LEGO Pirates be riding the waves of success with the BrickLink Designer Program!

Series 8 submission “Coconut Cape” by BallisticBricks has been announced for Crowdfunding during mid 2026.

Could this be a prime opportunity for the Imperial Armada to return? Time will tell.

So now, let’s cast our eyes upon this magnificent fortress in all its glory…

BallisticBricks writes:

From the Coconut Cape webpage on BrickLink.com:

Coconut cape is back for series 8! I’ve made several structural improvements which make the model much more stable and reduces the part count close to 100 pieces from its series 5 predecessor while maintaining the original look of the fort. Furthermore I’ve built the model physically to test the design in the real world which can be seen in the fifth image.

No need to wait for the fifth image, we have it right here:

Rising from the glassy waters

Backstory

Here be a little universe building from BallisticBricks…

Land Ho! With its strong walls and strategic defenses, Coconut Cape serves as a guardian of the ocean, deterring pirates and ensuring the safety of the surrounding trade routes. It stands as a beacon for ships and a refuge for the weary. Remember to always keep an eye out for hidden treasure! Buried deep within the walls, a secret compartment reveals precious gold and gems for the plundering!

Specifications

Parts: 2,425 | Minifigures: 8

It has a modular layout and here be the modules

Dimensions

Length: 34.4 cm / 13.6 in
Width: 47.1 cm / 18.6 in
Height: 36.6 cm / 14.4 in

Key Features

Like any good BrickLink Designer Program finalist, Coconut Cape be loaded with features to keep yer enthralled for hours!

Dock

This modest landing be how coconuts cargo and munitions are delivered to the cape.

Where ships can safely anchor and unload their cargo

Commodore’s residence

In order to remain vigilant, the commanding officer must enjoy all creature comforts military life has to offer.

Armoury & Prison Cell

Aye, it has a dungeon!

Conveniently located next to the prison cell, so absconders may arm themselves to ensure a more successful escape.

The rat is the quartermaster in charge of dispensing weapons

Kitchen

To provide food and provisions to all the soldiers.

The galley – where culinary delights are made

Doll-House style open back

Featuring a full interior with convenient access to all the rooms.  The minifigures and their accessories are well within your grasp!

Fully accessible interior from the rear

Plaza de Armas/Battlements

Defend against marauding invaders with two loaded cannons – they may be slender, but they aim with precision!

The courtyard where they go ballistic with cannons

The build features two garitas, these be the two sentry boxes overhanging the walls.

Once a common feature of fortresses or coastal defenses, especially in Spanish colonial architecture.

The Imperial Armada?

In a previous post we postulated the minifigures of Coconut Cape were inspired by the Imperial Armada.

And in the time since, @Classic Pirates asked @BallisticBricks for clarification via Instagram:

How interesting – but don’t set yer hopes too high!

BallisticBricks replied:

@Classic Pirates thank you! Yes they were roughly inspired by them, although the Bricklink palette for this series was quite limited and this was the best I could come up with. They are subject to change slightly for the final version though so keep an eye out!

Morions

“Morion” be the name of the helmet worn by Imperial Armada minifigures.

Could this sub theme be resurrected without their trademark headwear?  It’s a defining part of the minifigures’ identity.

Minifig comparison between Coconut Cape imperials and the classic Imperial Armada

Retrieving the morion piece from the LEGO part archive is perhaps wishful thinking.

After all, each BrickLink Designer series has a predefined palette, so in the interest of efficiency, the intent is to adhere to that collection of parts.

The entire Imperial Armada subtheme – just two sets…

But in the interest of authenticity, imagine if a retired part could be resurrected upon rare occasions.

T’would go leagues towards ensuring the exclusivity of BrickLink Designer sets, and honoring the legacy of classic LEGO themes, rather than churning out fan designs as economically as possible.

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Now What?

After Coconut Cape survived the BrickLink Designer Program review, BallisticBricks was no doubt bound to an oath of secrecy and can divulge no further.

Let’s hope for some Armada magic during the Refinement phase

BallisticBricks shall collaborate with Model Governance Team to revise the build for public consumption.

The tides o’ time shall eventually reveal how the design and minifigures evolve…

3D Overview

Pictures be one thing, video be another.

To whet the insatiable appetites of hungry fans, this gorgeously rendered animation will give yer a nice tour around the fortress.

And if the blinkin’ embedded video ain’t workin’, watch it upon YouTube.

BrickLink Designer Program

Along with the other Series 8 finalists, t’was announced Coconut Cape will commence Crowdfunding (pre-orders) on 1 June, 2026 at 8 AM Pacific time.

“Coconut Cape” Announced as Future LEGO Set [OFFICIAL]

2026 is shaping up to be a bountiful year for LEGO Pirate fans, with Crowdfunding for Privater Frigate Fortuna scheduled for January.

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About the Builder…

BallisticBricks be a renowned AFOL content creator with a YouTube channel and Flickr stream packed full of World War I and II LEGO animations, Coconut Cape being the first foray into the world of LEGO Pirates.

Beyond that BallisticBricks is active on Instagram givin’ yer a peak at recent builds, away from the trenches, and spanning the broader sea of time.

Economics

Coconut Cape be a tad smaller than Thieves of Tortuga and Privateer Frigate Fortuna, both blocking in at around up 4,000 parts.

But even a set containing around 2,500 parts is still beyond the grasp of some fans; be their coffers too low, or their cabins too cramped to stash a bounty of larger brick-built marvels.

Scalawag Sloop: a small ship can be a good ship!

So maybe the BrickLink Designer Team could take this onboard in future series and Crowdfund a smaller pirate design in the interest of accessibility.

Popcorn Wagon, another Series 5 finalist contains 594 parts, comparable to that of Scalawag Sloop.

What Do Yer Think?

What thinks you of Coconut Cape, the first BrickLink Designer Program imperial fortress?

