Maydayartist has created this gorgeous masterpiece he calls “Colonial Harbor Scene“. There’s a lot of huge buildings in this MOC, as well as a large ship you can see if you follow the link to the forums. The cobblestone street is my personal favorite part, but there are many great designs throughout! Even the Photoshop images are stunning.
The harbour is bustling with activity
The Imperial Armada patrols in their shiny gold armour
Imagine building a large diorama and then rigging the ship sails!
Maydayartist writes:
Hi there,
After a busy half year with many new creations done as an employee of a LCP I start build some own mocs.
In addition, I have joined a group of authors to publish a construction book titled “Build your own LEGO Knights Realm“.
The publishing date will be in September and for more information I will start a new topic if it is done.
And for this we need some background material to present some bigger and some little special MOCs.
One of this little MOCsis a medieval crane.
He should be placed in a harbor scene with some houses, figures and a ship.
The ship was easily done – my Revenge.
For the rest I build some buildings and a heavy time required cobblestones street in one week.
The result was better than expected, so I decided to present it here as well.
The final picture will be high resolution and professional Photoshoped.
My pictures are done after that and Photoshoped too. But more quick & dirty
Enjoy!
This is the photo used on every website (which is why we didn’t use it for the featured image)
It’s looking a bit quieter from this end
From the east we can see the crane and fort
The ship is well armed so pirates should think twice about plundering!
Too bad Maydayartist didn’t take more photos of this ship
Build Your Own LEGO Knight’s Realm
“The Big Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Book” by Joachim Klang, Philipp Honvehlmann, Lutz Uhlmann and Tim Bischoff.
This book was officially published in November 2014.
This new unofficial LEGO builders book combines the fascinating world of medieval knights and other fantasy kingdoms with iconic items and great building ideas all illustrated with easy-to-follow step-by-step building instructions – a real well of inspiration to create your own castles, fortresses and catapults, not forgetting some fantasy figures such as the awesome dragon from Game of Thrones!
The chap in green is a very important looking fellow. He seems to have his own private guards.
About the Builder…
Several years ago, Maydayartist shared his wonderful creations in the LEGO Pirates Forum. He has quite an impressive collection of MOCs on Brickshelf and we’re not 100% certain but this may be his Instagram profile. Or it could be one of the authors he collaborated with – go find out! If you’re fluent in Deútsche, you can also read the “Colonial Hafen” topic on www.1000steine.de.
Or, sail over to the LEGO Pirates MOC Subforum and explore the impressive harbor he built – there is so much to see!
If the official promotional images haven’t satisfied yer, let’s peruse some content from them lucky fans what got their hands on preview copies of the set…
by_a.n.n.a
First some beautifully atmospheric photography by_a.n.n.a by on Instagram.
Take it to yer sauna for a sneaky photo session
Follow by_a.n.n.a on Instagram for more phenomenal LEGO shots
by_a.n.n.a writes:
“The Black Pearl… Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship in LEGO bricks! Who else wants to sail with me?”
Ahoy @LEGO ! Ye’ve sent me me beloved ship… and not a drop of rum missing! Much obliged, me hearties! 🍹🦜
The new LEGO Black Pearl is an almost perfect set… if only that were what it was called 🫢#10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate may have a silly name but it is by far one of the BEST pirate ships LEGO has ever released! 🏴☠️
“Black Pea… Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship is massive!”
Set looks great! 10 fabric sails, Captain Sparrow’s cabin, treasure chest under the deck, beautiful figurehead. It’s really big – 64cm long and high, 23cm wide.
The gun extension mechanism with automatic shutter opening is excellent. I must admit, I played with it for a good few dozen minutes after completing each stage of construction. It’s very satisfying to see how smoothly it works.
8 Minifigures + Figurehead one, for example Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Gibbs, Cotton, Anamarii, Marty, Elizabeth Swann and Hector Barbossa.
What I don’t like:
The cabin opening is strangely designed. To lift the deck and reveal what’s inside, you have to unhook two decorative elements that block the hinges. It’s a strange solution.
I miss the mast rigging found on the Endurance model. It adds so much to the ship’s design and authenticity.
New LEGO 10365 Pirate Ship | Captain Jack Sparrow and Crew Minifigures Revealed!
