LEGO be an extremely versatile medium what can be applied to all manner of creative siutations.
Typically AFOLs build structures for their minifigures using LEGO elements, but this be not a law cast in sand stone.
YouTuber, Tidal Takedown approaches MOCing rather unique, pitting perilous LEGO Pirates against the rising tide… and facing literal pitfalls!
Looking down the tank from the direction of the wave machine
Tidal Takedown writes:
Tidal Takedown is the original Wave Machine Experiment channel. Dam Breach Experiments, Lego City Destruction, Lego Boats Sinking, Wave Machine Tsunami Experiments, Sinkholes can all be found on my channel. I produce original Lego experiment videos in my own unique style. Check out my dam breach Lego experiments and don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.
Good thing LEGO is water resistant!
Well, provided stickers and fabric aren’t involved…
Bit by bit the waves ravage the landmass
LEGO Pirates Fort Hit by Tsunami
Wouldn’t yer know it.. the LEGO Pirates demand the prompt return of their booty!
But as their raiding party launches a fierce attack upon the fortress, unbeknownst to them is the threat of natural disaster… the crushing force of an incoming tsunami!
Tidal Takedown writes:
Tsunami Simulation: Our wave machine generates a large tsunami aimed directly at the pirate fortress, testing the strength and resilience of the structure and its defenders.
Lego Pirate Fortress Setup: Explore the detailed design of the pirate fortress, complete with cannons, treasure, and defensive walls, manned by Lego soldiers ready for action.
Tidal Takedown continues:
Impact of the Wave: observe the effects of the tsunami as it crashes into the fortress, challenging the pirates and soldiers as they defend their stronghold.
Educational Insights: Learn about the dynamics of tsunamis and the architectural features that can help or hinder a structure’s ability to withstand such powerful forces.
If the above video is giving yer grief, watch it on YouTube.
In this dam breach experiment a hardened crew of LEGO Pirates plummet to their doom after a sinkhole tears to open to reveal a vast underground chamber… helped along by a menacing tsunami.
But the pirates aren’t alone, for a garrison of Imperial Soldiers are moments away from having their earthly ramparts torn apart by the impending deluge.
Tidal Takedown writes:
Powerful Wave Machine: Experience the awesome force of our wave machine as it simulates a devastating tsunami, aiming its ferocious waters at the unsuspecting pirates and soldiers.
Mysterious Secret Cave: Dive into the depths of the secret cave, beautifully crafted with hidden details and treasure.
Tidal Takedown continues:
Epic Showdown: Witness the tension rise as the Lego pirates and soldiers clash, with both sides vying for control over the cave’s secrets amidst the chaos of the incoming tsunami.
Disaster Dynamics: Observe the impact of the tsunami as it floods the cave.
If you’re a fan of pirates, epic battles, and natural disaster experiments, you won’t want to miss this!
Bonus points if yer spot the piggy!
If the above video ain’t playin’ proper, watch it on YouTube.
But who will be able to withstand the force an incoming tsunami?
Tidal Takedown writes:
Watch the ultimate Dam Breach Battle in this LEGO tsunami Battle Royale experiment, as two teams face off in a battle to be the last one standing.
On one side, pirates; on the other, ninjas—each behind their own dams, each determined to outlast the other. When the dams break, who will survive the flood?
Two dam setups side by side, one rigged for the pirates, and the other for the ninjas (Ninjago). Which will withstand the tsunami?
Tidal Takedown continues:
Watch as both dams are breached simultaneously. The water rushes in a furious torrent—will the pirates’ cunning or the ninjas’ agility prevail?
Our biggest wave machine yet unleashes a dual assault. Experience this colossal wave from multiple angles.
Track the survival. Who will be the last to succumb to the water’s wrath?
So who will be left standing at the end? Pirates or Ninjas?
If the above video is dead in the water, watch it on YouTube.
The Tidal TakedownYouTube channel be known for its creative and thrilling wave experiments, often involving LEGO setups upon sand-built structures… which meet their untimely demise thanks to an unrelenting wave machine.
The channel specialises in simulating disasters like tsunamis, dam breaches, and sinkholes, striking unsuspecting LEGO minifigures as their underlying landmass is gradually torn apart.
