LEGO Pirate fans have been spoilt for choice lately!

The Classic Pirates have been hosting their very own Infamous Steve Contest, while Brethren of the Brick Seas has been hosting challenges to usher in its third era.

Meanwhile, The LEGO Group has hosted their own competitive initiatives; including the LEGO Ideas “If we could turn back time” Challenge and BrickLink “A Pirate’s Dream” Activity.

So let’s take a peek at the most “classically piratey” submissions of that activity…

What is the “A Pirate’s Dream” Activity?

The Classic Pirates are a wee bit late to the shindig due to managing a certain contest, as this activity ended on 21 August, 2024…

But the objective was to build anything pirate-related in 10 to 300 parts using BrickLink Studio.

Here’s the official spiel:

LEGO® Pirates have plundered the ocean for generations, but none are as infamous as Captain Redbeard. Once shipwrecked in Barracuda Bay, Captain Redbeard escaped with one goal in mind: recruit a new crew for his next adventure!

We want you to build your pirate’s dream life in digital brick form. This dream could be anything pirate-related, from a classic pirate ship sailing the ocean waves to a futuristic vision of space piracy.

Prove your worth to Captain Redbeard and you’ll be living a pirate’s dream on the high seas in no time!

So, submissions have closed but the winners shall be declared upon 28 August, 2024 at 12:00 PM PT.

And then we get to discover who’s designs will display A Pirate’s Dream winner badge – hurrah!

What’s more, there’s a “View Instructions” option for each creation, with step-by-step directions allowing you to build them for yourself.

The Creations

Since this activity had an extremely general definition of “Pirate”, a good many of the builds aren’t strictly “classic”.

Nonetheless, the Classic Pirates have done the sifting for you, so here be our top picks…

Hit the “View Creation” button for more images and information about each submission.

“Castaway Cay” by CaptDarkNStormy

This be somewhat of an upgrade to the classic set, 6260 Shipwreck Island, with some 6258 Smuggler’s Shanty and 1492 Battle Cove thrown in to add extra seasoning.

What! No monkey? Ah, but there be a tortuga splashing about!

This MOC is inspired by the small land based Pirates sets of yore such as 6260 Shipwreck Island, 6258 Smuggler’s Shanty, and 1492 Battle Cove. It features a cannon for defense against the pesky Bluecoats, a small cave for hiding treasure, and a hammock under a thatched roof for siestas away from the punishing rays of the Caribbean sun.

Go give the good captain’s “Castaway Cay” post a like on Facebook to brighten his day!

“When a Dream Becomes a Nightmare” by bwtyler

A 294 piece mini build of a killer kalamari!

The Crimson Seas Guppy met an untimely fate

Captain Bluebeard is (was?) the captain of the Crimson Seas Guppy and little brother of a much more famous pirate. This full scale replica is designed to recreate the story of when the diminutive pirate was attacked by the fell beast, after finally finding his long lost treasure.

“Nostalgic Parrot” by Sushi Taro

Ah yes, the original LEGO Parrot design…  Fans familiar with the Golden Medallion comic and  Ladybird Book series know this bird brain as Popsy.

Popsy placed upon a perch

It’s a nostalgic parrot.
Please enjoy the complicated way the face is assembled.

Ever notice how nobody ever builds a larger version of any of the later parrots?

“Island lookout” by Steampunxx

Only a handful of Imperial Solider creations appeared among the selection but this 6265 Sabre Island homage caught our spyglass.

No cannon. No oars. And no sabres on this island

Somewhere in the seven seas a pair of imperial soldiers guard this tiny island. Accompanied by only a row boat and a palm tree these soldiers keep watch from their tower.

The design is based off the style of imperial soldiers sets and mocs while the palm tree is a design used in 31084 pirate roller coaster.

“A Pirate Story” by Keenlego_build

The gripping 549 page autobiography of Captain Redbeard who candidly chronicles his lifetime of piratical pursuits.

Available in both hardcover and paperback

Batten down the hatches for the enthralling high sea adventures of the most notorious pirate Redbeard and his Man-O-War

Rough sea’s. Daring raids. Piracy, Plunder, Cunning escapes, Three sheets to the wind, Loot, and Mutiny (son of a biscuit eater).

Did you know Redbeard sailed a Man-O-War?  No, neither did the Classic Pirates.

“Redbeard Returns to the Sea” by Ghost7982

Old Captain Redbeard grows bored of lazing around Barracuda Bay so he sets sail in his new luxury yacht… yes yacht!

The yacht’s sails honours Redbeard’s trademark colours

After years of plundering the seas and settling down at Barracuda Bay, Redbeard has decided to hit the water once again. He will enjoy his retirement sailing on his yacht or relaxing in a hot tub on his island. This yacht is themed to the legendary Black Seas Barracuda that Redbeard once captained and features a treasure chest hidden below deck up front and his iconic parrot.

Shipwreck Island by MyFirstMOC_HUN

6260 Shipwreck Island has made a lasting impression on LEGO Pirate fans so here’s another updated version:

In this one you get a monkey

Captain Red Beard has not been having a good life lately. First, several of his ships were confiscated or sunk. The morale of his men has also dwindled, as the booty has become smaller and smaller. This led to riots. And if that wasn’t enough, they were attacked by an Imperial ship in the middle of the internal strife. The enemy proved to be much stronger and more composed and the ship was so badly damaged that it was destroyed. Only two survivors remained before the enemy ship moved on. The captain himself and a loyal crewman. They were washed ashore on a small island by the sea current, where they began to settle in with the supplies they had thrown ashore.

Be so kind as to stop by Zsolti’s “Shipwreck Island” post on Instagram and give it some love!

“Up-Scaled Classic Monkey” by vcmiller

And now it’s time to enlarge the other classic pirate critter… Spinoza!