🚨 New LEGO Icons 10365 Pirate Ship set is finally coming! Get an up-close first look at Captain Jack Sparrow and his crew minifigures inside this legendary set, launching September 12, 2025. 🏴 ☠️
👑 Iconic Jack Sparrow, pirate crew and prominent characters of the set; facial expressions, accessories and clothing details await you in this video. A collectible review for LEGO lovers!
“LEGO’s New Pirate Ship for Adults – 24 Things to Know” by Bricked to Perfection
Bricked to Perfection writes:
LEGO just revealed the 18+ Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (Black Pearl) from Pirates of the Caribbean. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know before picking it up.
“New LEGO Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship | #10365” by KingCaitys
KingCaitys writes:
Take a look at the new LEGO Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship that releases on the 15th September 2025
“LEGO Captain Jack Sparrow Pirate Ship REVIEW” by Stud City
Stud City writes:
Ahoy, mateys! This isn’t just any LEGO review, LEGO gifted me the Captain Jack Sparrow Pirate Ship
set ahead of its official drop, and I’ve got all the deets before anyone else!
2025 Set Review by Ashnflash
LEGO “Black Pearl” REVIEW by Tiago Catarino
Tiago Catarino writes:
After way too many years LEGO decides to bring back a fan favourite franchise to shelves, Pirates of the Caribbean with one of its most iconic ships the Black Pearl… I mean, Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship? Wonder what’s up with that, and the price… oh man the price! So, here’s the review of what you can expect to find in LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship.
Speed Build by AustrianBrickFan
“LEGO Pirates Of The Caribbean Black Pearl REVIEW | Set 10365” by Solid Brix Studios
“LEGO 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship detailed building review – The Black Pearl returns!” by RacingBrick
RacingBrick writes:
Sail with me as I review LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s pirate ship, better known as the Black Pearl! ⚓️🏴☠️
We’ll explore all the super clever building techniques, hidden functions, minifigs, and try to figure out why LEGO didn’t use the original name. Is this 2,862-piece ship worth the price? Let’s find out!
Official Comparison Video from legobuilds
The official home for @LEGO fandom has gone into the vault and whisked out a 4184 Black Pearl…
Escaped Davey Jones’ locker, looking better than ever.
Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship will be dropping soon on 15 September.
“COMPARISON of Pirates of the Caribbean Ships” by Mikey J Productions
Mikey J Productions on YouTube has compiled a video, part review, part comparison with the previous Black Pearl and other LEGO pirate ships.
“The Comparison of LEGO Pirates Of The Caribbean Minifigures!!!!” by legomoleshow
legomoleshow on Instagram has gone through all the new Black Pearl minifigures and created side-by-side comparisons with their earlier incarnations… be it physical or digital.
legomoleshow writes:
Most of the Minifigures are from new Lego Pirates Of the Caribbean 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship set.
Anamaria, Cotton and Marty minifigures appeared for the first time, previously only appearing in the video game!!!
Which one do you prefer more?
“COMPARISON: LEGO 2011 BLACK PEARL + 2025 Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (4184 vs 10365)” by MiniSuperHeroesToday
“LEGO Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship – Set Number 10365” by Jayong28
LEGO Icons The Black Pe— I mean, Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship, coming Sept. 12th! I actually got to speak to the LEGO designer about it this morning, can’t wait to share!
When the worst thing people have to say is the name of the set… Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship is stunning and worth the hype. I have never built a LEGO ship like this before. I will add that this LEGO set is quite pricey as seems to sadly be the trend these last few months, however I won’t be surprised to see people wanting to get their hands on this one right away.
See, plenty of happy fans! Who didn’t have fork out $380 USD
Why “Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship” and not the “Black Pearl“?
Well, that was an internal creative decision, you see.
Gift With Purchase
There be an extra goodie for LEGO Insiders… perhaps not what many fans hope for 5009609 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass be more agreeable than stepping on LEGO barefoot.
Whenever a LEGO building contest is held, it’s only natural the winning entries receive the most attention, yet it’s important not to overlook the honourable mentions.
This was no exception in the Return of the Classic Pirates Contest, voraciously competitive with many competent entrants. While the winners well-deserved their position, Classic Pirates aspire to bring other great entries to your attention.
