broadside of Christmas greetings, unleashing a tidal wave of festive cheer that would make even Blackbeard crack a smile…

bricks_by_pata writes:

Merry Christmas! All the best, lots of health and joy, as well as time spent with the people who are most important to you!
Stay away from AFOLES! 😉 Merry Christmas! 😉

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“Merry Christmas, LEGO Pirates Crew!”  by Davide Cioccarelli

Davide writes:

May your holidays be filled with treasure chests of creativity, calm winds for new builds, and plenty of time to craft stories worthy of the greatest pirate legends.
Whether you command a mighty fortress, a fearsome ship, or a tiny island hideout, thank you for keeping this community lively, imaginative, and full of swashbuckling spirit all year long.

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“Sweeter the Sabers Never Ring” by mr_legondaer

mr_legondaer‘s Santa visits Barracuda Bay to ensure the pirates have carried out his strict mandate to decorate the place appropriately for the season.

mr_legondaer writes:

That moment when you’re actually a scary pirate but Santa forced your house to decorate with chains of lights and wreaths. 🎄✨
Jose’s Inn now has a new rule: whoever is caught looting lands on the “naughty list” – and this year instead of gold there’s only coal in the boot! ⚓️🎁

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“Nutcracker x Rat King” by capt.dark.shark

Assuming this be inspired by The Nutcracker minifig and not a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle reference, capt.dark.shark brings us some Christmas ballet…

capt.dark.shark writes:

🥜 Nutcracker x Rat King 🐀
Merry Christmas 🎄🌟

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“Love, Peace, Creativity” by lego_pirates_world

For something different, lego_pirates_world’s Santa and elves have abandoned their traditional sleigh and piled into a pirate dinghy.

lego_pirates_world writes:

Love, peace,creativity and all the best wishes from the crew❤️❤️

Merry Christmas ho ho ĥoarrr 🎀🎄🎁🎀

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“It’s Christmas time, Pirates!” 🎅🏻 by Marco Menguzzato

Redbeard dons his Santa’s hat and visits the elves at their exclusive Elf Club House.

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“This is the Gift for Captain Roger” by Francesco De Gasp

massenzio1985 sees the Pirates and Imperial Guards set aside their differences. After Roger Redbeard receives a beautifully painted portrait, they all convene for a sumptuous Christmas dinner.

Francesco De Gasp writes:

Merry Christmas!🎄
This is the gift for Captain Roger🎁

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“Merry Christmas Me Hearties!” by pirates016

The crew of 31109 Creator 3 in 1 Pirate Ship has been nefarious enough this year to inspire  pirates016  to build this scene with Santa approaching their vessel loaded with loot.

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“Merry Christmas from the DARKTIDE PIRATES” by old_bones_moc

old_bones_moc has been labouring away to conjure up new classic-style LEGO Pirate sets and sub themes to present on emulated vintage media.

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Past Christmases

This be the third year Classic Pirates has conducted a roundup of Christmas-themed LEGO Pirate content.

2024 Roundup of LEGO Pirate Christmas Photos

2023 Roundup of LEGO Pirate Christmas Creations

So, if 2025’s Christmas haul ain’t satiated yer festive faculties, similar collections from Christmas 2023 and 2024 are eagerly waiting to be revisited!

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What Do Yer Think?

What be yer favourite LEGO Pirates Christmas photo for 2025?

Got a legendary LEGO Pirate Christmas moment or creation of your own to share with the crew?

Share yer festive LEGO Pirate joy in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group — don’t leave your treasures buried!

The BrickLink Designer Program Series 10 Questions & Answers Webinar was held upon 6 December, 2025.

This webinar delivered a powerhouse of knowledge for builders gearing up to dominate Series 10 and succeed the Review phase.

If embedded videos ain’t working for yer, hit the button below to watch on YouTube…

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Official Announcement

The official webinar page states the usual…

Learn about the Submission Guidelines for BrickLink® Designer Program: Series 10 as Alex, BDP Project Manager, covers updates and common questions. Aspiring fan designers ask questions and get clarification to some of the nuances of various guidelines.

But we puts it `ere any way in the interest of authenticity. 