A brick built upscaling of the original LEGO monkey piece.

That’s the second biggest LEGO monkey head the Classic Pirates have seen!

An up-scaled version of the classic monkey seen in many pirate sets (part 2550c01). Scaled up by a factor of 6x, so it is to scale with the up-scaled minifigure set (40649).​

“Redbeard Fightin’ Back for His Dreams” by Exerion

This be somewhat of a 6285 Black Seas Barracuda mini-build, albeit equipped with stripeless sails, just the way Niels Milan Pedersen intended.

The sails are meant to have red stripes

Well, the lack of stripes is more of a design limitation… but  we eagerly await the day BrickLink Designer Studio offer support for the much desired fabric sails!

Arrr, ye salty sea dogs, gather ’round once more and let ol’ Captain Redbeard regale ye with the next chapter in our grand saga of bricks and bravery! This here be the continuation of our legendary MOC, where the tables have turned, and my trusty ship takes the fight straight to that scurvy dog!

Note: The sails are white, because at this scale stickers would be required to make white and red stripes on the sails.

“Redbeard’s Hot Tub” by Lightsaberz3

When Captain Redbeard isn’t cruising around in his yacht, he’s kicking back in his hot tub with Popsy.

Also, Redbeard is cut

Redbeard has completed all his pirate adventures and now wants to relax in his hot tub. He resides on a private island with his parrot “Popsy” and all the treasure he will ever need. 298 Pieces

“Treasure Chest Filled to the Brim with Gold” by Lutzifer

Continuing the trend of brick-built enlargement we have a pirate’s most prized possession: a treasure chest.

Well looky here, the vacuum metal gold makes a return!

A treasure chest that is filled with a lot of gold.

Where was it buried? Who found it? Is there a curse on the gold?

Dare you build this treasure chest to discover the curse?

“Under New Management” by Nobodyishere

Pirates have conquered an Imperial Fort!

The classic LEGO Pirates flag design makes a return… on the flag, at least

Redbeard and his crew have been getting tired of getting attacked by imperial boats and trying to avoid giant sea monsters out in the open ocean and it became their dream to settle down someplace on dry land. So they found a very nice 1 prison, 2 cannon imperial fort on a small island while the current resident weren’t to keen on moving so Redbeard and his crew enticed them with a show of their boat’s fire power. Now if you ever see a small fort flying the jolly roger you’ll know it is under new management.

“Skeleton Treasure” Cove by Block_of_space

In pirate lore dead men tell no tales, but they do seem to get up, walk around, and cause the living a lot of grief.

Undead highwaymen still don’t remove their masks

My humble submission to the pirate challenge. This poor pirate heard where the golden horde of the undead resided and decided after a drink to go and get it. He found the treasure but got in over his head with the undead!

“Con-Briki” by Jdsiro

Well, finally! The Indigo Islanders are receiving the attention they deserve!

Right before us be a creation inspired by 6256 Islanders Catamaran.

The sail even bears a brick-built version of the Indigo Islander motif

Two Islanders, on board the Con-Briki, sail past a small island poking up from a shallow reef, where a hermit crab considers a discarded bottle as a potential new home! Perhaps the Islanders are also en route to a new home in far and distant lands, though with a stunning lack of provisions for such a journey (thanks to a 300 part limit), it is more likely they are just out for a day sail!

The Islanders… Criminally neglected in past BrickLink designs, perhaps attributed to a lack of relevant parts in BrickLink Studio… but is that changing?

“Skull Island Remake” by Spaceguy909

Another classic LEGO Pirate set remake; this time 6248 Volcano Island receives the BrickLink Studio treatment.

It means to honour the 10320 Eldorado Fortress aesthetic

This is a remake of 6248 “Volcano Island” from 1996 in the style of Eldorado Fortress. This moc is built on a 24 x 20 base and includes a buried treasure chest, Volcano hence its name sake, and possibly a couple lost soals. This unfortunate conquistador met his fate after being trapped in the islands cursed cave possibly by the islander or his own crew. But with Redbeard’s crew in the picture again, maybe his story will again be told.

“The Tale of Captain MonkeyPants” by Turtles0203

Behold the riveting adventures of a piratical primate who has achieved many wondrous feats!

Sailing aboard the “The Great White“, can MonkeyPants lay claim to the mysterious Golden Banana for once and for all?

A monkey captain who does not wear any pants

Captain MonkeyPants was the most feared pirate of all the seven seas! He raided fortresses! He wrestled bears! And beat the Kraken is a game of chess! But there was one ting Captain MonkeyPants wanted more than anything… THE GOLDEN BANANA!

“Pirate house” by RAW123

Another one of those pirate hideouts that looks suspiciously as though it were seized from the Imperials.

The old semaphore station has experienced a change in management

Coming close at 297 pieces I finished my entry for A Pirates’ Dream.

“Captain Redbeard’s Golden Sword – A Lost Treasure” by Kmohaddes

And now for an enlargement of a pirate’s most vital security device… a cutlass!

Wait a minute…

The first katana to look more like a broad sword

This is Captain Redbeard’s lost sword, the cursed golden katana. All the pirates want their grubby hands on this awesome sword. This sword has a small red jewel and a black skull emblem. The sword is extremely thin and therefore has nice swoosh ability, I achieved this using bar and clip plates.

It rates highly on the Swooshability Scale, miraculous really, given that it’s forged from pure gold. Yer know how much gold weighs, right?

“Fortress on Stilts” by Ajericson

This quick, same-day build sees Imperial Soldiers of the verge of laying siege to a pirate battlement.

Now we’re talkin’ – a creation with both Imperials and Pirates!

This pirate fortress on stilts is a creation I started and finished on the same day I am hoping I can add more creations to the pirates dream contest. featuring three hundred and one pieces six minifigures three imperial guards including a skeleton witch is the third imperial guard three pirates one crab starfish spider fish shark and turtle also featuring two parrots and three seagulls.