Or be there a finer Series 8 submission ye’d rather welcome into your collection?

How much different will the final version be from this?

Could this be an opportunity for the Imperial Armada to make their triumphant return?  Or should another new imperial faction be introduced?

And be there tweaks you’d make to the build?

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Looking for the official announcement of 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship?

10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship [OFFICIAL]

Here it be!

Earlier Rumour

Here be an update on the rumoured Icons Black Pearl – some details from our previous report have evolved slightly…

10365 LEGO® Icons Black Pearl

• Price: $330 USD
• Parts: 2,861
• Release: 12 September, 2025
• Minifigures:
  Jack Sparrow, Elizabeath Swann, Will Turner, Marty, Barbossa, Anamaria, Joshamee Gibbs, Pintel, Cotton

What’s Changed?

To make yer life easier, let’s break it all down…

A post by AsianBricks originating from BrickTap

Minifigs

Since the previous update on 7 February, 2025, the minifigure count has increased from seven to nine, with the addition of Barbossa and Pintel.

But Ragetti fans shall be left in utter dismay – perhaps a tenth minifig would drive the price far too high.

Is it even possible to have Pintel with Ragetti?

Or just maybe Ragetti will surface in a future set… a cunning strategy to entice you to acquire that set too, should you wish to reunite him Pintel.

Part Count

We now have a more precise part count; previously stated as 2,800 pieces, but now more precisely sits at 2,861 pieces.

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A post shared by clay (@a.clay.brick)

Release Date

Arrr, a fresh whisper hitting the wind is when the new Black Pearl will set sail.

29 September made the rounds briefly, but now most sources now state the date of the official launch be 12 September, 2025.

Lego Icons: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl rumour update, thanks to @brick_clicker #Lego #Legonews #Legoleaks #PiratesoftheCaribbean #LegoIcons #Pirates pic.twitter.com/LD9S7SBg3W

— Brick Built Blogs (@BlogsBrick) June 29, 2025

Price

The other significant new detail be the price, suggested at US $330.

More LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Sets?

The Brick Reporter on YouTube be spillin’ more secrets with us…

New Claims

• The Icons Black Pearl will be accompanied by a yellow box Gift With Purchase based on Jack Sparrow’s compass.
• There shalt be two more LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean sets, after the Black Pearl is released.

Hoist yer spyglass and give the footage a gander:

The embedded video broken? Watch in upon YouTube…

Could Ragetti be included with a Gift With Purchase?  Or will it be Jack Sparrow’s mystical compass?

Promo: 10365 Black Pearl includes GWP during Sept 12 Launch (via Brick Tap source)
byu/XelaOrdnajela inLEGOPirates

Even the rumour casts doubt over whether this exclusive set will actually appeal to fans – blast!

Previous Coverage

Rumblings of the 10365 LEGO® Icons Black Pearl came crashin’ across the docks like turbulent waves from a squall during late December, 2024.

[RUMOUR] LEGO® Icons Black Pearl coming in 2025

And then further morsels of mystery leapt from the depths like a kraken stirring during February, 2025.

10365 LEGO® Icons Black Pearl: Minifigures and Part Count

Disclaimer

Be warned, me hearties — the details in these three articles ain’t received the official seal of The LEGO Group’s brethren court, and may change course without so much as a cannon’s roar, or vanish from the Internet like mist on a moonless tide!

Blatant Clickbait!

As be typical with these rumour posts, the Classic Pirates have again employed a fan build for the Featured Image.

“The Black Pearl” by MOCyourBricks

T’will be interesting to observe whether The LEGO Group can outshine this renown fan-forged vessel… one what has been turnin’ heads within the AFOL community for a good while now.

What Do Yer Think?

Are yer keen for a new version of the Black Pearl?

Or should The LEGO Group be focusing on other ships form the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise which have not previously seen a release?

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Bring forth the official announcement – the crew be gettin’ mighty restless!

10365 LEGO® Icons Black Pearl is being voraciously discussed in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

You should visit frequently in case even more details appear.  Maybe even official set photos!

Classic Pirates has reached another nautical milestone!

We’ve sailed past 20,000 members mark in our humble Facebook Group!

What an exciting time to be a LEGO Pirate fan!

Cheers Crew!!!

Aye, without ye loyal fans sharin’ yer thoughts and imagery in the group, we would haven’t much of a Facebook Group!

So gracias me lovelies!

Pirate Quartermaster likes having a few while browsing the Facebook Group

LEGO Pirates may no longer be an “evergreen” LEGO theme with a new wave of sets arriving upon our shores each year, but the theme is alive and kickin’ brickin’!

How Can I Help?

Now, let’s plot a course to 25,000 Facebook Group members!

But we can’t do it alone…

Some of our Facebook posts reach hundreds of thousands of people!

Classic Pirates has a modest but dedicated crew working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the wind remains in our sails.

But an extra pair of hands… or eyes, never goes astray.

Governor Brickzarro has no time for spammers!

Another Flickr or Facebook Group Moderator to guard against the malevolent scourge of spammers would be most welcome.

Short on Time?

If yer’d still like to help, but are skint on time, here be simple things yer can do:

• Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Flickr & Pinterest
• Post yer content in our Facebook and Flickr groups
• Like our social posts
• Comments on our posts
• Share our posts to yer friends, followers and other groups

This all helps INFORM the social platforms there be interest in the content, and then in turn, they’ll will show LEGO Pirates to more potential fans.

What Do Yer Think?

Are ye a Classic Pirates Facebook Group member?

Has the group reached its fullest potential?  Or could we be doing more?

20,000 isn’t a bad start, but we can do better!

If so, what else would you like to see in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group?

Raise yer mugs — 20K and thunderin’ proud — share yer thoughts in the Facebook group very loud!

Within hours of the commencement of Crowdfunding on 10 June, the 30,000 order limit of 910053 Thieves of Tortuga was almost exceeded!

