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 and an alleged release date of 29 September, 2025.

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!

Well, that was speedier than Sargent Speedy!

The rumour swirling around the interwebs of an official One Piece LEGO Theme has just been confirmed in an official press release on LEGO.com.

And LEGO has created an Official One Piece landing page.

So lay yer eyes upon the beans which have been spilled…

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Official Teaser Video

First feast those peepers upon this!

Ok, so it doesn’t reveal much about the theme, but are yer tingling in an anticipation?

Don’t answer that… just yet!

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Official Press Release

Here be an bridged version of 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.

The collaboration between the LEGO Group, Netflix and Tomorrow Studios invites ONE PIECE fans from around the world to follow the action and embark on their own grand adventures with multiple new LEGO sets, inspired by some of the most iconic scenes straight out of the East Blue.

These sets will feature the main crew as seen in the show for the first time in LEGO Minifigure form, transporting fans into the heart of the action featuring settings and scenes pulled straight from the screen.

Prepare to set sail into the vast world of LEGO building adventures – each set, each brick, and every build, unleashes the thrill of the open sea!

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

To read the full version head over to LEGO.com

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Official Landing Page on LEGO.com

The LEGO Group ain’t doing things by halves!

They’ve already setup a landing page at:
www.LEGO.com/one-piece

The page states:

This webpage will no doubt accumulate more content as it’s officially released.

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What is One Piece?

For nearly three decades, One Piece has been a successful pirate-themed franchise.

T’was conceived as a manga in 1996, then evolved into an anime series during 1999, and eventually given the live-action TV series treatment by Netflix in 2023.

If you’re unfamiliar with this pirate franchise, be sure to read our comprehensive One Piece overview.

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The Sets

At the time of writing, The LEGO Group hasn’t officially announced sets, so below are concepts dreamed up by talented graphic designer Bennie Bricks.

Rumoured Set Specs

There be rumoured set specs floating around:

75636 – 301 pieces / $30

75637 – 573 pieces / $50

76638 – 926 pieces / $80

75639 – 1376 pieces $100

75640 – 3,402 pieces / 18+

But don’t be wagerin’ all yer doubloons on those details as they could change at any moment… or be swept away completely!

Or, if yer wish to delve deeper into the unofficial information, here be the full rumour.

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What Do Yer Think?

It’s officially happening!

Set a bookmark in yer web browser for:
www.LEGO.com/one-piece

Is an official One Piece LEGO theme a yay or nay?

And which aspects of the One Piece Netflix series could work well as official LEGO sets?

Fire your opinions and suggestions at us in the LEGO Pirates Forum or Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

If you go down to the beach today, you’re sure of a big surprise! If you go down to the beach today, it could be your untimely demise! For the biggest shark there ever was…

Originally entered into the 90th Anniversary: Pirate Theme Celebrations challenge,  Baron von Brunk shares this snappy beastie emerging from the shallows to chow down upon unsuspecting pirates…  well, you wouldn’t expect a day at the beach to be ruined like this, would you?

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Baron von Brunk writes:

An action-packed diorama featuring a team of pirates being ravaged by a gigantic shark as they flee to their secret hideout!

My submission to yet another LEGO Ideas competition, this time for pirates! Here’s an action-packed diorama featuring a team of pirates being ravaged by a gigantic shark as they flee to their secret hideout!

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Baron von Brunk continues:

My original concept was to build a pirate ship being eaten by a large shark, similar to the climax of the film JAWS. I then retooled it to merely have the shark swallowing a small rowboat as the crew members escaped into the sea. The main obstacle of the entire project was building the shark: it ended up being much larger than originally planned, which required a lot of design changes. The shark’s construction uses various unorthodox building techniques such as usage of hinge plates to create the round shape of its face.

After completing the shark, I quickly built the beach scene by filling a 64×64 baseplate with fake water, sand, and bubbles, then topped it off with the pirate minifigures and splashing waves. If you look closely you can see a little monkey with a parrot, and an unfortunate skeleton of a conquistador!

The Imperial Armada’s armour may prove effective in battle but when fleeing from ravenous behemoths, it weighs them down and provides no protection against digestive fluids, whatsoever!

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Baron von Brunk continues:

A composite image of my diorama “Megalodon Beach” combined with my outdoor sky photography. This scene was made by me for a contest held on LEGO Ideas for pirates themed creations.

To achieve this shot in particular, I took the photo in front of a blue tie-dye backdrop, then to make the clouds look more realistic, later in post-production I overlaid photos of the sky over Queens, NY that I shot in 2017.

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What is a Megalodon?

A bloody big shark is what it is!