“Pirates Party” by Piratecaptain85

Even pirates need a place to party.  Naturally you’d assume they’d head to the nearest tavern to indulge in their frivolity, but for special occassions they require a change of scenery.

And what better change than the local beach bar – they’re just a stone’s throw from the docks!

Jack Sassy loves spending time at the pub

Captain Redbeard has thrown a party for all the pirates, hes also thrown his banana on the floor……ARRRRRRR RUM!

But Wait… There’s More!

There be plenty more creations where those came from!

We didn’t include the science fiction and suburban pirates

If yer interested in taking a squiz at the not-so “classically piratey” submissions, plot a course to the A Pirate’s Dream webpage on BrickLink.

What Do Yer Think?

Do yer like that selection of builds?  Or be there other Pirate’s Dream creations we should have included?

A fanciful extension of the promotional image used on Instagram

And would yer build any of these creations for yerself?

Stay tuned for the winner announcement on 28 August, 2024 to discover which dreamy pirate designs have earned a winners badge!

Yo ho! it’s time to make our way to the LEGO Pirates Forum to discuss the A Pirate’s Dream Activity…

Voting for the Infamous Steve Contest Winners is well underway.

However, Participants must Vote for both the Building Entries and Creative Critic to receive the maximum Bonus Points towards their Vote Scores.

You MUST Vote for both the Building Entries and Creative Critic to receive the maximum Bonus Points

If you Vote for both Critics and Building Entries you will receive:

• 10 Bonus Points towards the Vote Scores for each of your Building Entries
• 6 Bonus Points towards your Creative Critic Vote Score
• 2 Tickets in the Prize Draw to WIN a $25 LEGO set
  

Vote for one or the other, and you’ll only receive half of the above.

Vote for yourself, and you will forfeit all your Bonus Points – so spend 2 minutes looking at the other Entries.

Voting Prize Draw

As further incentive to Vote for the Winners of we’re holding a Prize Draw that gives you the opportunity to WIN a $25 LEGO Set of your choice.

You’ll be assigned a number or two and then we spin!

All Voters who meet the requirements are eligible to receive TWO Tickets if they Vote for both the Building Entries and Creative Critic.

What Do Yer Think?

Have you voted for both Building Entrants and a Creative Critic yet?

It can make the difference between Winning a Prize…   and missing out to someone else!

Voting can make an enormous different to your Vote Scores

Voting Closes 31 August

When the Timer reaches 00:00:00 Voting will Close and no Bonus Points for you!

So don’t hesitate!

Or you WILL miss out!

UPDATE 1 MAY, 2025

The price and pre-order date for Thieves of Tortuga has been officially announced.

The finalists for BrickLink Designer Program Series 5 have been announced and you’ll never guess what…

Another pirate-themed BrickLink Designer submission has been selected for Crowdfunding during June 2025!

Ominous Isle hasn’t even entered production and another LEGO Pirate set is already headed our way…

“The Thieves of Tortuga” by Krackenator

A port to rival the 6277 Imperial Trading Post!

Welcome to Tortuga! It means “turtle” in French… and “tortoise” in Spanish

The design consists of 3,998 parts across 6 buildings, 10 minifigures and loads of accessories.The dimensions are:

• 79cm / 31 inches long
• 35cm / 14 inches wide
• 26cm / 10 inches tall

Now yer LEGO Pirates can run amok in their very own harbour filled with plenty of exciting features to explore!

Krackenator writes:

Welcome to the Tortuga!

One of the safest places for pirates to hide from the Imperial soldiers, it has become a chaotic town where anything goes. Tortuga is full or stolen cargo and hidden details everywhere you look.

The Buildings

Here be the 6 buildings yer LEGO Pirates can hide out in and store their loot!

Pirates ONLY – not an Imperial in sight!

1. The Tortuga Tavern

(Blue building on the left)

Apparently this is the best place to go for a drink or meal… or maybe just a drink

2. Missy’s House

(Orange building on the left)

This has been Missy’s home for all of her life – she’s so old she can remember a time before pirates arrived at Tortuga.

Missy pokes her head out the window to see what’s causing the ruckus this time

Typically pirates will be yelling outside of her window because they’re getting cold water thrown over them.

3. The Main Gate

(Tan building with gate on the middle-left)

The entrance to the rest of the town… which was not included in the build otherwise the part count would be in the tens-of-thousands!

It is recommended for all intruders stand against the wall

It also functions as a watchtower in case one of those pesky imperial ships attempts to sail into the harbor.

4. The Loot House

(Orange and white building near the centre)

This is where all the “repossessed” treasure is stored.

As you can see – the place is loaded!

Think of this like and bank and that friendly lady is the teller… she’ll tell-yer what’s going to happen if yer try to steal any gold!

5. Captain’s Residence

(Green building on the right side)

Meet our latest captain… Captain Ogel…

No relation to Ogel from the Alpha Team theme… this Ogel doesn’t even have a hook!

This be where Captain Ogel reviews his charts and spends his shore leave.

Now, if only custom torso designs were accepted in the BrickLink Designer Program because the use of that particular torso is well-trodden.

6. The Marooned Marina

(Tan building on right) 

This be the best place in the LEGO Caribbean to pickup some fresh fish… or fishing supplies to catch fresh fish to sell to the marina.

The Marooned Marina – no relation to a certain blogger named Marooned Marin

With all those fish, the marina smells great at the end of the day!

The Official Announcement

From the official BrickLink Designer Program Series 5 webpage:

Here be the timeline

And no doubt some will be grumbling that BrickLink Designer submissions aren’t proper LEGO sets, and Pirates of Tortuga isn’t newsworthy.

