Within hours of the commencement of Crowdfunding on 10 June, the 30,000 order limit of 910053 Thieves of Tortuga was almost exceeded!

This calamity prompted the BrickLink Designer Team to collude with their manufacturing mateys, and hey-presto, the production limit increased to 40,000 orders, much to the relief of some

So it’s still not too late to pre-order!

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Production Limit

Unprepared fans wailed in horror as the coloured Progress Bar on the Thieves of Tortuga BrickLink page rapidly tore like a cannon ball towards the Max limit indicator.

The Horror

Crowdfunding had barely left shore, yet the supply was almost depleted within hours!

The tide turned too swiftly for some for to gain their bearings and put forth their gold!

The Savoir

Arrr, but then the tides shifted once more… a marvel unlike any seen during past BrickLink Crowdfunding phases…

A notification was hoisted upon the Series 5 Main Page to deliver us a message of hope…

The BrickLink Designer Team states:

More Series 5 Sets? You Got It!
The love for Series 5 has blown us away! We know it’s tough when sets sell out before you can get your hands on them, so we teamed up with our manufacturing friends to make more sets available. This may not be the case for future series, so don’t miss your chance to get in on the fun.

Within an instant, 10,000 additional 910053 Thieves of Tortuga sets became available for pre-order…  and many breathed a sigh of relief.

How Do We Know it’s 40,000?

The BrickLink Designer Team has not officially announced the increased limit.

T’was fans realising noticing somethin’ be afoot upon whence the Progress Bar retreated slightly.

The answer soon revealed itself, much thanks to Robert Calloway of the LEGO® of Paying Full Price Facebook Group.

Robert writes:

PSA on Bricklink orders.
If you ever want to see the max amount of units available on a Bricklink series set before it sells out, here are the steps to take.
You must be on a laptop/desktop for this to work.

Within the code of the Thieves of Tortuga BrickLink webpage lies the variable nMaxAvailable inside a JSON array.

Now, fans  who ain’t programmatically inclined might be wonderin’ who Jason is, but the number value assigned to the nMaxAvailable variable be 40000.

Seems reasonable to assume this figure be the updated Pre-Order limit.

How Many Sets Have Already Sold?

Robert’s noble actions prompted the Classic Pirates to conduct their own digging on Thursday, June 19…

Also within that very code:

We discovered another variable named dPercentagePreordered which peaked at a value of 0.8996.

Placing down the rum in favour of quick mental arithmetic we arrive at 89.6%.

But why stop there? Let’s crunch the numbers!

So whipping out the abacus, we calculated 35,984 Thieves of Tortuga sets had been pre-ordered.

Now we can determine how many sets remain in the inventory…

With simple subtraction we arrive at 4,016 sets still available for pre-order.

Unexpected Twists

But upon the following day, the value of dPercentagePreordered suddenly plummeted to 0.8515 or 85.2%.

The Progress Bar retreated once more! A 4.4% decrease – how could this be?

Had a slew of orders been cancelled and the inventory only just updated?  Or had even more sets been made available for purchase?

Adding mist to the mystery, the nMaxAvailable variable also vanished from the webpage code, so no longer may we observe the total number of sets available for pre-order.

Despite operating in the dark, we shall conduct some final calculations…

Seems the BrickLink Designer Team prefers to shroud the total sales in ambiguity so we may not be working with accurate figures!

So let’s assume nMaxAvailable still equals 40000 and using the value of dPercentagePreordered, at the time of this here post’s publication upon June 23, with around 28 hours until the conclusion of Crowdfunding.

Some readers be griping: “I didn’t come here for a bleedin’ mathematics lesson!”

But now yer all the wiser… possibly!  There be an estimated 4,952 sets remaining if ye still wish to pre-order.

With the deadline rapidly approaching, those remaining sets will sell faster than rum after last drinks have been called!

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910053 Thieves of Tortuga

If yer just washed up at Classic-Pirates.com and have not the foggiest what The Thieves of Tortuga be, ye best reading details from the official announcement.

910053 The Thieves of Tortuga: Price and Pre-Order Date Announced

Photos…  set details… pricing…  it’s all there.

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Coconut Cape

And yer may also like to have the knowledge Series 8 submission, “Coconut Cape” was selected as a finalist.

Could we see the return of the Imperial Armada?

“Coconut Cape” Announced as Future LEGO Set [OFFICIAL]

So 2026 be shaping up as a humongous year for LEGO Pirates in the BrickLink Designer Program!

Crowdfunding for Privater Frigate Fortuna commences January, while Coconut Cape available for pre-order during June.

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Economics

‘Tis marvelous that the BrickLink Design Program be manufacturing these larger pirate designs, with Thieves of Tortuga and Privateer Frigate Fortuna wracking up 4,000 parts.

But let’s spare a thought for them fans what don’t have much booty in their treasure hoard, and not enough space in their cargo holds to store the sets.

Perhaps in a future BrickLink Designer series we might consider more economically sized and priced pirate builds for Crowdfunding.

Scalawag Sloop may fit the bill nicely, wink wink!

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What Do Yer Think?

Have yer Pre–Ordered The Thieves of Tortuga yet?

Or are yer still sitting on the bowsprit?  Well, don’t sit there too long!

Crowdfunding ends ended smack bang upon 24 June, 2025 at 12PM Pacific Time.

No Deal!

Still not convinced The Thieves of Tortuga is for you?

Is it the price? Is it the design? Be there other factors deterring you from buying?

Let them be known in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

While The LEGO Group ain’t trumpeted no official declaration, various sources by the likes of Brick Set, Brickipedia and Brick Economy have begun listing the price and part count for the upcoming Goonies set inspired by a design by Delusion Brick.

The set will supposedly contain 2,912 pieces and retail for US $299.99 / €299.99 with a release date of November 2025.

Could this be a Black Friday release?

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“The Goonies (1985)” by Delusion Brick

Delusion Brick originally submitted the build to the LEGO Ideas “If we could turn back time” challenge.

During mid August 2025 came the official announcement it was be produced as an official LEGO set.