This calamity prompted the BrickLink Designer Team to collude with their manufacturing mateys, and hey-presto, the production limit increased to 40,000 orders, much to the relief of some

So it’s still not too late to pre-order!

Production Limit

Unprepared fans wailed in horror as the coloured Progress Bar on the Thieves of Tortuga BrickLink page rapidly tore like a cannon ball towards the Max limit indicator.

The Horror

Crowdfunding had barely left shore, yet the supply was almost depleted within hours!

Around 75% of the 30,000 set order limit was consumed just like that!

The tide turned too swiftly for some for to gain their bearings and put forth their gold!

The Savoir

Arrr, but then the tides shifted once more… a marvel unlike any seen during past BrickLink Crowdfunding phases…

Steve was first to observe the notification

A notification was hoisted upon the Series 5 Main Page to deliver us a message of hope…

The BrickLink Designer Team states:

More Series 5 Sets? You Got It!
The love for Series 5 has blown us away! We know it’s tough when sets sell out before you can get your hands on them, so we teamed up with our manufacturing friends to make more sets available. This may not be the case for future series, so don’t miss your chance to get in on the fun.

Within an instant, 10,000 additional 910053 Thieves of Tortuga sets became available for pre-order…  and many breathed a sigh of relief.

How Do We Know it’s 40,000?

The BrickLink Designer Team has not officially announced the increased limit.

T’was fans realising noticing somethin’ be afoot upon whence the Progress Bar retreated slightly.

The answer soon revealed itself, much thanks to Robert Calloway of the LEGO® of Paying Full Price Facebook Group.

Robert spied something fascinating in the webpage code

Robert writes:

PSA on Bricklink orders.
If you ever want to see the max amount of units available on a Bricklink series set before it sells out, here are the steps to take.
You must be on a laptop/desktop for this to work.

Within the code of the Thieves of Tortuga BrickLink webpage lies the variable nMaxAvailable inside a JSON array.

Now, fans  who ain’t programmatically inclined might be wonderin’ who Jason is, but the number value assigned to the nMaxAvailable variable be 40000.

Seems reasonable to assume this figure be the updated Pre-Order limit.

How Many Sets Have Already Sold?

Robert’s noble actions prompted the Classic Pirates to conduct their own digging on Thursday, June 19…

Also within that very code:

A value for the number of sets ordered as percentage

We discovered another variable named dPercentagePreordered which peaked at a value of 0.8996.

Placing down the rum in favour of quick mental arithmetic we arrive at 89.6%.

But why stop there? Let’s crunch the numbers!

Here’s how we calculate the total number of sets Pre-Ordered

So whipping out the abacus, we calculated 35,984 Thieves of Tortuga sets had been pre-ordered.

Now we can determine how many sets remain in the inventory…

And with a little subtraction…

With simple subtraction we arrive at 4,016 sets still available for pre-order.

Unexpected Twists

But upon the following day, the value of dPercentagePreordered suddenly plummeted to 0.8515 or 85.2%.

The Progress Bar retreated once more! A 4.4% decrease – how could this be?

Last time dPercentagePreOrdered decreased was because 10,000 more sets became available

Had a slew of orders been cancelled and the inventory only just updated?  Or had even more sets been made available for purchase?

Adding mist to the mystery, the nMaxAvailable variable also vanished from the webpage code, so no longer may we observe the total number of sets available for pre-order.

Here’s the Progress Bar around 28 hours before Crowdfunding ends

Despite operating in the dark, we shall conduct some final calculations…

Seems the BrickLink Designer Team prefers to shroud the total sales in ambiguity so we may not be working with accurate figures!

Also that note that dPercentagePreordered is still increasing

So let’s assume nMaxAvailable still equals 40000 and using the value of dPercentagePreordered, at the time of this here post’s publication upon June 23, with around 28 hours until the conclusion of Crowdfunding.

Be fantastic to learn how many sets actually did sell

Some readers be griping: “I didn’t come here for a bleedin’ mathematics lesson!”

But now yer all the wiser… possibly!  There be an estimated 4,952 sets remaining if ye still wish to pre-order.

With the deadline rapidly approaching, those remaining sets will sell faster than rum after last drinks have been called!

910053 Thieves of Tortuga

If yer just washed up at Classic-Pirates.com and have not the foggiest what The Thieves of Tortuga be, ye best reading details from the official announcement.

910053 The Thieves of Tortuga: Price and Pre-Order Date Announced

Photos…  set details… pricing…  it’s all there.

Coconut Cape

And yer may also like to have the knowledge Series 8 submission, “Coconut Cape” was selected as a finalist.

Could we see the return of the Imperial Armada?

“Coconut Cape” Announced as Future LEGO Set [OFFICIAL]

So 2026 be shaping up as a humongous year for LEGO Pirates in the BrickLink Designer Program!

Crowdfunding for Privater Frigate Fortuna commences January, while Coconut Cape available for pre-order during June.

Economics

‘Tis marvelous that the BrickLink Design Program be manufacturing these larger pirate designs, with Thieves of Tortuga and Privateer Frigate Fortuna wracking up 4,000 parts.

But let’s spare a thought for them fans what don’t have much booty in their treasure hoard, and not enough space in their cargo holds to store the sets.

At around 600 pieces Scalawag Sloop would make a welcome budget-friendlier set

Perhaps in a future BrickLink Designer series we might consider more economically sized and priced pirate builds for Crowdfunding.

Scalawag Sloop may fit the bill nicely, wink wink!

What Do Yer Think?

Have yer Pre–Ordered The Thieves of Tortuga yet?

Will this bustling port be joining yer LEGO Pirates collection?

Or are yer still sitting on the bowsprit?  Well, don’t sit there too long!

Crowdfunding ends ended smack bang upon 24 June, 2025 at 12PM Pacific Time.

No Deal!

Still not convinced The Thieves of Tortuga is for you?

