The blackest of Fridays has finally arrived!

10335 The Endurance and 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat can now be yours!

LEGO’s 2024 Black Friday Weekend commences 12AM/00:00 your local time on November 29.

Plus there’s a shipload of other exclusives to discover…

Black Friday Sets

LEGO® Icons The Endurance (10335)

3011 Pieces

US$269.99 / £229.99 / €269.99 / AU $399.99 / CA $349.99 / SG $379.90

10335 The Endurance – available November 29

10335 The Endurance is available for purchase on LEGO.com from 00:00 your local time on November 29.

LEGO® Icons Shackleton’s Lifeboat (40729)

The accompanying Gift With Purchase, 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat is also available.

Redeem 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat as your Gift with Purchase

LEGO Insiders membership is required to redeem Gift With Purchase sets.

5009045 Chronometer

5009045 Chronometer is available to LEGO Insider members in select regions and can be redeemed for 2,400 Insider points.

5009045 Chronometer –  another Gift With Purchase

WIN 10335 The Endurance

It’s not to late if you haven’t entered the draw to WIN a 10335 The Endurance signed by the designer… or one of twenty $100 e-Gift cards.

Entries close 6 December.

The Endurance could be yours!

No points are required to enter and yer don’t need to purchase anything!

Completely FREE to enter!

LEGO® Black Friday Weekend Benefits

If yer don’t fancy any of the nautical offerings, a host of other exclusives await you on Black Friday Weekend.

5008897 Classic Space Tic Tac Toe

Classic Space fans be treated to a tic tac toe set, similar to 852750 Pirate Tic Tac Toe.

5008897 Tic Tac Toe – reinforcements for yer space crew

5008897 Tic Tac Toe can be redeemed for 2,400 points from November 29.

Creator 30670 Santa’s Sleigh Ride

If yer would prefer to get into the festive spirit.

30670 Santa’s Sleigh Ride – it’s not too early for Christmas, is it?

Cyber Monday Exclusive

To entice you back on Monday, December 2, The LEGO Group are offering a special gift, available with purchases of US$50 or above.

30658 Mobile Music Trailer and 30679 Venom Street Bike

You receive both 30658 Mobile Music Trailer and 30679 Venom Street Bike.

Only wanted one or the other?  Well too bad!  Just imagine the MOCing potential if you combine the two sets!

Only available 2 December, 2024.

More Gifts With Purchase

If you missed the reward sets for LEGO Insiders Weekend, they’re still available for the Black Friday Sale.

Creator 40700 Winter Holiday Train could be yours with purchases of US$170 or more.

Or if yer want to spend a little more, 40699 Retro Record Player is yours with purchases of US$270 or more.

WIN 1,000,000 Insider Points

Here’s yer chance to become a millionaire!

What would you redeem with 1 million Insider Points?

Enter the sweepstakes to WIN!

Even More Rewards

If none of those LEGO Insider Rewards are to yer liking, browse the entire rewards selection.

LEGO Insiders Membership

To redeem rewards and acquire exclusive Gift With Purchase sets, you must register a FREE LEGO Insiders membership.

Join LEGO Insiders* to redeem FREE LEGO sets

Membership also earns points for your LEGO.com purchases so become a LEGO Insider* NOW!

* official LEGO.com affiliate links provided for your convenience 

What Do Yer Think?

Will you be acquiring 10335 The Endurance and 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat?

Or be there other exclusives on Black Friday Weekend that catch yer eye?

Finally 10335 The Endurance and 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat  set sail!

Yer Opinion

What do yer think of the Black Friday Sale?  Has The Endurance been worth the wait?

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Will you buy LEGO Icons 10335 Endurance Ship?

Learn more about the official set

Yes

No

Or be there other Black Friday exclusives yer would like to seize?

Let us know if The Endurance lives up to the hype in the LEGO Pirates Forum…

Buy, Redeem and WIN Stuff

The Black Friday Sale commences 12AM/00:00 your local time on November 29.

Check LEGO.com NOW so you don’t miss the exclusives! SAVE up to 40%

There be an exciting update!

We’ve discovered 6550800 Barracuda Seas will be available on LEGO Insiders Weekend commencing 12AM/00:00 your local time on November 23.

There be double points on LEGO Insiders Weekend

Plus a treasure trove of exclusive deals and benefits await LEGO Insider members!