Along with appropriately themed music, digital effects, and voice acting; these experiments be highly entertaining and visually captivating, showcasing the destructive force of water within a controlled environment.
More than just pirates!
Pirates ain’t the only LEGO theme to meet their doom, some popular videos include scenarios like:
Marooned Marin is both a masterful craftsman and an accomplished wordsmith.
First composing his designs digitally and then later constructing them using physical LEGO parts; followed by transmogrifying them into beautiful comics to deliver the essential backstory of his creations.
“Tapu Island“, a modular Indigo Islander stronghold, complete with barbecue, welcomes the arrival of everyone’s favorite merchant, Steve.
Let’s discover the true meaning behind this island…
Marooned Marin writes:
I was re-reading the classic Robinson Crusoe some months ago and was drawn to the idea of somehow turning that story into a set. When Infamous Steve contest came along, I immediately knew what my large build was going to be.
The modular section approach came from the new Eldorado Fortress. I quite liked that idea in that set, however I found the inner (closed) section was not used fully. The whole set was orientated more on the exterior. On my part I tried to squeeze as much as possible within the island.
The Physical Build
Since Marin has only provided us with a couple of photos of the real deal, let’s use those as an overview of the build…
Upon first glance it looks quite solid… but remember… the build is modular
Specifications
Parts: 1867 parts (including minifigures, monkey and shark)
Difficulty: Moderate build (tested on one +11 years old)
Type of set: For display & play
“Legal building techniques” – this MOC is 100% legit… Marin swears!
Also note that the Tapu Island is intended to use Islanders minifigures; but due to lack of such minifigs in his collection, Marin borrowed comparable substitutes from the Pirates of the Caribbean theme.
Bonus play value: an outrigger canoe with fabric sail
Inspiration
Marin turned to classic literature for inspiration…
Marooned Marin continues:
While designing the island my mind kept returning to the original story of Robinson Crusoe. What if Steve, like Crusoe, got shipwrecked on a cannibal island, but with the twist, the cursed cannibal island from which he cannot escape? Or maybe he can?
We start with the first two chapters of the story, already published inside the King’s Merchant raft, a small vessel loosely tied to this build. I plan to post the remaining chapters daily, one chapter per day.
The Digital Build
Now let’s explore the version created in BrickLink’s Stud.io which brings the build closer to Marin’s original vision.
Once again an Indigo Islander entry wins first place in a contest
Marin provides us a history lesson on the etymology of “taboo”
Indeed! What secrets and taboos lie within this island?
See, told yer it was a modular design!
If you don’t want a solid landmass you can arrange it into an archipelago
There’s even a version with the Islander material sail
They keep all their treasure and dead bodies in the basement
Tapu Island‘s backstory builds upon prologue depicted in The Kings Merchant, Marin’s Small Building Category entry, which also won first place in that category.
So this comic explains how Steve reached Tapu Island, the events which transpired post arrival, and why the BrickLink Designer version be different.
So yer’ve seen the original build, complete with Indigo Islander inhabitants, but would you consider buying Tapu Island if it were available as an official LEGO set?
Marooned Marin is based in Dubrovnik, Croatia with stunning views of the coast and a gigantic fortress.
Marin has to put up with this awful view everyday
If you’d like to connect with Marin, follow him on Instagram and you’ll be treated to beautiful photography of his recent builds, plus a Work In Progress images so you may gaze upon what’s sailing over the horizon. Or if you prefer larger the imagery, follow him on Flickr.
Build! Build! Build!
And if yer like what you see, perhaps you’re tempted to build these creations for yerself.
Building instructions for many of Marin’s creations are available on ReBrickable, so you can steal learn his building valuable building techniques to incorporate into yer own MOCs.
So if you’ve ever aspired to write about beautifulLEGO Pirate builds, but felt that yer English written skills are not up to scratch, Marin has well and truly demonstrated that is not a limitation to prevent yer from blogging!
Former Gift With Purchase set, LEGO® Friends30635 Beach Cleanup be the inspiration for a couple of builds featuring our new Pirate Quartermaster friend.
“The Pirate Crew has Gained a New Quartermaster” by Klockotwory
The quartermaster be a crucial role onboard a pirate ship, making sure all is smooth sailing.