“Rock Island Refuge” by CaptainDarkNStormy is one such build, a modernised rendition on yet another classic LEGO Pirates set from the days of yore. The good captain arrived at the final build by effectively utilising feedback provided by the Creative Critics, so now we shall delve further into its creation…
CaptainDarkNStormy writes:
I think I’ve reached a final product. I’m going a way for work tonight so I won’t have time to make any more changes. Thanks to all you creative critics out there who provided me with insight. Without further ado…
Behold, Captain Redbeard’s newly renovated Rock Island Refuge. 31 years have passed since the famous menace of the Brick Seas took over this rocky isle. Now he and his crew have a place to relax and party in between plundering stints on the Barracuda. A second cannon and weapons cache have been added to defend against the pesky Bluecoats. The dock has been expanded and crane upgraded. Some secrets still remain though. Let’s see what the Island looks like in 2023.
Rock Island Refuge in 2023
So what does it look like in the modern age?
Here’s the overview
We arrive by raft just like in the 1991 set but get serenaded as we approach the docks
What’s that over in the fresh produce department?
An old 4-legged monkey has gone bananas!
Captain Redbeard prides his armoury for those occasions when uninvited guests visit
Redbeard now hosts dinner parties
The crew needs rum to motivate them for their next mission… they can’t wait to start imbibing with Redbeard!
YARR HARR! Cheers me hearties!
Rum and toucan is a superb combination for dinner…
And here is the toucan rookery to ensure future roasts
A secret hidey hole for treasure chest
The oven dungeon
Play features from the original set have also been incorporated
An unexpected surprise! This version includes furry friends
Time to relax after a hard day drinking rum
The Imperial Armada didn’t quite escape with the treasure…
The Raft
A defining play feature of the official Rock Island Refuge set is the inclusion of a raft; an auxiliary build which could happily exist as a set in its own right.
In fact, it draws parallels to 6257 Castaway’s Raft released a couple of years earlier.
This version boasts a cloth sail and wood texture pontoons
Captain DarkNStormy has spared no detail and also applied a modern makeover to the raft.
The original raft seemed a lot more “flatter”
Although, perhaps it could be argued this upgrade has undermined some key features of the original, for example;
the mast is far more prominent and positioned dead-centre on deck with a much larger sail
the oar rudder is absent
the deck is flat, whereas the original appears to be more precariously fashioned from whatever flotsam was available
Also included is a barrel of fish and a seagull to eat them
Despite these revisions, Captain DarkNStormy’s raft is a welcome inclusion. He’s corrected some design flaws, because seriously; who wants sail around on a draft with an incomplete deck at risk of their foot getting caught? A potential tripping hazard that results in stumbling overboard – a safety violation has been averted!
Work In Progress…
CaptainDarkNStory intermittently teased members of the Classic Pirates Facebook Group with progress images as the build gradually came together.
The main structure of the build is done…
What will be inside?
A little hidey hole for the gold
A Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without the crew!
Almost done… just need to build that great big whopping crane
And the crane receives a significant upgrade – now they can haul fresh pineapples!
All built – but the refuge looks a little empty… the crew has yet to arrive…
The Original 6273 Rock Island Refuge
6273 Rock Island Refuge was released in 1991 and included 381 pieces at a retail price of US$66, or approximately US$149 in 2023 when adjusted for inflation.
To obtain a brand new copy of this set today, you’ll have to shell out a whopping US$1,500 on markets like eBay…
The original Rock Island Refuge
Known as “Port Jamaica” in some waters, the original set was built upon a more verdant version of the ramped based plate that was introduced with 6278 Elorado Fortress.
Rock Island Refuge supplanted 6270 Forbidden Island as the Pirates dominant stronghold, with it’s more robust structure containing almost 200 more parts.
The raft again
All the staples of its predecessor are present; the jungle hideout comprised of black castle walls, rope bridges, ratlines, palm leave and barred dungeon. Along with mandatory piratical accessories which include; two printed Jolly Roger flags, both large and small, a treasure chest, barrel, flaming torches, cannon and treasure map. Not mention the returning fauna; shark, monkey and parrot.
Being more grandiose than Forbidden Island, further innovation was required. Aside from the base plate amplifying the fornication’s dominance, Rock Island Refuge offers a crane with rope to hoist cargo from the dock, a grated hold to store that precious cargo, a sizeable raft, and a piece exclusive to the set: a blue striped fabric sail.
