Rally yer strength and cast yer support for the best selection LEGO Pirate builds the BrickLink Designer Program has to offer before 12 noon upon 20 Feb 2026 PST.
Navigate through the hoard of pirate creations and blast that Love It button like a deck‑mad gunner, lighting off cannon charges!
Through the BrickLink Designer Program, any bold LEGO Pirate fan may chart a course from their own design to an officially produced LEGO set.
The clock be tickin’!
First, the talented builders cast their finest creations into the Open Submission sea. Then the crew—aye, that be all of us LEGO Pirate fans, rally together to vote for the designs we fancy most during Crowd Support (that’s what’s happening now).
All the LEGO Pirate designs what passed review
After that, the BrickLink Designer Team handpicks five worthy creations to refine. Come Crowdfunding, ye may stake yer claim (I.e. Pre-Order a set or two) and have the set shipped straight to yer abode 6 months hence.
If yer require a more detailed explanation, read the Series 10 article.
Now, get supportin’, yer have until 12 noon upon 20 Feb 2026 PST.
Brickperfection’sSeries 7 version of “Privateer Frigate Fortuna” shall be available for Crowdfunding (pre-orders) from 19 February to 30 February, 2026.
Avast! Fortuna does not see fit to fly the Imperial Armada flag!
Does this suggest the Armada has already been driven from the Spanish-kissed shores of Coconut Cape? Or is the Armada lying in wait, with enough might to stand against the Unpredictable Privateers?
Which pirate-themed designs be catchin’ yer eye in Series 10, matey?
Have Yer Voted Yet?
The sands be slippin’ through the hourglass — only until 20 February, 2026 do ye have to lend yer support to every last LEGO Pirate build .
LOVE LOVE LOVE LEGO Pirates!
Don’t be lettin’ this chance slip beneath the waves — send a mighty roar across the seas to the BrickLink Designer Team and let ’em know yer hungry for more LEGO Pirate prizes!
Plenty of famous historical figures sailed under letters of marque, but many blurred the line between pirate and privateer!
Some switched sides depending upon who was lining their coffers while others merely flew the banner of privateer as a disguise.
So let’s explore them scoundrels whose careers strayed beyond honourable seafaring…
910059 Privateer Frigate Fortuna
With the official introduction of privateers to the LEGO Pirate theme thanks to the Privateer Frigate Fortuna, it’s Classic Pirate’s duty to ensure yer posses a solid understanding of how they differ from regular pirates.
If ain’t already done so, acquaint yerself with the Unpredictable Privateers and then continue this voyage of discovery…
What be a Privateer?
A privateer is essentially a government‑approved pirate — a privately owned ship (or its crew) granted legal permission to attack enemy vessels during wartime.
A Letter of Marque issued to French privateer, Captain Antoine Bollo
Privateers operated under a letter of marque, an official license from a sovereign nation or authority that granted them clemency against charges of piracy. The crown or state officially sanctioned their dastardly actions.
East Indiaman Kent battling privateer ship Confiance by Ambroise Louis Garneray
During the Age of Sail twas common for privateers to conceal their affiliate by sailing under flags of neutral countries… and even cloak themselves in deception by forging false names for their ships to mask their true identity.
British privateers attacking a French ship
Privateers didn’t just chase glory — they also hunted pirates with the same ruthless skill they used in sanctioned raiding, turning their swift ships, sharp instincts, and government‑backed firepower into a deadly counter‑pirate force.
How Were Privateers Different from Pirates?
Privateers were permitted to raid, capture, and plunder enemy merchant ships, while keeping a share of the spoils as profit. Unlike pirates, who attacked anyone for personal gain, privateers acted as legal auxiliaries to a nation’s navy.
Sir Francis Drake presents his spoils to Queen Elizabeth I
Dividing the Plunder
So when a privateer seized an enemy ship, the captured wealth was divided according to a set hierarchy:
The government who issued the letter of marque.
The ship’s owners or investors.
The captain received a larger cut for command.
Finally, the remaining spoils were distributed among officers and crew by rank.
Privateers were rogue freelancers who sailed beyond the navy’s rigid chain of command, yet armed with official papers that turned their raids into celebrated acts of war, rather than crimes. Well, unless they lied about their status…
Benjamin Hornigold claimed to be a privateer but lacked a valid commission
They were often hailed as heroes for tormenting foes and later received a monarch’s blessing with rewards of wealth and nobility.
Famous Privateers from History
Here be some of the most widely recognised privateers what officially sailed under a letter of marque…
Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake (c. 1540–1596) was an English privateer, navigator, and naval commander whose daring exploits helped establish England as a rising maritime power, and a painful thorn in Spain’s side.
Born in Tavistock, Devon, he rose from modest beginnings to become one of the era’s most feared captains, raiding Spanish ports and treasure fleets across the Caribbean — earning the nickname El Draque.
He achieved lasting infamy by circumnavigating the globe between 1577 and 1580 aboard the Golden Hind, becoming the first Englishman to complete such a voyage and receiving a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth I for his success.
Later, as vice admiral, he played a key role in England’s defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Drake perished of dysentery in 1596 while on yet another expedition against Spanish holdings in the Americas.