Is it the price? Is it the design? Be there other factors deterring you from buying?

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The official declaration has been made!

LEGO Ideas® 21363 The Goonies – Official Announcement

LEGO Ideas® 21363 The Goonies will be released upon 4 November 2025, and retail for 299,99 €  / £269.99  /  $329.99 USD.

Loads of official photos and details be awaiting yer….

While The LEGO Group ain’t trumpeted no official declaration, various sources by the likes of Brick Set, Brickipedia and Brick Economy have begun listing the price and part count for the upcoming Goonies set inspired by a design by Delusion Brick.

The set will supposedly contain 2,912 pieces and retail for US $299.99 / €299.99 with a release date of November 2025.

Could this be a Black Friday release?

“The Goonies (1985)” by Delusion Brick

Delusion Brick originally submitted the build to the LEGO Ideas “If we could turn back time” challenge.

During mid August 2025 came the official announcement it was be produced as an official LEGO set.

“The Goonies (1985)” by Delusion Brick

If yer haven’t thoroughly inspected the build yet, we’ve got plenty more images lay yer lookin’ balls upon.

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

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“If We Could Turn Back Time” Challenge

The LEGO Ideas Team challenged entrants to build a creation oozing with nostalgia, inspired by a classic 80s film or TV show.

After Idea Intake concluded upon 9 April 2024, an Expert Review team selected five entries for Crowd Voting, allowing us fans to select our favourite entries.

New Official LEGO Set based on Goonies Ship

Two entries fortunate enough to survive to Crowd Voting were granted passage to enter production as an official LEGO Ideas sets what will eventually appear in yer local toy store.

If yer wish to learn more about the mechanics of the challenge, be sure to read the official announcement…

The Goonies

The Film

The Goonies be one of them essential 80s films what many older AFOLs fondly remember watching as a little tacker.

The Goonies film poster – that’s Thanos hanging from the stalactite

But if this fine flick has evaded you, we’ve thrown together a synopsis with beautiful photos to bring yer up to speed.

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Ship: The Inferno

There be a slight discrepancy between the build and what appeared on screen!

Spot the differences!

The build resembles a shipwreck with broken sails, while the ship on screen proudly sails away… literally with full sails.

How will the LEGO Design Team reconcile this inconsistency?

Schrödinger’s LEGO set: both a ship and shipwreck while in its box

Will they deviate from the source material and hope unscrupulous fans remain none the wiser?

Or do they possess a clever solution up their sleeves?

What Do Yer Think?

Are yer getting excited for the upcoming Goonies set?  Or shall yer reserve judgment until the final design is right before yer eyes?

Will the final design include both screen accurate ship and cavern system?

Or are yer gonna save yer gold for something a bit more classic-inspired like Privateer Frigate Fortuna or Coconut Cape?

Aye, LEGO Pirate fans have choices for once!

Well, yer best be lettin’ us know how ye think the winds’ll blow in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Time to go ballistic!

We’re but a few days into Crowdfunding for The Thieves of Tortuga and another pirate-themed BrickLink Designer Program submission has passed review.

This time it be “Coconut Cape” submitted to Series 8 by BallisticBricks…

“Coconut Cape” by BallisticBricks

Joining the ranks of an isle, port and frigate, be the first fortress… and where fortresses stand, imperials are usually stationed.

Now that blue coat Soldiers have gone the way of the wind, how has BallisticBricks overcome this limitation?

Is the Imperial Armada back?

Those minifigures bear a striking resemblance to the Imperial Armada, well, within the limitations of the Series 8 palette.

But if there were ever a time to dust off the morion mold, this would be it… And after digging out the Armada flag design, we’ve almost reached our destination.

A modern head and classic Imperial Armada minifigures

The Model Governance Team could incorporate some interesting tweaks to resurrect the most underdeveloped LEGO Pirates subtheme.

Limited to just two sets, a small warehouse and flamboyant ship, the Imperial Armada be in dire need of a stronghold.

Could Coconut Cape be that stronghold? Cabo de Coco anyone?

BallisticBricks writes:

Land Ho! With its strong walls and strategic defenses, Coconut Cape serves as a guardian of the ocean, deterring pirates and ensuring the safety of the surrounding trade routes. It stands as a beacon for ships and a refuge for the weary. Remember to always keep an eye out for hidden treasure! Buried deep within the walls, a secret compartment reveals precious gold and gems for the plundering!

More Images

Yer wanna inspect the build in more detail?  No problemo!

“Coconut Cape” by BallisticBricks

A full compliment of imagery awaits, revealin’ every nook and cranny of this fine fortress.

Official Finalist Announcement

Here be official announcement for the Series 8 finalists…

From the Series 8 main page

The BrickLink Designer Team states:

Our five Series 8 finalists!

These designs are chosen for Crowdfunding on June 1st, 2026 at 8 AM Pacific time.

Mark yer calendars!  With Pre-orders for Privateer Frigate Fortuna scheduled for January 2026, LEGO Pirates fans may need to join a second crew to accumulate the necessary funds.

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Other Finalists

Coconut Cape be just one of the Series 8 finalists, so let’s take a peak at the rest:

“Brick Railroad Locomotive” by ThomasRoeder

“University of Science” by KingCreations

“Dustmark Keep” by brickhucker

“Dustmark Keep” by brickhucker

Pirate Themed BrickLink Designer Submissions

Pirates were slow to set sail during the early days of the program, but they’ve certainly picked up the pace during recent series.

Ominous Isle, The Thieves of Tortuga, Privateer Frigate Fortuna, and Coconut Cape

Coconut Cape will be the fourth pirate-themed design to progress to the Crowdfunding phase.

Thieves of Tortuga Pre-Orders

If yer new in these here waters, yer may not be aware a LEGO Pirate set is being Crowdfunded RIGHT this very minute!