A crew of five pirate minifigures are stationed at the refuge, including Captain Redbeard and his usual cohorts, albeit colour-swapped slightly, and adorned with flintlock pistols, muskets and cutlasses. Two blue coat Soldier minifgures make a daring attack on the docks, the commander charges forth with sabre drawn, although the pirates seemingly haven’t noticed.
Many fantastic entries were submitted and the Classic Pirates would loved to have awarded more prizes, but for this contest we were limited to a maximum of 5 winners. So unfortunately, great entries like CaptainDarkNStormy’s Rock Island Refuge only receive an honourable mention and our utmost respect for taking the time to participate!
About the Builder…
CaptainDarkNStormy (Chris Boyd) is one of those xennials who collected the first wave of classic LEGO Pirate sets back in 1989. As a teenager during the 90s he succumbed to his Dark Age, which persisted well into his adulthood. Fortunately for the LEGO Pirates fan base, his mother spared all his old sets for when he emerged in AFOL-dom during 2020.
In the 2020′s he’s a frequent contributor to the LEGO Pirates Forum and specializes in revitalizing Classic Pirates sets. Additionally, he contributes his spare time as a moderator for the Classic Pirates Facebook group which the Classic Pirates thank him for very much!
Dive into his Flickr stream and Instagram profile for the latest updates on his new builds, and if you’d like to create them yerself, he’s made some of his designs available on ReBrickable.
What Do Yer Think?
Has CaptainDarkNStormy built a worthy update to Rock Island Refuge? Or could it be improved upon? If you were remaking the set, what would you have done differently?
Just image… if this were an officially released LEGO set…
Do you think this entry should have a won a prize in the Return of the Classic Pirates Contest? Maybe even first prize?
Them LEGO Pirate fans hopin’ for a Gift with Purchase set focused upon the mysteriously absent Pintel and Ragetti minifigures to accompany their 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship, shall be utterly dismayed!
Instead…
Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass be a delightful tribute to the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean films — especially for fans what appreciate the finer details of their lore and LEGO craftsmanship.
Get ready to sail the high seas with LEGO® Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass! Boys, girls and Pirates of the Caribbean fans ages 10 and up will be excited to build and play out action-packed stories with this mini replica of the famous compass from the popular movies. The compass case features a string lanyard, a decorative latch and a domed top, and opens to reveal a directional dial that can be spun around. Set contains 151 pieces.
The box is fairly typical of recent Gift With Purchase sets
Availability & Pricing
Gift With Purchase:
This set is not sold separately. It’s a promotional item available free with purchases of the new Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (LEGO Icons set #10365)
Functional Compass Dial:
The compass opens to reveal a spinning directional dial—just like Jack Sparrow’s magical compass from the films (though it won’t point to what you desire most… unless that’s more LEGO).
Detailed Case:
Decorative latch, and domed top for an authentic look.
Lanyard
Includes a string lanyard so you can twirl it around and fling it at yer enemies.
Display & Play:
Designed for both storytelling and shelf appeal, it’s a compact but evocative build that pairs beautifully with the larger Black Pearl set.
If yer planning to snag the Pirate Ship, this compass is a charming bonus—like finding buried treasure tucked beneath the waves.
Embark on a creative voyage with the LEGO® Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365) model for adults. Craft a detailed LEGO interpretation of the legendary ghost galleon with soaring masts, torn black sails and a crew of 8 iconic film character minifigures, including Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Gibbs, Cotton, Anamaria, Marty, Elizabeth Swann and Hector Barbossa.
No Pintel and Ragetti for you!
This film replica model captures the ship in all its glory. Rotate dials to deploy the port or starboard cannons, turn the ship’s wheel to steer the rudder and open the deck to reveal the captain’s quarters with furnishings, candlesticks and an apple. Additional features include a detachable rowing boat, a figurehead minifigure and a versatile stand for angled display. Alternatively, the hull can be split at the waterline to depict the ship in sailing mode.
Learn about the Submission Guidelines for BrickLink Designer Program: Series 9 as Alex, BDP Project Manager, covers updates and common questions. Aspiring fan designers ask questions and get clarification to some of the nuances of various guidelines.
Just like previous webinar missives, but with the series number incremented to match the current series.
Avoid the hassle of piecing together individual parts! The official Pirate Bundle available via the Pick a Brick section on LEGO.com’s offers a swift and stylish solution.
Five minifigures — including a captain and four assorted sea mates — this themed bundle is ideal for expanding yer pirate ranks with swashbuckling figures and accessories.