Megalodon, which is Latin for “big tooth”, is an extinct species of mackerel shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago.

Paleontologists estimate the body mass of adult megalodons ranged from roughly 30,000 kg (66,000 pounds) to more than 65,000 kg (143,000 pounds), with adult females larger (in both length and mass) than adult males. In contrast, most white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) weigh between 680 and 1,800 kg (1,500 and 4,000 pounds).

To put that in perspective, megalodons weighed as much as 30 great white sharks, so they would definitely be a better food supply – if you could ever catch one.

Body length estimates are calculated using the statistical relationship between the size of megalodon’s fossil teeth and the teeth and body mass of modern white sharks. Which just means they haven’t found a complete specimen (I.e. skeleton) to measure the precise length.  Nonetheless, this data indicates that mature adult megalodons had a mean length of 10.2 metres (33.5 feet), with the largest specimens measuring 17.9 metres (58.7 feet) long. Some paleontologists claim the largest megalodons may have measured up to 25 metres (82 feet) long.

Megalodons succumbed to global cooling 3.5 million years ago due to the shrinking of their habitat, the vanishing of their favorite snacks prey, and fierce competition from other predators. But we only ever get lectured about how global warming causes species to become extinct, don’t we?

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About the Builder…

Baron von Brunk or Baron Julius A. von Brunk if you prefer full names  (yet we don’t know what the “A” stands for) originates from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A man of innumerable talents! From the Foo Fighters to the Super Mario Brothers to the Amish, he’s distilled their essence in a collection of finely polished LEGO creations, captured in vibrant photography with slick digital editing.

Begin your tour through the vibrant land of Brunk at his Instagram profile, followed by a frollick through his Flickr stream, then tumble down his Tumblr, before ambling through his Autodesk Instructables profile and tiptoeing through his Twitter.  Finally, sit back and unwind with the essential viewing of his YouTube channel.

Quite the prolific overachiever! He’s entered a multitude of contests hosted by LEGO Ideas, prestigious enough to warrant a lengthy biography on The YouTube Wiki and even maintains an official website, www.baronvonbrunk.com.

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What Do Yer Think?

Has the Baron succeeded to depict the unspeakable terror of the most gargantuan fishie to have ever existed?  Or is there something more he could have incorporated to this scene?

Let him know your thoughts via Flickr or on the Megalodon Beach Instagam post. And as always, visit the LEGO Pirates Forum to keep up with the latest and greatest MOCs!!!

LEGO Minifigure: A Visual History published by DK has been updated and expanded, now brimming with even with even more historical treasures!

This tome be a grand resource for all LEGO enthusiasts, charting the iconic minifigures’ voyage from their birth in 1978, all the way to 2025.

Updated and expanded, it boasts the documentation of more than 2,500 minifigures, including the most popular and rarest minfigs in history…

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A Visual History

The book’s presentation be a true spectacle, with high-quality photographs and detailed captions bringing the minifigures chronology to life.

The compendium be packed with 256 pages of anecdotes, facts, and tales about these legendary figures, organised by the year they set sail on the market.

Starting in the late 70s with the classic themes;  Castle, Space and Town… before progressing to LEGO Pirates a decade later.

Then progressing to the dawn of licensing with Star Wars and Harry Potter, through modern themes lie NINJAGO, Minecraft and Animal Crossing…

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Bonus Minifigure

The original edition of LEGO Minifigure: A Visual History, released during 2020, included an Classic Orange Astronaut minifigure.

Not to be outdone by its predecessor, the 2025 updated and expanded edition offers an exclusive Blacktron minifigure, sporting new printing on the torso and legs.

Now wouldn’t it be nice if exclusive minifigures for Castle, Town and Pirates were included too?

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Release

This new version will be unleashed upon 2 September, 2025, and retail for US$40 / AU $75

Yer can pre-order a copy on Amazon.com right now!

It be a must-have for any LEGO fan looking to explore the rich history and evolution of the legendary minifigure.

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Highlights

It be a visual feast, honoring the legacy of the LEGO minifigure and they’re impact on the world of toys and beyond!

Here be an excerpt:

Heads up, everyone!

The first heads always smiled, but in 1989, LEGO Pirates introduced new face prints that included beards, eyepatches, and a range of of difference facial expressions.

The book offers:

• Historical Timeline: A chronological chart of the LEGO minifigure, marking key moments and the birth of iconic characters.
• Rare and Popular Minifigures: Showcases some of the rarest and most beloved minifigures, revealing their design secrets.
• Behind-the-Scenes: Peek behind the curtain to see how these tiny figures be crafted.
• Trivia and Facts: Scattered throughout be fascinating trivia and fun facts, keeping both casual fans and serious collectors engaged.

