Hello mateys! Time for another update on the Design a NEW LEGO Pirate Sub-Theme project! Since the last update, there has been substantial progress. If you haven’t yet heard of the project, please visit the Project Overview thread. If you haven’t read the first update, you can find it here.

It has only been a couple days since the close of the sub-theme suggestions, but the management team, led by Classic-Pirates LEGO Ambassador Mister Phes, is already working hard on choosing the best and most popular sub-themes. 

The poll options shall be…

• The West Brick Trading Company
• Quest for the Lost City
• The Settlers
• The Treasure Fleet

A more detailed synopsis of each sub-theme will be available soon so keep your eyes peeled for the poll in which you’ll have the opportunity to vote.  The sub-theme with the most votes will be the one we develop!

Got a question?  Visit the Questions and Answers thread and ask away!


At this very moment, fruitful discussion on the design and build techniques that the project designers will have to stick to is taking place. If you want to add anything or give you thoughts…

Visit the Definition of Design Constraints thread!

Star Wars Figbarf

Flickr user Adam Dodge has posted this creative picture of pirate figures meant to represent characters from the Star Wars universe. It’s a great idea and well executed, as any Star Wars fan should be able to identify who the figures represent. He has incorporated pieces from classic pirates all the way to pieces from Pirates of the Caribbean and even other themes. If you check out his photostream he also has some other great creations.

Check out the forum to comment on Star Wars Figbarf!

X marks the spot

EB member Mestari created this neat little vignette, depicting pirates burying their treasure.  The leafy tree, owl, and layering ground texture, give this MOC an inland feel.  Most MOCs of this nature are beach scenes, so it’s nice to see this activity in a different setting.

Stop by the forum and comment on Burying the treasure by Mestari!

Ben Ellerman will be the Pirates coordinator again this year at Brickworld.

Please check out the 2014 Brickworld Chicago information:

• Website: https://www.brickworld.us/
• Date: Wednesday, June 11 – Sunday, June 15
• Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
• Registration cost: $50 (all access) $70 (full registration – ability to display creations, free goody bag, eligible for prizes, raffles, and awards)
• Hotel room costs: $129 per night (Please be aware that you have to sign up through Brickworld to get the special discounted rate. These rooms will sell out well in advance of the convention dates)

The Pirate layout will again include underwater scenes in addition to islands and a volcano. Please feel free to bring any type of pirate MOCs including ships, islands, forts, sea creatures, boats.

Do not forget to register your mocs on the Brickworld website. Click the “Pirate Collaboration” checkbox when registering. Thanks!

Questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions about the display can be posted in the thread in the LEGO Pirates Forum or sent to Ben Ellermannm, via pm or email (see thread for details).

Discuss the Brickworld Chicago 2014
Pirate Collaboration!

Small Soldiers’ Outpost

Eurobricks member Mestari has shared with us his first pirate MOC! He has built a small outpost for a couple soldiers and it looks like something straight from the 1990’s pirate theme! Even with its classic feel, there are some modern updates, such as a custom Governor’s daughter.  She’s probably the one who planted all the flowers. Mestari was even nice enough to upload instructions for this set if you wish to build it yourself.

Hit up the forum to view more pictures or get the instructions for Small Soldiers’ Outpost!

Ahoy there mates! It has only been 12 days since the launch of the Design A NEW LEGO Pirates Sub-Theme project and there has already been a quite substantial amount of progress.

The Design A NEW LEGO Pirates Sub-Themes project was initiated by the Classic-Pirates LEGO Ambassador, Mister Phes. He, along with a few other chaps, will ensure that this project will reach its maximum potential. The goal of the project is to eventually submit a presentation to the LEGO Group via the LEGO Ambassador Project and reposition Pirates as one of LEGO’s “evergreen” themes alongside City, Castle and Space. If you want to learn more, please visit the Overview or Q&A threads.

At this phase, sub-theme suggestions are currently being submitted and will continue to be until the deadline which is April 26. If you would like to suggest a LEGO Pirate sub-theme, please take a look at the Sub-Theme Suggestions thread. If you have a question concerning sub-theme suggestions, please look at the Sub-Theme Suggestions – Q&A thread.

As a reminder, please remember that the deadline for sub-theme suggestions is April 26 -that date will come sooner than you think. Behind the scenes, Mister Phes and others have been working diligently to make this project fruitful. Thus, keep an eye out on the Pirate forums as new developments will be surfacing in the near future.

Submit your Pirate Sub-Theme Suggestions today!

Captain Redbeard Blindeye

Flickr user and EB member Sparkytron constructed this awesome Bionicle pirate.  This is something we don’t see often in the Pirates forum or in the Bionicle realm for that matter.  Very creative part usage, and building techniques almost make this model come alive.  This truly is the best Bionicle MOC ever!

Stop by the forum and comment on Captain Redbeard Blindeye by Sparkytron!

Pass me another bottle

The amazing angles on this little shack will get you wondering “How”. Throughout the build, Legonardo has used parts in wonderful unintended ways. There are quite a few very nice close up detail photos in the post. All the strange angles in the build really make for a lively scene even though it has no live minifigures roaming.

Discuss Pirates Hideout in the forum.

Have you ever wanted the LEGO Group to produce a particular sub-theme for the LEGO Pirates theme?

Well now’s your chance to submit suggestions!

We will develop prototype sets for the most popular suggestions and send the concepts to the LEGO Group via the LEGO Ambassador Program.

First checkout the Project Overview thread and then…

Submit your LEGO Pirates
Sub-Theme Suggestions

In case you’ve missed the news, the LEGO Group has confirmed they will be releasing a new LEGO Pirates Ship early next year and are holding a “Name the Ship” Contest on ReBrick.

All you have to do is come up with a clever name for the ship and you could win one for yourself.

But the contest ends Sunday April 13 at 2:59PM/14:59 CET (Central European Time) so get your entry in NOW!

For more details visit the LEGO Pirates Forum right now!

Isle De Arco

Flickr user K.kreations made this awesome MOC for the 2014 MocAthalon, Pirates’ Haven category.  The rock work is just stunning!  He has also incorporated great new part usage.  Definitely one of the best pirate MOCs I have seen in a little while!

Stop by the forum and comment on Isle De Arco by K.kreations!

ReBrick is having a “Name the Ship” Contest but what exactly what does this mean?

Does it mean a new LEGO Pirate ship is soon to be released? Or maybe even an entire LEGO Pirates Theme? Or something else entirely?

UPDATE!!!
The LEGO Group has confirmed a new LEGO Pirates Ship WILL BE released early next year!

For more details visit the LEGO Pirates Forum right now!

14 Gun Brig: Pinnacle

Mr. Townsend has shared his ship building expertise again with us, this time in the form of a 14 gun brig called the Pinnacle. He has displayed some amazing custom sails that look very authentic, and even used 5 different kinds of string to simulate the rigging. The blue flag is a great touch as well. Bow to stern this sailing ship is a masterpiece.

To view more pictures of the 14 Gun Brig: Pinnacle check out the forum.