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

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

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

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MyFirstMOC-Hun writes:

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

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

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

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The Build

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

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

 

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5003082 Pirates Adventure

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

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

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

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

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A Twist of Nostalgia!

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

“A Twist of Nostalgia!” LEGO Ideas Challenge

The LEGO Ideas Team writes:

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

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

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

Keen? Then learn more about the challenge…

Prizes

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

Entries

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

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

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

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

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About the Builder…

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

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

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

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

LEGO Ideas

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

Here be three more of his submissions:

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

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

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What Do Yer Think?

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

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

And dare ye enter this challenge yerself?

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

Cries of joy rang out across the LEGO Pirates fandom after BrickPerfection’s “Privateer Frigate Fortuna” was officially declared the first pirate-themed ship to survive the BrickLink Designer Team’s meticulous review.

But did yer know he’d submitted three different incarnations of Fortuna across Series 5, Series 6 and Series 7?

As we patiently while away the hours until the Crowdfunding/pre-order phase, let’s take a cruise down memory lane to Series 5, so that we may observe how Fortuna evolved over the various BrickLink Designer Series…

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BrickPerfection writes:

Quote taken from the official Privateer Frigate Fortuna webpage from Series 5:

Meet Fortuna, a fast frigate designed as a Privateer – a government-commissioned vessel tasked with hunting pirate ships or, deceptively, becoming one.

ARR! It looks like Fortuna’s crew has gone rogue and joined the Pirates themselves!

Exciting new possibilities!  Never before have the colours of privateers been flown within the LEGO Pirates theme…

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 carries flags of all major factions: the Imperial Soldiers, Imperial Guards, Armada, and historical pirate flags (two of each). It includes 12 Minifigures, a striking figurehead, and a small cat to protect supplies from rat

Picture an official LEGO set what includes flags for all the imperial factions!

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Privateer Frigate Fortuna: Series 5

The Fortuna, originally conceived as multi-faction vessel, included blue coat Soldiers flags and minfigs thanks to the availability of relevant parts during the 10320 Eldorado Fortress production run.

Stats

Total parts: 4,000 | Unique parts: 639 | Minifigures: 12 | Stickers: 18

Putting that into perspective, 10210 Imperial Flagship contains 1,664 pieces, meaning Fortuna boasts 240% more parts!

Dimensions

Length: 81 cm / 31.9 in
Width: 29 cm / 11.5 in
Height: 62 cm / 24.4 in

Play Features

Now let’s examine the Fortuna has to offer, bit by bit!

Accessible Interior
Remove the top deck in sections for full access, allowing minifigures to stand and move below deck.

BrickPerfection concludes:

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.

Set sail with Fortuna for endless adventures and creative possibilities!

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Video Overviews

If still photos ain’t enough to sell yer the features, BrickPerfection happily walks us through them in this insightful video, complimented with lively music…

BrickPerfection writes:

Fortuna is a fast frigate that has been purpose-built as a privateer – a government-sponsored pirate or a pirate hunter. The Crown very much would like her to hunt down and bring to justice those pesky pirates that are preying on the Royal treasures!

ARGH! It looks like Fortuna’s crew has gone rogue and joined the Pirates themselves! Privateers have been sorely missing from the LEGO Pirates theme; being unreliable turncoats, they can fight on either side or on their own.

Fortuna carries flags of all factions from the Pirates theme – the Imperial Soldiers, Imperial Guards and Armada – as well as a historical pirate flag. She comes with 12 Minifigures plus a figurehead and a small cat to keep the food supplies safe from rats.

If sea devils prevent yer from playing embedded videos, give a try on YouTube.

Speed Animation & 360 rotation

Watch Fortuna comes together before yer very eyes!

 

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Classic Pirates Instagram Post

And while yer at it, please give the Classic Pirates Fortuna Instagram Post a Like and Share.

Arrr, we be spreadin’ the Fortuna far and wide, so every LEGO Pirate fan and sea dog knows she’ll be available for Pre-order!

 

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Physical Build

Building digitally using BrickLink Studio be one thing, but bringing designs to life with physical LEGO bricks be another.

After all, if BrickLink designs are to be manufactured as LEGO sets that YOU may one day possess, builders must ensure their structural integrity is legitimate.

Something that becomes all the more apparent when ol’ gravity makes its presence known.

The Hold Test

Fans aren’t particularly enthralled with LEGO builds what crumble into pieces the moment they’re picked up.