So let’s dig into the deals…

6550800 Barracuda Seas

6550800 Barracuda Seas is available to LEGO Insider members for 2,400 Insider points, from 12AM/0:00 your local time on November 23.

Classic box art not included

If yer not a LEGO Insiders member, Register NOW or you won’t be able to redeem Barracuda Seas… or any of the other Reward sets.

Otherwise, Redeem one NOW before they’re all gone!

LEGO® Insiders Weekend Benefits

Barracuda Seas, is just the beginning!  Insider Members are eligible for a variety rewards and benefits.

WIN 10355 The Endurance

Enter for your chance to WIN a 10355 The Endurance signed by the designer, or one of twenty $100 e-Gift cards.

The Endurance could be yours!

No points are required to enter and yer don’t need to purchase anything!

Complete freebie!

WIN 1,000,000 Insider Points

Here’s yer chance to become a millionaire!

What would you redeem with 1 million Insider Points?

Enter the sweepstakes to WIN!

Double Points

It’s simple. Buy LEGO sets on LEGO.com and receive 200% more Points than usual!

Get EVEN more LEGO with double LEGO® Insiders points

The more yer spend, the more points yer earn, and the more discounts and free stuff yer can Redeem!

So Shop Now and redeem yer points in your LEGO Insiders Rewards Centre for Insiders Weekend.

More Gifts With Purchase

If you’re not thrilled by Barracuda Seas there be plenty more reward sets to choose from!

Creator 40700 Winter Holiday Train and 40699 Retro Record Player are also featured as Insider Weekend Reward deals.

But they’re just the tip of the iceberg for the Rewards yer can claim!

This is just a sample of the Rewards that await yer

So browse the Rewards section of your LEGO Insiders Center and redeem a reward that yer heart truly desires…

Please be aware that rewards may vary / not be available in your region.

LEGO Insiders is Members Only!

If you’re not a LEGO Insider Member, yer don’t get nuffin!

Join LEGO Insiders* to receive discounts and FREE LEGO sets

So register a free membership for access to Double Points and exclusive Gift with Purchase LEGO sets… discounts… and sweepstakes!

Really, it’s just an extension of your regular LEGO.com account.

* official LEGO.com affiliate links provided for your convenience 

What Do Yer Think?

If yer wondering where to buy 10355 The Endurance and 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat, these will sail into the harbour on Black Friday which is 29 November.

So check back next week.

Are yer ready for LEGO Insiders Weekend?

Yer Opinion

What do yer think of LEGO Insiders Weekend?  Is Barracuda Seas enticing enough?  What about the chance to WIN 10355 The Endurance or 1,000,000 Insider Points?

Or be there other rewards yer would like to seize?

Tell us!  Let us know how future Insider Weekends could be even better in the LEGO Pirates Forum…

Buy, Redeem and WIN Stuff

LEGO Insiders Weekend commences 12AM/00:00 your local time on November 23.

So check your LEGO Insider Member Center RIGHT NOW to see if the fun has started in your region!

The review phase for the BrickLink Designer Program Series 6 submissions has concluded and the finalists have been announced.

From the official Series 6 webpage:

Our five Series 6 finalists!

These designs are chosen for Crowdfunding on October 6th, 2025 at 8 AM Pacific time.

So who might these finalists be?

The Finalist Designs

In no particular order…

“Sequoia Tree Trail” by Piece_On_Earth

“The Art Factory” by Brickster

“Gold Mine Expedition” by Brickproject

“Off-road Adventure” by KingCreations

“Outlaw Forest Den” by Brickhammer

Oh blast!  None of the pirate submissions were selected!

The Good News

Pirates may have been marooned during Series 6 but we still have Brick Designer sets to look forward to.

Ominious Isle from Series 2 is shipping during late 2024 so your pre-orders should be fulfilled soon… if they haven’t been already.

Yer did pre-order, right?

“The Thieves of Tortuga” by Krackenator

The Thieves of Tortuga from Series 5 will enter Crowdfunding during June 2025 so set aside yer plundered hard earned gold.

If we expect more pirate-themed designs to pass review, we must ensure its profitable for Bricklink!

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Would you buy "The Thieves of Tortuga"?

Learn more about the upcoming set

Yes absolutely!

I'm undecided

Never!

Pre-order The Pirates of Tortuga so you can pressgang Captain Ogel into yer LEGO Pirates collection.

Bonus Video

We’d have done well to share this video during the Crowd Support phase, but do due to insufficient bloggers there wasn’t enough time to squeeze it in!