The position be like a manager, mediator, and enforcer all rolled into one!
First day on the job
The rest of the crew
Klockotwory
🇬🇧 The pirate crew has gained a new quartermaster. Plus 10 for work organization. The LEGO minifigure from the latest series works fine, but I have ideas for modifications.
🇵🇱 Załoga piratów powiększyła się o nową kwatermistrzynię. Plus 10 do organizacji pracy. LEGO minifigurka z najnowszej serii daje radę, ale mam pomysły na modyfikację.
A very valuable crew member if yer wish to ensure efficiency on long voyages.
As a swift riposte to Kurt’sLEGO Friends conversion, Peter offered his own story for the Pirate Quatermaster.
So who is first in the command?
Must be the alligator!
Peter writes:
NO!!!!! the quartermaster was the second in command, he is responsible for lodgings, food, ammo, weapons, procurement, rum, gunpowder, wood, repair equipment, water supply, etc.
Pirates had scouts, boarding party, snipers, gunnery crew, repair crew, galley crew, but somebody had to be in charge of provisions.
Not entirely certain how that rationale relates to a beach cleanup, nonetheless it be a rather compelling response!
Little did the Quartermaster know the chest was full of crackers for the cockatoo
thebrickpost writes:
I wonder what treasures I’ll find inside?”
The recently released LEGO Series 27 CMFs are great fun and getting outdoors once again to take photographs is back on the cards. Here is the Pirate Quartermaster character.
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Head over to www.thebrickpost.com (link in bio) for more LEGO and Brick related news, reviews and more!
Crowd Support for Brick Designer ProgramSeries 7 be sailing along at a cracking pace! So what a fine time to examine one of the submissions in further detail…
“The Royal Flagship” by Jfischer introduces imperial might to the program, in the form of a hefty, well armed warship fit for a monarch!
Not to mention Jens’ excellent presentation of the vessel be a prime candidate for one of them Incredible Cross Sections books!
So let’s get cutting…
Jfischer writes:
Ahrr, ya scurvy landlubbers,
I’d like to introduce to you the Royal Flagship, my BDP series 7 entry.
The Royal Flagship glides from the harbor, its hull bristling with cannons, sails billowing in the wind.
The admiral in his quarters has received the King’s orders – and they are clear: To drive the pirate scourge from the Crown’s waters – no pirate shall escape justice!
Jens is gen-er-ous and kindly provides you with two modes of presentation!
Display it as a regular ship
Or, if yer want to access the interior, just split the ship in two – it won’t sink!
Display it as a cross section
Bow and stern
Recent BrickLink Designer palettes have posed extra challenges for Soldier and Imperial Guards builds due to the reduced availability of relevant pieces.
Nonetheless, you can’t keep a good imperial foundry down and Jens has made some creative substitutions.
As a long time age-of-sail enthusiast and LEGO ship builder, my focus in this entry was to come up with a design for a two-deck ship-of-the-line with the given 4000 part limitation. Furthermore, its interior should be fairly accessible, and the whole ship should feature a relatively realistic rigging that provides decent stability.
Not all BrickLink Designer builds exist in physical form, given the nature of the program is to craft and submit them digitally utilising BrickLink’s proprietary software.
How does this compare to the digital version?
But Jens has traversed a few extra nautical miles to demonstrate what we’d be receiving, should this design ever reach balmy waters of Crowdfunding.
Jfischer writes:
With this as my main objectives I queued the music and set about. After some back and forth with digital and real brick testing, the Royal Flagship is the compromise I found. And I’m quite fond of the result – the hull shape is decently realistic, and the rigging really does work!
Looking a little empty! We need to populate the flagship with minifigures
Jfischer continues:
All masts are being supported in their total height, the weight of the sails is balanced out – the whole ship can be carried around with relative ease. The cost for the size: Only one side could be fully built. But that just means the ship’s inner workings can be put on display, if you so choose.
Broadside
Backside
Inside
Imagine having to clean all those windows
And that mateys, is The Royal Flagship – be sure to support it on BrickLink before 21 February, 2025.
The BrickLink Designer Program is a cornucopia of fantastic creations so, here be some honourable mentions from Series 7 which we’d love to explore in future blog posts…
Jfischer (or Jens Fischer for long… or Kolonialbeamter for something else) is a digital builder from Germany who’s churned out a fleet of impressive ships in his time.