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Highlights

If yer don’t have time to watch the entire webinar, here be some tidbits worthy of yer attention…

Series 9 Theme Stats

Every webinar dishes out a visual banquet, revealing the theme submission stats from the previous series through irresistibly delicious pie charts.

And pirates be making their mark, albeit a rather modest one.

6% or 27 of the 431 Series 9 submissions were pirate-themed, while 30%/130 were Medieval/Castle themed.  This perhaps signals where Pirates sail in relation to Castle in the broader AFOL community.

Smaller Models

Classic Pirates has advocated for smaller designs in earlier BrickLink posts.

Not all LEGO Pirate fans have bountiful treasure hoards, so Crowdfunding a 4,000 part ship just six months after a 4,000 part harbour might exceed the limits of what some can afford.

Therefore, t’would be beneficial to punctuate those larger builds with more economical sets, giving fans a chance to catch their breath financially.

Alex states:

Starting around 10:40 of the webinar:

I know I preach this a lot. Smaller models. I would love to see more smaller models being submitted. I know we get a lot of feedback around large models. There’s only so much we can do about that because we can only choose the models that are submitted to the program. So we’d love to see more small models.

So these sentiments are being echoed by the BrickLink Designer Team, indicating yer should take heed!

Alex continues:

Starting around 11:05 of the webinar:

The less than 2,000 part models are less than half of what’s being submitted which is actually a trend in the wrong direction from what we’d like to see.

But that just be the tip of bowsprit poking out of the water!

The Series 10 webinar is brimming with more tips and strategic gems to ensure yer design passes Review, so if yer ain’t had a gander yet, set yer sights there now…

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BrickLink Designer Program Series 10

True to our charter, the Classic Pirates have compiled a convenient overview of the latest BrickLink Designer Series.

BrickLink Designer Program Series 10

Dive in — for LEGO Pirates  are storming ahead in the program, and we must keep the wind in our sails!

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Crowdfunding

Privateer Frigate Fortuna will be available for Pre-Order during February 2026.

“Privateer Frigate Fortuna” by BrickPerfection – Series 7 Version

The official announcement and images of the production version is scheduled for January, but tie yer over in the meantime, inspect the Series 7 version.

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What Do Yer Think?

Have yer caught the Series 10 webinar yet?

Be there any golden nuggets of info that fellow LEGO Pirate builders should know?

Will yer be submitting a design to Series 10?

If so, offer LEGO Pirates fans a tantalizin’ glimpse of the wonders yer’ve been crafting to pique supporter interest!

Here be the official countdown to Open Submission on January 19:

Whether yer forging a build or navigating  webinar waters, drop anchor in the LEGO Pirates Forum or the Classic Pirates Facebook Group to share yer progress!

 

Discuss in LEGO Pirates Forum!

BrickPerfection informs us official images of the production version of  Fortuna be scheduled for January 2026!

So while we bide our time, let’s set our sights upon the Series 7 version, the one what passed the BrickLink Designer Team Review and is being finalised for Crowdfunding during February 2026…

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History of the Fortuna

The Fortuna be a tale of persistence!  BrickPerfection submitted the continually evolving design to three different series!

Fortuna’s journey began during BrickLink Designer Program Series 5, then after some refinement, sailed again in Series 6.

Then finally, after further tinkering, t’was launched upon Series 7 and succeeded by passing BrickLink Designer Team’s review.

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BrickPerfection writes:

Quotes taken from the official Privateer Frigate Fortuna webpage from Series 7:

Fortuna is a fast sailing frigate designed as a Privateer – a government-commissioned vessel tasked with hunting pirate ships or, deceptively, becoming one. As a true frigate, Fortuna is equipped with 20 cannons and 2 swivel guns.

BrickPerfection continues:

This set introduces the Unpredictable Privateers to the LEGO Pirates theme, capable of aligning with any faction or pursuing their own adventures. Fortuna includes 12 Minifigures, a striking figurehead, and a small cat to protect supplies from rats.

BrickPerfection continues:

Fortuna’s efficient design makes the most of its 4,000 pieces, ensuring an enjoyable building experience with plenty of customisation options. Although the design is ambitious, I have paid close attention to making it as buildable as possible.

Stats

Total parts: 4,000 | Unique parts: 663 | Minifigures: 12 | Stickers: 1

For perspective, 10210 Imperial Flagship contains 1,664 pieces, meaning Fortuna offer 240% more parts!