Pre-Orders for 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga [OFFICIAL]

The Thieves of Tortuga almost exceeded the order limit of 30,000 sets within the first few hours of Crowdfunding!

10,000 additional sets have been made available but they’re also selling FAST!

Never again will this set be available for purchase in an official capacity.

So don’t procrastinate! When the timer reaches 00:00:00 pre-orders shall cease!

What Do Yer Think?

Are yer excited for the first BrickLink Designer imperial fortress, Coconut Cape?

Or be yer too busy scramblin’ funds together to order Thieves of Tortuga?

It’s very important to have a lifestyle shot

Or be there another Series 8 build yer would have preferred?

And what refinements would yer recommend to Model Governance Team to ensure Cabo de Coco Coconut Cape reaches it’s fullest Armada potential?

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Look lively crew!

Pre-Orders for 910053 Thieves of Tortuga have begun!

Crowdfunding commenced on 10 June, 2025 at 8AM Pacific time and ended on 24 June, 2025 at 12PM Pacific Time.

There be a production limit of 30,000 sets so don’t MISS OUT!

Pre-Orders Have Ended

Avast! Crowdfunding for The Thieves of Tortuga concluded upon 24 June, 2025.

In fact, the 30,000 set Pre-Order limit was almost exceeded within the first few hours of Crowdfunding.

The Thieves of Tortuga has Sold EXCEPTIONALLY Well!

If yer still wish to acquire this popular harbour, yer may pay a hefty price laid down by scalpers on secondary markets like eBay!

Let this be lesson to yer!

And heed it well so yer don’t miss the Crowdfunding phases for the upcoming Privateer Frigate Fortuna and Coconut Cape during 2026.

910053 Thieves of Tortuga

Maybe yer one of them turtles what hasn’t emerged from yer shell recently, but Thieves of Tortuga be the second pirate-themed set approved by the BrickLink Designer Team.

910053 The Thieves of Tortuga: Price and Pre-Order Date Announced

For more photos and set details, feast yer eyes upon the official announcement.

Blatant Clickbait

We regret to inform the set packaging pictured above be little more than a concept conjured from the depths of fan imagination…

This is the box you’ll actually be receiving

Credits

It was a collaborative journey before arriving at the classic SYSTEM box and we have the following fans to thank for their time and efforts:

• Krackenator – designer of The Thieves of Tortuga submitted to Series 5
• JennaAlchemy – designer of the SYSTEM-style LEGO box
• Mister Phes – creator of the classic box art backgrounds

Brick Fanatics Review

If yer still ponderin’ whether The Thieves of Tortuga is for you, Brick Fanatics be singing praises in this glowing review…

Brick Fanatics states:

I can definitively say no matter how good this thing might look in pictures, it is actually way way way way better in real life […]

If you think this [set] might be up your alley, it probably is. And if you do feel like you can spend the money for it, absolutely I think you’re going to have a great time, and feel justified in that purchase.

What Do Yer Think?

Does the The Thieves of Tortuga sing out to yer heart?  And yer wallet?

T’would go well with the upcoming Icons Black Pearl…

There’s even a new imperial faction for added conflict play value

Time is limited!  The number of sets available is limited!

When the timer reaches 00:00:00 pre-orders end!

Not Buying?

Or will yer be saving yer hard earned gold for different LEGO sets?

If so, what could have been done to make The Thieves of Tortuga more appealing?

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The time be upon us!

The LEGO® One Piece sets are now available for pre-order and will ship to yer door from 1 August, 2025.

Now, let’s gaze upon the official sets… and their pricing…

Official One Piece LEGO® Sets

75636 Windmill Village Hut

299 pieces  | 3 minifigures

75636 Windmill Village Hut

29,99 € | £24.99 | US $29.99 | CA $39.99 | AU$49.99

75637 Buggy the Clown’s Circus Tent

573 pieces | 4 minifigures

75637 Buggy the Clown’s Circus Tent

49,99 € | £44.99 | US $54.99 | CA $64.99 | AU $79.99

75638 Battle at Arlong Park

926 pieces | 5 minifigures

75638 Battle at Arlong Park

79,99 € | £74.99 | US $79.99 | CA $99.99 | AU $129.99

75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship

926 pieces | 5 minifigures

75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship

129,99 € | £119.99 | US $139.99 | CA $169.99 | AU $199.99

75640 The Baratie Floating Restaurant

3,402 pieces |  10 minifigures

75640 The Baratie Floating Restaurant

299,99 € | £269.99 | US $329.99 | CA $379.99 | AU $499.99

What be One Piece?

If yer don’t know what One Piece is save yer money for Pirates of Tortuga, the Classic Pirates have compiled a comprehensive overview of the One Piece franchise.

[RUMOUR] One Piece LEGO® theme coming in 2025

So familarise yerself with this long running pirate-themed media empire then navigate to LEGO.com and immerse yerself in the One Piece sets.

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Are you a fan of One Piece?

Learn more about the rumoured One Piece sets

Yes

No

Never heard of it

Official Webpage

What Do Yer Think?

How do yer think the official One Piece LEGO set turned out? Do they meet yer expectations or were yer hopin’ for something different?

She’s run aground!

But more importantly, will yer be buying any of these sets?

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Will you buy any OFFICIAL One Piece LEGO sets?

Learn more about the official sets

All of them!

Maybe a couple

Just one

None of them

Share yer One Piece musings and intentions in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Just when yer thought it was safe to go back into a LEGO Store… yet another LEGO Pirate-Themed minifigure be requesting to come aboard!

Sam Scarlet has been released as part of the Quarter 3, 2025 LEGO Build-a-Minifigure (BaM) selection.

BaM minifigs be available in 3-pack blister cards and fetch prices around US$9.99 / AU$19.99.

They can be recruited from BaM Stations at LEGO Stores, or ordered from various online merchants.

Sam Scarlet

Named so for his vibrant reddish-orange jacket, so vibrant in fact, the likes of Captain Hook and LeChuck be greener than gangrene with envy!