Despite his frequent use of CAD software, Jens aspires to design all his builds so they may be constructed in real life – with real LEGO parts and no illegal techniques! None of that cyber stuff you see in the BrickLink Designer Program.
“Keeping the Keep”
“Château Richemont”
“Fort Henri”
Paddle down his Flickr stream in to discover more magnificent ships and historic builds, primarily Pirate and Castle in nature.
Or to travel back in time via his Brickshelf account which reveals where it all began.
Past Ships
The Classic Pirates have previously covered some of Jen’s ships – yer may note some design commonalities between them.
You have until the clock strikes noon (that’s 12PM) Pacific time upon 21 February, 2025 to support as many LEGO Pirate submissions as yer heart desires.
So scroll down, hit the Support on submission and go crazy with the Love It! button on BrickLink!
Hit Love it! on all the pirate-themed submissions!
Series 7 Pirate-Themed Submissions
The line-up for this series be:
“The Royal Flagship” by JFischer
Parts: 3,997 | Minifigures: 8 | Stickers: 1 Length: 98 cm / 36.6 in | Height: 62 cm / 24.4 in | Weight: 3.35 kg / 7.39 lbs
The Royal Flagshipglides from the harbor, its hull bristling with cannons, sails billowing in the wind.
It’s about time the BrickLink Designer Program delivered us a ship!
jfischer writes:
As a long time age-of-sail enthusiast and LEGO ship builder, my focus in this entry was to come up with a design for a two-deck ship-of-the-line with the given 4000 part limitation. Furthermore, its interior should be fairly accessible, and the whole ship should feature a relatively realistic rigging that provides decent stability.
Forgotten by men, forgotten by gods, forgotten in time…the strike of the imperial armada was fierce…two survivors…are there more? We may never know…
Remember the Indigo Islanders?
One_eyeChristos writes:
The set consists of the two islands, the hanging bridge (which can be easily detached to create two independent islands) and the wooden pirate raft. On the eastern island a ruined ancient sanctuary in which the sacred fire still burns.
Welcome to Sharkfang Outpost, a small fishing port where the pirates have decided to settle and claim for their own.
Shark with fangs included
Piratecaptain85 writes:
The main two storey building has a kitchen and balcony area on the ground floor where the chef prepares fresh fish, and the cats try to steal it..On the first floor is a bedroom with two beds for weary pirates or fisherman should they require it.
The second floor is the office of the resident pirate captain who has claimed it for himself, it also doubles as an excellent lookout.
Parts: 1,107 | Minifigures: 4 Width: 48.7 cm / 19.2 in | Length: 15.2 cm / 6.0 in | Height: 27.6 cm / 10.9 in
A mid-sized pirate ship primarily intended for playing.
Smaller than 6286 Skulls eye Schooner... Bigger than 6268 Renegade Runner…
Lacike writes:
In the front part there is a winch anchor.
In the central part there is a place for 2 cannons with a crew.
In the lower aft part there is a fully equipped cabin for the captain.
In the upper rear part there is a place for steering the ship.
Let’s have some mocktails at The Pineapple Breeze! This relaxing bar is hidden somewhere in the Caribbean and is a secret favorite among pirates, sailors, and seafaring adventurers.
Yarrr ha ha! Mocktails! Where’s the rum?
brickish_water writes:
There’s so much to choose from on the brick-built drink menu. Of course, all mocktails are made with only the freshest ingredients – after all, the pineapples grow right in front of the bar! The jolly and ever-friendly bartender may have been a pirate in another life, but these days, the only thing he wants to steal is a smile from your face.
Parts: 942 | Minifigures: 3 Height:32 cm / 12.5 in
Welcome to The Pirate Outpost!
Ready to stay here as a full-on pirate? Well, you already know where the gold is, so there is only one answer to that question.
Spot the souvenirs!
BoberTheKaiGuy writes:
Anyway, let me tell you more about this place. Here, in The Pirate Outpost, the pirates hide and protect all of their… let’s call it “souvenirs.” The cave under the island serves as a perfect stash while the makeshift watchtower and its flag scare nearby ships. The whole place is managed by a crew of three pirates, and let’s just say that you wouldn’t want them to get angry at you.