BrickPerfection prides the structural integrity of his builds and ensures they’re stability tested by being held in a single hand.

Beneath the Upper Decks

BrickPerfection was mindful that the interior of LEGO ships are often difficult to reach.

So as an accessibility feature, he engineered the decks of the Fortuna to be removable.

Thanks to this ingenuity, yer’ll be able to worm yer way into every nook and cranny!

Exhibiting

BrickLink Designers toil for countless hours, polishing and perfecting their creations for submission.

But tell me, matey — what fate befall the many what never pass review?

Might as well set sail and show the physical build to the real world… the world outside of digital devices!

And that’s exactly what BrickPerfection did; exhibited Fortuna at the Inner West Brick Fair in Sydney, during June 2024.

Fun Fact!

The most successful pirate in during the Golden Age of Piracy (measured by number of vessels captured) Bartholomew Roberts, named his flagship “Royal Fortune”

So take that Eddie! Errr…. Blackbeard!

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About the Builder…

BrickPerfection (the mighty Moritz Krusche) be one of the all time greatest ship builders!

Currently docked in Sydney in the land down under (known to some as Australia), BrickPerfection has successfully navigated from the physical age of building, to the digital age, and back again!

This journey be well documented on Instagram, Facebook and Threads.

And for the enthusiasts what cannot be appeased by static images, BrickPerfection’s  YouTube Channel explores his builds with greater dynamism.

All Time Greatest Ship Builders

Once upon a time there was no BrickLink Studio, forcing builders to construct their ships using real LEGO parts.

And with those parts, they fashioned magnificent fabric sails and rigged them with their nimble fingers.

Above be a small complement from BrickPerfection’s fleet, visit the Imperial Shipyards on Flickr to witness the full might of his naval prowess.

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BrickLink Designer Program Series 8

In case yer didn’t know, Series 8 set sail weeks before the Series 7 finalists were announced.

Open Submission for Series 8 takes place between April 14 and 25, 2025.

BrickLink Designer Program Series 8 – Open Submission

LEGO Pirates be riding the waves of success!

So if yer considering submitting a design, or resubmitting a previous design…

DO IT!

Yer have until the timer reaches 00:00:00:00!

BrickPerfection has lived the adage;

“If first you don’t succeed… kill them all try, try again”

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What Do Yer Think?

What be yer thoughts of the Series 5 version of Privateer Frigate Fortuna?

Do yer find the multi-faction concept appealing?

In the future we shall document Fortuna’s design progression as submitted to Series 6 and 7.

Crowdfunding for Fortuna

But let’s not forget that the Series 7 Fortuna be our prize!

Pre-orders shall take place during February 2026, are you onboard?

Or be Fortuna unworthy of your fleet?

Share yer thoughts on the Fortuna in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Crowd Support

Crowd Support for Series 8 takes place between May 5 and 16, 2025.

When the timer reaches 00:00:00:00, vote for yer favourite LEGO Pirate submissions!

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Series 8

Brace yerself for BrickLink Designer Program Series 8!

Pre-orders for “Privateer Frigate Fortuna” have been officially announced and Crowd Funding for The Thieves of Tortuga be just months away.

But that ain’t no excuse for us to remain idle, as we desire even more pirate-themed builds to pass review in the future!

So here be the course we’ve charted to make it a reality…

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Official Announcement

The official BrickLink Designer Program Series 8 webpage is live and loaded with valuable information!

The official Series 8 webpage declares:

We’re accepting submissions from April 14th – April 25th 2025. The best designs have the chance to be Series 8 sets, so get those ideas flowing!
Learn more

So be sure to digest them updated guidelines and craft the finest pirate masterpiece to ever sail the BrickLink Designer Program!

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Series 8 Q&A Webinar

Mark yer calendars for 10AM Pacific time on 25 March, 2025!

The Series 8 Webinar will walk you through latest guidelines so yer can build the best submissions possible.

LEGO® BrickLink YouTube Channel writes:

Learn about the Submission Guidelines for BrickLink Designer Program: Series 8 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.

And if yer unable to watch embedded videos in yer web browser, off to YouTube ye shall go.