“All Lego Pirate Sets from BrickLink Series 6” by Stud-Lord

Stud-Lord on YouTube compiled a video overview of all the Series 6 submissions.

Better late than dead in the water, as they say, but the video well worth a viewing.

You can also find Stud Lord on Instagram.

And if yer unable to watch embedded videos, watch it directly on YouTube.

What Do Yer Think?

Are all Series 6 finalists worthy of their selection?  Or be there a pirate-themed design that should have claimed a Crowd Funding positions?

Will yer pre-order any of the Series 6 finalists? Or spend all yer money on  The Thieves of Tortuga?

It’s time to weigh anchor and let us know yer thoughts on the Series 6 finalists in the LEGO Pirates Forum!

A slew of pirate themed sets have been announced as LEGO Insiders rewards!

First came 5008945 Treasure Chest on 31 October, 2024. Then during the official livestream reveal of the much anticipated 10355 The Endurance, two more piratey exclusive were announced for a Black Friday release.

6550800 Barracuda Seas and 5009045 Chronometer will be available from the 29 November, 2024.

5008945 Treasure Chest

5008945 Treasure Chest contains 154 pieces and is expected to be available to LEGO Insiders members sometime during November, 2024.

This chest holds a secret!

The set can be redeemed for 2400 Insider points and includes a instruction manual featuring a vibrantly decorated cover.

The chest measures 8cm/3.15in long, 5cm/2in wide and 6cm/2.35in high.

But it ain’t no suitcase!

It’s near impenetrable – a steel pipe is included to break it open

The lid includes a hinge, allowing it open and close; and legend has it, there is even a secret compartment… somewhere.

Imagine seeking this chest for years, wrenching it from the ground, only to discover it’s empty… but yer can still hear treasure rattling around on the inside!

Dig into the official 5008945 Treasure Chest webpage on LEGO.com or grab one on eBay.

6550800 Barracuda Seas

Much creativity and ingenuity was injected into the name of this micro-build homage to 6285 Black Seas Barracuda, scheduled for release on Black Friday, 2024 LEGO Insiders Weekend which commences November 23.

Named to avoid confusion with its big brother, Brick Beard’s Bounty

6550800 Barracuda Seas contains 148 pieces and will be offered as a free Gift With Purchase which LEGO Insider members can redeem for 2,400 Insider points.

In the tradition of 70413 The Brick Bounty and 7075 Captain Redbeard’s Pirate Ship, Barracuda Seas is yet another brown hulled ship sporting red and white striped sails.

Unlike its predecessors, this diminutive vessel includes an ornate base bearing an eponymously labelled plaque.

At the time of writing 6550800 Barracuda Seas lacks a page on LEGO.com, but an image is included on the US 5009045 Chronometer page (only accessible to Insider Members).

6550800 Barracuda Seas now has its own webpage on LEGO.com (still only accessible to Insider Members) and will be available on LEGO Insiders Weekend starting November 23.

5009045 Chronometer

Before satellites with GPS capability existed, sailors utilised sextants, then later chronometers were invented; and now these wondrous devices will be available in LEGO form on Black Friday.

Now yer build yer own time and space device

5009045 Chronometer contains 150 pieces and like Barracuda Seas, is a Gift With Purchase available to LEGO Insider members for 2,400 Insider points.

Another brick-built wooden box with an opening lid, only this one contains a chronometer; a highly accurate timekeeping instrument, often used  to determine longitude by means of celestial navigation.

The dial of destiny

Presumably designed to complement LEGO Icons 10355 The Endurance, released upon the same day… although this chronometer won’t fit on the ship’s deck!

At the time of writing, the 5009045 Chronometer is only available in select regions on LEGO.com… plus Insider Membership is required to access the webpage.

LEGO Insiders?

In case you’re unaware, LEGO has an official VIP rewards program known as LEGO Insiders.

After registering free membership you’re awarded points for LEGO.com purchases and granted access to exclusive Gift with Purchase LEGO sets.

Join LEGO Insiders* to receive discounts and FREE LEGO sets

Points can be redeemed for generous discounts or FREE Gift with Purchase sets like those mentioned above, or past sets like 40597 Scary Pirate Island and 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei.

So to take advantage of these benefits and register as a LEGO Insider* NOW so yer don’t miss discounts and free stuff!

* official LEGO.com affiliate links provided for your convenience 

What Do Yer Think?