“The Goonies (1985)” by Delusion Brick

If yer haven’t thoroughly inspected the build yet, we’ve got plenty more images lay yer lookin’ balls upon.

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“If We Could Turn Back Time” Challenge

The LEGO Ideas Team challenged entrants to build a creation oozing with nostalgia, inspired by a classic 80s film or TV show.

After Idea Intake concluded upon 9 April 2024, an Expert Review team selected five entries for Crowd Voting, allowing us fans to select our favourite entries.

New Official LEGO Set based on Goonies Ship

Two entries fortunate enough to survive to Crowd Voting were granted passage to enter production as an official LEGO Ideas sets what will eventually appear in yer local toy store.

If yer wish to learn more about the mechanics of the challenge, be sure to read the official announcement…

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The Goonies

The Film

The Goonies be one of them essential 80s films what many older AFOLs fondly remember watching as a little tacker.

But if this fine flick has evaded you, we’ve thrown together a synopsis with beautiful photos to bring yer up to speed.

Ship: The Inferno

There be a slight discrepancy between the build and what appeared on screen!

The build resembles a shipwreck with broken sails, while the ship on screen proudly sails away… literally with full sails.

How will the LEGO Design Team reconcile this inconsistency?

Will they deviate from the source material and hope unscrupulous fans remain none the wiser?

Or do they possess a clever solution up their sleeves?

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer getting excited for the upcoming Goonies set?  Or shall yer reserve judgment until the final design is right before yer eyes?

Or are yer gonna save yer gold for something a bit more classic-inspired like Privateer Frigate Fortuna or Coconut Cape?

Aye, LEGO Pirate fans have choices for once!

Well, yer best be lettin’ us know how ye think the winds’ll blow in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Time to go ballistic!

We’re but a few days into Crowdfunding for The Thieves of Tortuga and another pirate-themed BrickLink Designer Program submission has passed review.

This time it be “Coconut Cape” submitted to Series 8 by BallisticBricks…

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“Coconut Cape” by BallisticBricks

Joining the ranks of an isle, port and frigate, be the first fortress… and where fortresses stand, imperials are usually stationed.

Now that blue coat Soldiers have gone the way of the wind, how has BallisticBricks overcome this limitation?

Those minifigures bear a striking resemblance to the Imperial Armada, well, within the limitations of the Series 8 palette.

But if there were ever a time to dust off the morion mold, this would be it… And after digging out the Armada flag design, we’ve almost reached our destination.

The Model Governance Team could incorporate some interesting tweaks to resurrect the most underdeveloped LEGO Pirates subtheme.

Limited to just two sets, a small warehouse and flamboyant ship, the Imperial Armada be in dire need of a stronghold.

Could Coconut Cape be that stronghold? Cabo de Coco anyone?

BallisticBricks writes:

Land Ho! With its strong walls and strategic defenses, Coconut Cape serves as a guardian of the ocean, deterring pirates and ensuring the safety of the surrounding trade routes. It stands as a beacon for ships and a refuge for the weary. Remember to always keep an eye out for hidden treasure! Buried deep within the walls, a secret compartment reveals precious gold and gems for the plundering!

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Official Finalist Announcement

Here be official announcement for the Series 8 finalists…

The BrickLink Designer Team states:

Our five Series 8 finalists!

These designs are chosen for Crowdfunding on June 1st, 2026 at 8 AM Pacific time.

Mark yer calendars!  With Pre-orders for Privateer Frigate Fortuna scheduled for January 2026, LEGO Pirates fans may need to join a second crew to accumulate the necessary funds.

Other Finalists

Coconut Cape be just one of the Series 8 finalists, so let’s take a peak at the rest:

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Pirate Themed BrickLink Designer Submissions

Pirates were slow to set sail during the early days of the program, but they’ve certainly picked up the pace during recent series.

Coconut Cape will be the fourth pirate-themed design to progress to the Crowdfunding phase.

Thieves of Tortuga Pre-Orders

If yer new in these here waters, yer may not be aware a LEGO Pirate set is being Crowdfunded RIGHT this very minute!

Pre-Orders for 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga [OFFICIAL]

The Thieves of Tortuga almost exceeded the order limit of 30,000 sets within the first few hours of Crowdfunding!

10,000 additional sets have been made available but they’re also selling FAST!

Never again will this set be available for purchase in an official capacity.

So don’t procrastinate! When the timer reaches 00:00:00 pre-orders shall cease!

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer excited for the first BrickLink Designer imperial fortress, Coconut Cape?

Or be yer too busy scramblin’ funds together to order Thieves of Tortuga?

Or be there another Series 8 build yer would have preferred?

And what refinements would yer recommend to Model Governance Team to ensure Cabo de Coco Coconut Cape reaches it’s fullest Armada potential?

Tell us yer thoughts and ideas for  Coconut Cape in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

Look lively crew!

Pre-Orders for 910053 Thieves of Tortuga have begun!

Crowdfunding commenced on 10 June, 2025 at 8AM Pacific time and ended on 24 June, 2025 at 12PM Pacific Time.

There be a production limit of 30,000 sets so don’t MISS OUT!

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910053 Thieves of Tortuga

Maybe yer one of them turtles what hasn’t emerged from yer shell recently, but Thieves of Tortuga be the second pirate-themed set approved by the BrickLink Designer Team.

910053 The Thieves of Tortuga: Price and Pre-Order Date Announced

For more photos and set details, feast yer eyes upon the official announcement.

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Blatant Clickbait

We regret to inform the set packaging pictured above be little more than a concept conjured from the depths of fan imagination…

Credits

It was a collaborative journey before arriving at the classic SYSTEM box and we have the following fans to thank for their time and efforts:

• Krackenator – designer of The Thieves of Tortuga submitted to Series 5
• JennaAlchemy – designer of the SYSTEM-style LEGO box
• Mister Phes – creator of the classic box art backgrounds

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Brick Fanatics Review

If yer still ponderin’ whether The Thieves of Tortuga is for you, Brick Fanatics be singing praises in this glowing review…

Brick Fanatics states:

I can definitively say no matter how good this thing might look in pictures, it is actually way way way way better in real life […]

If you think this [set] might be up your alley, it probably is. And if you do feel like you can spend the money for it, absolutely I think you’re going to have a great time, and feel justified in that purchase.