Henry Morgan
Sir Henry Morgan (c. 1635–1688) was a Welsh privateer who rose to fame as one of the most formidable buccaneers of the 17th‑century!
Henry Morgan portrait – “Piratas de la America“, 1681 by Alexandre Exquemelin
Launching audacious raids throughout the Caribbean on Spanish strongholds such as Portobelo, Maracaibo, and Panama while operating from Port Royal, Jamaica.
Often backed unofficially by the English Crown, Morgan played a pivotal role in undermining Spanish dominance in the region and amassed great wealth.
Build HenryMorgan’s ship – unfortunately not a LEGO set
Despite the brutality of his campaigns, Morgan’s military skill and political usefulness earned him a knighthood and the post of Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica, where he spent his later years until his death in 1688.
Jean Lafitte
Jean Lafitte (c. 1780–c. 1823) was a French-born pirate, privateer, and smuggler who operated across the Gulf of Mexico during the early 19th century, most famously from his base in Barataria Bay near New Orleans.
Alongside his brother Pierre, he built a thriving smuggling network that dealt in contraband goods and enslaved people, while simultaneously cultivating political influence in Louisiana.
Despite being hunted by United States authorities, Lafitte became an unlikely hero during the War of 1812, aiding General Andrew Jackson in the defense of New Orleans and earning a presidential pardon for his service.
Jean Lafitte approaches the Queen East ship. Engraving from “The pirate’s own book”, 1837
After the war, he returned to piracy from Galveston Island before vanishing into the depths of pirate legend… his fate remains unknown but some claim he saved Napoleon Bonaparte.
Kate Sloper
Catherine “Kate” Sloper (c. 1704–c.1712) was an early‑18th‑centuryEnglishwoman who stands out as one of the very few women known to have received a privateering commission in her own name.
Portrait of Catherine Sloper
Operating during the War of the Spanish Succession, she petitioned the Admiralty for the right to outfit a vessel targeting French shipping—a request that was unusually granted, likely due to her financial backing, maritime connections, and the Crown’s appetite for aggressive privateering.
Ink depiction of Catherine Sloper receiving a Letter of Marque
Her name appears in the Admiralty Prize Papers, marking her as a rare example of a woman formally empowered to wage economic warfare at sea. While little survives about her personal life or the operational details of her campaign.
William Kidd
William Kidd (c. 1645–1701), better known as Captain Kidd, was a Scottish sailor who became infamous as both a privateer and pirate during the late 17th century.
Initially commissioned by the English Crown to protect shipping lanes and hunt pirates in the Indian Ocean, Kidd’s mission blurred into piracy when he attacked vessels outside his legal remit, most notably the Quedagh Merchant.
Model of William Kidd’s ship, Adventure Galley – 📸 Hampton Nautical
His actions sparked scandal in England, where he was accused of betraying his commission. Captured and brought to London, Kidd was tried for piracy and murder, found guilty, and hanged in 1701.
His legacy endures in maritime folklore and the romanticized image of a pirate who straddled the line between legitimacy and lawlessness.
Captain William Kidd Burying Treasure by Howard Pyle
Immortalised as the only pirate officially documented to bury treasure. After his capture in 1699, Kidd reportedly inhumed part of his loot, including gold, silver, and jewels, on Gardiners Island off Long Island, New York.
Them What Blurs The Line
This article grew so mighty long twas trimmed to only include privateers with a historical record of receiving a letter of marque.
As for the likes of old Benjamin Hornigold, without a true letter of marque and a mandate from Woodes Rogers to hunt pirates, he didn’t make the cut.
This motley crew behaved like privateers
Biographies were also scribed for the Victual Brothers, Thomas Cochrane, Grace O’Malley, and the Barbossa Brothers, but all had to be excised to reduce length!
Privateer Frigate Fortuna
Don’t miss yer opportunity to own this brand new LEGO Pirates set with extremely limited availability! Only 30,000 will be available.
Crowdfunding for the very first LEGO Pirates themed BrickLink Designer ship, Privateer Frigate Fortuna commences upon 16 February, 2026 at 8AM and concludes February 23rd,2026 at 12PM Pacific time.
The frigate carries flags of two major imperial factions: the Soldiers (blue coats) and Imperial Guards (red coats), along with brand new flags baring the Unpredictable Privateer’s unique insignia.
New flags of the Unpredictable Privateers
But Fortuna’s captain has yet to strike an accord with the Imperial Armada, suggesting Armada ships be still ripe for the plunder!
What is a Privateer?
A privateer was a pirate with a crown’s endorsement — a privately owned ship or crew unleashed to plunder enemy vessels under the guise of the law.
A Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued by United States Congress in 1780
Privateers operated under a letter of marque, an official commission or license from a sovereign nation or authority.
During the Age of Sail it was very common for privateers and even for warships to sail under flags of neutral countries… and to even falsify the ship’s name as a disguise!
Which flag will your Fortuna fly?
Historic figure Thomas Cochrane did so notoriously, and after a disgraceful discharge from the British navy, became a mercenary for other navies around the world. His the real life exploits inspired characters like Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey.
Thomas Cochrane inspired authors like C.S. Forester and Patrick O’Brian
How Were Privateers Different from Pirates?
Privateers were permitted to raid, capture, and plunder enemy ships, keeping a share of the spoils as profit, while the rest was claimed by their sovereign.
