EB member PRETORIANO shared his latest creation, and it’s a show stopper! Absolutely stunning work that’s packed with amazing details like the rock work, roofs, stone walls, etc. Built on 24 baseplates and using 35,000 pieces this is a true work of art. Also, this is just one part of a larger planned diorama!
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The West Brick Trading Company has been voted as the most popular choice for a new LEGO Pirate Sub-theme so need exciting set ideas!
If you’ve got a concept for a Merchant, Smuggler or Haven Guard set share it with us in the LEGO Pirates Forum.
If you’d like to help us shape our factions visit the Defining the Factions thread and share your ideas.
Out of the inky black night sails the terrifying, primal Troglodyte, the latest creation from Eurobricks member Dunkleosteus. Built entirely in LDD, the Troglodyte comes complete with three masts, 14 guns, and two massive, LotR-inspired tusks on the prow! Keel-hauling just got a lot scarier!
See lots more pics and comment on Troglodyte in the forums.
EB member Captain Braunsfeld shared his custom British mortars for his Royal Horse Artillery. They are of excellent and sound design, and feature some very nice custom made figures and accessories!
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HELLOEARTHLING has shared his MOC of the Armada Flagship, outfitted to sleep a crew of double the original! It’s a tight squeeze inside for the 6 crewmen, but it holds a very diverse and interesting group of seamen. There is some clever decoration inside the ship, and a truly unique figurehead, I can’t say that I’ve ever seen one like it before!
Overview of the hold, with the cooking equipment, table, and the laboratory at the end.
A strange bird head in a jar, and a taxidermied dog of some variety.
The stern cabin, where the captain and wife sleep.
Left to right: Captain, his wife, zoologist, biologist, and two sailors. In the real HMS Challenger, there were over 200 crew and three scientists. (!)
More detail pics are available on Flickr. Also a bit more history on the HMS Challenger, which I think was super cool.
I should make a proper warship next!
An intrepid explorer crawled their way through the forgotten, dark and dusty tunnels beneath the LEGO Pirates Forum. There, in the light of a flickering torch he accidentally bumps an OLDER TOPIC! Expecting the entire tunnel to collapse upon him, much to his surprise, he realises he’s unearthed a long lost Aztec-themed MOC! I don’t know about you but I’m a sucker for anything Mesoamerican. Eurobricks member and BrickWarriors founder, Thrash created this excellent scene depicting ritual human sacrifice complete with custom torsos and weapons. If you’re into that (come on, who isn’t?), this is a MOC you’ll want to check out!
Take a moment to stop by the Pirate MOC Forum and send your regards to chap laying on the alter of the Aztec Sacrifice – but be quick! He doesn’t have long to live!
Ever since I got my hands on some of the new BrickForge tribal swords and spears, I’ve been wanted to build some Aztecs. I had some free time to build recently, so this was the result: Aztec Sacrifice!
The Aztec Priest slices into the first sacrifice and begins tearing his heart out. Meanwhile, three more victims nervously wait, knowing their fate will soon be sealed. Watching from above, a captured Spaniard sits in a cage wondering what will become of him. He feels momentary relief when a couple of his loyal friends arrive to launch a rescue attempt… but unfortunately an Aztec Warrior has crept up behind them…
After each sacrifice, the bodies are discard into the bloody pit below, until eventually, the bones accumulate and spill out into the little pool to the side. A truly macabre sight!
Thrash (aka Ryan Huage) is the founder of BrickWarriors, a company which designs third-party accessories compatible with LEGO® minifigures. The products are manufactured with the the same high quality plastic that the LEGO Group uses and are designed for perfectly compatibility with your minifigs. So if there’s a particularity weapon or tool they’re lacking, take a look on the BrickWarrior website – they may have just the thing you’re looking for!
In addition to creating customs, Thrash also builds MOCs, so take a look at his Brickshelf for more great creations.
VOC Frigate “De Ruyter”
Eurobricks user Swan Dutchman has uploaded his 1.5 year completed project, “De Ruyter.” He has based the color scheme off the USS Constitution and it sports a fully decorated cabin and deck. It’s obvious a lot of work went into creating this masterful ship, even the sails were hand sewn! To complete his project Swan Dutchman has edited some marvelous photos, giving the ship a stunning background.
I implore you to view more of “De Ruyter” in the forum!
We’ve collated our sub-theme suggestions so here are some quick teasers of the poll options…
The West Brick Trading Company
The Merchants of the West Brick Trading Company hail from the bustling Port van Brickhaven which boasts more trade than the Imperial Trading Post… But the Merchants must be on guard or the LEGO Pirates will plunder their heavily laden Cargo Fluyts to restock their parrot’s cracker supply!
Quest for the Lost City
Enchanted by tales of a lost city built entirely from gold the Imperial Armada launches an expedition. Lead by their most honoured hero, Fernando Plume they venture deep into the jungle. Slight problem… he only has half a map!
The Settlers
The Settlers have travlled half way across the globe to make their new home, led by the pioneer John Halfsquat who tames the land with his trusty hatchet.
The Treasure Fleet
The Imperial Armada have been stuffing their galleons full of treasure to send back to the old country. Capitano Juan de Verde has mercilessly pillaged the Islanders of all their trinkets to impress his new king… and to ensure a large retirement fund!
But they’re just the teasers… Further details of each sub-theme awaits you… You may be surprised…
From the ReBrick blog:
After much consideration by the panel of judges, the winning name of the ‘Name the Ship’ contest has been selected. The jury found that there were a very high number of strong suggestions and it was truly difficult to select a winner. The criteria on which the winning name was selected, was:
And the winning name is…..
EB member montoumes has built a huge Pirate layout for the Ch’ti Brick Show In France! There are many great details throughout the layout. Don’t let this layout’s greatness and largeness fool you into believing that it was a collaboration as it was all created be montoumes himself!
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