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Series 8 Timeline

Here be the key dates for this series:

New Palette Released Mar 3rd 2025	Update BrickLink Studio software to access the latest colour palette containing parts for Series 8.
Open Submission Apr 14 — april 25, 2025	This is when you leap into action and submit your designs before the deadline on 25 April at noon Pacific US time. Submit now!
Crowd Support 5 May — 16 May, 2025	BrickLink members are invited to vote for the LEGO Pirate submissions. Your vote weighs in alongside the Brick Designer Team’s internal selection criteria and influences the designs selected for crowdfunding. So be sure to register a BrickLink account if yer don’t have one!
Review May 16 — Jun 14, 2025	The BrickLink Designer Team examines the designs for building experience, brand fit, and crowd favorites. I.e. yer pledges of support!
5 Finalists Announced 14 Jun, 2025	The BrickLink Designer Team unveils the five Series 8 designs that will proceed to Crowdfunding. Then team then collaborates with fan designers to prepare their submissions for to be churned out by the factory.
Refinement 14 Jul, 2025 — 1 May, 2026	The finalist designers work with the official LEGO Model Governance and Building Instructions team to make necessary adjustments to their designs before locking them in for pre-production.
Crowdfunding Jun 2026	You (should ye be a BrickLink member) may pre-order your favorite BrickLink Pirate sets, with a limit of 2 of each set per household. So now is the time to buy additional houses if you want more than 2 sets. Sets which achieve more than 3,000 pre-orders will be produced, and a maximum of 30,000 of each set will be manufactured during a limited, one-time production run.
Production and Shipping Nov 2026	The LEGO Group will produce the sets in their environmentally friendly factory and yer order will be fulfilled approximately 6 months post pre-order. The final dates and shipping times may vary.

Open Submission

Open Submission for Series 8 is between 14 and 25 April, 2025.

You have until the timer reaches 00:00:00:00 to submit yer design!

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Reduced Pirate-Themed Parts?

Bugger! From Series 6 onward fewer Pirate-themed parts be available in the BrickLink Design Studio palette.

Now that 10320 Eldorado Fortress has been retired, there be no need to keep producing them Soldier parts!

Fewer Pirate Parts Available in BrickLink Design Studio?

So how you will overcome this limitation in your Soldier and Imperial-themed builds? DelusionB demonstrates how it’s done in “Anchor Cove Imperials Shipyard“.

Just don’t turn yer fort into a blinkin’ modern day tourist attraction!

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Crowdfunded Pirate Designs

The BrickLink Designer Team has granted three pirate-themed designs the nod of approval.

The most recent; “Privateer Frigate Fortuna” by Brickperfection from Series 7 has been announced for Crowdfunding (pre-orders) during February 2026.

Also awarded the team’s seal of approval; “Ominous Isle” from Series 2 by the joyful Jazlecraz, and “The Thieves of Tortuga” from Series 5 by the crafty Krackenator.

‘Tis a magnificent leap forward from the dark times of July 2021 when the BrickLink Designer Program set sail, leaving pirates marooned and forgotten.

The Thieves of Tortuga

Once the good ship Fortuna casts off, yer LEGO Pirates will be needin’ a haven to evade capture! Don’t allow them to be shackled by privateers!

Ye will be able to pre-order Thieves of Tortuga via LEGO.com during the Crowdfunding phase in June 2025.

But do ye dare?

Ominous Isle

Perhaps yer missed the Crowfunding phase for Ominous Isle but all is not lost!

eBay sellers are still offering the set… BUT avoid complacency because the longer yer leave it, the higher the price rises.

And one day, they’ll disappear from eBay too!

What Next?

Our labors not be done, salty sailor! The brick seas still demand the sweat from our brows.

LEGO Pirate lovers must remain ever ready, seizin’ every opportunity to champion new pirate-themed LEGO products whenever they arise!

What kind pirate-themed BrickLink set is yer heart yearning for next?

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What Do Yer Think?

Will you be submitting pirate-themed designs to Series 8?

Builders

Read the updated guidelines and start working on finish yer designs!

Open Submission for Series 8 take place between April 14 and 25.

You have until the timer reaches 00:00:00:00 to submit yer design!

So build submit away!

Buyers

Is the BrickLink Designer Program the last bastion of hope for new LEGO Pirate set releases?

Or do BrickLink Designer sets lack the allure of the retail releases?

And what of The Thieves of Tortuga? Will yer be pre-ordering come June 2025?

Share yer thoughts and questions in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

The fine folk at The LEGO Group be feelin’ mighty generous for they’re offering LEGO® Insider members some FREE loot.

Up for the plunder is a collection of wallpapers to suit computer, tablet or mobile device, plus a backdrop poster to give yer favourite sets a more “classically piratey” presentation.

These rewards will set yer back ZERO Insider Points – so let’s seek them out, me hearties…

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Swashbuckling Screensavers

Perhaps not screensavers in the truest sense, but a definitely glorious stash of wallpapers that’ll have ye grinnin’ like a pirate with a chest full of gold!

The official webpage states:

As a member you can download this LEGO® Pirates screensaver, no points needed. Comes in Mobile (Portrait), Desktop (Landscape) and Desktop Widescreen (Landscape) aspect ratios.

Deck out yer device with these LEGO Pirate minifigure inspired designs…

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Backdrop Poster

Recently, fans have been clamorin’ for a high-resolution classic artwork to grace the backgrounds of their displays – well, by the briny deep, they shall have it!

The official webpage states:

Elevate any LEGO® ships from your collection into a stunning maritime scene with our exclusive backdrop poster!

Simply print, frame, and position your favourite ship builds against the beautiful backdrop to make it feel like it’s cruising through the open seas!

Frame size: 70x60cm / 27.6×23.6 inches

The 6289 Redbeard Runner shown on the webpage be for illustrative purposes only – yer don’t get a free set!

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Castle and Space

It ain’t just the LEGO Pirates hoistin’ fresh wallpapers…

Classic Castle and Classic Space fans also be gettin’ a share of the bounty with designs fit for a noble knight or a daring space explorer!

And some might be askin’ what’s the difference between a screensaver and a wallpaper?

Well, a screensaver be the ghostly image what appears and haunts yer screen when yer idle, while a wallpaper be the trusty background that stays put, behind all yer desktop icons!

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LEGO Insiders?

If ye ain’t heard, LEGO runs a grand VIP rewards program by the name of LEGO Insiders — where loyal buccaneers be earnin’ free rewards and save gold for their devotion!

After registering a free membership yer awarded points for LEGO.com purchases and granted access to exclusive benefits.

Points can be redeemed for generous discounts, exclusive rewards or FREE Gift with Purchase sets like them pictured above.

Sign up as a LEGO Insider* NOW, lest the discounts and free treasures slip through yer fingers!

* official LEGO.com affiliate links provided for your convenience 

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What Do Yer Think?

Are these LEGO Insider Rewards worth claiming?

Do yer feel they bring extra value to your LEGO Insider membership? Or be there something else you’d prefer as a reward?

Let us know in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

Get yer bricks out `coz LEGO Ideas be hosting another challenge in which you can WIN a HUMONGOUS haul of LEGO sets!

The challenge is to remake a classic set what made you a LEGO Pirates fan for life.

You have until 30 April, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST to submit your build!

As for the prizes…

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Prize Haul

Aside from the winning submission officially produced as a Gift With Purchase set, there be the prize hauls…

Here be the grand loot laid out for all ye buccaneers daring to win it!

Is that enough booty to tempt yer?

Some challenge submissions be scattered throughout this here post to offer yer hearty inspiration…

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Official Webpage

Now, let’s cast our spyglasses upon the official challenge webpage says:

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

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

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

Aye, we be very excited!

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Terms of Engagement

Like any challenge, there be a fair share of terms yer must abide to, but here are the most crucial:

• Yer set remake must contain between 200 and 250 pieces.
• It MUST be inspired by an official LEGO set.
• No parts or minifigures from licensed themes or intellectual properties, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, One Piece, etcetera and so forth.
• Only use LEGO elements currently in production.
  So no Fabuland, Bionicle or even the old skool LEGO Pirate flag – these parts must be substituted with modern equivalents, or achieved using different building techniques.

Don’t be forgettin’ to scour the official challenge webpage to learn every single rule!

And take a gander at the Challenges FAQ while yer at it.

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Submit Yer Entry

After yer build a wonderfully fantastic LEGO Pirate creation make certain:

• Yer take no less than 4 photos and no more than 10
• Yer images be at least 1080 x 720 pixels 
• Yer don’t use blinkin’ AI!

Deadline

Yer have until April 30th 2025 at 6:00 AM EST to build yer submission.

Although, the LEGO Ideas Team be advisin’ ye to send it in a couple of days early- givin’ yer ample time to polish it like the finest treasure.

Plus they’ll gives until May 1st 2025 at 6:00 AM EST to resubmit, should yer make vast improvements to the design.

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What Do Yer Think?

What’s ye favourite Classic LEGO Pirate set?

Reckon ye can haul it into the 2020s usin’ the finest modern LEGO pieces?

What be yer thoughts of the LEGO Pirate builds submitted thus far?

Can yer outdo them with even greater brickfarin’ skill?

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

Reports have come flooding in there be a new 2×3 Brickbeard tile and Jolly Roger torso be available in LEGO stores as part of their Build A Minifigure selections.

Where these parts may surface next, only the seas be knowin’…

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Build A Minifigure – Quarter 2, 2025

Feast yer eyes on the brand-new LEGO Build-a-Minifigure hoard for Second Quarter, 2025!

Seven fresh scallywags be awaitin’ for ye to collect, but alas…  there ain’t a true pirate among them…

The Brickbeard tile and Jolly Roger torso be part of the default configuration of the minifigure dubbed “Pirate Boy” or “Pirate fan“.

Perhaps this is what The LEGO Group assumes LEGO Pirate fans look like in real life, or at the very least, the minifig seems to resemble a teenager, sporting rather garish attire.

Photo credit Unieke Bricks

Curiously, this hand drawn rendition of Brickbeard retains both hands and legs.

And it’s definitely Brickbeard `coz Roger Redbeard sported green garb, not the fiery crimson we see in the title.

Traditionally the Captain Brickbeard minfigure clomps round on a pegleg and gnashes at imperials with a hook in place of his left hand.

So blow me down! What devilry be afoot ‘ere?

Could this be Brickbeard in his spryer days before he lost a limb or two? Or might it be another scallywag? A kin of Brickbeard’s, perhaps?

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Social Media

It still be early days, but here are some sightings of the tile…

Classic Pirates Facebook Group

First, let raise our tankards and give a hearty praise to Andrew Hazlehurst whose Facebook post brought it to our attention in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

T’was Andrew what got the discussion happening in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

Bosbrick

Now, let’s navigate to YouTube where Bosbrick provides us with a lightning fast overview of the tile…

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Olive.Muffin

Next Olive.Muffin shares a fleeting visit to LEGO Flagship store in New York City…

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girlbricksalot

Now let’s venture over to Instagram where girlbricksalot shows off her lavishly decorated talons… which strikingly match Brickbeard’s shirt.

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Dratinileft

Next stop Reddit!  The images in Dratinileft’s post be rather similar to Olive.Muffin’s video, but we’re treated to a lengthy written account of the experience…

B.A.M. Q2 – Flagship Store – NYC
byu/Dratinileft inLegoMinifigure

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Dratinileft writes:

I went to the LEGO flagship store on April 1. I called before and they said they put out their Q2 stuff on March 31. So I went with the intention of trying to find some redbeard prints (I got three).

The store has three separate BAM stations, and the store is always busy. It was very difficult to find any redbeard prints, I only found three on one of the BAM stations at the top.

I intended to only get new figures, but I found a blue spacesuit/matching legs that I could not turn down, and there was a body/head for the wrestler from Q1. I wanted a doctor minifigures so I was happy to build one. So I ended up with a random build of three.

I sought out the redbeard prints early based on the advice that I got here. Thank you.

legofiesta

And back to Instagram to conclude our voyage of discovery.

legofiesta has compiled a nice overview of all the Q2, 2025 minifigures:

 

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Have YOU encountered this minfigure or these parts?

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What be Build A Minifgure?

This be the finest way to forge yer own scallywag from LEGO® parts!

At officially certified LEGO stores with BAM stations, ye can pick heads, hair, garb, and trinkets weapons, even add custom prints to make ’em truly seaworthy.

NEW Pirate Wench “Build a Minifigure” Q1 2024 [OFFICIAL]

Whether ye be craftin’ a miniature version of yerself or conjurin’ a pirate fit for adventure, this be the place to bring yer wildest imaginings to life in brick form!

Have yer ever built a minifigure worthy of the high seas?

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What Do Yer Think?

Are ye excited for this Brickbeard tile and Jolly Roger torso design? Or be these parts too insubstantial to jolt yer emotions?

Besides BAM stations, where else might these parts appear?  Be there an upcoming LEGO Pirate themed set they may worm their way into?

Let us know year thoughts in the LEGO Pirates Facebook Group!

The LEGO Pirates theme be riddled with mysteries…

Like how merchant Steve swapped trade for treachery and suddenly appeared onboard the 6286 Skulls Eye Schooner.

Although fans haven’t been short of ideas for patching that hole.