Yer Opinion

If Shackelton’s Lifeboat hasn’t made you squeal in delight, do any of these Gift With Purchases make you tingle with excitement?

LEGO Insider Gift With Purchase sets for November 2024

Join the exciting discussion in the LEGO Pirates Forum and let us know whether these sets are to yer liking… or disliking…

Buy Them

Like 10355 The Endurance and 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat, these Gift With Purchases will be available for Black Friday on 29 November, 2024.

We’ve setup a timer to keep track…

But in the mean time, make sure yer registered for LEGO Insiders.

UPDATE 29/11/24

40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat and 10355 The Endurance have been released so get them while stock lasts!

The Black Friday Weekend Sale offers up to 40% discount on the best LEGO sets!

So as you’d expect, stock is selling fast!

The Endurance has been officially announced released so now we have the details and photos for 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat, a Gift With Purchase set to coincide with the larger ship.

You won’t be needing a custom Shackleton minifig after all

Shackleton’s Lifeboat contains 232 pieces, set measures 15cm/6in high, 17cm/7in long and 6 cm/2.5 in wide, and includes 2 minifigures.

Aye, that’s right – this set is minifigure scale!

Read on for more details on Shackleton’s Lifeboat or learn about the LEGO Black Friday Sale Weekend with up to 40% off.

LEGO.com

The official photos for 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat have been released.

The Gift With Purchase set includes two minifigures depicting Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley.

From the official 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat webpage on LEGO.com:

Step into the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration with this LEGO® Icons Shackleton’s Lifeboat (40729) model boat kit for adults. Enjoy a mindful experience as you recreate the legendary lifeboat salvaged from the icebound ship Endurance to navigate treacherous Antarctic terrain, ultimately leading to the rescue of the ship’s entire crew. This set includes captain Sir Ernest Shackleton and photographer Frank Hurley minifigures, plus accessories including a camera, stove, oars and a sleigh.

LEGO® Icons 10335 The Endurance

If you haven’t been following the rumour mill, yer best read up on the much larger set, 10355 The Endurance which will be released to coincide with Shackleton’s Lifeboat.

Based on a historic ship which outdid the Titanic’s effort in running into ice

Shackleton’s Lifeboat is also known as the James Caird boat, here be a Historical Overview if you wish to dive into the history.

Specifications

And update Imperial Guard set, 1872 Soldiers Forge

Here be further details for 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat:

A model ship kit for adults – Celebrate the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration with this LEGO® Icons Shackleton’s Lifeboat building set.

A LEGO® gift idea for adults – Give this Shackleton’s Lifeboat construction set as a Christmas or any-day gift for history-lovers and fans of famous ships.

The Specifics

• Price: While free, the set is valued at $38.99 / £21.99 / 24,99€ / AU 38.$99 / CA $32.99 / SG $36.30
• Pieces: 232
• Measurements: over 15 cm (6 in.) high, 17 cm (7 in.) long and 6 cm (2.5 in.) wide
• Set Includes: All the pieces required to build a LEGO® version of Shackleton’s lifeboat, complete with Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley minifigures
• Features and functions:
  • Top of the boat can be removed to allow access to interior
  • Sleigh attachment to convert the boat to “ice-travel” mode.
• Minifig accessories:  camera with tripod, stove, sleigh, 2 oars, supplies crate, 2 pickaxes, a shovel, sextant and ice axe.

What Do Yer Think?

Yer Opinion

What be yer thoughts on 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat?

Is a minifigure scale set more appealing?  Could it be modded into a small Imperial ship for Governor Broadside?

Would you select it as a gift while purchasing a set other than The Endurance?

Don’t think these guys will fit on 10355 The Endurance

If you’ve ventured this far and haven’t read our 10355 The Endurance announcement, yer better do that right now!

Then yer next stop is the LEGO Pirates Forum or Facebook Post comments to impart yer thoughts on both The Endurance and Shackleton’s Lifeboat.

Black Friday Sale Weekend

10355 The Endurance and 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat are available from 29 November, 2024.

The Black Friday Weekend Sale offers up to 40% discount on the best LEGO sets!

Sale ends December 3 and sets are selling fast!

Finally!  We have the official confirmation of the release of 10335 Endurance Ship.

10335 The Endurance will retail for US$269.99 / £229.99 / €269.99 / AU $399.99 / CA $349.99 / SG$379.90, contain 3011 pieces and be released on 29 November, 2024 under the LEGO Icons line.