1x Pirate Captain
Head with eye patch and beard, torso with blue jacket with brown leather strap, peg leg, bicorne, and flintlock pistol
4x Pirate Crew Members
Same head as captain, red striped torso, brown legs, red bandana and cutlass
It’s designed for one-click army building, so instead of hunting down individual parts, you can just hit “Pick all pieces” and add the full crew to your cart.
This be part of The LEGO Group’s grand scheme to provide Castle, Viking, and Pirate fans with minifigure reinforcements like the previous Battle Packs and minifigure sets of the Classic Theme era.
Yer can also find selections for Medieval (I.e. Castle), Vikings and Pirates offering a wider range of parts than their bundle counterparts… although, yer must do all the choosin’ yerself.
Heads-up!
Many of the sets these parts originate from are retiring in 2025, so the bundles may be an express lane to clear out old parts… meaning they will vanish completely!
Well, this be a fantastic initiative for army builders who strive for conformity in their troops. Especially if yer aim to bolster yer Imperial Guard or Soldier forces.
Click “Pick All Pieces” and voila! They’re selected for you
But five crewmen who look almost identical, sans a captain who features a different torso and legs?
Pirates generally have quite varied, gnarled appearances… unless they’re quintuplets.
Upon zooming in we discovered they’re actually clones…
Nonetheless, LEGO Pirate fans be ever grateful that pirate minifigures haven’t been overlooked on this occassion!
What Do Yer Think?
Pre-selected and ready to deploy, these bundles of joy are perfect for MOC builds, display scenes, or injecting new life into sets like Barracuda Bay or Eldorado Fortress.
So now we must repeat the process once more – can we rally our armada and steer a fifth pirate-themed build to victory?
Official Announcement
Launch yer BrickLink Designer voyage at the official Series 9 webpage.
It possess all the knowledge yer need for building and submitting a sterling LEGO Pirates set design.
The Series 9 palette is waiting for you to build!
The official Series 9 webpage informs:
We’re accepting submissions from September 15th – September 26th 2025. The best designs have the chance to be Series 9 sets, so get those ideas flowing!
Look lively! If you’re a BrickLink members, this in when you may vote for the LEGO Pirate submissions. Your vote weighs in alongside the Brick Designer Team’s internal selection criteria and influences the designs selected for crowdfunding.
The BrickLink Designer Team examines the designs for building experience, brand fit, and crowd favorites. I.e. yer pledges of support!
5 Finalists Announced
19 Nov, 2025
The BrickLink Designer Team unveils the five Series 9 designs that will proceed to Crowdfunding. The team then collaborates with fan designers to prepare their designs to reach their fullest potential.
Refinement
3 Dec, 2025 —
1 Sep, 2026
The finalist designers work with the official LEGOModel Governance and Building Instructions team to make necessary adjustments to their designs before locking them in for pre-production.
Crowdfunding
Oct 2026
You (if yer have a BrickLink account) may pre-order yer favorite BrickLink Pirate sets, but no more than 2 shall you have delivered to yer house!
Sets what achieve more than 3,000 pre-orders will be produced, and a maximum of 30,000 of each set will be manufactured during a limited, one-time production run. Although, the limit seems somewhat flexible these days.
Production and Shipping
Mar 2027
The LEGO Group shall churn out the sets in their state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly factory and yer order will be completed approximately 6 months after Crowfunding. The final dates and shipping times may fluctuate with the tides.
Open Submission
Open Submission for Series 9 is between 15 and 27 September, 2025.
You have until the timer reaches 00:00:00:00 to build and submit yer design!
After the blue coat Soldiers were decommissioned during late 2024, the efforts of inventive builders hath not been hindered!
We’ve seen new imperial factions arrive in the last three pirate-themed submission to ace the Review phase – even if they weren’t conceived within the original submission.
“Privateer Frigate Fortuna” by Brickperfection from Series 7 has been announced for Crowdfunding (pre-orders) during 1 February, 2026. at 8 `o clock in the morn.
The usual 30,000 set pre-order limit was blown out of the water within hours, so the BrickLink Designer Team jacked up the limit high as 50,000 orders!
This be the maiden submission to brave the stormy seas of the BrickLink Designer Team’s notorious approval process, and eventually make landfall at the abodes of loving fans!