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What Do Yer Think?

Does the The Thieves of Tortuga sing out to yer heart?  And yer wallet?

T’would go well with the upcoming Icons Black Pearl…

Time is limited!  The number of sets available is limited!

When the timer reaches 00:00:00 pre-orders end!

Not Buying?

Or will yer be saving yer hard earned gold for different LEGO sets?

If so, what could have been done to make The Thieves of Tortuga more appealing?

Raise yer mighty voice in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

The time be upon us!

The LEGO® One Piece sets are now available for pre-order and will ship to yer door from 1 August, 2025.

Now, let’s gaze upon the official sets… and their pricing…

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Official One Piece LEGO® Sets

75636 Windmill Village Hut

299 pieces  | 3 minifigures

29,99 € | £24.99 | US $29.99 | CA $39.99 | AU$49.99

75637 Buggy the Clown’s Circus Tent

573 pieces | 4 minifigures

49,99 € | £44.99 | US $54.99 | CA $64.99 | AU $79.99

75638 Battle at Arlong Park

926 pieces | 5 minifigures

79,99 € | £74.99 | US $79.99 | CA $99.99 | AU $129.99

75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship

926 pieces | 5 minifigures

129,99 € | £119.99 | US $139.99 | CA $169.99 | AU $199.99

75640 The Baratie Floating Restaurant

3,402 pieces |  10 minifigures

299,99 € | £269.99 | US $329.99 | CA $379.99 | AU $499.99

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What be One Piece?

If yer don’t know what One Piece is save yer money for Pirates of Tortuga, the Classic Pirates have compiled a comprehensive overview of the One Piece franchise.

[RUMOUR] One Piece LEGO® theme coming in 2025

So familarise yerself with this long running pirate-themed media empire then navigate to LEGO.com and immerse yerself in the One Piece sets.

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Official Webpage

 

What Do Yer Think?

How do yer think the official One Piece LEGO set turned out? Do they meet yer expectations or were yer hopin’ for something different?

But more importantly, will yer be buying any of these sets?

Share yer One Piece musings and intentions in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Just when yer thought it was safe to go back into a LEGO Store… yet another LEGO Pirate-Themed minifigure be requesting to come aboard!

Sam Scarlet has been released as part of the Quarter 3, 2025 LEGO Build-a-Minifigure (BaM) selection.

BaM minifigs be available in 3-pack blister cards and fetch prices around US$9.99 / AU$19.99.

They can be recruited from BaM Stations at LEGO Stores, or ordered from various online merchants.

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Sam Scarlet

Named so for his vibrant reddish-orange jacket, so vibrant in fact, the likes of Captain Hook and LeChuck be greener than gangrene with envy!

Whether Mister Scarlet is a dirty rotten scallywag or an honest seafaring merchant, we don’t know… yet…

Or perhaps he’s a member of one those new imperial factions what suddenly appear on the horizon… a rather common occurrence these days…

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Bo’Sun Will and Camilla

In case yer missed the news, Sam Scarlet ain’t the only new pirate-theme minifig deployed during June 2025.

Bo’Sun Will and Camilla are allow grown-up and redesigned for the modern area.

NEW LEGO Pirates in 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine

They be available in 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine, but where they show up next, only the gods of the deep know!

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New Additions Third Quarter, 2025

In honor of LEGO DreamZzz’s third season, June 2025’s Build-A-Minifigure haul be brimming with DreamZzz-themed figs — aye, including a rare prize!

A chase minifig of none other than Mr. Oz, clad in a light blue Classic Space torso, marking the arrival of a new hue for your Classic Space fleet.

Seven minifigures be ripe for the takin’, with a trove of fine DreamZzz character variants!

They be makin’ their way to Build-A-Minifigure stations ’round the globe, startin’ 1 June 2025 — so keep a weather eye open, lest ye miss the bounty!

 

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer ready for another Pirate-themed minifgure?  Or are yer still figuring out how yer gonna get the new Bo’Sun Will and Camilla minifigs?

What do yer think of this minifigure’s design?  How does it compare to the recent Quartermaster or previous BaM Pirate?

Arrr, share yer thoughts and proudly display yer new pirate-themed BaM minifigure in the LEGO Pirates Forum or aboard the mighty Facebook Group!

Remember them gumball machines what was at supermarkets and the like?

Yer drop in a piece o’ eight, give the knob a hearty twist, and hey presto, out tumbles some gum… or maybe even a capsule containing a wee toy.

Well, this be the LEGO version of that. …

Containing 1,343 pieces, the set holds a working contraption that allows ye to experience the mechanics of a real gachapon machine.

So after yer drop in a LEGO coin, give the handle a twist, out pops one of 16 minifigures, inspired by the depths of LEGO history.

Joining the two new pirates be minfigs hailing from other legendary LEGO themes — Space, Castle, Paradisa, and even Fabuland.

The official webpage states:

Hark back to simpler times and create vintage-style decor with this Minifigure Vending Machine building kit for adults (21358). A top creative gift for men, women and lovers of retro art and design, this LEGO® Ideas set challenges you to recreate the look and functionality of a classic vending machine. Build and display your creation, insert a LEGO coin element in the slot and turn the handle to release 1 of 16 capsules – the handle clicks when turned, just like the real thing.

The official webpage continues:

You’ll find the elements to build a collectible LEGO minifigure in each capsule, including 4 selected via a LEGO Ideas fans’ poll. There are minifigures paying homage to classic LEGO themes and sub-themes such as Castle, Paradisa and Fabuland®, plus minifigures of this set’s fan designer, space explorers and more.

The vending machine itself be a mighty structure, standing 28 cm (11 in.) tall, 17 cm (6.5 in.) wide, and 21 cm (8.5 in.) deep.