Rising from the deep, a ship long lost to the sea makes a horrific return. This decrepit ship appears adorned in seaweed from the lowest depths.
Improved version with a new crew member!
Jacobhorn writes:
Two years ago when I first submitted to the Bricklink Designer Program I submitted a pirate ship helmed by a skeletal crew, a very basic version of this iteration. Over the past two years I’ve learned so much from working in Stud.io and looking over so many impressive submissions. I truly do not think I would have improved this much if it weren’t for the supportive community here, sharing their unique designs and critiques!
Somewhere in the Caribbean sits an island inhabited by pirates who smuggle goods from the British ports and get rich….That island is called Buccaneer’s Bluff.
You’re bluffing, right?
Pirateshipbuild writes:
When I began designing this island, I knew I wanted to create a unique sea around it and immediately began crafting beautiful waves out of the available parts. Soon I had created a full circle of sea around my base and needed to build the island. I thought about what I wanted the island to look like and decided it would have a cave, jagged, steep cliffs, and a little light tower on a peak.
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.
It’s not a tourist attraction this time
IamWhatIam writes:
In the heart of the fortress, a Fountain provides fresh water, offering a peaceful spot amid the pirate chaos. A Ramp leads to the second floor, where the Captain’s Office resides. The bell atop the office rings when it’s time to act. The fortress is armed with two Cannons and a Mortar, ready for battle at any moment. These weapons make the fortress nearly impenetrable, ensuring the crew’s safety.
Parts: 4,000 | Minifigures: 10 Length: 81 cm / 31.9 in | Width: 29 cm / 11.5 in | Height: 62 cm / 24.4 in
Fortuna is a fast sailing frigate designed as a Privateer – a government-commissioned vessel tasked with hunting pirate ships or, deceptively, becoming one. As a true frigate, Fortuna is equipped with 20 cannons and 2 swivel guns.
The Fortuna has undergone some changes over the series
BrickPerfection writes:
This set introduces the unpredictable Privateers to the LEGO Pirates theme, capable of aligning with any faction or pursuing their own adventures. Fortuna includes 12 Minifigures, a striking figurehead, and a small cat to protect supplies from rats.
Parts: 1,878 | Minifigures: 5 Width: 34 cm / 13.4 in | Width: 40 cm / 15.75 in | Height: 17.8 cm / 7 in
Having read the scary Pirate story, about the local “allegedly cursed” island, a grandpa and his grandson indulge in a harmless pirate role-play on the very same island.
Thanks to the modular approach, rearrange the sections in a different way and get two islands instead of one. Other ways of reconfiguration possible! Discover the sacred altar, jail cell, and treasure, waterfall with the secret entrance to the hidden cave, two wannabe pirates and three cursed skeletons to inspire action-packed stories.
In the bustling port of Port Royal, the crown jewel of the Imperial Navy, lies the newly constructed Imperial Shipyard a place where dreams of conquering the high seas are built plank by plank.
Good evening to all pirate fans and beyond.
My effort to design a new Imperial set led me to come up with an idea for a shipyard set, something that has not existed until today.
Inspired by classic sets like the Renegade Runner (6268) and the Cross Bone Clipper (6250), this BDP model offers an exciting small build to flesh out the harbors of Tortuga, Barracuda Bay, or Eldorado.
An island lost in the far ocean, a safe haven where you can live without worries and in contact with nature…
A nice fishing shack
BRICKUP_ writes:
Here is the home of Bob Seven, this adventurer who landed many years ago on this little island, where he built, year after year, his secret refuge!
Bob loves spending his days on the pier, breathing in the atmosphere and sensations of the ocean.
The Wolf Pirates are led by a fearsome captain by the name of Fang. He is accompanied by his two dogs (who are wolves at heart) and his first-mate Coral Seaweed.
When two classic themes meet
SevenDeadly writes:
I am a huge fan of both Pirate and Castle LEGO themes so it only felt natural to combine them into my latest BDP entry – Wolf Pirates!
I built a cog-ship style medieval vessel for the Wolf Pirates and I built a Viking style longboat for the Forest Wizard.