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Would you buy "The Thieves of Tortuga"?

Learn more about the upcoming set

Yes absolutely!

I'm undecided

Never!

But if you’d like to acquire this set in the future…

The BrickLink Designer Team writes:

Our five Series 5 finalists!

These designs are chosen for Crowdfunding on June 3rd, 8 AM Pacific time.

We’ll reveal the five Series 5 designs. Then we’ll collaborate with fan designers to prepare them for production.

From 2 September, 2024 to 1 May, 2025, the designer Krackenator will be working with the LEGO Group’s official Model Governance and Building Instructions teams to finalise the set’s design.

Then during June 2025 you’ll have the opportunity to pre-order yer very own Pirates of Tortuga.

Join us in Tortuga in June 2025!

If more than 3,000 pre-orders are made, the set will enter a limited production run of up 30,000 units.

Yer may purchase a maximum of 2 sets.

What Do Yer Think?

Does the The Thieves of Tortuga make yer excited for another pirate-themed BrickLink Designer Program set?

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Do yer have a general interest in Pirate-themed BrickLink Sets?

Yes, absolutely!

Maybe, depends on the set

No, I will never buy one

And when it’s available for crowdfunding, will you fork up yer hard earned booty to acquire one? Or even two?

A home port for yer pirates that isn’t made from flotsam!

At 3,998 parts it’s almost 1,200 pieces more than Ominous Isle’s 2,773 parts which will no doubt reflect in the price.

Tell us yer thoughts on The Thieves of Tortuga in the LEGO Pirates Forum, Facebook Group or Facebook Page right now!

UPDATE 31 AUGUST

Voting has closed – check back soon for the Winner Announcement!

It’s time to determine of the WINNERS of the Infamous Steve Contest so now YOU get to decide who should deserves the Prizes!

And you might WIN a $25 LEGO Set of your choice just for Voting!

Voting will take place from August 18 to 31

Anyone who meets the Voting Requirements is eligible to Vote and WIN the Prize.

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Once you’ve done that, sail over to the Critic Voting Topic and cast your Vote.

It will earn you a Ticket in the Draw to WIN you a $25 LEGO Set of your choice!

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The time honoured tradition of AFOL building contests – awarding Prizes to the Builders of the MOCs you like best!

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First review the Entries in both the Small Building Category and the Large Building Category.

Then decide which Entries you like the best and sail over to the Builder Voting Topic to cast your Vote.

This will earn you a second Ticket in the Draw to WIN you a $25 LEGO Set!

So I Get Bonus Points If I Vote?

Yes, if you participated in the Contest, either as a Building Entrant or a Creative Critic, you will be awarded additional Points towards your Voting Scores.

Providing you Vote for another Participant – Vote for yourself and you’ll forfeit all the Bonuses.

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This incentive is to ensure everyone who’s Participated in the Contest takes a few moments to Vote… and not for themself!

Voting is not compulsory, but failing to so will put you at a significant competitive disadvantage.

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Which Building Entrants and Creative Critic do you consider to be the most deserving of the Prizes?

Steve casts his Vote

Voting takes place from August 18 to 31

When the Timer reaches 00:00:00 Voting will Close.

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The winners of the official “If we could turn back time” LEGO Ideas Challenge have been announced!

The objective was to build a creation seeping in nostalgia, based on a classic 80s film or TV show.

After Idea Intake closed on 9 April 2024, an Expert Review was conducted to select five entries for Crowd Voting, allowing AFOLs to select their favourite entry.

Entries which progressed to the Crowd Voting phase have the opportunity to enter production as a LEGO Ideas set… so one day, you may be able to purchase them!

However, there’s one entry in particular we’d like to bring to the attention of LEGO Pirate fans…

“The Goonies (1985)” by Delusion Brick

Delusion Brick is renown for his superb digital builds, both original concepts and retro-inspired creations; many of which have been submitted to LEGO Ideas.

The Classic Pirates have a particular fondness for his Seagull Bay Lighthouse Imperial Fortress which has enjoyed a revitalised life through the BrickLink Designer Program in recent years.

Like most LEGO Ideas submissions the final product may be vastly different to the original submission

The Goonies (1985) is the first of two challenge winners announced on 14 August, 2024 via the LEGO Ideas Blog.

Updates

In the time since this article was written there have been a couple of updates…

A closer inspection of the build by Delusion Brick:

“The Goonies (1985)” by Delusion Brick

And… an informal update with alleged details of the set release.

21363 The Goonies – Price, Part Count and Release date

The Film

If you’re not familiar with the 1985 Goonies film here be it in a nutshell;

A group of teenagers discover a treasure map and embark on a quest to uncover the treasure of the notorious pirate, One Eye Willy.

Spoiler alert!

“Hey You Guuuys! (The Goonies)” by Mark Davies, British Artist

During the film’s climax they discover Willy’s treasure laden ship, The Inferno, deep inside a system of booby trapped caverns. However, during the final confrontation with the film’s villains, they unwittingly free The Inferno from its earthly bounds, causing it to sail off into the great blue yonder with most of the treasure.

The LEGO Ideas Submission

Delusion Brick depicts The Inferno as more of a wreckage with broken masts, but if yer recall the film (or the above painting), then yer know this wasn’t actually the case.

But more on that later…

And if you turn the build around…

Key scenes from the movie are depicted as vignettes in the caverns

Not only do we get The Inferno ship, but cavern system as well, complete with vignettes depicting key scenes throughout the movie.

Ok, so the wishing well isn’t there, but the cut octopus is.

Builder Vaggelis Ntezes of Delusion Brick thanks fans via Instagram.

The LEGO Ideas Team writes:

Meet the winning models

First up, let us offer a big congratulations as we set sail for an epic adventure with The Goonies (1985) by Delusion Brick. Capturing all those on-screen moments from booby traps to the legendry ship of One-eyed Willy. This model depicts the entire ‘Goonies’ adventure in one well-thought-out model.