Dutch warships fighting against Dunkirk Privateers, Nieuwpoort, 1640
Unlike pirates, who attacked anyone for personal gain, privateers acted as legal auxiliaries to a nation’s navy.
Imagine privateers as the freelance raiders of the sea — outside the navy’s official chain of command, yet fully licensed, and even applauded, for making an enemy’s life miserable.
William Kidd’s career perhaps didn’t end the way he hoped
Still, if a privateer made the enemy miserable enough, they were shut down with the same finality as any pirate, Letter of Marque be damned!
Well, I did get some inspiration from William Kidd who was a privateer sponsored by a consortium of investors to hunt pirates (they’d invested for a share of the booty);
His ship was the frigate ‘Adventure Galley‘ – so named because it had oars on the gun deck as was common in the 1690s. But failing to find any pirates, Kidd turned to piracy himself. He was the only pirate on record to bury a treasure.
Fortuna’s pirate flag design refers to another well-known historical pirate, Bartholomew Roberts – the most successful pirate of his era. His Flagship was named “Royal Fortune” and he captured around 400 vessels.
Though Black Bart never sailed under a letter of marque, his infamy was renown by a fearsome and unmistakable flag.
One of Bartholomew Roberts flags
Brick Perfection continues:
Fortuna is actually named after the Roman expression ‘Fortuna favors the bold‘, but when I remembered that Roberts named his flagships ‘Royal Fortune’ it felt like an obvious match.
The crew and goat hard at work on the lower deck
Brick Perfection continues:
So in terms of lore, the Unpredictable Privateers are funded and supported by any imperial faction to hunt pirates – because there is a shortage of imperial ships in the LEGO portfolio and an abundance of pirate ships.
Minifigures
The Unpredictable Privateers are primarily affiliated with redcoats (Imperial Guards) but deceptively fly the bluecoats (Soldiers) flag.
Brick Perfection writes:
The 10210 Imperial Flagship from 2010 was a Redcoat ship and because the Camilla torsos work much better for Redcoats.
And with a crew of 19 minifigures plus another minifig for the figurehead, there be umpteen display options and countless scenarios for exciting battles at sea.
Officers and marines
Now, there be a Captain (Blackwell) and a First Officer (Lieutenant Hazard) to ensure ship operations run smoothly. You decide who you put in charge.
Artificers and sailors
But the captain will eventually succumb to piracy any way yer slice it. So even if you put the First Officer in charge, there is bound to be a mutiny – and if successful, the captain will seize command and continue a life of piracy anyway!
The animals
In the LEGO world, pirates seem to always triumph in the end – much the opposite of real world history… But that’s because we love our LEGO Pirates and know who the real heroes are!
Look out – the Unpredictable Privateers are almost here!
But ultimately, it’s up to you to determine who yer Unpredictable Privateers align with… who they mercilessly plunder… who claims command of the ship.
Privateer Frigate Fortuna
Don’t miss yer opportunity to own this brand new LEGO Pirates set with extremely limited availability! Only 30,000 will be available.
Crowdfunding for the very first LEGO Pirates themed BrickLink Designer ship, Privateer Frigate Fortuna commences upon 16 February, 2026 at 8AM and concludes February 23rd,2026 at 12PM Pacific time.
A common query Classic Pirates receives from enthusiastic LEGO Pirate fans be: Where can I acquire those classic box art backgrounds to put behind me MOCs?
Well today crew, we have made four backgrounds available for yer to download…
An Homage to the Masters
But first we must pay our respects to the legends who’ve inadvertently enthralled generations of fans with their talents. After all, they are the progenitors of these cherished artworks.
Jens Nygaard Knudsen: LEGO Pirates co-creator and designer of the minifigure
Jens Nygaard Knudsen and Niels Milan Pedersen weren’t merely crafting LEGO sets — they were orchestrating the entire experience… from shaping set packaging to arranging a plethora of marketing materials.
Niels Milan Pedersen: LEGO Pirates co-creator – 📸 Blocks Magazine
They injected life into their products through elaborate dioramas and captivating photography that made every LEGO theme feel as though it was an entire world waiting to be explored.
The beautiful artwork of LEGO Pirate set boxes – 📸 bricklicante
Unfortunately, most of us AFOLs lack the time, space and resources to build sprawling dioramas at home, so we must turn to modern technology to expand our horizons… literally and figuratively.
6285 & 10040 Black Seas Barracuda boxes – 📸 Kevin Luo
Ultimately, we accept our efforts lack the same authenticity as those opulent seascapes fashioned near four decades past. Yet we strive to recreate and reinvigorate their allure as closely as our limitations allow.
Classic Pirate Backgrounds
And now for yer building pleasure, we have a modest selection of backgrounds for yer to download…
The very first LEGO Pirate ship, voted most popular LEGO set of all time during the early 2000s, did yer know? This background was created from the version used to present the Barracuda in the official LEGO Pirate articles on LEGO.com.
But yer will need to provide your own software and the skills to use it.
How be yer Photoshop skills?
And when ye share yer edited creation, ’twould be mighty kind if yer could slip in a quick mention for Classic Pirates to steer other fans to where they can fetch the backgrounds for themselves.
If ye be wantin’ yer design to stand out like treasure glittering in the moonlight, slap it atop one of these classic backdrops and watch it roar to life.
Mariusz’s calendars tap into the spring of LEGO nostalgia and put a modern spin on old classics. Covering a range of themes from Pirate to Castle, from Western to Adventurers, from Space and beyond…
The webinar provides some very important information from the BrickLink Designer Team manager, particularly a request for smaller designs. Aye, a REQUEST.
Sure, LEGO Pirate fans be excited by large, detailed builds… but not all have treasure hoards large enough to buy sets that expensive three times a year. So we need to downsize the designs!
Yer designs have been too big! Think smaller, like these builds
Plus there’s shiploads of savvy guidance to help catch the eyes of the BrickLink Designer Team’s and sail through their meticulously review process.
So prepare yerself in case it sells out within a few hours like Thieves of Tortuga did, because there ain’t no guarantee additional sets will become available for purchase this time round.
Be ye satisfied with the swashbucklin’ selections headed into Crowdfunding — from the mighty Privateer Frigate Fortuna to the sun‑soaked shores of Coconut Cape — or be yer craving them days when classic LEGO Pirates sets ruled store shelves?
Scheduled for release during June 2026 be 31387 Legendary Pirate Ship, another Creator set containing 1,074 pieces.
No images have appeared and the price be under wraps, and whether it includes alternate builds remains mystery…
Rumour Origins
BrickTap on Reddit has tapped into an extensive list of upcoming LEGO sets which apparently originated from pure-gaming.fr.
Look at all those sets!
And that be all the details for the plunderin’ so far — keep an eye on the horizon because updates could appear at any moment!
But from the little information available, we should note that the part count only be 1,074 pieces, down almost 200 pieces from its predecessor, 31109 3-in-1 Pirate Ship which contained 1,264 pieces.
Creator Pirate Sets
This be the third pirate-themed Creator set. A successor to the 3-in-1 Pirate Ship be somewhat expected, given it was decommissioned towards the end of 2025.
Or do yer think The LEGO Group should base a future Creator set on a different aspect of the LEGO Pirates theme? Like an Imperial Guard ship, or an Indigo Islander template? Or something we ain’t never seen in the pirate theme?
It may not raise yer sails like a true Classic Set, but even the most finicky LEGO Pirate fan might find it worth a quick glance…
10790 Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse
T’was released during 2023 and retired last year to clear the decks for Spidey’s Pirate Ship — but that won’t deter us from diving deeper into this mysterious lighthouse.
First, here be the glorious box art which will no doubt mesmerise fans for many decades to come:
Put imaginative, developmental fun into the hands of young Spider-Man fans with this endlessly enjoyable build-and-play toy.
Jack ‘o lanterns work very effectively on lighthouses
Dimensions
Reconfigurable fun! The lighthouse measures over:
22 cm/8.5 in high,
31 cm/12 in. wide
21 cm/8.5 in deep
Treasure, traps and Super Hero battles
From the underground cave to the pumpkin at the top of the lighthouse, LEGO® Marvel Team Spidey at Green Goblin’s Lighthouse (10790) is filled with action designed especially for kids aged 4 and up.
Pirate Parts
The standard fare be present… a map, treasure chest and some booty… but alas! These dull discs don’t hold a candle to the dazzling shine of the vac‑metal doubloons of yesteryear.
Pirate parts… and the not so pirate parts
There also be a handful of parts to construct a rudimentary shipwreck: a hull piece, ship’s wheel, and mast with brick-built sails. Yer’ll also find rock wall elements and a cell door for the brig — plus a palm tree to mark the shore.
Guard crab also included
Plus a buildable pirate shipwreck, a railway to transport stolen treasure, a cave that doubles as a jail, the lighthouse headquarters of Green Goblin and numerous accessories.
The Starter Wall
Quite the notable feature…
Here’s a Starter Brick wall to boost yer kid’s confidence
A Starter Brick wall element gives youngsters the confidence to build and reconfigure the set. Simple instructions are provided in the form of a colorful picture-story guide and, for added digital fun, the LEGO Builder app features intuitive zoom and rotate tools that let kids visualize their model as they build…
But are AFOLs audacious enough to repurpose those lavish lavender walls into a imperial fortress or a pirate’s hideout? Maybe they’re a touch too gaudy.
Curaçao: we need those wall pieces in more colours!
Perhaps they belong in a Dutch harbour bustling with merchant cargo vessels — like the sun-washed settlements of Curaçao, where rows of bright pastel façades shimmer against the deep blue water.
Minifigures
Unlike the latest LEGO Pirate Spidey set, these minifigs here ain’t been kitted out with pirate accessories.
Green Goblin, Sandman, Miles Morales and Ghosty
Still, these sets have a generous number of minifigs in relation to their part counts:
The set includes 4 minifigures – Miles Morales, Ghosty, Sandman and Green Goblin .
The app’s zoom feature saves wearing reading glasses
Fun for families to share
4+ sets are the perfect way for adults to share the building fun with youngsters, whether they are seasoned LEGO fans or experiencing LEGO
It contains a range of useful LEGO Pirate elements, some of which are available in new colours, and we gain reassurance that firing cannons are still in commission – so be sure investigate further.
Embark on an epic voyage with the Privateer Frigate Fortuna — a swift and graceful 18th-century warship crafted for daring expeditions and high-seas adventure. This stunning 4,000-piece model is perhaps the closest a LEGO® creation has ever come to a historically accurate sailing frigate from the final years of the Golden Age of Piracy.
Whether proudly displayed as the centerpiece of your collection, integrated into a larger pirate diorama, or starring in a stop-motion film, Fortuna is breathtaking from every angle. When looking closely, you will find a host of innovative and largely unique building techniques and an extraordinary level of detail and refinement.
The crew: marines, sailors and civilians
Minifigures
Fortuna includes 20 Minifigures (including a magnificent figurehead):
Our merry is crew is accompanied by a goat, a cat, two chickens, and one mischievous stowaway — a monkey!
The livestock
Flags
Raise the colours of the red coat Imperial Guards, blue coat Soliders, or go rogue with an exquisite pirate flag!
Fly the Soldiers, Imperial Guard or Privateers flag
But do note these be stickers, not new tile elements.
Sail Templates
Set designer BrickPerfection designed printable sail templates intended for A4 or US Letter page sizes.
For those who don’t like brick-built sails
When printed on heavy, natural-textured paper (single- or double-sided), they rival the appearance of real fabric sails. Assembly requires only scissors and a standard hole punch — no additional LEGO elements are needed.
The lower decks are bustling with activity
Main Features
Run out the Cannons:
Open the gun ports and slide out the cannons for realistic naval battles.
Working Capstan & Anchors:
A clever selector gearbox lets you raise or lower either anchor. The removable capstan can be turned with Minifigures on it. When unselected, the anchor can also be dropped.
Accessible Interior:
Remove the top deck in sections for full access. Minifigures can stand and move below deck, and there is storage for all of their weapons and utensils.
Plentiful details:
Prepare food for the crew in the galley, read maps in the captain’s cabin, or look after the treasure chest below deck.
Authentic Masts:
Accurate, three-piece masts complete with standing rigging. The yards can turn into the wind and Minifigures can climb the shrouds.
Elegant, Realistic Hull:
The graceful curves of an 18th-century frigate are captured in all three dimensions using hinged sections, slopes, and half-a-plate high offsets for a smooth, historically faithful shape.
Structural Integrity:
Built on a technic frame, Fortuna has an exceptionally strong hull and is easy to transport.
Port broadside and decorated sterncastle
Dimensions
Length: 81 cm / 32 in Width: 28 cm / 11 in Height: 61 cm / 24 in
It’s been an incredible voyage for Fortuna! Evolving over the course of three different BrickLink Designer Series before being selected as a Series 7 finalist.
Now that 2025 is behind us, let’s sail towards them LEGO Pirate rumours circulating the waters in 2026. But be warned! Rumours is all they be…
If yer seeking official confirmations, navigate through the 2025 Recap.
So, what be them rumours?
The Black Pearl released… next the HMS Endeavor or The Flying Dutchman?
The Rumours
Shortly after the release of 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship during September 2025, came a flurry of excitement at the possibility there may be two more Pirates of the Caribbean sets released in the near future.
However, probing deeper into the depths of the leaky abyss we discover claims were made as far back as June.
XelaOrdnajela writes:
Couldn’t find the exact leak source
(will comment the source once I find it).
Rumors leak that two more Pirates of the Caribbean sets are coming under the Lego Icons theme. One possibly in 2026 and the other in 2027. Similar treatment to Lord of the Rings with the Barad-dur, Rivendell, and The Shire sets.
The Instagram account named swii9383 is private so unlikely the information originated from there unless Brick Reporter be a tight knit matie.
But perhaps swii is short for Sam Wise of jedi.samwise.bricks which appears to be a publicly accessible account what shares LEGO leaks.
Look at all those leaks!
However, glancing through the posts, there ain’t a single Pirates of the Caribbean rumour for 2026 – the posts mainly be focused upon rumoured Star Wars and Lord of the Rings sets.
Have we arrived upon these shores too late and the post long since scuttled? Maybe t’was an ethereal story which vanished within 24 hours… or did the post even exist in the first place?
Even more leaks for you to wade through!
Perhaps the answer lies within the videos throughout the Jedi.Bricks YouTube channel – so start sifting’, yer may uncover some golden nuggets.
Well, it be more of a guess than a claim, but it demonstrates how fan speculation can potentially fuel rumours beyond what was initially shared.
It’s heavily rumored that we’ll be getting TWO MORE Pirates of the Caribbean sets in 2026! 🤯🤩
Nothing has been confirmed yet, but my guess is we might finally see a Flying Dutchman set, along with a brick-built Kraken to go with it. 🐙
Pirates of the Caribbean 2026 LEAKS! by Brickington
While Brickingtonsoars ahead with the two set claim, but suggesting the ship to be released are Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge and Salazar’s Silent Mary.
darthaspamacc spuriously claimed on 21 October, 2025, that 10469 Davy Jones’ Pirate Ship would be released in July 2026, contain 3,513 pieces and retail for $599.00… in US dollars we assume…
Not to get yer hopes up or anything…
But he promptly confessed to pulling our peg legs… just a bit of harmless fun, ay? Ok, who’s still simmering in rage like boiled cuttlefish?
Nonetheless, we love bb_brickz’ boundless enthusiasm! And it just goes to show — the mere whisper of an official LEGO Flying Dutchman be enough to set AFOL hearts aflutter.
For the past few months fans who’ve caught wind of these rumours, have been joyously excited at the prospect of future LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean sets.
Then all of a sudden… BOOM goes the gunpowder magazine!
During the final days of December 2025 came a rather devastating blow…
Tell us yer thoughts… or better yet, if yer have any further knowledge of the situation, rip open that can of squid tentacles in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group.
So let’s ensure nothing has sailed past yer in 2025…
RETIRING!!!
31109 Creator 3-in-1 Pirate Ship is sailing off into the sunset, so if you haven’t acquired one for yer fleet, this be yer last chance!
Available while stock lasts… yer might already be too late!
It be threeLEGOPirate sets in one!
Not only do yer get a pirate ship, but also a tavern and skull island build.
But unlikely will yer spy one upon LEGO.com because they’re all sold out!
If yer lucky, yer may snag one from the secondary market, via eBay for example, at a half decent price.
On the Horizon
We be skint on fresh rumours and official announcements for 2026, but there’s still something left to grind at the mill…
11208 Team Spidey Pirate Ship
Arriving upon 1 January 2026, this unexpected crossover between LEGO Pirates and Spiderman was received much better than anticipated in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group.
But is it for every LEGO Pirate fan? At the very least it confirms shooting cannons are still in production along with various other crucial LEGO Pirate elements.
The official announcement for this upcoming BrickLink Designer set shall be unleashed during January 2026 with Crowdfunding (pre-orders) to follow sometime in February.
The BrickLink Designer Program continues to deliver the goods for LEGO Pirate fans, with its next offering… the very first Imperial Fortress design available for Crowdfunding during June 2026.
Which imperial faction will be stationed at the cape remains unknown. Whether it be the Imperial Armada inspired minifigs of the design BallisticBricks submitted, or whether they’ll be supplanted by an entirely different regiment.
Originally conceived as a comic book cover, this hand-painted artwork decorated the LEGO booth at San Diego Comic Con 2025, and later offered to LEGO Insiders as a reward poster, circa July 2025.
The rumoured Gift With Purchase manifested itself as 5009609 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass, rather than the preferred minifigure scale set containing the mysteriously absent Pintel and Ragetti.
At the time of its release, fans from across the seven seas reported supply shortages, so if you missed out, check LEGO.com again… this time your fortunes may be smiling.
The second pirate-themed submissionCrowdfunded via the BrickLink Designer Program sold out at blazing speed! For the first time ever additional stock was made available bumping the 30,000 order limit to around 40,000.
Coinciding with the release of 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine, came the limited availability of palette-swapped torso designs for the newly updated Bo’Sun Will and Camilla minifigures.
LEGO.com‘s recent feature, the Minifigure Factory allows yer to digitally craft a custom minifigure and then have yer bespoke little scallywag shipped straight to yer doorstep.
The highlight for us LEGO Pirate fans be the updated Bo’Sun Will and Camilla designs. The latter of which, may be a glimpse into an entirely new Pirate theme faction, the Unpredictable Privateers.
One Piece may not be every LEGO Pirate fan’s tankard of ale, but a couple of those sets look ripe for refitting into classic‑style vessels and hideouts. Set yer sights on 75636 Windmill Village Hut and 75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship.
Plus a “stunning maritime” backdrop combining the branding of the 6290 Red Beard Runner box with the box art backgroundClassic Pirates edited for 10320 Eldorado Fortress… which was originally derived from the 6276 box art.
Rumours have also been swirling around about future Pirates of the Caribbean LEGO sets, such as the much overlooked Flying Dutchman, which unlike the Black Pearl, has never seen an official LEGO release.
Flying Dutchman 2026 claim by 2LegoBoss
Around September/October 2025, the rumour mill was grinding out chaff about an Icons Flying Dutchman, like the following video posted on the 2LegoBossYouTube Channel.
But despite these claims, the latest gossip indicates The LEGO GroupWILL NOT be releasing further licenced Pirates of the Caribbean sets during 2026.
Whether this be a temporary hiatus… or to allocate SKUs to more classic-inspired LEGO Pirate releases remains shrouded in the fog of mystery…
What Do Yer Think?
What was your favourite 2025 LEGO Pirate release?
Which 2026 releases are yer looking forward to?
And would yer believe, ALL them rumours we published turned out to be TRUE? And all them we ignored are looking highly unlikely.
Sails into the New Year with a hearty “Yo-ho-ho” and tell us which recent LEGO Pirate releases yer treasure most in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group!
A season treasured by countless LEGO fans what fondly remember the thrill of unwrapping their favourite LEGO Pirate sets on a joyous holiday morning…
Greg Turner has shared one such memory with us
Those moments of pure childhood wonder, the rustle of wrapping paper, the first glimpse of a long‑awaited box… they remain with us like cherished memories etched into the mainmast.
“The Jolly Santa” by captain_brixx
LEGO Idea Book 260 has sparked the imaginations of fans for decades!
captain_brixx delivers us a festive version of the very first officialLEGO Pirate ship bearing brick-built sails…
The build is nicely presented upon the classic-set box art background, available as a FREE Reward to LEGO Insider Members.
captain_brixx writes:
🇬🇧 Pirate Bo‘Sun Will and Governor Broadside‘s niece Camilla are heading for new adventures. They joined Captain Snowman on his ship, the Jolly Santa. Together they sail the Chrismas Seas to get some treasur… I meant presents for their fellow pirates!
And to top it off, captain_brixx serves up a vibrant spread of stunning Jolly Santaphotos, bringing every nook and cranny of the build to life.
After a harrowing year of being terrorised by marauders from sea, these colonists love to unwind with some Christmas carols.
ruddellcreations18 writes:
This was my building challenge for December
The colonialists coming together to celebrate Christmas, even though one was mad at the Christmas Carolers for singing and was trying to throw snowballs at them.
bricking747 has shared this superb vignette of a sentry box adjacent a mounted Admiral Woodhouse, against a vibrant festive background for past Christmases.
The background has been rejigged for Christmas 2025
But it’s too good to cast aside, so it here it be again with an extended background.
bricks_by_pata sends us a hearty broadside of Christmas greetings, unleashing a tidal wave of festive cheer that would make even Blackbeard crack a smile…
Roger loves delivering gifts!
bricks_by_pata writes:
Merry Christmas! All the best, lots of health and joy, as well as time spent with the people who are most important to you!
Stay away from AFOLES! 😉 Merry Christmas! 😉
“Merry Christmas, LEGO Pirates Crew!” by Davide Cioccarelli
Wishing every builder sailing these brick‑filled seas a joyful and adventurous Christmas!
Davide writes:
May your holidays be filled with treasure chests of creativity, calm winds for new builds, and plenty of time to craft stories worthy of the greatest pirate legends.
Whether you command a mighty fortress, a fearsome ship, or a tiny island hideout, thank you for keeping this community lively, imaginative, and full of swashbuckling spirit all year long.
mr_legondaer‘s Santa visits Barracuda Bay to ensure the pirates have carried out his strict mandate to decorate the place appropriately for the season.
You should see how they decorated the interior of Jose’s Inn
mr_legondaer writes:
That moment when you’re actually a scary pirate but Santa forced your house to decorate with chains of lights and wreaths. 🎄✨
Jose’s Inn now has a new rule: whoever is caught looting lands on the “naughty list” – and this year instead of gold there’s only coal in the boot! ⚓️🎁
“This is the Gift for Captain Roger” by Francesco De Gasp
massenzio1985 sees the Pirates and Imperial Guards set aside their differences. After Roger Redbeard receives a beautifully painted portrait, they all convene for a sumptuous Christmas dinner.
The only day when Pirates and Imperials come together
Francesco De Gasp writes:
Merry Christmas!🎄
This is the gift for Captain Roger🎁
The crew of 31109 Creator 3 in 1 Pirate Ship has been nefarious enough this year to inspire pirates016 to build this scene with Santa approaching their vessel loaded with loot.
Learn about the Submission Guidelines for BrickLink® Designer Program: Series 10 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.
But we puts it `ere any way in the interest of authenticity.
If yer don’t have time to watch the entire webinar, here be some tidbits worthy of yer attention…
Alex Kastelic, BrickLink Designer Program Manager
Series 9 Theme Stats
Every webinar dishes out a visual banquet, revealing the theme submission stats from the previous series through irresistibly delicious pie charts.
And pirates be making their mark, albeit a rather modest one.
Pirate-themed designs constitute 6% of the submissions
6% or 27 of the 431Series 9 submissions were pirate-themed, while 30%/130 were Medieval/Castle themed. This perhaps signals where Pirates sail in relation to Castle in the broader AFOL community.
Smaller Models
Classic Pirates has advocated for smaller designs in earlier BrickLink posts.
A design need not be humongous to be good
Not all LEGO Pirate fans have bountiful treasure hoards, so Crowdfunding a 4,000 part ship just six months after a 4,000 part harbour might exceed the limits of what some can afford.
Therefore, t’would be beneficial to punctuate those larger builds with more economical sets, giving fans a chance to catch their breath financially.
I know I preach this a lot. Smaller models. I would love to see more smaller models being submitted. I know we get a lot of feedback around large models. There’s only so much we can do about that because we can only choose the models that are submitted to the program. So we’d love to see more small models.
So these sentiments are being echoed by the BrickLink Designer Team, indicating yer should take heed!
The less than 2,000 part models are less than half of what’s being submitted which is actually a trend in the wrongdirection from what we’d like to see.
But that just be the tip of bowsprit poking out of the water!
The Series 10 webinar is brimming with more tips and strategic gems to ensure yer design passes Review, so if yer ain’t had a gander yet, set yer sights there now…
The official announcement and images of the production version is scheduled for January, but tie yer over in the meantime, inspect the Series 7 version.
BrickPerfection informs us official images of the production version of Fortuna be scheduled for January 2026!
So while we bide our time, let’s set our sights upon the Series 7 version, the one what passed the BrickLink Designer TeamReview and is being finalised for Crowdfunding during February 2026…
History of the Fortuna
The Fortuna be a tale of persistence! BrickPerfection submitted the continually evolving design to three different series!
Fortuna is a fast sailing frigate designed as a Privateer – a government-commissioned vessel tasked with hunting pirate ships or, deceptively, becoming one. As a true frigate, Fortuna is equipped with 20 cannons and 2 swivel guns.
The bow with its striking figurehead
BrickPerfection continues:
This set introduces the Unpredictable Privateers to the LEGO Pirates theme, capable of aligning with any faction or pursuing their own adventures. Fortuna includes 12 Minifigures, a striking figurehead, and a small cat to protect supplies from rats.
The stern with its striking ornamentation
BrickPerfection continues:
Fortuna’s efficient design makes the most of its 4,000 pieces, ensuring an enjoyable building experience with plenty of customisation options. Although the design is ambitious, I have paid close attention to making it as buildable as possible.
The upper decks can be removed to access the interior
The above image was extracted from footage of Fortuna’s refined prototype, displayed during the Fan Media Days in Billund, and shared by the Bricksie YouTube channel.
One comment that I often hear about Fortuna is “we want cloth sails”. However out of the box, BDP cannot offer those because Lego doesn’t actually produce cloth pieces; the ones that come in sets are made by a contractor! 🤔
That being said, I designed Fortuna’s yards from the beginning for compatibility with cloth sails, and they are pretty easy to make! 💪
As you can see, my quickly done mockup already looks about as good as the sails that come with the 10335 Endurance set! 👏
Ah, The LEGO Group hires contractors to produce material sails?
So while the physical build pictured above flies material sails, the version available for Crowdfunding will possess brick-built sails.
After toiling relentlessly to produce the physical version, Brick Perfection took the shores to share Fortuna with the world. The latest port of call,Brickbuilt Sydney 25, hosted by Sydney LEGO® Users Group.
BrickPerfection writes:
Some close-ups of Fortuna as shown at Brickbuilt Sydney 25 in its BDP Series 7 Finalist configuration. Thanks to everyone who came by & had a look. It was great to chat with you!
BrickPerfection (the magnificent Moritz Krusche) be one of the greatest ship builders all time!
Sailing from Sydney in the land down under (known to some as New Holland), BrickPerfection has successfully navigated from the physical age of building, to the digital age, and back again!
BrickPerfection has been building LEGO ships for around 3 decades
Be privateers and multi-faction vessels a welcome addition to the LEGO Pirates theme? Or should we cling to the tired and true favourites like the blue coat Soldiers and Imperial Guards?
Crowdfunding for Fortuna
Pre-orders are scheduled for February 2026 – but have yer finances recovered from the Black Pearl and The Goonies?
Or will yer passing up Fortuna for something else?
BrickLink members may support the Series 10LEGO Pirate submissions. Your vote influences which designs the Brick Designer Team selects for Crowdfunding.
The BrickLink Designer Team inspects the submissions and decides which five will progress to Crowdfunding (Pre-orders) phase.
5 Finalists Announced
19 MAR, 2026
The BrickLink Designer Team announces the five Series 10 designs that shall proceed to Crowdfunding. The team then works with fan designers to refine their designs for production.
Refinement
1 apr, 2026 —
4 jan, 2027
The official LEGOModel Governance and Building Instructions teams work with the finalist designers to prepare their designs for pre-production.
Crowdfunding
FEB 2027
Ye may pre-order yer favorite BrickLink Pirate sets, but yer adobe shall be limited to no more than 2 sets.
Sets that receive more than 3,000 pre-orders will be produced, with maximum of 30,000 of each set will be manufactured. Although, the limit seems somewhat fluctuates sometimes.
Production and Shipping
JUL 2027
The LEGO Group shall pump out the sets in their factory and yer order will be fulfilled approximately 6 months after Crowdfunding ends.
The final dates and shipping times may vary.
Crowdfunded Pirate Designs
As of November 2025, four seaworthy pirate‑themed designs have weathered the unrelenting storm of the BrickLink Designer Team’s review.
These four designs have achieved success
Privateer Frigate Fortuna
Quick! Finish building yer Thieves of Tortuga right away because the Privateers! will be arriving during 2026!
Our voyage be far from done, steadfast crew! The endless brick seas still crave our sweat and spirit.
All them what hold fire in their salty heart for LEGO Pirates must stay keen as a sharpened blade—ready to rally strong behind every new piratey vessel that docks in the BrickLink Designer harbour!
We also want Crowdfunding for smaller designs
Which builds be summoning yer spirit, sailor? A fortress bristlin’ with cannons, a secret haven for the Indigo Islanders, or a battle‑scarred brig, still echoing with the clash of cutlasses?
What Do Yer Think?
Dare yer unleash a swashbucklin’ build upon Series 10, and dazzle LEGO Pirate fans with classic set brilliance?
Mark yer charts! The Open Submission window for Series 10 be open from 19 January through to 30 January, 2026 — ten days to cast yer designs upon the tides!
Buyers
At last… we have CrowdfundedLEGO Piratesets, but is the BrickLink Designer Program deliverin’ the bounty we deserve?
Or be these sets mere trinkets compared to the jewels once found upon store shelves?
And what of the plunder to be seized in 2026? Will yer be layin’ claim to the mighty Privateer Frigate Fortuna, or settin’ yer sights on the sun‑kissed Coconut Cape?