She didn’t haul in the Pre-orders to the same magnitude as The Thieves of Tortuga, but this fledgling venture was just settin’ the compass for grander BrickLink sets yet to come.
The prices be shootin’ for the stars – maybe the sellers be dreamin’, but this is what yer pay for not taking heed during Crowdfunding.
Making an offer is yer only hope of getting the price down
Still, these eBay traders be yer only hope, so perhaps yer could make`em an offer… if they be willin’.
Remember, these BrickLink sets won’t linger on the shores of eBay forever! Their supplies will deplete and they’ll slip into the mist like ghost ships at dawn.
Arrr, our toil ain’t over, loyal deckhands! The seas o’ brick still hunger for our dedication.
Those with a warm heart for LEGO Pirates must remain sharp as a cutlass, ready to project their voices and rally behind each new piratey build what sails into the BrickLink Designer harbour!
Let’s not overlook the smaller builds for Crowdfunding!
What concepts be callin’ to yer? Be it a fearsome fortress, a hidden cove for Indigo Islanders, or a ghostly galleon lost to time?
Name the bounty yer soul craves for Series 9…
What Do Yer Think?
Will you be submitting pirate-themed designs to Series 9?
Set yer sights on the updated guidelines and then built yer piratey designs!
Builders
Open Submission for Series 9 occurs between September 15 and 26.
You have until the clock strikes 00:00:00:00 to build yer design!
There be LEGO Pirate fans in this world who ain’t content with the LEGO Pirate theme’s familiar Caribbean setting, particularly them Brethren of the Brick Seas lot.
But LEGO Pirates be a niche interest and official Classic Pirate releases what venture into distance waters are not a speck on the horizon!
Aye, it has play features, even though the set ain’t strictly for youngin’s.
Sushi Bar
Ship’s Computer
To elaborate upon these innovative wonders:
Moving sails powered by a gear mechanism
A sushi bar and foldable table that reveals a secret computer
A translucent reveal blade that unveils a secret map on the captain’s table
Removable Sections
The stand
Removable roofs and floors for convenient interior access
A display stand for showcasing the ship on a dramatic angle
Serving suggestion: plonk it on a chest of draws at 15 degree angle
Aye, she boasts some grand features! But when the galley be servin’ sushi instead of boiled cuttlefish, and the ship’s computer doubles as the mess table, yer might be tempted to rip the innards out and refit her with a more period-appropriate interior.
A junk be a traditional Chinese sailing vessel known for its distinctive design, remarkable durability, and historical significance across Asia.
A modern junk – 📸 Shaolin Port Douglas
Far from worthless “junk,” these ships are engineering marvels that dominated trade and exploration for centuries.
Key Features
Here be some traits which define this particular kind of ship:
Battened Sails:
Junk sails resemble Venetian blinds — reinforced with horizontal battens for strength and easy reefing. They could be adjusted quickly and required fewer crew to operate.
Flat-bottomed Hull:
Ideal for rivers and shallow coastal waters, with watertight bulkheads that improved safety and cargo capacity.
Example of batten sails on Jack Pergentini’s junk – 📸 Mazu Resortwear
Central Rudder:
Unlike Western ships that used side rudders, junks had a stern-mounted rudder centuries ahead of European designs.
Multiple Masts:
Larger junks often had five or more masts, spreading sail area for speed and stability.
Admiral Zheng He and his fleet of Junks – 🖼️ oil on canvas, circa 1492
Historical Significance
Junks first set sail around the time of the Han Dynasty (circa 200 BCE). These vessels weren’t just sturdy — they grew more cunning and evolved with the winds of time, throughout the Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties.
Junks weren’t just for haulin’ treasure — they sailed for war, trade, and discovery. Most famously Admiral Zheng He, who’s fleet boasted ships near 120 metres / 400 feet long — bigger than galleons, bolder than Loong myths!
A junk sailing around Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
From the harbors of Japan to the deltas of Vietnam and the spice-swept isles of Indonesia, these Eastern sea crafts left their mark. Shipwrights far and wide took a page from the junk’s cunning design — her stout hull, flat bottom, and cunning rudder — crafting their own variants to brave monsoon winds and merchant treachery alike.
LEGO Ninjago® Theme
If yer a devotee of Classic LEGO themes, yer may not be familiar with modern-fangled themes like Ninjago.