Whether Mister Scarlet is a dirty rotten scallywag or an honest seafaring merchant, we don’t know… yet…

captain_brixx has posted Mister Scarlet at 1795 Imperial Cannon

Or perhaps he’s a member of one those new imperial factions what suddenly appear on the horizon… a rather common occurrence these days…

Bo’Sun Will and Camilla

In case yer missed the news, Sam Scarlet ain’t the only new pirate-theme minifig deployed during June 2025.

Bo’Sun Will and Camilla are allow grown-up and redesigned for the modern area.

NEW LEGO Pirates in 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine

They be available in 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine, but where they show up next, only the gods of the deep know!

New Additions Third Quarter, 2025

In honor of LEGO DreamZzz’s third season, June 2025’s Build-A-Minifigure haul be brimming with DreamZzz-themed figs — aye, including a rare prize!

A chase minifig of none other than Mr. Oz, clad in a light blue Classic Space torso, marking the arrival of a new hue for your Classic Space fleet.

Talkbricks offers photos of the entire line-up

Seven minifigures be ripe for the takin’, with a trove of fine DreamZzz character variants!

They be makin’ their way to Build-A-Minifigure stations ’round the globe, startin’ 1 June 2025 — so keep a weather eye open, lest ye miss the bounty!

 

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer ready for another Pirate-themed minifgure?  Or are yer still figuring out how yer gonna get the new Bo’Sun Will and Camilla minifigs?

Photo credit to Talkbricks

What do yer think of this minifigure’s design?  How does it compare to the recent Quartermaster or previous BaM Pirate?

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How many Sam Scarlet minifigs will you buy?

Learn more about the official minifig

None

1

2

3 or more

Arrr, share yer thoughts and proudly display yer new pirate-themed BaM minifigure in the LEGO Pirates Forum or aboard the mighty Facebook Group!

Remember them gumball machines what was at supermarkets and the like?

Yer drop in a piece o’ eight, give the knob a hearty twist, and hey presto, out tumbles some gum… or maybe even a capsule containing a wee toy.

If yer a young whippersnapper, yer may not be familiar with these…

Well, this be the LEGO version of that. …

Containing 1,343 pieces, the set holds a working contraption that allows ye to experience the mechanics of a real gachapon machine.

16 new minifigures inspired by classic LEGO themes

So after yer drop in a LEGO coin, give the handle a twist, out pops one of 16 minifigures, inspired by the depths of LEGO history.

Joining the two new pirates be minfigs hailing from other legendary LEGO themes — Space, Castle, Paradisa, and even Fabuland.

The official webpage states:

Hark back to simpler times and create vintage-style decor with this Minifigure Vending Machine building kit for adults (21358). A top creative gift for men, women and lovers of retro art and design, this LEGO® Ideas set challenges you to recreate the look and functionality of a classic vending machine. Build and display your creation, insert a LEGO coin element in the slot and turn the handle to release 1 of 16 capsules – the handle clicks when turned, just like the real thing.

Here be the mechanics of the device

The official webpage continues:

You’ll find the elements to build a collectible LEGO minifigure in each capsule, including 4 selected via a LEGO Ideas fans’ poll. There are minifigures paying homage to classic LEGO themes and sub-themes such as Castle, Paradisa and Fabuland®, plus minifigures of this set’s fan designer, space explorers and more.

And this be what comes out…

The vending machine itself be a mighty structure, standing 28 cm (11 in.) tall, 17 cm (6.5 in.) wide, and 21 cm (8.5 in.) deep.

Store your minifigs in balls just like Pokémon

Come 4 June, 2025, this set be up for grabs, but LEGO Insiders be getting first dibs on 1 June, 2025.

Price: US $179.99 / €169.99 /  £149.99 / AU$249.99

New Pirate Minifigures

In case yer missed the news, the set includes new versions of Bo’Sun Will and Camilla.

NEW LEGO Pirates in 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine

What say ye, matey — shall we set sail for a closer look at the pirate minifigures aboard?

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Be yer gettin' the new Bo'Sun Will & Camilla minifigures?

Learn more about the new minifigures

Yes, both!

Just Bo'Sun Will

Just Camilla

Neither of them

What Do Yer Think?

Will ye be procuring 21358 Vending Machine?

Is it worth acquiring just for the new LEGO Pirate minifigures?

Yer very own vending machine – ye keep 100% of the profits!

Or be there other minifigures in the selection what catch yer peepers? Or will yer be acquirin’ the figs via other merchants?

Share yer opinions and acquisition strategies in ye auld LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

The votes have been tallied and winners for the A Twist of Nostalgia Challenge have been announced!

Grand Prize

Here’s yer future Gift With Purchase…

“Sea Serpent” by HallowedBrick02

Runners Up

“Power Miners: Super Mine Mech” by LssjChloe

“M:TRON Pulsar Charging Station” by BrikkeLasse

And now on to the details…

Official Announcement

Here be an excerpt from the LEGO Ideas Blog:

With over 750 entries, we picked the best of the best, and you helped us choose the next LEGO Gift with Purchase set in our latest Fan Vote!

Before you jump straight into the results, we want to say a quick thank you to everyone who voted! It’s always amazing seeing the support for our incredible creators. And of course, a huge thank you to all of the talented people who submitted to this challenge.

Now, it’s time to reveal the results of the Fan Vote, and the next LEGO Ideas Gift with Purchase…

Classic Pirates Picks

Among the voting candidates, the Sea Serpent stood out due to its similarities with smaller LEGO Pirate ships.

LEGO Pirate fans have daydreamed for more sets based on smaller vessels…

Updated “Cutter” from 10320 Eldorado Fortress

After all, in a real-word historic context, these ships be a pirate’s vehicle of choice, over the bulkier and less maneuverable frigates and galleons (well, unless yer Eddy Teach).