Read on for more details on The Endurance or learn about the LEGO Black Friday Sale.

It started as a rumour back in May 2024, with more fuel sprinkled on the fire during July, and now The LEGO Group has made their official announcement with loads of glorious photos…

LEGO.com

LEGO® Icons The Endurance (10335)

High resolution, official images were made available on LEGO.com on November 7.

Even without pirates it makes the perfect display piece!

10335 The Endurance now has an official webpage on LEGO.com:

Celebrate the legendary journey of the Endurance Sailing Ship with this authentic LEGO model. At over 30 in. (80 cm) long, this set honors Captain Shackleton’s historic Antarctic expedition, featuring lifeboats, cloth sails, and a display stand with an information plaque. It’s perfect for adult enthusiasts of history and exploration, blending detailed craftsmanship with a timeless story of resilience. This set is launching on 29/11 and will retail for €269.99/£229.99.

LEGO® Icons Shackleton’s Lifeboat (40729) GWP

Images of the 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat  James Caird boat have surfaced, but we’ll explore that further in another blog post.

The Gift With Purchase is minifig scale

 Your Gift With Purchase of the LEGO® Icons The Endurance. LEGO Insiders membership required. 29/11-2/12 while supplies last

Design

Much to the chagrin of some fans, the ship is micro scale and does not include a single minifigure.

Well, at least it has material sails

It’s very much a display model akin to 10294 LEGO® Titanic than a classic LEGO set, complete with a brick-built wooden stand for shelf display.

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Will you buy LEGO Icons 10335 Endurance Ship?

Learn more about the official set

Yes

No

The inclusion of material sails, rigging, ratlines and even a Red Ensign flag are perhaps redeeming factors, but are they enough to entice the devout “classically piratey” fans to purchase?

A red ensign flag could be useful…

The hold… a great place to stash booty… oh wait!

The deck is loaded with detail and includes four life boats to enable your custom Shackleton minifig to survive… although he might be a tad large to sail aboard a micro scale ship.

This ISN’T a Pirate Ship

Nay, The Endurance was active during the early twentieth century, a far cry from the Golden Age of Piracy of the 16th and 17th centuries.

It must be such a hard job posing with LEGO sets

Nonetheless, tall ships of any era hold great interest for LEGO Pirates fans, so the Classic Pirates have been tracking these rumours for their benefit.

Perhaps The Endurance is not the ship some hoped for, but the set may offer plenty of relevant parts for the perfect pirate or imperial ship… especially those material sails.

The History

The Endurance is based on a real ship and there be quite a tale behind her!

The ship’s historic details are acknowledged in a special plaque piece

For those not familiar with The Endurance and Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary quest, here be a brief Historical Overview with all the vital details:

2024 Documentary

To satiate the appetite of history buffs who yearn every morsel of knowledge, National Geographic released a documentary featuring The Endurance on 1 November, 2024.

Complete with audio and video clips recorded during the historic voyage, this doco chronicles The Endurance’s voyage, demise and modern rediscovery.

Official Synopsis

In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton kept his crew of 27 men alive for over a year despite the loss of their ship in frigid pack ice. Over a century later, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find the sunken ship. From National Geographic Documentary Films and directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Natalie Hewit, ENDURANCE tells the inspiring stories of these two landmark expeditions, bound by their shared grit and determination.

If yer unable to watch embedded videos, be sure to view the trailer on YouTube.

What Do Yer Think?

Yer Opinion

Is 10335 The Endurance Ship all that yer hoped for? Or is this set a hard pass for you?

She got bogged in the ice!

Check out the 10335 The Endurance on LEGO.com and let us know yer thoughts on the new ship in the LEGO Pirates Forum or Facebook Post comments.

Buy It

Not so fast! 10335 The Endurance and 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat are Coming Soon and will be available for purchase from 29 November, 2024.

During 2023 early rumours began swirling around the Internet about an upcoming remake of the Classic LEGO Pirates set, 6278 Eldorado Fortress.

Some LEGO Pirates fan refused to believe this could be true.  While others grew extremely excited and awaited further details with great anticipation.

And then came the official announcement, dispelling all doubts.

But like all products, 10320 Eldorado Fortress has a production cycle, and that cycle is expected to end late 2024. I.e. SOON!

Here’s what we know…

When will 10320 Eldorado Fortress Disappear?