Dimensions

Length: 81 cm / 31.9 in
Width: 29 cm / 11.5 in
Height: 62 cm / 24.4 in

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Play Features

Let’s cast a keen eye upon what’s else be altered in this here vessel…

Accessible Interior
Remove the top deck in sections for full access, allowing minifigures to stand and move below deck.

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The Unpredictable Privateers

A brand new imperial faction patrols the Brick Seas!

Series 7 Fortuna teased a new purple-coat imperial to keep the privateers in check.

Those purple torsos are no longer in production!

BrickPerfection writes:

From a LEGO Pirates Forum Post

The Unpredictable Privateers, sailing under the flag of Bluecoats, Redcoats or their own!

The most noticeable change are the Minifigures, again not final – but a good indication of what will be included.

But a worthy substitute was found…

The above image was extracted from footage of Fortuna’s refined prototype, displayed during the Fan Media Days in Billund, and shared by the Bricksie YouTube channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Endurance versus the Fortuna

So how does Fortuna measure up to LEGO Icons 10335 Endurance Ship?

BrickPerfection writes:

From a Facebook Post

One comment that I often hear about Fortuna is “we want cloth sails”. However out of the box, BDP cannot offer those because Lego doesn’t actually produce cloth pieces; the ones that come in sets are made by a contractor! 🤔
That being said, I designed Fortuna’s yards from the beginning for compatibility with cloth sails, and they are pretty easy to make! 💪
As you can see, my quickly done mockup already looks about as good as the sails that come with the 10335 Endurance set! 👏

Ah, The LEGO Group hires contractors to produce material sails?

So while the physical build pictured above flies material sails, the version available for Crowdfunding will possess brick-built sails.

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Brickbuilt Sydney 25

After toiling relentlessly to produce the physical version, Brick Perfection took the shores to share Fortuna with the world. The latest port of call,Brickbuilt Sydney 25, hosted by Sydney LEGO® Users Group.

BrickPerfection writes:

Some close-ups of Fortuna as shown at Brickbuilt Sydney 25 in its BDP Series 7 Finalist configuration. Thanks to everyone who came by & had a look. It was great to chat with you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Past Versions

Have yer been keepin’ up with the evolution of The Fortuna?

Series 5

Travel back to where is all began in the May of 2024 when Fortuna embarked upon its maiden voyage in the BrickLink Designer Program.

“Privateer Frigate Fortuna” by BrickPerfection – Series 5 Version

Series 6

After months of meticulous refinement, by October 2024,  Fortuna had been completely rebuilt and ready to commence  its second voyage.

“Privateer Frigate Fortuna” by BrickPerfection – Series 6 Version

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About the Builder…

BrickPerfection (the magnificent Moritz Krusche) be one of the greatest ship builders all time!

Sailing from Sydney in the land down under (known to some as New Holland), BrickPerfection has successfully navigated from the physical age of building, to the digital age, and back again!

This journey be well documented on Instagram, Facebook and Threads.

And for the enthusiasts what cannot be appeased by static images, BrickPerfection’s  YouTube Channel explores his builds with greater dynamism.

All Time Greatest Ship Builders

Once upon a time there  BrickLink Studio did not exist, forcing builders to construct their ships using real LEGO parts.

And with those parts, they fashioned magnificent fabric sails and rigged them with their nimble fingers.

Above be a small complement from BrickPerfection’s fleet, visit the Imperial Shipyards on Flickr to witness the full might of his naval prowess.

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What Do Yer Think?

Thoughts on the Series 7 version of Privateer Frigate Fortuna?

Are the latest round of changes an improvement?  Or are previous versions superior?

Be privateers and multi-faction vessels a welcome addition to the LEGO Pirates theme? Or should we cling to the tired and true favourites like the blue coat Soldiers and Imperial Guards?

Crowdfunding for Fortuna

Pre-orders are scheduled for February 2026 – but have yer finances recovered from the Black Pearl and The Goonies?

Or will yer passing up Fortuna for something else?

Now, divulge yer fantastical Fortuna thoughts in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group – does it have potential to sell out?

Discuss in LEGO Pirates Forum!