Another untold tale be the origins of Eldorado Fortress and the purpose behind that enigmatic sealed letter…

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The Secret of Eldorado Fortress

YouTuber Ironhook Films weaves a compelling tale, outlining the origins of Eldorado Fortress and its mysteries within.

This stop motion brick film chronicles the fortress from its initial construction as depicted in set 6276. Followed by the blue coat Soldier invasion, their upgrades to set 10320, and beyond, towards the ever-shiftin’ tides of conquest and fortune…

The film also unravels the story behind the hidden passageway and sealed envelope; and lays bare how Broadside was usurped by the now seemingly incumbent governor.

Ironhook Films writes:

Ahoy me Hearties! I bring you another story from the golden age of piracy. It is about discovery, conquest, treasure and deceit. The Lego Eldorado Fortress (10320) is filled with hidden details, such as the trapdoor in the prison, the wine cellar, and the secret letter. It inspired me to tell a story that begins with the question: how came that the bluecoats own a fortress with a Spanish name? I hope you enjoy it.

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The Name Eldorado Fortress

“Eldorado” be Spanish in origin, yet the fortress has been occupied by blue coat Soldiers ever since the LEGO Pirates theme debuted in 1989.

The Soldiers have officially entered the record as being “based upon” the French navy and marines of the colonial era.

Regardless, the name “Eldorado” hints that the fortress was perhaps constructed by the Imperial Armada prior to occupation of the Soldiers.

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Real World History

While readin’ these articles, Classic Pirates believes yer should learn a thing a two about what inspired the content.

Kind of like school;
Yer’ll never use what yer learn, but at least here it’s somewhat interesting…

Spanish Arrival in the Americas

The Spanish arrival in the New World changed the tides of history forever!

In the fateful year of 1492, when Christopher Columbus’s  landed upon Caribbean shores under the the flag of Queen Isabella I of Castile. This voyage was the catalyst in a grand conquest, opening the floodgates for Spanish exploration and conquest of the Americas!

Following Columbus, Spanish conquistadors such as Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro led expeditions that resulted in the fall of powerful empires like the Aztecs and Incas.

The Spanish Empire expanded rapidly, claiming vast territories across North, Central, and South America, forming what became known as New Spain.

The Spanish crown implemented administrative and religious structures to govern these lands, while explorers continued to push further inland in search of gold, silver, and other resources.

The Origins of Eldorado

The name Eldorado originates from the Spanish term “El Dorado,” what means “The Golden One.”

It was first used during the 16th century to describe a mythical city built from gold, supposedly located somewhere in South America.

Spanish conquistadors searched for this land filled with riches beyond their reckoning.

The legend stemmed from the Muisca people of modern-day Colombia, who performed a ritual to proclaim a new ruler.

To offer tribute for divine blessing over his reign, “The Gilded One“, was covered in a sticky layer of resin upon which fine gold dust was blown. The outcome was a radiant figure clad in sparkling gold –  truly a “gilded man.”

The raft, made from reeds, and laden with gold and emeralds, was rowed to the lake’s centre.

The defining moment arrived as horns blared and attendants cast gold and jewels into the waters, joined by offerings from the crowd. The ceremony reached its peak when the Gilded One himself leapt into the waters — emerging cleansed of gold, now ruler of the Muisca.

Aye, the promise of such treasure led many a foolhardy soul to chase shadows across the jungles of the Americas. Yet, not a soul has ever laid eyes upon this fabled city of gold.

Throughout the ages, the name Eldorado came to symbolise wealth, prosperity, and an unattainable paradise.

Eldorado be more than just a place, yer see! It be a dream!  A fool’s paradise where wealth and glory be ripe for the plunder.

To this very day, the name stirs the hearts of those who long for untold riches.

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Video Credits

Small version of the Black Sea’s Barracuda based on a design by Veyniac.

Voice over by Peter Baker as the Narrator and Captain Redbeard.

Music from Pond5, songs include; “Spanish Ladies”, “Wellerman“, “Rolling down to old Maui” and” Don’t forget your old shipmate”, “Pirate theme (funny sea shanty)“

Sound effects from freesound.org, ElevenLabs, and Pond5.

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What Do Yer Think?

Has “The Secret of Eldorado Fortress” successfully bridged the divide between the two versions of Eldorado Fortress?

Did the film sufficiently explain why it bears a Spanish name despite the Soldier occupancy? And what of the revelation of the sealed enveloped?

Or do yer feel the story could have been told differently?  What be your ideas?

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