Let’s assume as far as LEGO.com and retail stores are concerned, it will be available while stock lasts.

How much stock remains is anybody’s guess; so Eldorado Fortress may not disappear over night, but typically the price of retired LEGO sets sky rocket on the aftermarket (eBay, Amazon, BrickLink) very quickly!

This is the situation on eBay as of November 2024

So what’s available on retail store shelves may be purchased for future resale at a significantly higher price.

Four sets deep on the top shelf – November 2024

And the further into retirement LEGO sets venture, the higher their price becomes.  So you could easily be paying 200-300% for a MISB copy in the near future.

How Do We Know?

The LEGO Group doesn’t officially announce the exact date when sets will be discontinued, but they do offer a LEGO Sets Retiring section on LEGO.com.

Other LEGO fan sites specify 31 December, 2024 as a potential deadline, but let’s assume that’s arbitrary rather than official.

This is just a screenshot – take a look on LEGO.com for yerself

If we take a moment to browse the Sets Retiring Soon section on LEGO.com, you’ll observe 10320 Eldorado Fortress is right there in the first row!

So it’s definitely slated to end production in the near future, if production hasn’t ceased already and The LEGO Group are just clearing out their inventory.

Pick A Brick

January 2025 Update

It very much depends upon the region as to whether blue coat parts are available.

Australia for example still has torsos, flags, governor’s bicorns, etc.

While in the United States these appear to be gone until further notice. Maybe forever!

So maybe switch yer LEGO.com region to a neighbouring country and see what the situation is there.

DECEMBER 2024 UPDATE

The blue coat Governor and Soldier torsos have returned to Pick A Brick!

Curious as to why they’d vanished when this Blog Post was published, but along with the Soldier Flag, they’re back.

For how long, nobody knows.  They could be gone again tomorrow!

So BUY UP NOW!

Availability may vary depending upon your region.

November  2024 Statement

Next, if we browse Pick A Brick, we observe the blue coat Governor and Soldier torsos have disappeared into the wind!

No more blue coat army building via Pick A Brick

Yet, at the time of writing, the Governor’s bicorne hat and shako are still available – but let’s assume this won’t be the case for much longer…

Unless they remain because Imperial Guards are on the horizon…  but don’t get your hopes up!

BrickLink Designer Program

During September 2024 we unfortunately discovered that the BrickLink Designer Program Series 6 palette no longer offers the blue coat Soldier parts.

No more Soldier torsos, hats and flags… all Soldier parts are gone!

Fewer Pirate Parts Available in BrickLink Design Studio?

As these parts are no longer circulating, this may indicate blue coat Soldiers are entering indefinite hiatus; so fans hoping for a 6274 Caribbean Clipper remake are plumb out of luck!

But you don’t have to miss out completely… Scrap for 10320 for parts and minifigs!

Have you bought a 10320 Eldorado Fortress?

While the remake generated a vast amount of excitement, it didn’t lack of heated criticism either.

After all, remaking a classic LEGO set is an extremely bold venture because fan expectations often fly through the roof.

Even Governor Broadside has one!

Because no matter how well executed a set is, the The LEGO Group cannot emulate your childhood from three decades ago… simply because you’re no longer that child and the world has moved on.

At the very best, they can release a product that evokes sufficient nostalgia to subdue your adult reality for a momentary respite.

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How many 10320 Elorado Fortresses did you buy?

Learn more about this set retiring soon

None

1

2

3 or more

Maybe the design was a deterrent and you refrained from buying one. But hey, this is LEGO – you can tweak the fortress to your satisfaction.

So now is your last chance to consider… least you face the dreaded FOMO…

What Do Yer Think?

Yer Opinion

Did 10320 Eldorado Fortress hit the mark?  Or was it so atrocious you can’t wait to see it disappear over the horizon?

Or have yer reconsidered and decided to acquire one at the last minute to avoid Fear of Missing Out?

A FREE cutter with every fortress!

In the future we shall explore some fan mods and other design possibilities for this set.

But in the meantime, tell us how many 10320 Eldorado Fortresses you did (or did not) purchase in the LEGO Pirates Forum.

Unofficial Countdown

Again, let’s assume that 10320 Eldorado Fortress will be available while stock lasts; meaning it could vanish at any moment!

But based on fan sources, let’s use 31 December, 2024 as an unofficial deadline.

So if you were considering buying one, yer better act now or it might be too late!