Come 4 June, 2025, this set be up for grabs, but LEGO Insiders be getting first dibs on 1 June, 2025.

Price: US $179.99 / €169.99 /  £149.99 / AU$249.99

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New Pirate Minifigures

In case yer missed the news, the set includes new versions of Bo’Sun Will and Camilla.

NEW LEGO Pirates in 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine

What say ye, matey — shall we set sail for a closer look at the pirate minifigures aboard?

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What Do Yer Think?

Will ye be procuring 21358 Vending Machine?

Is it worth acquiring just for the new LEGO Pirate minifigures?

Or be there other minifigures in the selection what catch yer peepers? Or will yer be acquirin’ the figs via other merchants?

Share yer opinions and acquisition strategies in ye auld LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

The votes have been tallied and winners for the A Twist of Nostalgia Challenge have been announced!

Grand Prize

Here’s yer future Gift With Purchase…

Runners Up

And now on to the details…

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Official Announcement

Here be an excerpt from the LEGO Ideas Blog:

With over 750 entries, we picked the best of the best, and you helped us choose the next LEGO Gift with Purchase set in our latest Fan Vote!

Before you jump straight into the results, we want to say a quick thank you to everyone who voted! It’s always amazing seeing the support for our incredible creators. And of course, a huge thank you to all of the talented people who submitted to this challenge.

Now, it’s time to reveal the results of the Fan Vote, and the next LEGO Ideas Gift with Purchase…

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Classic Pirates Picks

Among the voting candidates, the Sea Serpent stood out due to its similarities with smaller LEGO Pirate ships.

LEGO Pirate fans have daydreamed for more sets based on smaller vessels…

After all, in a real-word historic context, these ships be a pirate’s vehicle of choice, over the bulkier and less maneuverable frigates and galleons (well, unless yer Eddy Teach).

Yet, two renditions for The Cutter be all have we, so potential is rife for a brand new LEGO Pirate ship of this ilk.

“Adventurers Raft Featuring Jenny Thunder” by BrickG.irl

This be another submission garnering attention among fans, and with some accessory swapping, it could be kitted as a fine castaway raft.

Yet, it was not included among the Classic Pirates honourable mentions due to the hefty base – structures of this nature weren’t part and parcel of classic sets, but arose from SNOT techniques gaining popularity towards the late 2000’s.

Now stop and ponder… what classic set trope could the remaining part count have been utilised for instead?

An encampment which included another minifigure or two?  A shrine cunningly masking a secret treasure chamber? Or a trap? A rival watercraft carrying our heroine’s arch nemesis in hot pursuit?

Remaining Candidates

13 lucky submissions were offered for fan voting and Classic Pirates highlighted six of them in the voting announcement.

Vote for the LEGO Ideas Twist of Nostalgia Challenge Winners

Overall, only one of voting candidates was loosely tethered to the LEGO Pirates theme, which somewhat influenced our focus on the good `ol Sea Serpent.

LEGO Pirate Submissions

There be no shortage of glorious pirate-themed builds submitted to the challenge either, ’tis just a pity more weren’t offered for voting.

Pirate Submissions in the “A Twist of Nostalgia!” LEGO Ideas Challenge

Still, we have a fine selection of creations to admire… and fuel our daydreaming, in the hope that one day Gift With Purchases… or even retail sets akin to these builds become a reality.

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer happy with the winners?  Or do yer think different submissions should have claimed the prizes?

And what of the voting selection?  Was the selection spot on? Or should more pirate-themed submissions have been offered for voting?

Avast, yer know what to do next!

March on down to that Classic Pirates Facebook Group and fire offer your thoughts on the winning submissions… or maybe just congratulate their builders…

21358 Minifigure Vending Machine be delivering us 16 new minifigures!

Among them be new versions of Bo’Sun Will and Camilla, all grown-up and ready to set sail on your brick-built adventures.

So batten down the hatches,  we be plungin’ headfirst into the details…

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Updated Pirate Minifigs

Will and Camilla be far from strangers to the LEGO Pirates theme.

In fact, both characters debuted along with initial wave of Pirates sets back in 1989, albeit the latter ain’t been properly realised in minifigure-form until now.

In 2025, Bo’Sun Will sports a fine leather jacket, purchased pilfered from none other than Guybrush Threepwood.

He’s also sprouted fuzz around his chops which he keeps at bay with his well sharpened cutlass.

After tumbling over a coconut caught up in her dress, Camilla swore she’d never fall victim to such atrocity again, and traded her frock for some freshly ironed tights.

Now armed with a hand cannon, she be ready to plunder the seven seas!

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Who are Bo’Sun Will and Camilla?

Bo’Sun Will Cavendish and Camilla be introduced to us during 1989 in the Ladybird Books, audio dramas and the comic set.

6255 The Golden Medallion Comic

The comic included both print media and LEGO Pirate minifigures, complete with weapon and map accessories.

Within the comic’s narrative, Camilla be Governor Broadside’s niece and lives with his sister, Aunt Prudence.

Meanwhile, upon Forbidden Island, Boatswain Will and his commanding officer, Captain Red Beard are notorious pirates making life difficult for the Soldiers.

Suspected of ambush while wandering the streets of Port Royal, Will is imprisoned.

After sharing a brief a romantic interlude with Camilla, he’s blasted free by Redbeard and they escape onboard the Dark Shark.

6267 Lagoon Lockup

The Bo’Sun Will minifigure appeared again during 1991, incarcerated in the lockup down by the lagoon.

Ladybird Books Series

4 books were released in this series, yet Camilla only featured in the first story, Will and the Gold Chase.

In this delightful tale, Camilla loses her beautiful gold pendant to the murky depths.

Using Redbeard’s finely tuned olfactory senses, Will locates the pendant in the belly of a fish and stealthily returns it to her via mail.

Also, did yer notice Camilla starts off blonde in the comic?

German Audio Dramas

Camilla featured in all 6 audio dramas and was voiced by Kerstin Draeger.

Aside from the cassette covers, the audio dramas lacked illustrated media so Camilla’s hair colour is not revealed.