Gremlins fans will be pleased to know a brick-built Gizmo by terauma claimed the second winning position; however, the Classic Pirates do not advise taking mogwais onboard yer ship for fear they may fall overboard… just imagine the result!

If we could turn back time Challenge

This was an official LEGO Ideas challenge held between March 5 and August 16, 2024.

This was the graphic used to invoke nostalgia

The LEGO Ideas Team writes:

We’re talking leg warmers and big hair: this challenge is all about the 80s!

Regardless of if you were around in the 80s or not, there are so many iconic TV shows and films from that era. With a huge amount of nostalgia and the chance to become a LEGO Ideas Fan Designer, could you build submissions that celebrate these shows and films using good old LEGO bricks?

There must be a retro show or film you love from that era that inspires you. A cult classic, something from your childhood, or an old-school action-packed adventure!

They were “blown away” by the amazing 292 submissions ranging from Bob Ross and the Blues Brothers to Inspector Gadget and Garfield.

Other LEGO Ideas Goonies Creations

Not to steal Delusion Brick’s thunder, but his entry be not the only Goonies creation submitted in the challenge… and the other entries have sails!

“The Goonies” by TangTaizong

“The Goonies” by BrickStability

In fact, this isn’t the first time Goonies themed builds have been submitted to LEGO Ideas.

“The Goonies 30th Anniversary – The Inferno” by Lyonsblood

Back in 2013 Lyonsblood submitted a build named The Goonies 30th Anniversary – The Inferno to LEGO Ideas when it was still known as CUUSOO.

While the submission succeeded in attracting 10,000 supporters, the LEGO Review Board decided “we will not produce this project as a set.”

Well darn – they must have decided that due to lack of sails!

LEGO Dimensions Video Game

This isn’t even the first time The Inferno has been officially released in a LEGO set.

The LEGO Group acquired the rights to produce Goonies related products as far back as 2015, and released a Goonies inspired Level Pack for the LEGO Dimensions Video Game which also included physical builds.

And down in the bottom left you’ll find…

Included with the physical component, was an official mini build version of The Inferno named “One-Eyed Willy’s Pirate Ship“, which also includes sails.

The Goonies opens up many possibilities for pirate-themed creations

As the “If we could turn back time Challenge” has demonstrated, fans are still enthusiastic for a more substantial LEGO set based on The Inferno.

Nonetheless, you may still be able to procure the LEGO Dimensions version on eBay.

What Do Yer Think?

Are you a fan of 1985 The Goonies movie? Would yer buy an official LEGO set based on The Inferno?

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Does an official LEGO set based on the "Inferno Ship" from The Goonies Interest you?

Learn more about the upcoming set

Yes absolutely!

I'm undecided

Not at all

And how do yer think the official set will turn out?

If you’ve watched the film, you may have spied sails on The Inferno

Ah yes, the Classic Pirates keep going on about the sails!

A question that weighs heavily upon the minds of LEGO Pirate fans is whether an upcoming ship will have material sails!

Delusion Brick’s interpretation seems to omit these vital instruments of propulsion, maybe through a limitation of the design software to render fabric, or perhaps a creative liberty to better facilitate the features at the rear.

During the final scene The Inferno is freed and sets sail

But for many AFOLs, material sails are very much an influencing purchase factor – what do you think?

Could we see a finished set that allows The Inferno to sail in all its glory?

Imagine the play possibilities!  You could build scenes depicting One-Eyed Willy’s adventures long before The Inferno was incarcerated in stone.

Let yer thoughts be known about an official LEGO set based on the Inferno Ship in the LEGO Pirates Forum.

2023’s Return of the Classic Pirates Contest attracted many fine entries, but there was one Entry in particular that commanded the audiences’ attention!

Kritch whipped up a neat little creation named “King Kahuka’s Outrigger Boat” for the Mini Building Category.

This simple, yet effective build of an Indigo Islander set concept stole the hearts and minds of Voters.

But would it surprise you that he almost didn’t enter this creation in the Contest?

Kritch writes:

“An entry to the category 1 of the Mini Set competition. It uses 44 pieces. Although thinking about it now it’s probably not very classic in its styling. I should have made it red, but I didn’t have the right pieces. I’ll leave it here anyway”

His mind was filled doubt!  Didn’t think it was the right style…  Didn’t think it had the right colours. Only had one photo… Didn’t think anyone would Vote for it…

But do yer know what?

“King Kahuka’s Outrigger Boat” by Kritch

“King Kahuka’s Outrigger Boat” WON First Place!

Despite the builder’s doubts, Kritch’s petite build was immensely popular among Voters, who flocked to it like ravenous gulls.

Consequentially, Kritch WON a 35€ LEGO set of his choice.

Imagine what would have happened if he’d decided not to submit his Entry!

Have YOU Entered the Infamous Steve Contest?

2024’s Infamous Steve Contest is drawing to a Close on August 17, and unlike the Return of the Classic Pirates Contest, this one offers THREE Prizes for the Small Building Category.

Aye, this time there’s Prizes for the First, Second and Third Place WINNERS!

Here be the Prizes for the Infamous Steve Building Categories.

We’re not looking a grandiose masterpiece!

You don’t need to spend hours on a Small Entry.

Just 15-30 minutes will do.

Aim to build a small creation around 50 Pieces… and if you go over that limit, no problemo!  This time there’s a 200 Piece limit for the Small Building Category meaning there’s plenty of wiggle room if you want to add accessories.

An example of an Entry without any minifigures or even minifigure scale

You don’t need to include the Steve minifig, or even build at minifigure scale.

Build digitally, or use Duplo, Technic, Friends, 4+, Fabuland… whatever you like as long as it’s authentic LEGO!