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What Do Yer Think?

Are yer excited for the new version? Or does the 2020 edition do just fine?

Be a Blacktron minifigure the rightful booty to include? Or should they flog it with a LEGO Pirate minifigure instead?

Let us know in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group!

Brace yerself for BrickLink Designer Program Series 7!

Fans who ordered Ominous Isle from Series 2 should have received the goods by now.

So while we wait for Crowd Funding to commence for The Thieves of Tortuga, let’s see if we can position another pirate-themed creation for production during 2026.

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Official Announcement

Let’s get the official business out of the way – behold the  BrickLink Designer Program Series 7 webpage.

The official Series 7 webpage states:

We’re accepting submissions from January 20th – January 31st 2025. The best designs have the chance to be Series 7 sets, so get those ideas flowing!
Learn more

Without fail, read them updated guidelines and then build!

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Fewer Pirate-Themed Parts?

Fans were served a devastating blow for Series 6 when they discovered Fewer Pirate Parts Available in BrickLink Design Studio

This seemingly coincided with the retirement of 10320 Eldorado Fortress; now that the Soldier stronghold has ceased production, there be no need to keep producing parts for them.

Fewer Pirate Parts Available in BrickLink Design Studio?

Looking at Pick A Brick… in some regions blue coat parts remain.  Australia for example still has torsos, flags, governor’s bicorns, etc.

While in the United States, it seems these be vanished without a trace, for now, at least.

Regardless, they no longer be available to BrickLink Designers, anywhere!

How will designers creatively conquer this woeful hindrance?

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Series 7 Q&A Webinar

If yer got a spot o’ time, the Series 7 webinar be ready to educate on the marvels of the BrickLink Designer Program, in all its splendid glory!

Or listen to it in the background while you build yer Series 7 BrickLink Design.

LEGO® BrickLink YouTube Channel writes:

Learn about the Submission Guidelines for BrickLink Designer Program: Series 7 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. T

This is a recording of a live webinar held December 9, 2024.

And if yer unable to view embedded videos, watch it directly on YouTube.

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Series 7 Timeline

Here be the key dates for this series:

	New Palette Released Dec 2, 2024	Update BrickLink Studio software to access the latest colour palette containing parts for Series 7.
	Open Submission Jan 20 — Jan 31, 2025	This is when you leap into action and submit your designs before the deadline on 31 January at noon Pacific US time. Submit now!
	Crowd Support 10 Feb — 21 Feb, 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 register a BrickLink account right now if you be lacking one!
	Review 21 Feb — 17 Mar, 2025	The BrickLink Designer Team reviews the designs for building experience, brand fit, and crowd favorites. I.e. yer votes!
	5 Finalists Announced 17 Mar, 2025	The BrickLink Designer Team reveals the five Series 7 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 31 Mar, 2025 — 02 Jan, 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 Mar 2026	You (if you be a BrickLink member) may pre-order your favorite BrickLink Pirate sets, with a limit of 2 of each set per household. All sets which receive 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 July 2026	The LEGO Group will produce the sets in their factory and yer order will be fulfilled approximately 6 months after pre-ordering. Final dates and shipping times may vary.

Submissions Open

Open Submission for Series 7 is between January 20 and 31.

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

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Past BrickLink Success

The BrickLink Designer Program was off to a precarious start when it first launched back in July 2021.

Nary a single pirated-themed creation was selected for Crowdfunding! Compounding the frustration, four pirate-themed designs submitted to LEGO Ideas around the time were rejected during review.

Arrr, thank the stars above, the tides o’ time have turned for the better!

Two BrickLink Designer Program submissions have passed the Designer Team’s scrutiny, but let’s not be resting on our laurels!

Yer can pre-order endless frivolity and shenanigans for yer LEGO Pirates via LEGO.com during June 2025.

But will yer?

Perhaps yer missed it – but it’s not too late…

There be Ominous Isles aplenty on eBay – so jump on there NOW and get one while they’re still reasonably priced.

But hurry! Or you’ll miss out there too!

Our toil be far from finished, matey! The brick seas still call for our efforts!

LEGO Pirate fans must remain proactive in supporting pirate-themed LEGO products at every opportunity.

So what kind of BrickLink set would you like to buy next?  Anyone ready for a ship?

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What Do Yer Think?

Will you be submitting pirate-themed designs to Series 7?

Builders

Now be the time to work on yer designs!

Open Submission for Series 7 is between January 20 and 31.

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

So get buildin’

Submissions have closed!