Ninjago pages from the 2016 LEGO catalogue
It blends ninja action, elemental powers, sci-if, and epic storytelling into one of The LEGO Group’s most successful original universes.
More Ninjago pages! Remember when LEGO Pirates occupied 4 pages in the catalogue?
Launching during 2011, it swiftly seized the hearts of fans, propelled by its spirited animated TV series, rich lore, and diverse minifigure lineup.
Ninjago follows a team of young ninjas — Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Nya, and later Lloyd — all trained in the mystical martial art known as Spinjitzu.
The O.G. Ninjago ninjas
Each ninja represents an element; fire, lightning, earth, ice, water, and energy.
They battle the villainous Lord Garmadon, The Overlord, Serpentine, and Skulkin, across seasons with constantly evolving story arcs.
There be a fresh chapter in the legends of Ninjago — Dragons Rising; the third season, a tale spun in the year 2025.
Official Ninjago: Dragons Rising poster
After a mighty clash o’ realms known as the Merge, Ninjago be tangled with fifteen strange worlds, creatin’ a chaotic universe named the Merged Realms, where reality trembles with each cursed MergeQuake.
Into this storm sails the old sea dog Lloyd Garmadon, training young deckhands — Arin, Sora, and Wyldfyre — to guard the mystical Elemental Dragons. These beasties be brimming with magic, and greedy cutthroats be after their spark to claim dominion o’er the realms.
The saga tells of legacy passed down like ancient maps, of unlikely crews joinin’ forces from far-off lands, and of fierce battles waged ‘cross skies and shadowy depths.
This time it be a tribute to LEGO’ssecond or third most infamous captain… Brickbeard!
The poster unleashes a torrent of comic-book swagger: our golden hook-handed hero stands defiant against a swarm of kraken tentacles and raging sea, peg leg firmly planted upon the wooden deck, as stormy clouds swirl like sirens around his craft.
Behold the fearless Brickbeard! Wait a minute…
His shipmates Ravi the Ransacker and Silvertide Mallory remain ever vigilant, hearts bold as cannonballs, ready to face the oncoming squall!
Printed on matte parchment fit for pirate royalty, this relic be one of just 5,000. It commands wall space where it can absorb the stares of landlubbers while they whisper tales of the Brick Seas with every gust of nostalgia.
Adventure ahoy. Inspired by 1980s cinematic legends, this epic cover sets sail with heroic poses, hand-painted flair, and treasure-hunting thrills, LEGO® pirate style, and it can be yours for only 700 points! This comic cover was designed for the LEGO booth at San Diego Comic Con 2025, and as a member you can bring it home! Add it to your next order, and sail the open seas with bragging rights for owning this awesome collector’s item. Poster size is 30x40cm / 11×15 in
Be quick, we only printed 5,000 and once they’re gone, they’re comic book legend!
Captain Brickbeard, a swashbuckling LEGO Pirate minifigure introduced in 2009 as the charismatic leader of the Pirates theme. Essentially the successor to the legendary Captain Redbeard, steering the fearsome ship Brickbeard’s Bounty through treasure-laden adventures.
But blow me down — yer sure that be ol’ Brickbeard in the LEGO Insiders poster?
Here be Brickbeard in another poster, circa 2009
Adorned with golden shoulder epaulets, golden hook, and a richly decorated uniform featuring a red silk shirt — he’s got a serious flair for swashbuckling.
Brickbeard’s eponymous named ship
Brickbeard appeared in several LEGO sets, including – 6242 Soldier’s Fort, 6243 Brickbeard’s Bounty, 6253 Shipwreck Hideout, 6299 Pirates Advent Calendar and 10210 Imperial Flagship, along with various merchandise offerings.
Brickbeard Keyring with light what shoots out his foot
The Elephant in the Cargo Hold
Passionate fans notice every minuscule discrepancy in their beloved pastime…
So before yer know it, their cravats are in a bunch when they notice somethin’ ain’t quite right.
The predominate pirate in the LEGO Insiders poster be the minifigure from 40597 Scary Pirate Island…
You’d swear that’s not Brickbeard, wouldn’t yer?
Did Brickbeard steal Regetti’s glass eye and update his wardrobe? Or are we looking at a continuity oversight?
We can’t share unofficial images because The LEGO® Group and our corporate sponsors will have our guts for garters!
Instead, we will first tease you, and then cryptically direct yer to locales yer where may view the images for yerself.
