Archive for April, 2009
Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Yes, we know, it has been ages since we released an episode of Behind the Helm. But we have been working very hard on other things. Anyhow, as compensation, we have an extra long interview today, with one of the most powerful pirates on our forum – Tom ‘Bonaparte’ Jacobs.
So rush over and read ‘Behind the Helm’ #4 – Bonaparte in the pirate forum!
Posted by Captain Zuloo in Interviews | Comments Off on ‘Behind the Helm’ Episode #4 ~ Bonaparte
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Sir Dano presents us with an outstanding MOC in the Pirate forum: Cutlass Island. It is a small island fortification infamous for its lazy gaurds. But all that is about to change…
Sail on over to the forum to discuss Cutlass Island by Sir Dano before you miss out on all the action!
Posted by Captain Zuloo in Soldiers (Blue Coats), Land Based | Comments Off on Cutlass Island by Sir Dano
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Left to right: Jipay, Bonaparte, Armendariz, Blackmoor, Zuloo
In the hope of us all forgiving him, General Armendariz has posted his real French army. It’s actually looking really nice, and he has included 5 blue coated sigfigs too. With 40 men, this army isn’t something to spit at, in fact most AFOL armies would be running by now!
So hurry along to the Pirate forum and discuss General Armendariz’s French army to your heart’s content!
Posted by Captain Zuloo in Armies, Soldiers (Blue Coats) Minifigs | Comments Off on The real army of Armendariz
Monday, April 27th, 2009
Who wants a cheap Brickbeard’s Bounty?

Click to buy this BB on eBay
Or buy this 6278 Enchanted Island for a mere 59,99 USD or bid on it from 44,99 onwards!

Click to buy this Enchanted Island
Want more auctions? Visit the eBay auctions thread!
Posted by Zorro in eBay Auctions | Comments Off on Another couple of eBay items!
Monday, April 27th, 2009
The Apocalypsis a mysterious world filled with lush vegetation and beautiful scenery. Mark Kelso has achieved exactly that in this truly stunning MOC.
Mark Kelso has whipped out a scene from his mini comic series Apocalypsis: A Journey Inward. It’s filled with amazing details and techniques, so be sure to check out the gallery.
Discuss the Apocalypsis in the LEGO Pirate forum
Posted by Skipper24 in Islanders, Land Based | Comments Off on Apocalypsis, a MOC by Mark Kelso
Sunday, April 26th, 2009
A small Imperial Dock in the midst of the Carribean. The dock can watch for piracy on the high sea thanks to the watch tower and guards, but who is that in the barrel paddling away?

The Imperials can keep watch from their tower. But who is this escaping?
Olog has brought us an imperial dock! It uses inventive building techniques to create the effect the creator was looking for to create a single dock in the midst of the carribean complete with jetty and cooking area, watch tower and warehouse.
Click to discuss the Imperial Dock a MOC by Olog.
Posted by Skipper24 in Imperial Guards (Red Coats), MOCs, Land Based | Comments Off on Imperial Dock by Olog
Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Lukemax presents his latest ship, HMS Ajax. Boasting lovey stern windows and a beautiful bow, she has more beautiful curves than the wench at the local tavern…
Head over to the Pirates forum to check her out!
On a side note, can all our readers please take a moment today to think about all the brave soldiers that landed at and defended Anzac Cove on this day, 1915. Lest we forget.
Posted by Captain Zuloo in Ships | 2 Comments »
Friday, April 24th, 2009
That mean old Mister Phes has gone and removed the image!
It was due to copyright uncertaintity,
so the image may or may not appear again…
Kris Kelvin has produced an amazing piece of news – the 2009 Advent Calender, set 6299, has a Pirate theme! Not suprisingly, as well as a boatload of pirate accessories, the 8 included figures are from various sets in the new Pirates line. This looks like a great calender, and it’ll have you counting down the days like never before!
Have a look at Kris Kelvin’s source, then discuss the Pirate’s Advent Calendar in the Pirates forum!
Posted by Captain Zuloo in News & Announcements, New & Upcoming | Comments Off on 6299 Pirates Advent Calender – Pictures found!
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Dear Classic-Pirates.com readers,
Yes, we know. It’s been a long time – too long – since we released an episode of ‘Behind The Helm’, but all has not been lost. We are working on something special with a highly influencial pirate fan…
Meanwhile, make sure you check out the already released interviews:
Cheers,
Captain Zuloo, ‘Behind The Helm’ Coordinator
Posted by Captain Zuloo in News & Announcements, Interviews | Comments Off on ‘Behind The Helm’ is coming…
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

A mighty army indeed
Woody64, a true connoisseur of customs and army-building, has housed his mighty army within a neat black letter case, allowing it to be displayed in a notable and clever fashion. All his men are armed to the brim with swords and guns, ready to take on any opposing naval force. The army is completely unique, from the decals to the hats. It would be near impossible to recreate the multitude of colours and designs seen on display.
Discuss Woody64’s Army in a letter case in the Pirate forum!
Posted by Skipper24 in Armies, Soldiers (Blue Coats) | Comments Off on Army in a letter case by Woody64
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Click the entries to visit their threads, then congratulate the winners in the Pirate forum!
Posted by Captain Zuloo in Contests | 1 Comment »
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Today’s auctions are all focused on recruitment for your ship’s crew or men for you army – minifigs ahoy!
7 LEGO® Pirate Imperial Guard Minifigs are looking for a new place to call home.

5 LEGO® Pirate minifigs swords guns figures accessories are looking for a new place to call home.
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Want even more piratey LEGO® auctions? Visit the eBay finds thread to place your bids!
Posted by Captain Zuloo in eBay Auctions | Comments Off on Minifigs Ahoy!
Sunday, April 19th, 2009
Not only does Model Gal’s “Sand Castle” have an amusing concept, but it’s packed with details, such as the brick-built flags and effective use of SNOT:

The crabs' new home.
Discuss her efforts in the Pirates forum!
Posted by Sea Eagle in Land Based, Miscellaneous Build | Comments Off on Model Gal’s Sand Castle
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Three years ago,
ZCerberus presented his extensive
Fort Brighton, a MOC that had previously been shown in WIP form. Since then, he has become one of the Pirate forum’s most celebrated MOCers, posting numerous wondeful creations spanning a wide variety of themes. It is now, after a long period of inactivity, ZCerberus has returned with his latest, and easily most spectacular, exploit: a complete makeover of his original Fort Brighton!

- An old favorite enhanced to meet new standards
ZCerberus has done multiple rebuilds, but none as comprehensive as this. Not only has he trippled the size and changed the colors of the buildings, but this new fort, which is only the east end of the keep, is even larger than the entire original! Other new features, such as underground caves, stained-glass windows, and new tiled roofs, are abundant in the MOC, as well as a few scattered goodies – can you spot them?
Discuss the ongoing project in the Pirate forum!
Watch his original Fort Brighton in action on the Classic-Pirates.com YouTube Channel!
Posted by Sea Eagle in Soldiers (Blue Coats), Land Based | 1 Comment »