What Do Yer Think?

Are yer gonna sit on the sidelines?

Or will you set aside a wee amount of time to build a wee entry?

As Kritch has demonstrated, just because you’re not happy with your creation, it doesn’t mean Voters will feel the same.

You could surprise yourself and WIN!

The August 17 deadline is fast approaching! Submit a Build NOW!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Entries Close on August 17.

So don’t miss YER chance! Visit the LEGO Pirates Forum right now and get involved!

The Infamous Steve Contest is officially drawing to a close!

This is your last chance to submit an Entry or two and WIN Prizes!

Entries can contain as little as 25 Pieces or as many Pieces as you like.

Entries close 23:59 on 17 August, 2024

Prizes

After Entries Close we’ll be Voting for the Winners!

We have TWO Grand Prizes!

The 1st Place Winner of the Large Building Category and best performing Creative Critic is a LEGO Set of your choice to the value of 215€.

We have two Grand Prizes worth 215€ – you get choose the LEGO Set!

You may choose any set from your local LEGO.com which is of equal or lesser value to 10320 Eldorado Fortress.

Large Building Category

There are also Second and Third place Prizes!

Submit a large Build containing more than 200 Pieces

• 2nd Place receives a 70€ Prize
• 3rd Place receives a 35€ Prize

Learn more about these Prizes.

Small Building Category

This year the Small Category offers three prizes

Submit a quick Build between 25 and 200 Pieces

• 1st Place receives a 50€ Prize
• 2nd Place receives a 35€ Prize
• 3rd Place receives a 20€ Prize

Learn more about these Prizes.

What Would You Like to Do?

What Do Yer Think?

Are you prepared to miss out on the fun? And the Prizes too?

Of course not!

Sail by the LEGO Pirates Forum and get amongst it!

Choose your preferred sets from LEGO.com

Entries close 23:59 on 17 August, 2024

Building Entrants:

Last chance to submit a Building Entry or two!

Creative Critics:

Last chance to to leave feedback on Building Entries!

After Entries Close for the Infamous Steve Contest on 17 August, 2024 there will be a two week Voting Period in which we’ll select the Winners for the end of contest prizes.

We’re also holding a Draw for everyone who Votes.

And if you Vote for both the Building Entry Winners and Creative Critic, you receive TWO opportunities to WIN a $25 LEGO Set of your choice.

Anyone can Vote, regardless of whether they entered the Contest.

However, to ensure Voting integrity we have some requirements for Voters…

The Prize Draw

It be quite simple…  Vote for the Building Entries and receive a Ticket for the Voting Draw…

Vote for the Creative Critic and receive another Ticket for the Voting Draw…

So you may receive a maximum of TWO Tickets.

Steve will spin the wheel and if your number comes up, you WIN a LEGO set!

Then, after Voting has Closed, we’ll draw a Ticket at random.

If your Ticket Number is drawn, you WIN a $25 LEGO Set of your choice!

The Requirements

To deter the same person from registering multiple accounts to Vote this is what we’ve devised:

1) Your Eurobricks Account must be Registered Prior to 18 August, 2024

So if you don’t currently have an account, please register one now.

Ensure your Eurobricks account has been registered before Entries Close on August 17

2) A Minimum of 10 Posts

Registering an account is a simple enough, so we’re imposing a minimum Post Count to ensure Voters commit to the same account.

Steve spends 10 minutes ensuring he has enough valid Posts

3) Your posts must be at least one sentence long

Perfect spelling and grammar is not required, but you must attempt to write a complete sentence for each of your Posts.

Short Posts like this will get your Votes invalidated

So we will be disqualifying Votes from accounts filled with Posts that are:

• A few short words
• Only emojis
• Images without supporting text

To obtain your 10 Posts, we suggest you respond to the Building Entry Topics since these are the creations you’ll be Voting for.

The Exception

So you got here after Voting began on August 18?

How quickly can you accumulate 30 Posts at least one sentence long?

Steve is thankful that his account had 10 valid Posts prior to August 18

Well, if you can accumulate 30 Posts prior to Close of Voting on August 31 you may Vote and WIN Prizes in the Voting Draws.

But only after you’ve accumulated those 30 Posts.

So Register a Eurobricks account RIGHT NOW and reply to Building Entry Topics like you’ve never Replied before!

How can I accumulate enough Posts before the Voting starts?

To gain your Posts you may:

1. Reply to Building Entry Topics – this is the best option!
2. Practice posting in the practice topic.
3. Introduce yourself in the Hello… my name is forum
4. Respond to the existing topics in the LEGO Pirates, Pirate MOC forum or Brethren of the Brick Seas Forum.
5. Reply to the Infamous Steve FAQ topic

But remember: your Posts must be at least one sentence long to be eligible for the Voting Draws and your Votes to be valid.

What Do Yer Think?

Which Entries will yer be Voting for?

Are yer eyeing any candidates as potential Winners?

Would WINNING a $25 LEGO Set provide an incentive to Vote?

And remember! Both the Challenges and Entries Close on August 17.

So don’t miss out! Visit the LEGO Pirates Forum right now and get involved!

The next round of Challenges have begun!

The Objective is simple:
Reply to Building Entry Topics in the LEGO Pirates MOC Forum and WIN Prizes!

But to ensure yer sail leagues ahead of yer competitors, the Classic Pirates have put together some cutting edge advice.

Prizes

Of course there is an incentive for you to participate…

More opportunities to WIN than ever before – here’s the booty you’re competing for:

Round 2 has EIGHT opportunities to WIN Prizes!

Select your Prize value and then select the LEGO set you’d like to WIN!

Be sure to read the complete details for winning Prizes in Round 2.

The Advice

We assume you’ve already read The Rules, so let’s dive into the advice…

The aim is to write conversational Replies to Building Entry Topics, not lengthy one-sided reviews like an art critic.