2 August, 2025 – Box Leak?
A low-resolution photographic image of a potential box featuring a Black Pearl with cloth sails, perched upon a stand, has begun floatin’ through the gossip channels.
Be this a fan forgery or the real deal?
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Minifigures
Previous versions of Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann and Joshamee Gibbs minifigures
The Images
Images of potential minifigure designs for Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann and Joshamee Gibbs begun doing the rounds only 20 July, 2025.
Be warned! The leaker’s Instagram account has only been active since 1 June, 2025.
The username redacted – let the profile image be yer guide
So we ain’t got the foggiest whether this account be a deliberate plant to leech tantalising morsels of information to appease hungry fans…
Or whether some rogue scoundrel has busted into the LEGO factory, whipped out their camera out and took some happy snaps.
And even if the photos are violations legit, we don’t know whether they be the final designs… or just prototypes… or red herrings!
Where To Find Them…
Make the LEGO Pirates Forum yer first port of call… the crew there know a thing or two about where leaked images originate from.
Next, give Instagram a shot, although the Instagram account owner claims the images will not remain there long.
The username and tags redacted – let the profile image be yer guide
And let’s not forget our ever fruitful source of knowledge, Reddit…
Again, the vital details have been redacted
No doubt some of yer feel vehemently frustrated `coz yer curiosity ain’t been satiated… nor have we linked to the sources.
But there should be enough clues in them screenshots for an eager pirate to hunt down the uncensored images in all their leaky glory!
2 August, 2025 – Minifigure Leak?
Shortly after the alleged photo of the Black Pearl’s box appeared, came forth a photo containing 8 minifigures… 9 if yer count the figurehead.
Both Pintel and Ragetti be absent!
On the roster: Jack Sparrow (different head), Hector Barbossa, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, Joshamee Gibbs, Mister Cotton and his parrot, Marty, and Anamaria.
But be it truth… or trickery?
10365 LEGO® Icons Black Pearl
Rumours of this alleged set begun permeating throughout the Internet during late December, 2024.
Yet there ain’t been a shred of official information released during the 8 months since!
But yer if wish to trace this rumour back to its origins…
Where else they’ll be available remains to be seen, but let’s hope they’re not too exclusive! Lest fans never having the grown up versions join their crew…
LEGO.com has introduced a new feature in select regions what allows yer to assemble yer own custom minifigure. A digital Build A Minifigure station, if yer will.
Now let’s peer into our spyglass of the future and behold what treasures lie ahead…
Goonies LEGO Ideas Set
Delusion Brick submitted the build to the LEGO Ideas “If we could turn back time Challenge“… Inspired by key scenes from the 1985 film, The Goonies, the design is melded with “The Inferno“, ship of MacGuffinous notorious One-Eyed Willy.
“Privateer Frigate Fortuna” submitted to Series 7 by BrickPerfection, has been scheduled for Crowdfunding (pre-orders) upon 1 February, 2026 at 8AM sharp.
Those daring to steer into unofficial waters may have intercepted various communiques regarding licensed sets based on an extremely popular pirate movie franchise.
Black Pearl Rumour…
Aye, none other than the famous ship from the depths of cinematic history, captained by both Hector Barbossa and Jack Sparrow.
From smaller Gift With Purchase sets revolving around a brick-built Jack Sparrow’s compass, or a minifigure-scale set containing the mysteriously absent Ragetti minifig…
To a grander builds like the fabled Flying Dutchman with Davy Jones at the helm.
The initial parts offering include palette swapped versions of the Bo’Sun Will and Camilla torso designs what first saw the light o’ day in 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine.
Camilla’s garb now be available in Deep Sky Blue and Lavender, while the Bo’Sun Will torso design retains the trusty brown jacket, but swaps the red stripes for with green. There be a second variant too — same jacket but this one also dons the Deep Sky Blue, with nary a stripe in sight.
Venture into select LEGO stores or the hallowed halls of LEGO House in Billund, where ye can print yer very own torso design right there on the spot — a grand souvenir for the captain’s cabin!
LEGO House be known for these Pirates – 📸 SpacePolice89
The Minifigure Factory nestled deep within the LEGO House’s merchant’s haven (I.e. the LEGO retail store), has undergone recent sprucing up, with a fresh Build-a-Minifigure wall and updated displays.