4850307 LEGO Battles

Camilla appears in the 2009 video game using the appearance of Miranda Valentina, the Admiral’s Daughter minifigure found in 6243 Brickbeard’s Bounty.

Admittedly there be treachery afoot – the comparison minifigure shown earlier uses the Miranda Valentina torso and leg piece, but substitutes the head and hairpiece for improved continuity with the new minifigure.

Nonetheless, the promotional material (below) for the 2025 version of Camilla states: “The Admiral’s daughter is back”

As the identity of her father has not been established, we be left wonderful who this admiral is…

6235 Bo’sun Will and Spinoza

And now we arrive at a conundrum!

The set known in modern times as 6235 Buried Treasure, was named Bo’sun Will and Spinoza (or variations thereof) in many LEGO catalogues back in the day.

This minifigure be a far cry from contemporaneous versions of Will, with that mustache and all.

Some reckon this be Will in his older years, though the newly revealed 2025 minifigure muddies the water.

But who knows—perhaps Will’s tale still has chapters yet to be told!

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21358 Minifigure Vending Machine

The 1,343 piece set be a working vending machine filled with exclusive new classic theme inspired minifigures!

21358 Minifigure Vending Machine – LEGO IDEAS

The set be up for grabs upon 4 June, 2025, but LEGO Insiders be getting first dibs on 1 June, 2025.

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer excited for the new Bo’Sun Will and Camilla minifigures?

Or would yer have charted a different course for their designs?

Is 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine the right set to refresh these characters?

Or should it feature entirely new LEGO Pirate characters?

Join the crew in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group or LEGO Pirates Forum — then raise yer flag and add yer opinions to the mix!

The voting selection for the LEGO Ideas A Twist of Nostalgia! Challenge certainly delivered a twist!

And that twist be a lack of proper re-imagined pirate builds available for voting.

But that shall not stop of us from admiring the brilliant work of dedicated fans…

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The Mission

The A Twist of Nostalgia Challenge attracted 753 submissions, around 76 being pirate-themed.

The mission brief states:

Seems promising, don’t it?

Surely some fantastic Gift With Purchases concepts based on classic LEGO Pirate sets were available for voting right? Right?

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The Submissions

Arrr, time be short, so we can’t be showing off all 76 pirate builds, no matter how painful it is to omit them!

Modern Set Updates

Here be some builds what skew towards modern updates in the vein of Pirates of Barracuda Bay and 10320 Eldorado Fortress.

Perhaps a bit too “straight-up replica” for the challenge’s requirements, but just right for a nostalgia-thirsty Classic Pirate…

Re-Mastered

These submissions be mighty different from their former self, but keep a keen eye — yer might still spy their forebears.

Re-Imagined Sets

Avast, let’s go full rogue! These creations be sailing far beyond the sets what birthed ’em.

Yer may hardly recognize the original design – if there ever was one!

Definitely not what we’d consider “classic set format” but still worth a glance nonetheless…

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Conclusions

Fan Voting

Of the 753 submissions, the LEGO Ideas Team only made 16 available for fan voting.

The ballot may be closed for this challenge, but here be the only true classically pirate submission yer could have voted for:

It be be a fine up-scaling indeed, but a treasure chest Gift With Purchase was offered a mere 6 months ago.

And was it the chests o’ booty that made yer a fan of LEGO Pirates for life?

Or be it an actual set that won yer salty heart?

Voting Candidates

Classic Pirates has scoured the voting candidates and rounded up the finest swashbucklin’ choices on offer.

Vote for the LEGO Ideas Twist of Nostalgia Challenge Winners

Pirate pickings were rather slim but there might be some candidates of interest if yer feel so inclined to take a peek.

Pirate Gift With Purchases

Updating a Classic LEGO set be no easy feat!

A chorus of disgruntled fans will most certainly chant their vitriol towards every aspect that falls short of their lofty expectations.

40597 Scary Pirate Island VERSUS 6248 Volcano Island

Perhaps a safer route is crafting an entirely fresh design, although that too may be wrought with peril, as 40597 Scary Pirate Island discovered.

What Could Have Been

The Twist of Nostalgia submissions were teeming with fantastic pirate-themed submissions worthy of a vote… maybe even two!

So choices be tough, and the selection weren’t easy to trim!

These last two submissions be far flung from the sources what inspired them, yet still retain the essence of modernised classic LEGO Pirate sets.

They be re-imagined into something entirely new, yet not too far removed from the classics with a modern twist.

But that be a very subjective opinion indeed, so now the helm be yours…

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer happy with the submissions offered for voting?  Or do yer yearn for a heartier focus on truer reworkings of the classics?

If so, which pirate submissions did you want to vote for?

Speak yer mind in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group, and let yer thoughts echo throughout the social media seas!

Voting for the Twist of Nostalgia Challenge winners has begun!

And wouldn’t yer know it – there ain’t no traditionally classically piratey submissions up for the vote.

So let’s see what we can scrounge up…

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Submissions

Fans have been hopeful for a 6265 Sabre Island remake ever since it topped a Brickset poll asking “Which classic set should be re-imagined for a gift-with-purchase?”

Some speculated such a release may coincide with 10320 Eldorado Fortress, given blue coat Soldier parts were being churned out of the factory at the time.

But alas, nay! And despite the Twist of Nostalgia Challenge attracting some fine Sabre Island re-imaginings, still nada!

So what booty be left in our grasp?

“Sea Serpent” by HallowedBrick02

Not even a re-imagined LEGO Pirate set! This submission be inspired by 6057 Sea Serpent from the Castle theme.

Jagamax writes:

The Black Knights return in this rebooted 6057 Sea Serpent. This reimagination features new functionality with workable rudders, a cargo hold below deck, and a modular stern, allowing for safer storage of high-value cargo.

“This Here Ol’ Chest O’ Booty” by Danolardo

Not exactly a classic set… but rather a staple of the LEGO Pirates theme….

Danolardo writes:

Pirates. One of the most nostalgic themes for most people and I included. I knew I had to make something from that and thinking back at my childhood. That treasure chest always came to mind.