Perfect Spelling and Grammar NOT required

We want to open these Challenges to as many LEGO Pirate fans as possible so you’re not assessed on the accuracy of your spelling and grammar.

This isn’t an exam so just do your best

But if you’re a literary genius, don’t hold back!  Dazzle us with your prose and creative writing skills.

Replies Must Be At Least TWO Complete Sentences

We are looking for considered responses rather than quick, superficial Replies.

Extremely short Replies will be not be counted

To ensure Participants are engaging in discussion with each other, Replies must be a minimum of two sentences.

There is NO Requirement to Write an Entire Review or Analysis

But this doesn’t mean go to the other extreme and write a hundreds of words in a single Reply!

If you have a lot to say, spread it out over multiple Replies

Remember; this is meant be a friendly conversation between Participants so don’t overwhelm others with excessively long Posts!

Just focus on one aspect of the Discussion at a time and then…

Give Other Participants the Opportunity to Respond

We’re aiming for friendly discussion between Participants, so after you’ve Replied, allow others to Reply back.

For illustrative purposes the Replies are 1 Sentence.
But in the Challenges you’re required to write 2 Sentence Replies

In the above image, observe how Broadside acknowledges what Steve wrote and then requests feedback for further improvement.

In his next reply, Steve would impart an idea or two, and then await Broadside’s thoughts on his suggestions.

Don’t Double Post in the same Building Entry Topic

This is more of a Rule than advice.

While you can Reply in the same Building Topic more than once, just ensure another Participant has posted since you’re previous Reply.

Don’t keep Replying in the same Entry Topic until someone else Replies

This Rule is to prevent Participants from spam Posting to artificially inflate their Reply Count.

Imagine if someone made 25 consecutive Replies in a single Entry Topic and won a Prize!

Quote or Tag the Building Entrants

This tip is a surefire way to get ahead!

Just like Social Media you can Quote or Tag someone to get their attention… and when someone knows you’ve Replied to them, they’re more likely to Reply back.

Interact directly with other Participants to keep the conversation flowing smoothly

When you Quote or Tag another Participant, they will receive a notification alerting them to your Reply.

Have a Friendly Discussion!

Replying to Building Entry Topics should be a fun and friendly exchange, but if it feels like homework, you’re doing it wrong!

Admiral Woodhouse and Steve converse like two old chums

Interact with other Participants like they’re old friends who you’re genuinely conversing with.

Bounce ideas back and forth…  give each other compliments… or at the very least, thank one another for taking the time to Reply.

Can I Enter the Challenges for BOTH Critics and Building Entrants?

YES you can!

And you can WIN a Prize in both Challenges providing you’ve:

• Submitted at least one Building Entry.
• Registered as a Creative Critic

So you can potentially claim TWO Prizes of the 8 newly announced Prizes.

What Do Yer Think?

Are you ready to WIN?

Browse the Entries Index or submit a Building Entry and get the conversation flowing!

It’s a race to the Prizes – are you going to let someone beat you?

And remember! Both Challenges and the Entries Close on August 17.

The next round of Challenges have begun!

The Objective is simple:

Reply to Building Entry Topics in the LEGO Pirates MOC Forum and WIN Prizes!

• Creative Critics
  Provide feedback to Building Entrants for improving their creations.
  Browse the Entries Index
• Building Entrants
  Engage with the Creative Critics and get the most out of them!
  Submit a Building Entry

But above all, have a fun and friendly discussion… while WINNING Prizes!

Prizes

More opportunities to WIN than ever before – here’s the booty you’re competing for:

Round 2 has EIGHT opportunities to WIN Prizes!

Select your Prize value and then the LEGO set you’d like to WIN!

Be sure to read the complete details for winning Prizes in Round 2.

The Rules

There are three simple rules to live by:

Fairly simple, right?

1. Only Replies from August 3 onward will be counted.
2. No Double Posting in the same Building Entry Topic.
3. Replies must be at least TWO Sentences.

If you require elaboration on those rules, we’ve got you covered…

What Do Yer Think?

The race has begun – will you get to the Prizes first?

Submit another Building Entry or Browse the Entries Index and get the conversation flowing!

DON’T MISS OUT! 8 MORE Prizes are up for grab and all you need to do is Reply!

And remember! The Challenges and Entries Close on August 17.

Update 7/11/2024

LEGO® Icons 10335 The Endurance has been officially announced by The LEGO Group so be sure to get all the details.

The hull has sprung another leak!

The Classic Pirates have some new potential details for the 2024 Black Friday exclusive set, 10335 Endurance Polarship.

Here’s what we’ve learned…

The New Details

The eagle-eyed among ye will have noticed a slight deviation in the name from Endurance Ship to Endurance Polarship.

Guess The LEGO Group wants the world know this ship is as far removed from the tropical Caribbean waters as yer can get!

The Endurance – best served on ice

But the real nugget of information is the set will have 3,011 Pieces.

Meaning it will contain almost twice the Part Count of 10210 Imperial Flagship, the largest ship in the LEGO Pirates theme which clocks in at 1,664 Pieces.

But as with any rumour, these details are liable to change or disappear completely!

Gift With Purchase

The Endurance Polarship will be accompanied by a Gift With Purchase, baring set number 40729 and containing 232 Pieces, and two minifigures.

The Gift With Purchase is rumoured to be inspired by the  James Caird boat

This set is speculated to be inspired by the James Caird, the boat launched by Sir Ernest Shackleton to obtain rescue for the crew of the Endurance.

Many historians regard this voyage in a 6.9 metre (22.5-foot) ship’s boat as one of the greatest small-boat journey ever completed.

Where Did These Rumours Emerge?

10335  Endurance Polarship

Our matey BrickClicker on YouTube be the one who plucked these details from the shadowy abyss.

