Welcome to Part II!

Those in the know, be aware we’ve rounded up all the fan photos of Pirate Quartermaster from Collectible Minifigure Series 27 and amassed a haul so gigantic we had to split the blinkin’ thing in twain.

So here be the next load of Quartermaster treats…

And if yer haven’t read Part I, yer best be doing that post haste!

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Where to buy the Pirate Quartermaster Minifig

The Pirate Quartermaster minfigure and her Series 27 kin are available to purchase blind boxed via LEGO.com.

However, if yer wish avoid the lucky dip approach, read our suggestions for acquiring the Pirate Quatermaster directly from other merchants.

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“Greetings from the Forbidden Island” by Henbricks_pirates

Re-imagining classic LEGO sets is a popular AFOL pastime.

It’s an opportunity for fans to inject tinglings of nostalgia with their own creative flare to produce something new, yet very familiar.

Henbricks_pirates writes:

My own interpretation of the Forbidden Island set #6270, from 1989. my first pirate set ever and I loved it.☠️❤️

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“Grace Read” by One_brick_tales

One_brick_tales decided to the give the Quartermaster a name… Grace… Grace Read…

But can Grace actually read?  Illiteracy was quite common back in the olden days.

One_brick_tales writes:

Grace Read, a new pirate enjoying the moment on a small island far away 🏴‍☠️🏝️

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“New Crew Member! ☠️” by Rafdanzig

Rafdanzig has a very important question to ask…

Rafdanzig writes:

Pirate Quartermaster 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️
Would you like more photos with the female pirate crew?

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Filip Taubner

Former Gift With Purchase set, LEGO® Friends 30635 Beach Cleanup be the inspiration for a couple of builds featuring our new Pirate Quartermaster friend.

Filip writes:

MOC
Lego 30635
Lego canon
Lego #27 series Minifig. – Pirate
🏴‍☠️

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Lukasdata

The Pirate Quartermaster parades the 17th century streets at sunrise with cockatoo on full display.

Lukasdata writes:

Mój nowy #legomoc idealnie pasuje do figurki piratki, zgadzacie się ?
My new #Legomoc fits the pirate figure perfectly, don’t you agree?

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“Teal Pirate Gang” BRiCKST⭐️RS

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“A New Resident of Pirate Island” by Galaktyczne Klocki

21322 Barracuda Bay offered plenty of useful parts to enable fans to repurpose the set into pirate islands of their own design.

Such a large set left plenty of room to invite additional crew members.

Galaktyczne zooms in a bit… and offers the Pirate Quartermaster some refreshments…

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“New Girl in Tortuga!” by captain_brixx

Inspired by a popular social media meme, here be a couple of shots from captain_brixx playing with depth of field.

Dedicated fans shall observe 1795 Imperial Cannon making a sneaky cameo in the background.

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legocounty

What happens when your cockatoo flies dangerously close to an Imperial installation?

legocounty demonstrates a devious means of evading the sentry.

Simply distract him with your feathered friend, beat him over the head whilst he’s looking in the opposite direction, and waltz right in!

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classic_lego_builds

Here be a couple of shots from classic_lego_builds boasting striking colours.

Apparently Captain Roger Redbeard had dalliances with the Pirate Quartermaster.. sometime before she embarked on a time traveling adventure.

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Johann Deffert

Delusion Brick hasn’t been the only fan to welcome the Quartermaster aboard.

Upon this ship she has a good many more crew members to service.

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“The Pirate Crew has Gained a New Quartermaster” by Klockotwory

The quartermaster be a crucial role onboard a pirate ship, making sure all is smooth sailing.

The position be like a manager, mediator, and enforcer all rolled into one!

Klockotwory

🇬🇧 The pirate crew has gained a new quartermaster. Plus 10 for work organization. The LEGO minifigure from the latest series works fine, but I have ideas for modifications.

🇵🇱 Załoga piratów powiększyła się o nową kwatermistrzynię. Plus 10 do organizacji pracy. LEGO minifigurka z najnowszej serii daje radę, ale mam pomysły na modyfikację.

A very valuable crew member if yer wish to ensure efficiency on long voyages.

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“Sparrow and Girl Pirate” by legopiratas

legopiratas shows us a brush the Pirate Quartermaster had with celebrity pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow.

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“Second in Command” by Peter Tuann

As a swift riposte to Kurt’s LEGO Friends conversion, Peter offered his own story for the Pirate Quatermaster.

Peter writes:

NO!!!!! the quartermaster was the second in command, he is responsible for lodgings, food, ammo, weapons, procurement, rum, gunpowder, wood, repair equipment, water supply, etc.

Pirates had scouts, boarding party, snipers, gunnery crew, repair crew, galley crew, but somebody had to be in charge of provisions.

Not entirely certain how that rationale relates to a beach cleanup, nonetheless it be a rather compelling response!

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“I wonder what treasures I’ll find inside” by thebrickpost and theminifigurepost

Some fine photography never goes astray! Snapping LEGO in outdoor environments under natural light brings a certain aesthetic to the presentation.

thebrickpost and theminifigurepost have whipped the camera out to deliver us this nifty scene…

thebrickpost writes:

I wonder what treasures I’ll find inside?”
The recently released LEGO Series 27 CMFs are great fun and getting outdoors once again to take photographs is back on the cards. Here is the Pirate Quartermaster character.
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Head over to www.thebrickpost.com (link in bio) for more LEGO and Brick related news, reviews and more!

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What Do Yer Think?

How does the Part II selection compare to Part I?

Have fans reached their creative potential with the Pirate Quartermaster minifigure?

Or be there further ideas to explore? Which famous LEGO Pirate minifigures could she meet next?

To Be Continued…

What?  How could there possibly be more glorious photos of the Pirate Quartermaster?  Well, what can we say…

She’s captured the hearts and cameras of many a fan!

So, which photos of the Pirate Quartermaster should we include in Part III?

Share them in the:

• LEGO Pirates Forum,
• Classic Pirates Facebook Group or
• Classic Pirates Flickr Group!

Or post them to yer own socials and then tag @ClassicPirates on Facebook and Instagram.

Buy a Pirate Quartermaster!

It’s been almost 2 months since the release – have yer acquired the new Pirate Quartermaster minifigure yet?

Or yer still on the fence despite all this fantastic imagery?

Buy a Series 27 minifig today!

Crowd Support for Brick Designer Program Series 7 be sailing along at a cracking pace! So what a fine time to examine one of the submissions in further detail…

“The Royal Flagship” by Jfischer introduces imperial might to the program, in the form of a hefty, well armed warship fit for a monarch!

Not to mention Jens’ excellent presentation of the vessel be a prime candidate for one of them Incredible Cross Sections books!

So let’s get cutting…

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Jfischer writes:

Ahrr, ya scurvy landlubbers,

I’d like to introduce to you the Royal Flagship, my BDP series 7 entry.

The Royal Flagship glides from the harbor, its hull bristling with cannons, sails billowing in the wind.

The admiral in his quarters has received the King’s orders – and they are clear: To drive the pirate scourge from the Crown’s waters – no pirate shall escape justice!

Length: 98 cm / 36.6 in | Height: 62 cm / 24.4 in | Weight: 3.35 kg / 7.39 lbs

Jfischer continues:

Meanwhile his ever watchful first officer is making sure that crew and marines are battle-ready.

And so, as the sun sets, the Admiral’s voice rings out, echoing over the restless sea:

“Pirates, ye be warned!”

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Display

Jens is gen-er-ous and kindly provides you with two modes of presentation!

Or, if yer want to access the interior, just split the ship in two – it won’t sink!

Recent BrickLink Designer palettes have posed extra challenges for Soldier and Imperial Guards builds due to the reduced availability of relevant pieces.

Nonetheless, you can’t keep a good imperial foundry down and Jens has made some creative substitutions.

Jfischer continues:

As a long time age-of-sail enthusiast and LEGO ship builder, my focus in this entry was to come up with a design for a two-deck ship-of-the-line with the given 4000 part limitation. Furthermore, its interior should be fairly accessible, and the whole ship should feature a relatively realistic rigging that provides decent stability.

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Incredible Cross Sections

Let’s slice and dice!

This be the most amazin’ dedication to scutin’ the innards of a build we’ve ever laid eyes on!

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Real Bricks

Not all BrickLink Designer builds exist in physical form, given the nature of the program is to craft and submit them digitally utilising BrickLink’s proprietary software.

But Jens has traversed a few extra nautical miles to demonstrate what we’d be receiving, should this design ever reach balmy waters of Crowdfunding.

Jfischer writes:

With this as my main objectives I queued the music and set about. After some back and forth with digital and real brick testing, the Royal Flagship is the compromise I found. And I’m quite fond of the result – the hull shape is decently realistic, and the rigging really does work!

Jfischer continues:

All masts are being supported in their total height, the weight of the sails is balanced out – the whole ship can be carried around with relative ease. The cost for the size: Only one side could be fully built. But that just means the ship’s inner workings can be put on display, if you so choose.

And that mateys, is The Royal Flagship – be sure to support it on BrickLink before 21 February, 2025.

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BrickLink Designer Program Series 7

The BrickLink Designer Program is a cornucopia of fantastic creations so, here be some honourable mentions from Series 7 which we’d love to explore in future blog posts…

There also be a couple more submissions which have covered…

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

There be 14 pirate-themed submissions submitted to Series so we’ve compiled a list  for your supporting convenience.

Pirate Submissions in BrickLink Designer Program Series 7

You have until the timer reaches 00:00:00 to pledge yer support.

So cruise down that list and give each of those designs some love!

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About the Builder…

Jfischer (or Jens Fischer for long… or Kolonialbeamter for something else) is a digital builder from Germany who’s churned out a fleet of impressive ships in his time.

Despite his frequent use of CAD software, Jens aspires to design all his builds so they may be constructed in real life – with real LEGO parts and no illegal techniques!  None of that cyber stuff you see in the BrickLink Designer Program.

Paddle down his Flickr stream in to discover more magnificent ships and historic builds, primarily Pirate and Castle in nature.

Or to travel back in time via his Brickshelf account which reveals where it all began.

Past Ships

The Classic Pirates have previously covered some of Jen’s ships – yer may note some design commonalities between them.

Among these posts yer will discover the previous incarnation of “The Royal Flagship“, originally submitted to LEGO Ideas. “Royal Philip” built for the Brethren of the Brick Seas and the Sans Pareil dating back to 2012

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What Do Yer Think?

Does the The Royal Flagship stand a chance against the meticulous review of the BrickLink Designer Team?

Or be there other Series 7 submissions that take yer preference?

Be sure to pledge yer support and sail over to the LEGO Pirates Forum or Classic Pirates Facebook Group to have a good yak about The Royal Flagship and the other Series 7 pirate-themed submissions.

Here we go again!  Crowd Support for BrickLink Designer Program Series 7 has commenced!

You have until the clock strikes noon (that’s 12PM) Pacific time upon 21 February, 2025 to support as many LEGO Pirate submissions as yer heart desires.

So scroll down, hit the Support on submission and go crazy with the Love It! button on BrickLink!

Series 7 Pirate-Themed Submissions

The line-up for this series be:

“The Royal Flagship” by JFischer

Parts: 3,997 | Minifigures: 8 | Stickers: 1
Length: 98 cm / 36.6 in | Height: 62 cm / 24.4 in | Weight: 3.35 kg / 7.39 lbs

The Royal Flagship glides from the harbor, its hull bristling with cannons, sails billowing in the wind.

jfischer writes:

As a long time age-of-sail enthusiast and LEGO ship builder, my focus in this entry was to come up with a design for a two-deck ship-of-the-line with the given 4000 part limitation. Furthermore, its interior should be fairly accessible, and the whole ship should feature a relatively realistic rigging that provides decent stability.

“Forgotten Islands” by One_eyeChristos

Parts: 1,282 | Minifigures: 2

Forgotten by men, forgotten by gods, forgotten in time…the strike of the imperial armada was fierce…two survivors…are there more? We may never know…

One_eyeChristos writes:

The set consists of the two islands, the hanging bridge (which can be easily detached to create two independent islands) and the wooden pirate raft. On the eastern island a ruined ancient sanctuary in which the sacred fire still burns.

“Sharkfang Outpost” by Piratecaptain85

Parts: 1,318 | Minifigures: 4

Welcome to Sharkfang Outpost, a small fishing port where the pirates have decided to settle and claim for their own.

Piratecaptain85 writes:

The main two storey building has a kitchen and balcony area on the ground floor where the chef prepares fresh fish, and the cats try to steal it..On the first floor is a bedroom with two beds for weary pirates or fisherman should they require it.
The second floor is the office of the resident pirate captain who has claimed it for himself, it also doubles as an excellent lookout.

“Skull Renegades” by Lacike

Parts: 1,107 | Minifigures: 4
Width: 48.7 cm / 19.2 in  | Length: 15.2 cm / 6.0 in | Height: 27.6 cm / 10.9 in

A mid-sized pirate ship primarily intended for playing.

Lacike writes:

In the front part there is a winch anchor.
In the central part there is a place for 2 cannons with a crew.
In the lower aft part there is a fully equipped cabin for the captain.
In the upper rear part there is a place for steering the ship.

“The Pineapple Breeze” by Brickish_water

Parts: 535 | Minifigures: 2

Let’s have some mocktails at The Pineapple Breeze! This relaxing bar is hidden somewhere in the Caribbean and is a secret favorite among pirates, sailors, and seafaring adventurers.

brickish_water writes:

There’s so much to choose from on the brick-built drink menu. Of course, all mocktails are made with only the freshest ingredients – after all, the pineapples grow right in front of the bar! The jolly and ever-friendly bartender may have been a pirate in another life, but these days, the only thing he wants to steal is a smile from your face.

“The Pirate Outpost” by BoberTheKaiGuy

Parts: 942 | Minifigures: 3
Height:32 cm / 12.5 in

Welcome to The Pirate Outpost!
Ready to stay here as a full-on pirate? Well, you already know where the gold is, so there is only one answer to that question.

BoberTheKaiGuy writes:

Anyway, let me tell you more about this place. Here, in The Pirate Outpost, the pirates hide and protect all of their… let’s call it “souvenirs.” The cave under the island serves as a perfect stash while the makeshift watchtower and its flag scare nearby ships. The whole place is managed by a crew of three pirates, and let’s just say that you wouldn’t want them to get angry at you.

“Return Of The Ghost Ship” by Jacobhorn

Parts: 1,318 | Minifigures: 3

Rising from the deep, a ship long lost to the sea makes a horrific return. This decrepit ship appears adorned in seaweed from the lowest depths.

Jacobhorn writes:

Two years ago when I first submitted to the Bricklink Designer Program I submitted a pirate ship helmed by a skeletal crew, a very basic version of this iteration. Over the past two years I’ve learned so much from working in Stud.io and looking over so many impressive submissions. I truly do not think I would have improved this much if it weren’t for the supportive community here, sharing their unique designs and critiques!

“Buccaneer’s Bluff” by Pirateshipbuild

Parts: 1,460 | Minifigures: 4

Somewhere in the Caribbean sits an island inhabited by pirates who smuggle goods from the British ports and get rich….That island is called Buccaneer’s Bluff.

Pirateshipbuild writes:

When I began designing this island, I knew I wanted to create a unique sea around it and immediately began crafting beautiful waves out of the available parts. Soon I had created a full circle of sea around my base and needed to build the island. I thought about what I wanted the island to look like and decided it would have a cave, jagged, steep cliffs, and a little light tower on a peak.

“The Libertalia Fortress” by IamWhatIam

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

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.

IamWhatIam writes:

In the heart of the fortress, a Fountain provides fresh water, offering a peaceful spot amid the pirate chaos. A Ramp leads to the second floor, where the Captain’s Office resides. The bell atop the office rings when it’s time to act. The fortress is armed with two Cannons and a Mortar, ready for battle at any moment. These weapons make the fortress nearly impenetrable, ensuring the crew’s safety.

“Privateer Frigate Fortuna” by BrickPerfection

Parts: 4,000 | Minifigures: 10
Length: 81 cm / 31.9 in | Width: 29 cm / 11.5 in  | Height: 62 cm / 24.4 in

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.

BrickPerfection writes:

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.

“Adventure on Tapu Island” by Marooned_Marin

​​​​​​​​Parts: 1,878 | Minifigures: 5
Width: 34 cm / 13.4 in  | Width: 40 cm / 15.75 in | Height: 17.8 cm / 7 in

Having read the scary Pirate story, about the local “allegedly cursed” island, a grandpa and his grandson indulge in a harmless pirate role-play on the very same island.

Marooned_Marin writes:

Thanks to the modular approach, rearrange the sections in a different way and get two islands instead of one. Other ways of reconfiguration possible! Discover the sacred altar, jail cell, and treasure, waterfall with the secret entrance to the hidden cave, two wannabe pirates and three cursed skeletons to inspire action-packed stories.

“Anchor Cove Imperials Shipyard” by DelusionB

Parts: 3,152 | Minifigures: 9 | Stickers: 8

In the bustling port of Port Royal, the crown jewel of the Imperial Navy, lies the newly constructed Imperial Shipyard a place where dreams of conquering the high seas are built plank by plank.

DelusionB writes:

Good evening to all pirate fans and beyond.
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.

“Scalawag Sloop” by Sam2XD

Parts: 575 | Minifigures: 2 | Stickers: 2

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

Sam2XD writes:

Inspired by classic sets like the Renegade Runner (6268) and the Cross Bone Clipper (6250), this BDP model offers an exciting small build to flesh out the harbors of Tortuga, Barracuda Bay, or Eldorado.

“The Lost Island” by BRICKUP_

Parts: 3,179 | Minifigures: 1 | Stickers: 2

An island lost in the far ocean, a safe haven where you can live without worries and in contact with nature…

BRICKUP_ writes:

Here is the home of Bob Seven, this adventurer who landed many years ago on this little island, where he built, year after year, his secret refuge!
Bob loves spending his days on the pier, breathing in the atmosphere and sensations of the ocean.

“Wolf Pirates” by SevenDeadly

Parts: 905 | Minifigures: 1 |  Stickers: 7

The Wolf Pirates are led by a fearsome captain by the name of Fang. He is accompanied by his two dogs (who are wolves at heart) 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 latest BDP entry – Wolf Pirates!

I built a cog-ship style medieval vessel for the Wolf Pirates and I built a Viking style longboat for the Forest Wizard.

Many Thanks

As with previous series, Yperio Bricks from the LEGO Pirates Forum hosted by Eurobricks has kindly compiled this list of pirate-themed submissions for Series 7.

So be sure to buy him some rum next time yer see him!

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The BrickLink Designer Program?

The BrickLink Designer Program be a means for LEGO fans to bring their designs to life as officially produced sets with limited production runs.

First fans submit designs, then other fans vote for their favourites. Next, the BrickLink Designer Team selects the five creations they deem most suitable for refinement, followed by a Crowdfunding phase in which you can pre-order them.

Of course, the full cycle for each series be a lot more involved, so learn more about Series 7 to further yer understanding.

Thieves of Tortuga Crowdfunding

Here be yer reminder that Theives of Tortuga from Series 5 will be available for Crowdfunding during June, 2025.

So there’s still a few months to hoard yer precious gold.

The price and final details have not been yet been released but expect these to be officially announced in the near future.

The Debate

Some fans don’t consider BrickLink Designer sets to be official LEGO sets!

Little more than fan creations lucky enough to enjoy a brief production run.

Meanwhile, others fans believe they are official sets!

So they may be fan creations… but the sets are manufactured in the official LEGO factory, so that makes them an official product, right?

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What Do Yer Think?

Which Series 7 pirate-themed designs do yer like best?

Can yer imagine pre-ordering any if they become available for Crowfunding?

Have Yer Voted?

21 February, 2024 be the deadline for Crowd Support so support as many LEGO Pirate submissions as possible!

DON’T MISS this opportunity to inform the BrickLink Designer Team you need more LEGO Pirate designs to pass their review!

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.

A One Piece LEGO theme may have been officially announced, but official details of the sets be rather skint.

That hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from working overtime to deliver us a generous haul of new details.

The claims allude to LEGO sets based on the ships Baratie and Going Merry, and locations like Partys Bar,  Ariong Park and Buggy’s Circus.

So let’s unpack this new shipment…

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The New Information

Upon 7 February, 2025 IChimney posted a double whammy via Reddit  covering both Black Pearl and One Piece rumours, translated from a recent Maxbaut podcast.

The podcast originally transmitted in German, may have escaped the wider AFOL community, yet it spews forth details covering various licensed LEGO releases on the horizon.

IChimney writes:

Additional info on Black Pearl, One Piece and Star Wars from Maxbaut podcast (Source: Maxbaut)

I noticed nobody was discussing the news Maxbaut talked about in his podcast, probably because it’s in German, so I thought I’d write it down. I listened to this ~a week ago, so I might be forgetting some things. Feel free to listen yourself.

-Black pearl: ~2800 pieces, based on the first movies, minifigures are Jack, Gibbs, Will, Elisabeth, Anamaria, Cotton, Marty

-One piece: the 18+ set is the Baratie and the $100+ set is the Going Merry

-Star Wars: the $1000 death star will have ~40 minifigures, you can expect obscure ones like the emperors advisors and specific officers.

-Star trek: Enterprise is ~60cm, has stickers and the big dish can be removed apparently

And yer can take the information straight from the horse’s mouth on Reddit.  No that we’re calling IChimney a horse.

Social Media

In the days to follow further information was cast adrift via social media, including the names of all five potential One Piece LEGO sets.

Rumoured LEGO One Piece sets

The first wave is scheduled for an 1 August, 2025 release:

#	Set Name	Price	Pieces	Release Date
75640	Baratie (18+)	$299.99	3,402	1 Aug, 2025
75639	Going Merry	$129.99	1,376	1 Aug, 2025
75638	Arlong Park	$79.99	926	1 Aug, 2025
75637	Buggy’s Circus	$49.99	573	1 Aug, 2025
75636	Partys Bar	$29.99	301	1 Aug, 2025

Aye, first wave.  At least SIX MORE One Piece sets are rumoured for a 2026 release.

But let us reiterate; this be ONLY A RUMOUR!

Not one set be officially confirmed by The LEGO Group, so don’t gamble yer booty over this down the pub – it might be a tall tale!

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Sets

Fans of One Piece no doubt be familiar with those names, however newcomers may require more of an introduction…

75636 Partys Bar

The most diminutive One Piece LEGO set is rumored to be 75636 Party’s Bar, retailing for $29.99 and containing with 301 pieces.

Situated in Foosha Village, the hometown of Captain Monkey D. Luffy, this bar plays a crucial role in his backstory.

The bar is run by Makino, a kindly bartender who becomes a motherly figure to Luffy and his friends

In the live-action Netflix adaptation, the straw roofed bar is perched atop stilts above the water.

75637 Buggy’s Circus

Buggy, also known as Buggy the Star Clown, be the captain of the Buggy Pirates and a former apprentice of the Roger Pirates.

Buggy possesses the Bara Bara no Mi (Chop-Chop Fruit), a Devil Fruit that allows him to detach and reattach his limbs at will.

During the Netflix series, a fight erupts between Buggy and Luffy inside Buggy’s circus tent, as Luffy, Zoro, and Nami escape his capture.

The rumoured set containing 573 pieces and retailing for $49.99 is likely to be based on this dramatic confrontation.

75638 Arlong Park

75638 Arlong Park be rumored to include 926 pieces and retail for $79.99.

Arlong Park is the base of the Arlong Pirates, located on the Conomi Islands and serves as the headquarters for a crew of fish-men pirates… their captain happens to be named Arlong.

It be portrayed as a theme park with slides and stalls situated around a central pool area, with an imposing temple overshadowing the background.

The Straw Hat Pirates clash with Arlong and his crew at to free Nami and the villagers from their malevolent grip.

75639 Going Merry

The Going Merry was a sure bet, being the Straw Hat Pirates maiden vessel and featured in the Netflix series.

Many assumed the ship would don the crown of the 18+ set, but instead 75639 Going Merry is expected to sail in second place at 1,376 pieces for $129.99.

Brick Fanatics observed 31109 Pirate Ship is comprised of 1,264 pieces, versus the 1,376 pieces of the rumoured Going Merry set, perhaps indicating it will be comparable in size.

The additional 112 pieces could be put to good use building a spiffy goat figurehead!

75640 Baratie

The grandest One Piece LEGO set of 2025 be 75640 Baratie, an 18+ set priced at $299.99 with 3,402 pieces.

The Baratie is a floating eatery where the Straw Hat Pirates find Sanji, the cook.

Owned by the former pirate Zeff, this ship-turned-restaurant be famed for its top-notch grub and fierce crew who can fend off any scallywags.

In both the anime and live-action series, the Baratie sports a unique design, featuring a fish-like figurehead and lighthouse.

It be a place where high seas adventure meets gourmet dining!

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The Official Announcement

Upon 23 January, 2025 The LEGO Group issued a press release and launched an official landing page, cementing the One Piece LEGO theme as confirmed.

Press Release

Here be a quick excerpt from the press release:

Set the Sails & Hoist the Jolly Roger: The LEGO Group Embarks on a New Adventure with Netflix’s ONE PIECE

Billund, Denmark, 23.01.2025: Grab your straw hats! The LEGO Group, Netflix and Tomorrow Studios are coming together to chart a course into the Grand Line, bringing the epic live-action series ONE PIECE to life for LEGO® building and Straw Hat Pirate fans alike for the very first time.

Keep your eyes peeled for the full LEGO ONE PIECE collection reveal, including products and experiences, bound to make waves in the coming months.

For more information in the meantime, visit:
www.LEGO.com/one-piece

But yer can navigate to LEGO.com for the full version

Official Landing Page

To coincide with the press release, The LEGO Group launched a One Piece landing page at:
www.LEGO.com/one-piece

There ain’t a whole lot there yet, but presumably The LEGO Group will add more official content as it becomes available.

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The Rumour

Two pirate-themed LEGO rumours sprung up during late 2024, emerging from 4chan before proliferating to social media.

[RUMOUR] One Piece LEGO® theme coming in 2025

The first rumour, regarding a LEGO Icons® Black Pearl remains unconfirmed by The LEGO Group.

While the second, a One Piece LEGO theme inspired by the live-action Netflix series was officially confirmed upon 23 January, 2025.

A couple of social media tiles circulated towards the end of December 2024:

If yer interested in discovering the full story, be sure to immerse yerself in the Classic Pirates coverage.

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer excited for an official One Piece LEGO theme?

What be yer thoughts on the rumoured set line-up?

Are there different aspects of the One Piece Netflix series that would entice yer to purchase the sets?

Let us know in the LEGO Pirates Forum or Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Building upon the LEGO® Icons Black Pearl rumour that began circulating late 2024…

The upcoming set contains approximately 2,800 pieces and seven minifigures, which include:
Captain Jack Sparrow, Joshamee Gibbs, Will Turner, Elisabeth Swann, Anamaria, Cotton, and Marty.

Like most Icons sets it will be targeted at 18+ consumers ‍with set number 10365.

But from whither do these murmurings originate?

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The New Information

Reddit user IChimney posted information translated from a recent Maxbaut podcast.

Originally transmitted in German, the podcast reveals potential details concerning various upcoming licensed LEGO set releases.

IChimney writes:

Additional info on Black Pearl, One Piece and Star Wars from Maxbaut podcast (Source: Maxbaut)

I noticed nobody was discussing the news Maxbaut talked about in his podcast, probably because it’s in German, so I thought I’d write it down. I listened to this ~a week ago, so I might be forgetting some things. Feel free to listen yourself.

-Black pearl: ~2800 pieces, based on the first movies, minifigures are Jack, Gibbs, Will, Elisabeth, Anamaria, Cotton, Marty

-One piece: the 18+ set is the Baratie and the $100+ set is the Going Merry

-Star Wars: the $1000 death star will have ~40 minifigures, you can expect obscure ones like the emperors advisors and specific officers.

-Star trek: Enterprise is ~60cm, has stickers and the big dish can be removed apparently

Avast ye! Let it be known that the aforementioned details be unconfirmed by The LEGO Group, and thus may evolve… or vanish in the blink of an eye!

So swallow them with more grains of salt than yer’ll find in a mermaid’s tear!

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The Rumour

During December 2024 the AFOL community was abuzz with claims that a new, LEGO® Icons version of the Black Pearl, from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise was scheduled for release during 2025.

The word first sprung in a handful of 4chan posts before spreading faster than the plague to social media.

Yer may have seen the following social media tiles:

If true, this new information quashes speculation that the set will be 10335 Endurance-scale.

For t’would be blinkin’ daft to include seven minfigs if they couldn’t comfortably fit on deck!

Although, 71043 Hogwarts™ Castle wasn’t minifigure scale but included both mini and micro figures, so…

And 2,800 pieces would surpass the record held by 10210 Imperial Flagship at 1,664 pieces – Admiral Woodhouse will be furious!

[RUMOUR] LEGO® Icons Black Pearl coming in 2025

If yer interested in discovering the full story, be sure to immerse yerself in the Classic Pirates coverage.

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer excited for a brand spankin’ new 10365 LEGO® Icons Black Pearl?

Which Pirates of the Caribbean characters would you choose for your crew?

And what of the part count? Is 2,800 pieces sufficient? Or could it be bigger?

Or be it time to for an official Flying Dutchman release?

Let yer thoughts fly in the LEGO Pirates Forum or Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Nicholas Goodman be a masterful builder with exceptional camera and presentation skills.

He’s effectively utilised these talents to claim second place in the Large Building Category of 2024’s Infamous Steve Contest.

Escape from the Imperial Trading Post be a rousin’ LEGO creation that captures the dramatic moment when merchant Steve arrives at the Imperial Trading Post only to find it under assault by blue coat Soldiers. Steve must unite with Captain Redbeard’s pirates, or perish in the onslaught!

The build be incredibly detailed, with combatants locked in fierce battles, waves crashing against the rocks, and palm trees swayin’ in the breeze. The fort’s whitewashed walls exhibit the right amount of weathering, fueling the authentic. It be a swashbuckling scene plucked from a blockbuster movie!

Discover how Steve escapes this calamity… if ye dare!

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Goodman writes:

It definitely ended up becoming much more than I had originally thought it would be, but it was one of the more fun builds I have done in a long time, being able to make a classic Pirates themed build that I would have loved to have had as a kid was awesome […]

Goodman continues:

I thought it would be a cool idea to not only give one possibility as to why Steve found himself aboard the Skull’s Eye Schooner, but also provide a possible reason as to why Steve’s iconic Cutter was most recently seen under the command of Blue Coats in the updated Eldorado Fortress.

So this creation depicts the event explaining how Steve mysteriously appears onboard 6286 Skull’s Eye Schooner and why his ship, The Cutter is present in 10320 Eldorado Fortress.

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Back Story

On just another calm day in the LEGO Caribbean, Steve, the Merchant, arrives at the Imperial Trading Post on his trusty Cutter sailing for profit and adventure… but mostly profit.

Soon after disembarking from his vessel, the Blue Coats of the Imperial Soldiers raided the Imperial Guard’s Trading Post.

During the chaos, Steve’s ship was seized by the enemy.

Desperate to avoid becoming a prisoner of the attacking Blue Coats, and with no other means of escape, Steve decided to accompany members of Captain Red Beard’s crew, as they descended the cliffs to a dingy bound for the Skull’s Eye Schooner.

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The Infamous Steve Contest

During June 2023, the launch of 10320 Eldorado Fortress saw Classic LEGO Pirates make a triumphant return to retail shelves.

To celebrate this grand event, the Classic Pirates hosted the “Return of the Classic Pirates” contest, which was a blazing triumph!

Often the case with success, a sequel be in order, so during mid-2024, the Infamous Steve contest took place.

As per usual, the LEGO Pirates Forum stationed at Eurobricks was the port of call for a magnificent array of contest entries!

Entrants were tasked to submit a build that deepens the backstory of Steve, one of the most unique and underdeveloped minifigures in LEGO Pirates lore.

The second place winner of the Large Building Category was awarded a LEGO set of their choosing, worth 70€, or around $72 USD in Goodman’s local coin.

The Infamous Steve Contest

At 608 pieces and 9 minifigures, the set depicts a bustling trading post armed with cannons, and a detailed harbor which includes a certain merchant vessel.

It sports two functional cranes, one possessing a winch for hoisting precious cargo to and fro.

And a generous compliment of chests and barrels to provide everyone with something to plunder trade.

It also offers the rare Admiral Woodhouse minifigure and the even scarcer Steve minfigure.

A favorite among collectors and fans, its intricate design spans two 32×32 stud base plates, one of which is raised.

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About the Builder…

Nicholas Goodman or A Goodman, who is a very good man indeed for sharing his fantastic creations in the LEGO Pirates Forum throughout the years.

Goodman be a maestro in the LEGO arts, renown for his intricate and highly detailed creations, particularly those inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and the brutality of historic conflict.

He’s crafted many a grand build, including a spot-on recreation of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride. His work often features lifelike elements like crashing waves, weathered battlements, and lush greenery, injecting life into scenarios with a meticulous touch

His Flickr stream and Instagram are filled with glorious scenes rich in tone and detail, so be sure to follow him on both.

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What Do Yer Think?

Has Goodman unraveled the tale of how Steve made the leap from the Imperial Trading Post to the Skulls Eye Schooner?

And are yer thoughts of the build? Was it worthy of second place in the Infamous Steve Contest?

Or be there aspects of the construction you’d execute differently?

We’d love to know! Tell us yer thoughts in the LEGO Pirates Forum or Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

The Pirate Quartermaster from Collectible Minifigure Series 27 set sail globally upon the 1^st of February, 2025.

But as we know, she’s been navigating towards the welcoming arms of fans since 2025 commenced.

And they’re none to shy about flaunting how they’ve welcomed her into their LEGO collections…

The deluge of photos be soooo bountiful, we’ve had to slice this here article into two parts!

Now, let’s cast our spyglasses upon the fan creativity featuring the Pirate Quartermaster minifigure…

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Where to buy the Pirate Quartermaster Minifig

But first a word from our sponsors…

Australians all let us rejoice for the Pirate Quartermaster minfigure is young and free in southerly waters!

Along with the rest of Series 27, she now be available at reputable trading posts down under.

So if yer haven’t acquired this flamboyantly frocked fig – don’t miss yer chance!

She won’t be sailing the brick seas forever!

Other Merchants

If yer procuring these minifigs via LEGO.com, ye best be prepared for a surprise – coz it aint possible to choose which colourful character yer inviting aboard.

So if purchasing blind boxed minfigures ain’t yer forte, be sure to read our suggestions for acquiring the Pirate Quartermaster from other merchants… and with greater precision – there’s even a mobile app what detects which minfig lurks within the box!

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“Beware these Pirate Ladies!” by captain_brixx

Captain_brixx has embraced the Pirate Quartermaster in a variety of clever creations.

So where better to begin than with simple build inspired by the promotional set, 1492 Battle Cove, which displays the Pirate Quartermaster adjacent, Anne, the very first female LEGO Pirate minifigure.

captain_brixx writes:

The pirate Lady has been boarding ships since 1989 and was one of the first figs to have printed make-up on her minihead. Since 1989 the style of pirate Ladies has changed a lot. Here you can see two others: a renewed print of the 1989 fig from 2023 (set 10320) and the quartermaster from 2025 (CMF27). Who‘s your favorite pirate lady?

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“Build-A-Minifigure Pack CMF Series 27 Edition” by Kolonialbeamterdemartinez

Kolonial Beamter de Martinez kissed 2024 goodbye by presenting his favourite Series 27 characters Build A Minifigure-style.

The Kolonial writes:

If Lego were everything, the year couldn’t end better! 🤩
My favorite build-a-minifigure-pack CMF series 27 edition! #mybam3

I was undecided about third place between Bogeyman, Jetpack Racer and Steampunk Inventor.

Would you have chosen the same?

Enjoy and see you soon in 2025!

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“Pirate Family” by pablo_afol

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“Golden Frog” by Rafał Chojnacki

Every good pirate needs a ship! Well, granted a Quartermaster be vital to a larger crew, but on weekends and public holidays they go solo and command their own recreational vessels.

Heavily stolen from Marooned Marin’s Warty Crab, Rafał lets the Quartermaster set sail in the “Golden Frog“.

Rafał writes:

New pirate quartermaster girl needs a ship, so i build her one. Design is “heavily inspired” (read: stolen) from Warty Crab by Marooned Marin, and i didnt make sails yet. My playability tester (6yo) loves the ship 🙂

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“Pirates-Treasure-Cave” by pulp_bricktion

Back in the days of yore, pirates laboriously dug holes, hidden upon desert island to shove their precious booty.

Then, came the arduous task of drawing up a cryptic treasure map to ensure their blasted haul could be located again.

But why to go to such effort when you can find a cave?

A cave is essentially a pre-dug hole, saving many hours of strenuous work. Just deposit your treasure as needed, with no additional costs excavation!

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“Habitats for CMF Series 27: Constraints That Spark Imagination” by ABrickDreamer

Originally published in an article by Dave Schefcik on BrickNerd.com; be this habitat was crafted by Italian AFOL, Davide Sacramati, aka ABrickDreamer.

ABrickDreamer writes:

With Series 27, the first set of three was quite obvious for me—I will call it “Fan Favorites,” as I guess these will be the most sought-after minifigures: Wolfpack Beastmaster, Pirate Quartermaster, and Steampunk Inventor […]

A pirate island with a tide and shoreline made for a nice contrast to the habitat for the Beastmaster. The pirate island also needed a blue sky backdrop. Skies in habitats are often a bit boring and require lighter shades of blue, of which I don’t have much in my inventory. To help reduce the use of blue bricks, I used a printed 2x5x6 wall brick that fits the theme and saved me some parts.

You can digest ABrickDreamer’s full commentary over on BrickNerd.com or follow him via Instagram.

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“Sisters” by Wietse Heremans

Wietse dabbled with some fleshtone minifigure parts…

Wietse writes:

☠️ Sisters. Not by birth, by occupation.☠️

(and by coiffure)

More of my work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knoerifigs/

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“Captain’s hanging on the hook!” by captain_brixx

In this rollicking scene, Captain_brixx has engaged the services of the Pirate Quartermaster in a creation named “Der Käpt‘n hängt am Haken!”

Create especially for the 25schnur Challenge hosted by GermanBricksCollab, in which creations should resolve around a central string.

Captain_brixx writes:

My entry for the #gbc_25schnur challenge by @germanbrickscollab, where a string should be a center piece.

Have a look at the other pictures too! / Schaut euch unter dem Hashtag auch die anderen Bilder an!

And like many captain_brixx creations, an official LEGO Pirates set is woven into the background, this time 10320 Eldorado Fortress.

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Vaggelis Ntezes

Not everyone chooses to display Collectible Minifigures in their factory configuration.

Vaggelis Ntezes (also known as Delusion Brick) has made a few minor adjustments…

Vaggelis swapped heads and hairpiece to the more traditional tricorn with ponytail piece.

Some fans be grumbling that’s been done one time too many in recent female pirate minifigures, but the great power of LEGO be customisation options are aplenty, and easily implemented!

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“Stairway to Nowhere” by Brick_brickson

An ominous build to be sure!

But what reason the Pirate Quartermaster be landing upon an isle awash in the glow of a scarlet sunset, with a stairway swarming with undead Indigo Islanders?

Brick_brickson be offering us just one solitary photo and no rationale behind this here magnificent creation.

Looks like we’ll need to invent their own backstory for the Quartermaster’s predicament!

Or maybe Mister Brickson will build a prequel MOC by the time Part II of this article rolls around…

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Tobi Putzo

Tobi’s Pirate Quartermaster has sought refuge at Barracuda Bay.

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“Series 20 + 27 Mashup” by James Calder

Max n’ match!  James Calder of Ogre Bricks borrowed parts from Series 21’s Pirate Girl, then applied them to Series 27’s Quartermaster.

Slapped on the tricorn/ponytail piece from the 2022 Build A Minifigure pirate, and topped with the pistol  from the Series 17 Highwayman.

And voila!

James writes:

“If you be a pirate, show me yer booty!”

Just a minor mashup so far. Series 20 + 27, plus the BAM hat/hair, and a pistol ‘liberated’ from the series 17 Highwayman. 😁

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“The Party’s Already Getting Started on Galen’s Row!” by Fourbrickstall

The Wolfpack Beastmaster be another fan favourite of Collectible Minifigures Series 27.

Thus it’s only natural that the two masters get together to imbibe some grog to bring in the new year.

Fourbrickstall writes:

The party’s already getting started on Galen’s Row! Cheers to a New Year!

Featuring Pirate Quartermaster, Wolfpack Beastmaster, a Wolfpack robber, and the Goblin King.

The former two are in the CMF Series 27 which you’ll find in LEGO stores in a couple of days.

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“LEGO® Friends Pirate Makeover!” by Kurt Faust Mayer

As typically be the case; a fan creation was stolen borrowed for the blog post’s Featured Image, this time courtesy of Kurt Faust Mayer.

Like the title suggests, the build is inspired by the official LEGO set, 30635 Beach Cleanup.

Kurt writes:

I took the LEGO® Friends 30635 Beach Cleanup set and gave it a pirate twist with one OG version!

With the new quartermaster CMF leading the way, the humble cleanup crew is now a fearsome seafaring team on a quest for treasure. ☠️⚓

What would you say if lego make such a polybag ?

Aye, what would ye say if The LEGO Group released small pirate sets in polybags?

Even if they were only Gift With Purchase exclusives?

Follow leogio.bricks on Instagram for more great historical LEGO creations.

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What Do Yer Think?

Have fans put the Pirate Quartermaster minifigure to good use?

There’s still a cargo hold full of images to come!

To Be Continued…

Which notable photos involving the Pirate Quartermaster minifigure should be included in Part II?

Got photos? Share them in the:

• LEGO Pirates Forum
• Classic Pirates Facebook Group
• Classic Pirates Flickr Group

Or upload images to yer own socials and then tag @ClassicPirates on Facebook and Instagram.

Buy One! Two! Three! Or more!

Have yer acquired the new Pirate Quartermaster minifigure?

Or are yer gonna give this lass a miss?

Buy a Series 27 minifig today!