Yet, two renditions for The Cutter be all have we, so potential is rife for a brand new LEGO Pirate ship of this ilk.

“Adventurers Raft Featuring Jenny Thunder” by BrickG.irl

This be another submission garnering attention among fans, and with some accessory swapping, it could be kitted as a fine castaway raft.

“Adventurers Raft Featuring Jenny Thunder” by BrickG.irl

Yet, it was not included among the Classic Pirates honourable mentions due to the hefty base – structures of this nature weren’t part and parcel of classic sets, but arose from SNOT techniques gaining popularity towards the late 2000’s.

Now stop and ponder… what classic set trope could the remaining part count have been utilised for instead?

An encampment which included another minifigure or two?  A shrine cunningly masking a secret treasure chamber? Or a trap? A rival watercraft carrying our heroine’s arch nemesis in hot pursuit?

Remaining Candidates

13 lucky submissions were offered for fan voting and Classic Pirates highlighted six of them in the voting announcement.

Vote for the LEGO Ideas Twist of Nostalgia Challenge Winners

Overall, only one of voting candidates was loosely tethered to the LEGO Pirates theme, which somewhat influenced our focus on the good `ol Sea Serpent.

LEGO Pirate Submissions

There be no shortage of glorious pirate-themed builds submitted to the challenge either, ’tis just a pity more weren’t offered for voting.

Pirate Submissions in the “A Twist of Nostalgia!” LEGO Ideas Challenge

Still, we have a fine selection of creations to admire… and fuel our daydreaming, in the hope that one day Gift With Purchases… or even retail sets akin to these builds become a reality.

What Do Yer Think?

Are yer happy with the winners?  Or do yer think different submissions should have claimed the prizes?

And what of the voting selection?  Was the selection spot on? Or should more pirate-themed submissions have been offered for voting?

Avast, yer know what to do next!

March on down to that Classic Pirates Facebook Group and fire offer your thoughts on the winning submissions… or maybe just congratulate their builders…

21358 Minifigure Vending Machine be delivering us 16 new minifigures!

Among them be new versions of Bo’Sun Will and Camilla, all grown-up and ready to set sail on your brick-built adventures.

So batten down the hatches,  we be plungin’ headfirst into the details…

Updated Pirate Minifigs

Will and Camilla be far from strangers to the LEGO Pirates theme.

In fact, both characters debuted along with initial wave of Pirates sets back in 1989, albeit the latter ain’t been properly realised in minifigure-form until now.

Bo’Sun Will: 1989 versus 2025 version

In 2025, Bo’Sun Will sports a fine leather jacket, purchased pilfered from none other than Guybrush Threepwood.

He’s also sprouted fuzz around his chops which he keeps at bay with his well sharpened cutlass.

Camilla: 2009 versus 2025 version

After tumbling over a coconut caught up in her dress, Camilla swore she’d never fall victim to such atrocity again, and traded her frock for some freshly ironed tights.

Now armed with a hand cannon, she be ready to plunder the seven seas!

Who are Bo’Sun Will and Camilla?

Bo’Sun Will Cavendish and Camilla be introduced to us during 1989 in the Ladybird Books, audio dramas and the comic set.

6255 The Golden Medallion Comic

The comic included both print media and LEGO Pirate minifigures, complete with weapon and map accessories.

A Bo’Sun Will minifig was included with The Golden Medallion comic

Within the comic’s narrative, Camilla be Governor Broadside’s niece and lives with his sister, Aunt Prudence.

These be the first very LEGO Pirate characters

Meanwhile, upon Forbidden Island, Boatswain Will and his commanding officer, Captain Red Beard are notorious pirates making life difficult for the Soldiers.

Will and Camilla’s story arc in a nutshell

Suspected of ambush while wandering the streets of Port Royal, Will is imprisoned.

After sharing a brief a romantic interlude with Camilla, he’s blasted free by Redbeard and they escape onboard the Dark Shark.

6267 Lagoon Lockup

The Bo’Sun Will minifigure appeared again during 1991, incarcerated in the lockup down by the lagoon.

Perhaps Redbeard’s rescue was inspired by the comic

Ladybird Books Series

4 books were released in this series, yet Camilla only featured in the first story, Will and the Gold Chase.

Will was brains of the operation

In this delightful tale, Camilla loses her beautiful gold pendant to the murky depths.

Using Redbeard’s finely tuned olfactory senses, Will locates the pendant in the belly of a fish and stealthily returns it to her via mail.

Spoiler alert! Key plot point resolved

Also, did yer notice Camilla starts off blonde in the comic?

German Audio Dramas

Camilla featured in all 6 audio dramas and was voiced by Kerstin Draeger.

Cassette covers – but Camilla isn’t in sight

Aside from the cassette covers, the audio dramas lacked illustrated media so Camilla’s hair colour is not revealed.

4850307 LEGO Battles

Camilla appears in the 2009 video game using the appearance of Miranda Valentina, the Admiral’s Daughter minifigure found in 6243 Brickbeard’s Bounty.

Camilla has been known to dye her hair from media to media

Admittedly there be treachery afoot – the comparison minifigure shown earlier uses the Miranda Valentina torso and leg piece, but substitutes the head and hairpiece for improved continuity with the new minifigure.

Nonetheless, the promotional material (below) for the 2025 version of Camilla states: “The Admiral’s daughter is back”

As the identity of her father has not been established, we be left wonderful who this admiral is…

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Which Camilla do yer prefer?

Learn more about the new Camilla minifigure

Traditional dress version

New tights version

Both

Neither

6235 Bo’sun Will and Spinoza

And now we arrive at a conundrum!

The set known in modern times as 6235 Buried Treasure, was named Bo’sun Will and Spinoza (or variations thereof) in many LEGO catalogues back in the day.

The early catalogues had different ideas about Bo’Sun Will

This minifigure be a far cry from contemporaneous versions of Will, with that mustache and all.