So here it is. Up-scaled!

I hope to bring back the memories of fighting off those scallywags and finding the buried treasure from our younger days!

“Christmas Never Gets Old” by Jagamax

This ’tis a wee bit of a long shot, but it does include a microscale 6285 Black Seas Barracuda…

Jagamax writes:

Beyond any specific set, I think my favorite childhood memory was discovering LEGO 🌟

I remember walking past toy stores, especially the LEGO Store, hoping to get a set for Christmas, after all my friends had told me about those colorful little bricks ! 🤗

[…] I also have faint memories of trains, ships, and knights that helped me create all kinds of stories around him ! 🤩

 

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Honourable Mentions

And here be a few more submissions what tapped into that classic set vibe very nicely, indeed!

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer happy with the submissions offered for voting?  Or were yer expecting a stronger emphasis on straightforward classic set re-imaginings?

And which pirate submissions should have been offered for voting?

Give us a hearty hail in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

UPDATE 16, MAY 2025

Crowd Support for Series 8 has ended so while we await Series 9 to commence in September, let’s turn our attention towards Crowdfunding (pre-orders) for Thieves of Tortuga, which commences on 10 June, 2025.

910053 The Thieves of Tortuga: Price and Pre-Order Date Announced

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It’s time…  Crowd Support for BrickLink Designer Program Series 8 has begun!

Ye have until the sun reaches its peak (12 noon Pacific time) upon 16 May, 2025 to rally yer crew and pledge yer support for the finest LEGO Pirate creations to sail the BrickLink seas.

So drop yer anchor, set yer sights on the beautiful creations below, and then strike that Support button like a true buccaneer!

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Series 8 Pirate-Themed Submissions

Here be what Series 8 has to offer LEGO Pirate fans…

“The AMBER WIND” by OhMyCaptain

Parts: 2,690 | Minifigures: 9 | Stickers: 10
Length: 72 cm / 28.7 in | Height: 52.2 cm / 20.7 in | Width: 23.7cm / 9.3in

“The AMBER WIND” takes its name from the ship’s vivid red and bright light orange sails—echoing the warmth of a golden breeze at sunset.
It is an ode to freedom, life, and adventure beyond borders.

It began with our musician. She played a tune from an island tribe—eerie, almost too perfect.

Then the captain brought out an old golden map—found years ago in a knight’s tomb.

“Pirate Treasury” by brickhucker

Parts: 3,390 | Minifigures: 9 | Stickers: 5
Length: 43.3cm / 12.9 in | Height: 34.5 cm / 13.6 in | Width: 43.3cm / 17.1in

In the lawless expanse of the open sea, where loyalties shift with the tide and fortune favors only the ruthless, one establishment stands firm: the Pirate Treasury — a beacon of order in an ocean of chaos.

brickhucker writes:

The treasury is ruled by two iron wills:

• The Treasury Warden, a towering sentinel of steel and suspicion. His gaze is judgment. His word, law.
• And the Madam of Coin, keeper of the ledgers and the true weight behind the wealth. Her reputation stretches further than any ship’s sail — for while the Warden inspires fear, it’s the Madam who exacts cost.

“Siege of the Skull Renegades” by Lacike

Parts: 3,991 | Minifigures: 13

The Imperial soldiers of the red and blue factions have decided to join forces to finally catch the pirates of the legendary ship Skull Renegades, that is plundering the seas.

Lacike writes:

These medium-sized ships are primarily intended for playing rather than collecting dust on a shelf.

“Pirate Haven” by elevenmocs

Parts: 4,000 | Minifigures: 13 | Stickers: 11

elevenmocs writes:

Hello Everyone!

Here’s my entry to the BDP 8 – Pirate Haven

“The Red Knight” by pirateshipbuild

Parts: 3,950 | Minifigures: 10

The Red Knight was originally built in July 1777 as HMS Vestal, a Sphinx-class post ship (also known as a sixth-rate ship). While sailing off the coast of Newfoundland later that same year, Vestal encountered a violent gale and was said to have sank…

pirateshipbuild writes:

The Red Knight is composed of 3,950 pieces and replicates closely a Sphinx-class post ship. She is armed with ten 24-pound guns and has a crew of nine (plus Skelly, the skeleton) as well as a cat, mouse, pig, and parrot.

“Imperial Guards Star Fortress” by hansime

Parts: 4,000 | Minifigures: 13

The five bastions would house things to keep safe and a means to keep their contents safe: strong sloped walls with a cannon on top, excellent firing angles along the walls and sleeping quarters, storage, treasury or armory inside.

hansime writes:

I wanted to try and build something special, but accessible for everyone. Something appealing to many, but also something that could keep myself busy for hours by giving me a big challenge right away.

“Breezy Beth sailing on the Little Scallywag” by mbg42

Parts: 1,083 | Minifigures: 1 | Stickers: 1

All aboard the Little Scallywag! This charming pirate ship is home to Breezy Beth, the somewhat headstrong but warm-hearted captain.

mbg42 writes:

This model was inspired by an idea from my 6-year-old son, who built a wonderful, adorable little ship and, while playing, invented a story about a young pirate girl.

“White Shark Imperials Prison” by DelusionB

Parts: 3,169 | Minifigures: 6 | Stickers: 10

The legend goes that no one has ever escaped this prison. Not a single soul has managed to break free from the confines of this mysterious stronghold…

DelusionB:

My love for the Imperial forces and a deep fascination with the legends of the most notorious pirates of the age led me to design something never before seen—a prison, built specifically to hold the most infamous of the pirate world.

“Madriguera hideout” by One_eyeChristos

Parts: 3,457 | Minifigures: 8

Madriguera is the home of the outcasts. Magriguera is family. Everyone knows their roles. Rum flows abundantly in the bar.

One_eyeChristos writes:

The reason for this project was my endless hours of playing as a child with all those aesthetically unsurpassed classic lego pirate sets from almost four decades ago. Now as an adult, I wanted to present something that stemmed from all that atmosphere of my childhood.

