On our hands we have a funny face off between a hard as nails ruffian and a well trained soldier. However the soldier may have a slight advantage, the pirate happens to be chained to a tree and also has a flaming canon ball flying towards him.

Not such a fair fight!

Ricardo Silva has created this funny MOC that incorporates an interesting design of cannon ball. Extra details have been added to the cannon for realism such as the brilliant smoke effect and extra cannon balls ready to be fired.

Click to discuss Bullseye by Ricardo Silva in the Pirate forum

P.S. Happy Birthday Captain Zuloo!

Today I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview Admiral B©jaune, previously HMS243. He let’s me in on a few secrets including some top-secret information about his new ship, the Sang Royale, plus he shares his tips for buying LEGO® bricks.

So come on over and read ‘Behind The Helm’ Episode #6 ~ Admiral B©jaune in the Pirates forum!

Houndblower brings us news of the new Brickforge prodcuts that will be debuting at Brickworld later this week. Amongst them are a set of reins, a gunbelt and a surcoat with a sword-loop.

The reins are a great add-on for the commanders of the great armies of the Pirate Forum – you need no longer worry about elastic bands or string to control your horse! Furthermore, as the reins fit over both types of horse head armour, we could be seeing some heavily-armed mounted troops in the near future too. Other uses will be sure to turn up too – a hangman’s noose, anyone?

The surcoats also solve a dilemma for MOCers, who used to have to choose between a minifig neck bracket and 1×1 clip or an elastic band to hold their troops’ cutlasses in place.

If those aren’t to your taste, then the gunbelt provides a less bulky alternative, without the leg-flaps. Pistols, knives and scimitars should all find their place on minifigs’ hips, perhaps with a little modification, if necessary.

Click to discuss these new Brickforge products in the Eurobricks forum

We don’t usually publish MOCs that aren’t already alive and kicking in our vibrant Pirates forum, but in our constant effort to provide you with brilliant MOCs as we find them, we have decided to make an exception.
So without further ado ladies and minifigs, we present to you, HMS Victory in minifig scale by DundS!
We have a member of our Pirates forum also working on an HMS Victory of similar size.

Check Teddy’s Victory out in the Pirate forum!

Hurry, don’t miss your chance to make a nomination for who you think deserves to become the Classic-Pirates.com LEGO Ambassador for 2009! Not much time left, be sure to make your nominations ASAP.

Quickly, go to the Pirate forum and make yerself heard!

RoVer created this massive diorama MOC in LCAD. It is a large Imperial base with a small town in the back, protected by many cannons and soldiers that constantly patrol its borders.

One, two, three, four...right turn!

This picture clearly shows the potential of LCAD, that has nearly infinite parts (in contrast to LDD). RoVer promised to continue the work on this WIP/MOC as soon as he graduates from University!

Come on over to the Classic Pirates forum to discuss this magnificent LCAD MOC.

Zorro treats us to a great little MOC depicting a port being ransacked by Pirates! This creation took him ‘all day and night’ and certainly shows the effort put into it. With great techniques such as the bricks in the building and stones on the dock wall, this MOC is sure something you wouldn’t want to miss!

So what are ye waiting for? Head on over the the
Pirate forum to check out Port Invasion by Admiral Zorro!

With Mister Phes taking a break, the dedicated Classic-Pirates.com team has been working harder than ever to maintain our wonderful site, and strong at the helm, was Vice Admiral Zorro! Now, Vice Admiral Zorro is Admiral Zorro. Not much changes other than his rank – he’s as dedicated as anyone ever was!

So hurry on over to the Pirate forum to congratulate Zorro on his promotion to Admiral before he heads off to start another great Classic-Pirates.com project!

Yargh, we be in need of yer help! It’s time for the Cycle 7 LEGO Ambassador nominations, and we need you to make them! The way it works, is any member can nominate up to three people to represent Classic-Pirates.com and the LEGO Pirate theme. If your nomination accepts, then they go into the running to be voted as Classic-Pirates.com’s LEGO Ambassador. But nominations don’t last long – hurry to the pirate forum and make yourself heard!

Go to the Pirate forum and nominate your choice for Cycle 7 LEGO Ambassador Program!

As you may or may not already know Imperial Soldiers have routine inspections to check up on their standard of uniform. Coming up was one of these ‘inspections’ and the Soldier desperately needed to wash his kit. So it was off to the launderette for him. Unfortunately for him he managed to leave his Shako behind. When he returned to his horror he had found it had been pinched and emblem rubbed clean off. How would he explain this to the Drill Sarge?

Will he get away with this shiny clean Shako?

Jalkow had not only created a realistic washing machine but also a funny vignette for us to enjoy. The SNOT flooring looks great and lifelike. And finally not forgetting the very innocent looking grandma that tops off the this impressive scene.

Go and check out Washed Shako by Jalkow for yourself in the pirate forum!

The classic Black Seas Barracuda is one of the most sought after LEGO® sets and can reach up to $800.00 – so why not steal it for only $20.50?

Pick up the classic Black Seas Barracuda for only $20.50!

Bid for this cheap 6280 Armada Flagship on eBay!

Visit the eBay auctions thread for more cheap auctions on Pirate LEGO®!

Rick Bewier, known as Captain Green Hair in the LEGO community, joins me on Classic-Pirates.com’s own ‘Behind The Helm’ interview series. He lets me in on some of his secrets about where he looks for MOC inspiration, and a little insight into his past in episode #5 of ‘Behind The Helm’.

So come on over to the Pirate forum to
read about Captain Green Hair in an exclusive interview!

Walrus Wedgies all around...

These poor unsuspecting Pirates have stumbled upon the ancient race of the Walrusites. Hoping to hide their treasure in the foreboding walrus-skull shaped island, they have incurred the wrath of this ancient, cruel race.

Go discuss Walrus Island in the Pirate forum

Today’s poll is about which pirate set you think is better. The Imperial Trading Post or the Eldorado Fortress? Will you side with the Governor and his loyal soldiers in their majestic island fortress, or maybe with the more peaceful side of the Caribbean in the local trading post? It’s up to you to decide!

To discuss and vote for which set is better, rush down to the forum now and make your vote count!