Some reckon this be Will in his older years, though the newly revealed 2025 minifigure muddies the water.

6235 Buried Treasure / Bo’Sun Will and Spinoza with pirate gold

But who knows—perhaps Will’s tale still has chapters yet to be told!

21358 Minifigure Vending Machine

The 1,343 piece set be a working vending machine filled with exclusive new classic theme inspired minifigures!

21358 Minifigure Vending Machine – LEGO IDEAS

The set be up for grabs upon 4 June, 2025, but LEGO Insiders be getting first dibs on 1 June, 2025.

What Do Yer Think?

Are yer excited for the new Bo’Sun Will and Camilla minifigures?

Or would yer have charted a different course for their designs?

Is 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine the right set to refresh these characters?

Or should it feature entirely new LEGO Pirate characters?

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Be yer gettin' the new Bo'Sun Will & Camilla minifigures?

Learn more about the new minifigures

Yes, both!

Just Bo'Sun Will

Just Camilla

Neither of them

Join the crew in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group or LEGO Pirates Forum — then raise yer flag and add yer opinions to the mix!

The voting selection for the LEGO Ideas A Twist of Nostalgia! Challenge certainly delivered a twist!

And that twist be a lack of proper re-imagined pirate builds available for voting.

But that shall not stop of us from admiring the brilliant work of dedicated fans…

The Mission

The A Twist of Nostalgia Challenge attracted 753 submissions, around 76 being pirate-themed.

The mission brief states:

Stated on the official challenge webpage

Seems promising, don’t it?

Surely some fantastic Gift With Purchases concepts based on classic LEGO Pirate sets were available for voting right? Right?

The Submissions

Arrr, time be short, so we can’t be showing off all 76 pirate builds, no matter how painful it is to omit them!

Modern Set Updates

Here be some builds what skew towards modern updates in the vein of Pirates of Barracuda Bay and 10320 Eldorado Fortress.

Perhaps a bit too “straight-up replica” for the challenge’s requirements, but just right for a nostalgia-thirsty Classic Pirate…

“Back to Imperial Outpost” by Brick_Islander

“Raft Raiders” by J_hrvth

“Broadside’s Brig Returns” by Theo301

“Islander Catamaran” by Mainebricks9

“Remake of Sabre Island” by Webtg

“Shipwreck Island (6260 Refresh)” by BastiBaut

“Lagoon Lock-Up” by TintedSlimes

“Seeking Land” by Christospirates

“Sabre Island” by Zwackosilius

Re-Mastered

These submissions be mighty different from their former self, but keep a keen eye — yer might still spy their forebears.

“Kraken Attackin‘” by SergeantIngeniousHandbag

“Soldier’s Arsenal & Pirate Survival” by PeTaS

“Sabre Island What If” by Delusion Brick

“King Kahuka´s Throne” by JeremyvO

“Pirates Renegade Sprinter” by Bricksworth35397

“Enchanted Idol” by MATTY_BRICK__

“A Tribute to Forbidden Island” by SamuTheBuilder

“King Kahuka” by Marin072

“The Last Remaining Pirate in the World” by Radin0

“Shipwreck Tavern” by Econombricks

Re-Imagined Sets

Avast, let’s go full rogue! These creations be sailing far beyond the sets what birthed ’em.

Yer may hardly recognize the original design – if there ever was one!

Definitely not what we’d consider “classic set format” but still worth a glance nonetheless…

“Black Seas Barracuda Ride” by BrickGallery

BrickHeadz “Captain Red Beard & Imperial Guard Admiral” by Captain Magenta

“Eldorado Ruins” by Takesz

“Greetings From Skull Island! Postcard” by thembonrg

“Sunken Treasure” by KyriakosBuilder

“The Armada Sentry Today” by Louis the Builder

“Islanderz” by Bigmateowski

“Walking Sabre Tower” by Rabotik

Conclusions

Fan Voting

Of the 753 submissions, the LEGO Ideas Team only made 16 available for fan voting.

The ballot may be closed for this challenge, but here be the only true classically pirate submission yer could have voted for:

“This Here Ol’ Chest O’ Booty” by Danolardo

It be be a fine up-scaling indeed, but a treasure chest Gift With Purchase was offered a mere 6 months ago.

And was it the chests o’ booty that made yer a fan of LEGO Pirates for life?

Or be it an actual set that won yer salty heart?

Voting Candidates

Classic Pirates has scoured the voting candidates and rounded up the finest swashbucklin’ choices on offer.

Vote for the LEGO Ideas Twist of Nostalgia Challenge Winners

Pirate pickings were rather slim but there might be some candidates of interest if yer feel so inclined to take a peek.

Pirate Gift With Purchases

Updating a Classic LEGO set be no easy feat!

A chorus of disgruntled fans will most certainly chant their vitriol towards every aspect that falls short of their lofty expectations.

40597 Scary Pirate Island VERSUS 6248 Volcano Island

Perhaps a safer route is crafting an entirely fresh design, although that too may be wrought with peril, as 40597 Scary Pirate Island discovered.

What Could Have Been

The Twist of Nostalgia submissions were teeming with fantastic pirate-themed submissions worthy of a vote… maybe even two!

So choices be tough, and the selection weren’t easy to trim!

These last two submissions be far flung from the sources what inspired them, yet still retain the essence of modernised classic LEGO Pirate sets.

“The Treasure Shipwreck” by Christospirates

“Caribbean Fried Chicken” by MyFirstMOC-Hun

They be re-imagined into something entirely new, yet not too far removed from the classics with a modern twist.

But that be a very subjective opinion indeed, so now the helm be yours…

What Do Yer Think?

Are yer happy with the submissions offered for voting?  Or do yer yearn for a heartier focus on truer reworkings of the classics?

If so, which pirate submissions did you want to vote for?

Speak yer mind in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group, and let yer thoughts echo throughout the social media seas!