“Broadside Brawl” by Sam2XD

Parts: 1,189 | Minifigures: 0 | Stickers: 5

The scurvy scalawags are back with their smallest sloop yet to loot merchants, raid blue coats or resupply Jose’s Inn!

Sam2XD writes:

The Broadside Brawl offers two small vessels, each with a unique hull design. Note the pleasantly curved hulls, brickbuilt sails/cannons, working rudders.

Sadly, minifigures are not included.

“Armada Bastion” by Ammiraglio

Parts: 3,014 | Minifigures: 10 | Stickers: 5

The king’s soldiers have finally returned with their new outpost built in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. With their ship, Admiral Grenado is ready to explore the nearby islands in search of treasure.

Ammiraglio writes:

The Armada Bastion can be separated into two sections that can be arranged in two different ways: harbor mode with open back for play, and the impenetrable fortress mode.

“Meeting on treasure island” by bellu33

Parts: 3,985 | Minifigures: 13 | Stickers: 5

When the sky decided started to become dark and the sea began to whisper stories among the waves, the crew of the Blunt Sword set sail for adventure…

bellu33 writes:

The model contains hidden places and input that needs to be unlocked, Let it pass, rotate, etc.
The crew of Blunt Sword has one A fragment of the map, while the other five are hidden on the island. Find them all and put the whole map down.

“Meeting on treasure island” by BallisticBricks

Parts: 2,425 | Minifigures: 8

With its strong walls and strategic defenses, Coconut Cape serves as a guardian of the ocean, deterring pirates and ensuring the safety of the surrounding trade routes.

BallisticBricks writes:

Coconut cape is back for series 8! I’ve made several structural improvements which make the model much more stable and reduces the part count close to 100 pieces from its series 5 predecessor while maintaining the original look of the fort.

“Wolf Pirates Revenge!” by SevenDeadly

Parts: 905 | Minifigures: 3 | Stickers: 3

The Wolf Pirates are led by a fearsome leader by the name of Captain Fang. He is accompanied by his two dogs Remus and Romulus and his first-mate Coral Seaweed.

SevenDeadly writes:

I am a huge fan of both Pirate and Castle LEGO themes so it only felt natural to combine them into my BDP entry – Wolf Pirates!

“The Libertalia Fortress” by IamWhatIam

Parts: 4,000 | Minifigures: 9 | Stickers: 5

Nestled within the cliffs of Libertalia, the pirate fortress stands as a symbol of rebellion and freedom. Made of solid stone, it’s a place of defiance against the empires of the world.

The fortress is more than a home – it’s a base for their freedom, a place where their flag will always fly high over the seas, defying any empire that dares to challenge them.

“Anchor Cove Imperials Shipyard” by DelusionB

Parts: 3,058 | Minifigures: 7 | Stickers: 8

As the sunsets over Port Royal, the shipyard hums with the promise of new adventures on the horizon. This is not just a place of work, it’s a birth place of legends.

DelusionB writes:

My effort to design a new Imperial set led me to come up with an idea for a shipyard set, something that has not existed until today. The set is anarchitectural corner-type shipyard for the Red imperial soldiers!

Muchas gracias!

Como en series anteriores, Yperio Bricks del foro LEGO Pirates, alojado por Eurobricks, ha compilado amablemente esta lista de propuestas con temática pirata para la Serie 8.

Así que asegúrate de comprarle algo de ron la próxima vez que lo veas!

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The BrickLink Designer Program?

The BrickLink Designer Program be a way for LEGO Pirate fans to embark upon a journey which concludes with the forging of their design as an officially produced LEGO set.

First, swashbucklers submit their builds (Open Submission), then fellow scallywags votes for their favorites (Crowd Support). Next, the BrickLink Designer crew selects the five designs for refinement. After that, comes the Crowdfunding phase — where ye can stake yer claim by pre-orderin’  the finished design!

That be it in a nutshell, but yer can learn more about Series 8 for a more detailed understanding.

Thieves of Tortuga Crowdfunding

It has been officially announced Theives of Tortuga from Series 5  be available for Crowdfunding from June 11 to 27, 2025.

910053 The Thieves of Tortuga: Price and Pre-Order Date Announced

The also price be officially revealed, so make sure ye scour the official details!

The Great Debate

Some salty sea dogs reckon BrickLink Designer sets ain’t true LEGO sets!

Nothin’ more than fan-built creations, lucky enough to set sail on a short-lived voyage through the production seas

On the other side of the sea, some hearty souls reckon are indeed official LEGO sets!

Aye, they may be fan-forged creations… but since they be churned out by the official LEGO factory itself, that surely makes ‘em proper loot, aye?

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What Do Yer Think?

Which of the Series 8 piratey designs be catchin’ yer eye the most?

Can ye see yerself layin’ down gold to pre-order ‘em should they appear during the Crowdfunding phase?

Have Yer Voted?

16 May, 2025 be the deadline for Crowd Support so hoist yer flags and back as many LEGO Pirate submissions as ye can!

Don’t let this golden opportunity slip through yer fingers—tell the BrickLink Designer Team yer need more LEGO Pirate designs to make the cut!

Time is tickin’!

SCROLL BACK UP and SUPPORT!

Then sail by in the LEGO Pirates Forum or Classic Pirates Facebook Group and tell us which pirate submissions yer support… or the reasons why yer didn’t.

Exciting times! Official information from the BrickLink Designer Team has delivered official word on The Thieves of Tortuga!

Crowdfunding shall commence June 10th, 2025 at 8AM Pacific time.

€339.99 / £299.99  / US $339.99 / CA $429.99 / AU $529.99

Crowdfunding commenced on 10 June, 2025 at 8AM Pacific time and ends on 24 June, 2025 at 12PM Pacific Time.

And next… the official images…

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910053 Thieves of Tortuga

The Thieves of Tortuga be an upcoming LEGO BrickLink Designer Program set that was originally submitted to Series 5 by Krackenator (Taylor Anderson).

Designed to resemble Tortuga, this legendary pirate haven, includes locations like The Tortuga Tavern, Captain’s Residence, and The Loot House.