Here be the video from which the alleged information was sourced:

So all cease and desist notices credit and acknowledgements should be sent BrickClicker’s way

And if yer unable to watch embedded videos, here be a link to YouTube.

40729 James Caird Boat

Details of the daring rescue boat came via Brick Tap.

This be the image floating around the interwebs

And once again the Classic Pirates must remind this information should be treated as a rumour which may eventuate to nothing! Or maybe it’s part of The LEGO Group’s cunning marketing strategy to drip feed information to AFOL communities to generate hype surrounding an upcoming release.

Who knows? We will discover the outcome in November!

But This ISN’T a Pirate Ship!

Aye, the Classic Pirates hear yer! It isn’t an Imperial ship, nor a merchant ship, nor a ship directly related to the LEGO Pirates theme.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End sailed into icy waters – so too can your LEGO Pirates!

Nonetheless, some pirates and LEGO history enthusiasts be very excited for such a release so we’re providing coverage for their benefit.

And who knows… with a few slight modifications it might make a perfect pirate or imperial ship!

And if yer unfamiliar with The Endurance, we’ve prepared a Historical Overview to bring yer up to speed:

What Do Yer Think?

10335 The Endurance Polarship is expected to retail for US$259.99 / £219.99 / €259.99 and be released on 29 November, 2024 under the LEGO Icons line.

Imagine this wooden model made from LEGO – photo credited to Seacraft Gallery

Is The Endurance Polarship a “yay”, or “nay”, or “I just may” for yer?

Let us know yer thoughts on the new ship in the LEGO Pirates Forum or Facebook Post comments.

UPDATE 11 JULY, 2024

All the Critic Prizes have been claimed!

Get ready!

Prepare for a HUMONGOUS Contest finale with EIGHT more opportunities to WIN Prizes on top of the Prizes we’ve already announced.

Here’s what you need to know…

The next round of Challenges commences at 00:00 on 3 August and ends on 17 August, 2024 when Entries close.

The New Challenges commence in:

Prizes

Winning Prizes is as simple as replying to Building Entry Topics.

This time we’re introducing a Tier Structure of increasing Prize Value.

So you decide which Prize you’re aiming for.

Choose your Tier and then choose which LEGO Set you want to WIN!

Tier 1: 4 Opportunities to WIN a 25€ Set for 25 Replies

Tier 2: 2 Opportunities to WIN a 50€ Set for 50 Replies

Tier 3: 2 Opportunities to WIN a 100€ Set for 100 Replies

Here’s how it works…

When you reach 25 Replies (Tier 1 Objective) you may claim a 25€ Set, or…

You get to choose your difficulty level

You can leave that Prize for someone else and work your way to a 50€ Set (Tier 2 Objective), or…

Continue all the way to 100 Replies! (Tier 3 Objective)

Once a Prize has been claimed it’s off the board!

The Challenges

As with Round #1, there will be TWO different Challenges; one for Building Entrants and another for Creative Critics.

The Prizes have been split 50/50 between the two Challenges.

Building Entrants

The first Building Entrant to write Replies to one of their Building Entry Topics and meet their preferred Tier Objective will WIN a LEGO set of their choice.

Is anyone bold enough to attempt to attract 100 Replies to their Building Entry Topic?

Be sure to read the Building Entrant Strategic Advice to blitz the competition!

Creative Critic

The first Creative Critic to write Replies on Building Entry Topics and meet their preferred Tier Objective will WIN a LEGO set of their choice.

The Tier 3 100€ Prize averages to 7 Posts per day for 14 days

Don’t miss the Creative Critic Strategic Advice stay light years ahead of yer rivals!

The Rules

Here be three simple Rules to follow…

Read on if you require elaboration on those rules…

1. Only Replies from August 3 onward will be counted

To ensure all Participants are starting equally, only Replies from 00:00 on August 3 will be included in your Reply Totals.

2. No Double Posting in the same Building Entry Topic

Double Posting means two or more consecutive Posts by the same Author in the same Building Topic.

This prevents Participants from spamming to increase their Reply Count

But yes, you can Post in the same Building Topic more than once, just ensure another Participant has posted since you’re previous Post.

3. Replies Must be at least TWO Sentences

The bar has been raised!

While perfect spelling and grammar is not required, your Replies must be at least two full sentences.

So short Replies like:

Your MOC looks good! Fantastic entry!

Or

Great!🔥💯👍

Will not count towards your Reply Total.

Can I Enter the Challenges for BOTH Critics and Building Entrants?

YES you can!

And you can WIN a Prize in both Challenges providing you’ve:

• Submitted at least one Building Entry.
• Registered as a Creative Critic

So you can potentially claim TWO Prizes of the 8 newly announced Prizes.

Can I Still WIN Prizes through Voting at the End of the Contest?

YES you can!

We’ll still be holding traditional Voting at the end of the Contest to determine the Winners… so this means more Prizes!

And these are just the Prizes for the Winners of the Building Categories

Even if you WIN Prizes during the Challenges, you can still WIN more Prizes at the end of the Contest.

Here are further Prize Winning opportunities:

• Being Voted as a WINNER of the Small Building Category
• Being Voted as a WINNER of the Large building Category
• Being Voted as the WINNER of the Creative Critic.
• Winning a Draw for Voting for the WINNERS

So that’s FIVE more Prizes opportunities you can potentially WIN on top of the Round 2 Challenge Prizes.

What Do Yer Think?

Submit another quick Building Entry and Register as a Creative Critic because the FINALE is gonna be WILD!

Not sure about something?  Got an idea? Ask questions and provide feedback in the Infamous Steve FAQ.

8 More Prize WINNING opportunities coming your way!

New Challenges commence in:

Get prepared!  Building Entrants:

Creative Critics: