Readers,

Classic-Pirates.com is currently undergoing some scheduled maintainance. During this time, some features of the site may be unavailable for use, however Pirates forum operations will proceed as usual.

We thank you for your cooperation in the matter, and we will endeavour to have the site returning to normal as soon as possible.

Regards,

Captain Zuloo

After following the instructions provided by Captain Green Hair and adding his own touch, Eurobricks and Classic-Pirates.com member Perfectionist has shared some Work In Progress images of the newest French frigate on the 7 seas, the Achille.

Check out the WIP Achille by Perfectionist in the Pirates forum!

Ahoy there matey’s, today be no normal interview! LEGO set designer Jamie Berard, responsible for great sets like 10194 Emerald Night and 10182 Cafe Corner, has agreed to be interviewed. This is part 1.

Listen to ‘Behind The Helm’ Episode #12 – Jamie Berard (Part 1) in the forum!

3 weeks into the contest, and already 30 entries have been submitted!
Is yours amongst them?

– Prizes – PTV II Contest – Creative Critic–

Expand your Bluecoats army with a bunch of soldiers, not only in good condition but currently also very cheap and rare to find in this quantity!

A Bluecoat Army

Or who wants a dirtcheap and high-quality 6278 Enchanted Island, including box and instructions? So far only 10,49 USD!

6278 Enchanted Island

 Want more? Go to our most recent dedicated eBay finds thread in the Pirates forum!

Many months ago an Imperial Governor was captured aboard a Pirate vessel. Soon after the Pirates got caught up in a terrible storm and were shipwrecked upon a desert island along with the captive governor. After running out of provisions from the Captains cabin the wrecked crew are waiting for rescue on a diet of bananas and fish.

I caught a fish!

The new MOC from Matn, Shipwreck Island, mixes many different techniques and ideas in to a well designed MOC. It has the right amount of Island, Sea and other scenic elements like the wrecked ship’s cabin. Also adding the authentic looking tent created by using the ship’s sail was a nice and well pulled off idea.

Go and check out Shipwreck Island by Matn in the forum!

Today’s poll is about two themes, both of them Pirate related. The first is currently non existent as a theme however many LEGO fans would look forward to the theme if it was announced. Of course we’re talking about Pirates of the Caribbean (POTC). The next theme is the Classic-Pirates we all know and love. Go ahead to the ballots and give your say on the topic, would you like POTC, Classic-Pirates or even both at the same time?

Click here to give your say on if you prefer POTC  or Classic-Pirates in the forum.

Yet another fantastic suprise from one of the best Pirate MOCers out there, ZCerberus treats us to images of his latest creation, Z’s Lighthouse. Fitted out with a working light, this is a wonderful example of what can be achieved with square bricks.

Sail to the pirate forum to see pictures of Z’s Lighthouse by ZCerberus now!

Forum member mikey uses his writing and picture skills to put together this fine  review on 6299 Pirates Advent Calendar. Full of fantastic images of the contents, and what’s inside, use this review to determine if you want to pick one of these up in time for Christmas.

Read 6299 Pirates Advent Calendar review by mikey in the Pirates forum.

Yargh, Cutlass_Iz and Captain Zuloo are pleased to present Episode #11 of ‘Behind The Helm’ – Cap’n Blackmoor. Packed full of audio goodness, we discuss the future of LEGO, his Pillage The Village entry and scallywags putting garden gnomes on the road…

Check out ‘Behind The Helm’ Episode #11 – Cap’n Blackmoor in the Pirate forum!

During the month of August we’ve done a survey on Classic-Pirates.com in which you, our members, could share your wishes for the future of LEGO pirates. Although we’ve received sad news in the mean time of the discontinuation of the current Pirates line, our report was not a waste of time if you take into account the time it takes to develop a new LEGO set (= around one year).

For those interested, I’m sharing the full report as it was send to LEGO in the beginning of September 2009. This report is based on your inputs that have been sorted in order of importance based on the number of requests for each idea.

You can download the report (pdf-format) here.

Or you can discuss the report on our forums via this link.

A happy Admiral Criossant eating some criossants on his update L'Aigle

Forum user Admiral Criossant has shared with us the latest update to his fantastic ship. Almost ready to take to the waves, she is looking quite sound. With a lovely interior and an even better exterior, he has done a suprurb job so far, the final product will be brilliant!

Come and see the updates of L’Aigle by Admiral Criossant in the Pirate forum.

Houndknight brings us news of his new Bricklink store, Houndware, selling custom decals. At present, the selection of decals is limited, but he promises an expansion of the range, to include pirate and civilian decals!

At just $1 for 10 or more decals, what’s not to like?
Check it out in the Eurobricks Forum!

Is the new HMS Venture able to defeat Brickbeard's Bounty?

Another fearsome ship has crossed our path, this time it is the mighty HMS Venture, a Brickbeard Bounty Ship modification made by Unitron6991. With a nice coloursheme, nice sails and powerful armament this ship looks like it came directly from the Royal Navy! There is also an epic seabattle scene in it which you really have to see!

Discuss Unitron6991’s HMS Venture in the forum before it sets sail!