The set consists of 4,002 pieces and measures 79 cm (31 inches) long, 35 cm (14 inches) wide, and 26 cm (10 inches) tall.

The set features six buildings, 13 minifigures, and various accessories, including treasure, animals, and a sail boat… brick-built sails mind ye.

The BrickLink Designer crew be munificent indeed—they’ve tossed in a Jolly Roger, though it ain’t the time-honoured version from days of yore.

Sharp-eyed buccaneers be spyin’ a new imperial regiment sailing into port — who be these new enforcers of the seas? They’ve even hoisted their flag.

The Box

Like most BrickLink Designer Program sets, the box design be very minimalist, featuring the build surrounded in a sea of white, with various titles and logos encircling it.

Alas! In decades hence, yer probably won’t be enjoying that nostalgia-driven dopamine rush that be stirred after gazing upon classic era box art.

Be sure to visit the official Thieves of Tortuga webpage on BrickLink.com.

How to Buy It

Thieves of Tortuga be available for Crowdfunding (i.e. pre-order) from 10 June 2025, with production limited to 30,000 units if it reaches the 3,000 pre-order minimum.

“The Thieves of Tortuga” Official Announcement

The official production window is expected to be between November 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer keen as mustard for this upcoming set?

Do yer like how it turned out? What be yer thoughts on the new additions?

Crowdfunding commenced on 10 June, 2025 at 8AM Pacific time and ends on 24 June, 2025 at 12PM Pacific Time.

How many are yer going to pre-order?

Let yer voice be heard in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

 

Despite the name alluding to a rookie, thar be no more prolific contest-goer than MyFirstMOC!

And for that, we be mighty grateful, as Zsolti ensures LEGO Pirates fly their colours proudly in most AFOL buildin’ contests!

This time it be a remake inspired by 5003082 Pirates Adventure for the LEGO Ideas challenge, A Twist of Nostalgia…

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MyFirstMOC-Hun writes:

From the “Lady Blackhairs Hideout” webpage on the LEGO Ideas website.

This small island is the hideout of one of the most notorious female pirates of the seas. Her crew doesn’t know about the place, she comes here alone to relax, rest and hide her booty. A shark guards the island, but when more sharks appear, they are no longer friendly.

There is a small raft for supplies and a treasure chest full of gold in the hideout. The vegetation in front of the cave can be thrown away or the top of the rock can be removed for easier play.

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The Build

5003082 Pirates Adventure be a more obscure choice for a set remake. Generally remakes are focused upon the classic era releases of 1989 to 1997. Yet, now and then, an intrepid builder dares to chart a course into future waters…

Instagram

MyFirstMOC, be keen to treat his Instagram crew to a fresh take on his builds, so he crafts alternate presentations:

 

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5003082 Pirates Adventure

Known as “Classic Pirate Minifigure” by some sources, is a LEGO promotional set released during 2015.

The set be holdin’ 24 pieces, including one minifigure to patrol the shores, a fearsome shark to guard the waters, and a wee island to rest yer weary bones. There be extra treasures too—a postcard and stickers dis the finest LEGO Pirates minifigures from different eras.

‘Twas a limited-edition set, handed out as promotional booty to loyal sailors, and not sold like common wares.

If ye be seekin’ one for yer collection, ye’ll find them at trading posts like eBay, with prices depending on the set’s condition.

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A Twist of Nostalgia!

Here be the latest challenge from LEGO Ideas in which you WIN a HUGGGGGGGE prize haul for remaking a classic LEGO set.

“A Twist of Nostalgia!” LEGO Ideas Challenge

The LEGO Ideas Team writes:

Do you remember the first LEGO® set you ever built? The one that sparked your love of LEGO bricks for the long haul? Well, now’s your chance to bring that nostalgia to life… with a twist!

We want you to dive into your childhood memories and reimagine your favorite LEGO set with a modern update. Whether it’s a classic theme or a beloved set, show us how you’d transform it into something fresh and uniquely yours.

And the best part? The winning submission will be made into a future Gift With Purchase. Exciting, right? Let’s go!

Keen? Then learn more about the challenge…

Prizes

The winning submission shall be officially produced as a Gift With Purchase set, and winners bestowed prizes beyond their wildest dreams…

Entries

If yer have what it takes to modernise a classic set, yer best get building!

For some inspiration check out the LEGO Pirate builds that have already been submitted…

Then assemble the finest remake between 200 and 250 pieces… but refrain from using parts from intellectual properties, like Pirates of the Caribbean, One Piece, etc.

Submit ye build before April 30th 2025 at 6:00 AM EST or forever hold yer pieces!

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About the Builder…

MyFirstMOC, known to his loyal crew as Zsolti, be a Hungarian digital artist, masterfully crafting digital builds that span a vast sea of LEGO themes. Yet his heart be anchored deep within the world of LEGO Pirates.

Jump on board and survey his extensive portfolio on Instagram, Flickr and Facebook.

While X still marks the spot, it seems Zsolti has abandoned his X account with no updates since December 2021.

Classic Pirates has showcased his creation previously, including the Lonely Island, 6260 Shipwreck Island Remake and Fortress of Hunyadi.

LEGO Ideas

MyFirstMOC-Hun aimed to submit six builds into the Twist of Nostalgia challenge! and he’s overshot his mark!

Here be three more of his submissions:

On occasion, he also be takin’ the odd swing at the prestigious LEGO Ideas 10K Club, so keep yer spyglass pointed on his LEGO Ideas profile! That way, yer stay at the ready and cast yer vote each time he berths a new LEGO Pirate creation!

But if ye enjoy watchin’ those magical virtual build videos where creations cobble themselves together, his YouTube Channel offers a trove of fine overviews showcasing his LEGO Ideas submissions!

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What Do Yer Think?

Should Lady Blackhair’s Hideout claim the massive prize haul? Or be there another submission more worthy?

Do yer like how Zsolti has remade 5003082 Pirates Adventure? Or would you have taken a different approach?

And dare ye enter this challenge yerself?

Raise yer voice, matey! Let the crew hear in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group!