Archive for May, 2025

Vote for the LEGO Ideas Twist of Nostalgia Challenge Winners

Monday, May 12th, 2025 "Sea Serpent" by HallowedBrick02

Voting for the Twist of Nostalgia Challenge winners has begun!

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

So let’s see what we can scrounge up…


Submissions

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

6265 Sabre Island box and fort build

Definitely should be considered as a Gift With Purchase

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

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

So what booty be left in our grasp?

“Sea Serpent” by HallowedBrick02

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

"Sea Serpent" by HallowedBrick02

Fans wished the LEGO Pirates theme had more small ships like this

Jagamax writes:

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

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

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

"This Here Ol’ Chest O’ Booty" by Danolardo

A chest for yer 40504 A Minifigure Tribute Redbeard

Danolardo writes:

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

So here it is. Up-scaled!

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

“Christmas Never Gets Old” by Jagamax

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

"Christmas Never Gets Old" by Jagamax

How about Scalawag Sloop as a Gift With Purchase?

Jagamax writes:

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

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

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

 


Honourable Mentions

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

"Paradisa Seaside Cabana" by BiggestWilySpyclops

Paradisa Seaside Cabana” by BiggestWilySpyclops

"M:TRON Pulsar Charging Station" by BrikkeLasse

M:TRON Pulsar Charging Station” by BrikkeLasse

"Pizza to Go... Or Stay" by Woligan

Pizza to Go… Or Stay” by Woligan 


What Do Yer Think?

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

And which pirate submissions should have been offered for voting?

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

Pirate Submissions in BrickLink Designer Program Series 8

Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 BrickLink Designer Program - Series 8 Pirate Crowd Support Ends
UPDATE 16, MAY 2025

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

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


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

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

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

Screenshot of the BrickLink Designer Rating System

Profess your love to all the LEGO Pirate submissions!


Series 8 Pirate-Themed Submissions

Here be what Series 8 has to offer LEGO Pirate fans

“The AMBER WIND” by OhMyCaptain

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

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

"The AMBER WIND" by OhMyCaptain

Now that’s how to do execute brick-built sails!

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

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

“Pirate Treasury” by brickhucker

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

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

"Pirate Treasury" by brickhucker

Burying treasure on desert islands is so old fashioned

brickhucker writes:

The treasury is ruled by two iron wills:

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

“Siege of the Skull Renegades” by Lacike

Parts: 3,991 | Minifigures: 13

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

"Siege of the Skull Renegades" by Lacike

Support this one and you get a fleet

Lacike writes:

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

“Pirate Haven” by elevenmocs

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

"Pirate Haven" by elevenmocs

Looks like a pirate hotel

elevenmocs writes:

Hello Everyone!

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

“The Red Knight” by pirateshipbuild

Parts: 3,950 | Minifigures: 10

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

"The Red Knight" by pirateshipbuild

Includes mouse and pig

pirateshipbuild writes:

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

“Imperial Guards Star Fortress” by hansime

Parts: 4,000 | Minifigures: 13

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

"Imperial Guards Star Fortress" by hansime

The ultimate defense configuration

hansime writes:

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

“Breezy Beth sailing on the Little Scallywag” by mbg42

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

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

"Breezy Beth sailing on the Little Scallywag" by mbg42

The cutest little cutthroat you ever did see!

mbg42 writes:

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

“White Shark Imperials Prison” by DelusionB

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

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

"White Shark Imperials Prison" by DelusionB

Escape this yer dirty rotten scallywags!

DelusionB:

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

“Madriguera hideout” by One_eyeChristos

Parts: 3,457 | Minifigures: 8

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

"Madriguera hideout" by One_eyeChristos

To the bar!

One_eyeChristos writes:

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

“Broadside Brawl” by Sam2XD

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

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

"Broadside Brawl" by Sam2XD

Any relation to Scalawag Sloop?

Sam2XD writes:

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

Sadly, minifigures are not included.

“Armada Bastion” by Ammiraglio

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

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

"Armada Bastion" by Ammiraglio

The fort the Imperial Armada badly need

Ammiraglio writes:

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

“Meeting on treasure island” by bellu33

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

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

"Meeting on treasure island" by bellu33

The sword marks the spot

bellu33 writes:

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

“Meeting on treasure island” by BallisticBricks

Parts: 2,425 | Minifigures: 8

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

"Coconut Cape" by BallisticBricks

Includes heavily laden coconut palms

BallisticBricks writes:

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

“Wolf Pirates Revenge!” by SevenDeadly

Parts: 905 | Minifigures: 3 | Stickers: 3

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

"Wolf Pirates" by SevenDeadly

A little crossover into Castle

SevenDeadly writes:

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

“The Libertalia Fortress” by IamWhatIam

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

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

"The Libertalia Fortress" by IamWhatIam

The flag is flying high – somewhere

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

“Anchor Cove Imperials Shipyard” by DelusionB

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

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

"Anchor Cove Imperials Shipyard" by DelusionB

Well, the Imperial Guards have to build their ships somewhere

DelusionB writes:

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

Muchas gracias!

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

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


The BrickLink Designer Program?

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

BrickLink Designer-Program Series 8 Crowd Support deadline

Yer don’t have long!

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

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

Thieves of Tortuga Crowdfunding

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

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

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

The Great Debate

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

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

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Do you consider BrickLink Designer Program Sets as OFFICIAL LEGO Sets?

Learn more about BrickLink Designer Sets

Poll - LEGO BrickLink Designer Sets

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

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


What Do Yer Think?

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

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

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Do yer have a general interest in Pirate-themed BrickLink Sets?
Poll: LEGO Pirates BrickLink Designer Submission sets

Have Yer Voted?

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

Screenshot of the BrickLink Designer Rating System

Visit each of the above submissions and whack Love it!

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

Time is tickin’!

SCROLL BACK UP and SUPPORT!

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

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

Friday, May 2nd, 2025 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga

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

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

US$339.99 / £299.99 / €339.99

And next… the official images…


910053 Thieves of Tortuga

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

910053 The Thieves of Tortuga from above

There be some interesting changes since we last visited here

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

Layout of 910053 Thieves of Tortuga from above

It’s even kind of modular!

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

Back of 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga

The interior of each building is easily accessible from behind

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

Minifigures included with 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga LEGO BrickLink Designer Program

Spot the new additions to the minifigure line-up

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

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

Flags & Imperial minifigures added to 910053 The Thieves of Tortuga

Friends or foe? They weren’t included in the build submitted to Series 5

Marooned Marina at The Thieves of Tortuga

Even Marooned Marin gets a nod

The Box

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

Official box of 910053 Thieves of Tortuga

The presentation of these BrickLink sets be overly utilitarian

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

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

How to Buy It

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

“The Thieves of Tortuga” Official Announcement

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


What Do Yer Think?

Are yer keen as mustard for this upcoming set?

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

910053 The Thieves of Tortuga

Yer LEGO Pirates will be grateful you bought Tortuga when the Fortuna hits the seas

The countdown to Crowdfunding has begun!

How many are yer going to pre-order?

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How many "The Thieves of Tortuga" will you buy?

Learn more about the upcoming set

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

 



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