Buyers

Does the BrickLink Designer Program have the potential to bring us new LEGO Pirate sets?

Or be BrickLink Designer sets not yer cuppa tea?

And will yer be ordering The Thieves of Tortuga in a few months time?

Let us know your thoughts and questions in the LEGO Pirates Forum and Classic Pirates Facebook Group.

LEGO® Icons Black Pearl be not the only rumoured pirate-themed set for 2025!

The whispers tell of an entire LEGO theme inspired by manga, turned anime, turned live-action Netflix series, One Piece.

So let’s whip out our trusty shovel and start digging into the details…

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The Rumour

Slated for August 2025, The LEGO Group will release five sets based upon the One Piece franchise, specifically the recent Netflix series.

Aye One Piece, a near 30 year old pirate-themed franchise with the most fanciful assortment of ships and scallywags ye ever laid yer eyes upon!

Precisely which aspects of the series will be immortalised in LEGO form remains shrouded in mystery, but talented graphic designer Bennie Bricks offers a few potential concepts:

The rumour does however, state possible set numbers, piece counts and prices:

75636 – 301 pieces / $30

75637 – 573 pieces / $50

76638 – 926 pieces / $80

75639 – 1376 pieces $100

75640 – 3,402 pieces / 18+

But how could there be a One Piece LEGO theme without a set based on the Going Merry or Thousand Sunny, the two flagship vessel of the Straw Pirates?

And what other treasures could The LEGO Group pluck from the franchise and fashion into sets?

Where did this rumour originate?

Like the Black Pearl rumour, these murmuring were dredged up from the same thread wallowing in the depths of 4Chan:

Another user observed One Piece themed builds are now permitted on LEGO Ideas, suggesting The LEGO Group has acquired a licence to produce sets based on the franchise.

While another suggested this move is tied to The LEGO Group’s wider business strategy:

Yarrr, but like any tale told on 4chan, none should be taken as official word, or proof of anything, whatsoever.

All details are subject to evolve… or vanish into the abyss forever!

The 4chan thread contains flagrant dialogue, far too spicy for the average connoisseur, so consume at your own peril.

There be NO New Information Here!

It seems the Classic Pirates have takin’ their sweet time hoistin’ their sails on this one, as the rumor had been makin’ waves in other waters for almost two weeks.

Well, craftin’ a blog post packed with comprehensive details requires more time than a swift social media post – like these:

Also, Classic-Pirates.com can’t be revealin’ secrets that might risk exposin’ The LEGO Group’s future treasures to rival manufacturers or counterfeiters!

And should we dare, LEGO’s legal crew would be bearin’ down upon us with cease and desist orders faster than a ship in full sail!

Moreover, not every AFOL has the time to stay afloat amidst the constant flow of leaks, so this may be their first glimpse of the rumor.

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What be One Piece?

The Live-Action TV Series

In this modern age of live-action TV adaptations, the grand adventure is brought to life by writer/producers Matt Owens and Steven Maeda for Netflix, with creator Oda Eiichiro Oda actin’ as a creative consultant.

The 8 episode series hoisted anchor upon 31 August, 2023 and follows a Monkey D. Luffy played by Iñaki Godoy.

It was filmed in the ports of Cape Town, South Africa, with a cast that also includes Emily Rudd as Nami, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji.

A second season containing is currently under construction in the shipyard, and anticipated to hit the seas in December 2025.

Gremlins preventing the embedded video from playing?  Watch the trailer on YouTube.

Merchandise

There be a treasure trove of One Piece merchandise out there for ye to plunder!

Here be some of the popular items ye can find:

• Apparel: T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and even ugly Christmas sweaters featuring your favorite characters like Luffy, Zoro, and Nami.
• Figures: Collectible figures, including Pop! Vinyls, S.H.Figuarts, and Figuarts Zero figures of the Straw Hat Pirates and other memorable characters.
• Accessories: Hats, mugs, keychains, and even necklaces adorned with symbols and logos from the series.
• Home Decor: Posters, 3D lamps, and night lights to bring the world of One Piece into your living space.
• Trading Cards: One Piece Trading Card Game sets and booster packs for fans who love collecting and battling with cards.

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Fan Builds

Like any successful franchise, One Piece has inspired AFOLs to depict their favourite aspects in LEGO form.

Here be a sampling of notable fan creations…

“Going Merry” by Genecyst

The Going Merry be the crew’s maiden vessel, with a one-of-a-kind and heartwarming appearance, sportin’ a sheepish figurehead.

This fine ship becomes a beloved part of the crew, almost like a livin’ soul. It plays a mighty role in their voyages and holds many a dear memory for them.

Yer can view more photos in Genecyst’s Flickr stream or the LEGO Pirate Forum.

“Thousand Sunny” by OliveSeon

Spoiler alert! The fate of the Going Merry be a tale filled with heartache and bravery. After many grand adventures and harrowing battles, the ship suffers extensive damage, too great for repairs.

But yer can’t keep good pirates down!

The Thousand Sunny be a grand and magnificent ship, boasting a lion figurehead that captures Luffy’s unyielding determination and fiery spirit.

Crafted by the master shipwright Franky, it be a top-notch vessel that outshines the Going Merry in both size and prowess.

More photos can be observed on OliveSeon’s Flickr stream or the Classic Pirates Instagram.

“Going Merry” by Bennie Bricks

We must also give acknowledgement and thanks to YouTuber, Bennie Bricks.

Bennie skillfully crafted the Going Merry using Photoshop and Blender, then wove together a vibrant animation exploring every facet of the ship. Complimented by stylishly professional box art, the presentation was too gorgeous not to employ as the Featured Imagery of this blog post.

Bennie’s YouTube video be well worth a gander, and if yer keen to explore the build in real-time 3D, cast yer eyes upon his Mecabricks.

I watched the entire thing of One Piece I’m all caught up.
Anyways, while I was watching this show I realized that there are a ridiculous amount of LEGO set ideas that have not been made before so I decided to take it upon myself and pour in a ton of time designing these custom Lego sets and I think they’re pretty quality so if you guys do enjoy them please drop a like and subscribe it helps me out a whole lot.

Also, give BennieBricksOfficial a follow on Instagram for more fantastic One Piece LEGO set concepts.

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Third-Party Manufacturer Sets

It ain’t just fans showin’ their crafty skills.

Competing manufacturers have attempted to cash in upon the One Piece craze with their own buildin’ sets, bartering them through online marketplaces like eBay, Amazon, and AliExpress.

Whether they be officially licenced products, or skullduggery upon manufacturers’ behalf, we can’t tell yer.

But let’s assume their factories ought not be churning out LEGO’s trademark minifigures!

Regardless, these third-party sets perhaps demonstrate a market for One Piece brick-construction toys… a market The LEGO Group would do well to capture!

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What Do Yer Think?

Be there any merit to this rumour? Or is it a boatload of bunkum?

Would an official One Piece LEGO theme pleasantly shiver yer timbers, matey?

If so, which aspects of the One Piece franchise would you like to own as sets?

Be there a ship? A character?  Or scene from any One Piece media that would excite yer in official LEGO form?

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

A New Year, a new LEGO Pirate Minifigure to get yer grubby mitts on!

71048 Collectible LEGO Minifigure Series 27 is available in most regions from 1 January, 2025.

Each minifigure will set yer back $5.00 USD / 3,99 € / £3.49 / $5.99 CAD / $5.99 AU

So let’s explore how you can get a Pirate Quartermaster… or two… or ten…

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LEGO.com and Retail

As per tradition, when acquired via LEGO.com or retail outlets, Collectible LEGO Minifigures are “blind bagged” / “mystery boxed” meaning it’s a lucky dip as to which minifig yer get.

If yer want to be more precise and willing to pay the price, try yer fortunes on with merchants trading at:

• eBay
• Amazon
• Etsy

Buy the Lot

Maybe yer loaded with riches and desire every single one of those Series 27 minifigures.

If yer plot a course to eBay, yer can buy the whole kit and caboodle one single purchase.

Yer’ll get the Pirate Quartermaster, Wolfpack Beastmaster and the ten other characters just like that! Boom!

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Brick Search

So maybe the aftermarket be a tad too pricey for yer.

Try a Brick Search, it be a trusty app for LEGO lovers which possesses a minifigure scanner that lets ye quickly and easily determine which minifigure be in the box.

The scanner works both online and offline, givin’ yer instant results.

The app be available for download via Google Play and the App Store.

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Coming 1 February, 2025

The Pirate Quartermaster and her companion cockatoo aren’t available worldwide upon January 1, meaning some lucky regions must wait until February 1.

As irony would have it, this includes Australia, the land from which cockatoos originate.

If you’re in one such region, check LEGO.com again in February.

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What Do Yer Think?

What be yer thoughts of the new Pirate Quarter minifigure?  Is this one sufficiently different from the previous three lassies?

Or be it time for a completely different Collectible Minifigure relevant to pirates?

Will yer be acquiring any of the other Series 27 minfigures?

Join the discussions ragin’ in the LEGO Pirates Forum, Classic Pirates Facebook Group or Classic Pirates Instagram.

Or buy a Series 27 minifig today!