As with previous series, Yperio Bricks from the LEGO Pirates Forum hosted by Eurobricks has kindly compiled this list of pirate-themed submissions for Series 7.
So be sure to buy him some rum next time yer see him!
The BrickLink Designer Program?
The BrickLink Designer Program be a means for LEGO fans to bring their designs to life as officially produced sets with limited production runs.
First fans submit designs, then other fans vote for their favourites. Next, the BrickLink Designer Team selects the five creations they deem most suitable for refinement, followed by a Crowdfunding phase in which you can pre-order them.
Do not delay – the deadline is not far way!
Of course, the full cycle for each series be a lot more involved, so learn more about Series 7 to further yer understanding.
Thieves of Tortuga Crowdfunding
Here be yer reminder that Theives of Tortuga from Series 5 will be available for Crowdfunding during June, 2025.
So there’s still a few months to hoard yer precious gold.
Yer’ll be able to buy this!
The price and final details have not been yet been released but expect these to be officially announced in the near future.
The Debate
Some fans don’t consider BrickLink Designer sets to be official LEGO sets!
Little more than fan creations lucky enough to enjoy a brief production run.
Meanwhile, others fans believe they are official sets!
So they may be fan creations… but the sets are manufactured in the official LEGO factory, so that makes them an official product, right?
What Do Yer Think?
Which Series 7 pirate-themed designs do yer like best?
Can yer imagine pre-ordering any if they become available for Crowfunding?
Have Yer Voted?
21 February, 2024 be the deadline for Crowd Support so support as many LEGO Pirate submissions as possible!
Visit each of the above submissions and click Love it!
DON’T MISS this opportunity to inform the BrickLink Designer Team you need more LEGO Pirate designs to pass their review!
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.
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!
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 PieceLEGO 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.
Foosha Village as it appears in the Netflix Series
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 in the live action One Piece Netflix series
Buggy possesses the Bara Bara no Mi (Chop-Chop Fruit), a Devil Fruit that allows him to detach and reattach his limbs at will.
Concept art by Matthias Beeguer for the One Piece Netflix series
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.
Arlong and his fishy crew from the One Piece Netflix series
It be portrayed as a theme park with slides and stalls situated around a central pool area, with an imposing temple overshadowing the background.
A still of Ariong Park from the Netflix series right
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.
Here be the Netflix version of the Going Merry
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.
Can The LEGO Group design a better set than Genecyst’s MOC?
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.
Baratie concept art from the One Piece Netflix Series
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.
What be the chances of a Zeff minifigure?
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!
The Official Announcement
Upon 23 January, 2025The 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.
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?
The New Information
Reddit user IChimneyposted information translated from a recent Maxbaut podcast.
A screenshot for authenticity – in case these details disappear from Reddit
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!
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:
This be the first
And here be the second
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…
Bigger than the 10210 Imperial Flagship by more than 1,000 pieces!
And 2,800 pieces would surpass the record held by 10210 Imperial Flagship at 1,664 pieces – Admiral Woodhouse will be furious!
Escape from the Imperial Trading Postbe 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!
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 […]
Intercept them at the docks
Hold them back on tramp
But still they succeed!
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.
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.
Admiral Woodhouse fights valiantly to defend the Imperial Trading Post
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.
Turns out Steve has allies
With an escape craft
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.
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!
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.
A treasure trove of amazing entries were submitted to the Infamous Steve Contest — which builds do ye fancy the most?
6277 Imperial Trading Post
Goodman drew inspiration from the Imperial Trading Post, a fine LEGO set from the Imperial Guards sub-theme, released in the year of 1992.
Is it time The LEGO Group officially remade this set?
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.
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.
“The Fall of the Aztec Empire Part I”
“Pirates of the Caribbean ride”
“A Skirmish at North Bridge”
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.
And if yer want to learn how crafts these LEGO wonders, showing each step from conception to completion, subscribe to his YouTube Channel.
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?
Or there be a more compelling account for his unexpected relocation?
Well, you’d become a pirate if you had to put up with imperial feuding!
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?
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!
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.
Pirate lasses and their buzzards from different generations
Pirate Quartermaster
Anne
Lady Anchor
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?
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’sWarty Crab, Rafał lets the Quartermaster set sail in the “Golden Frog“.
Hey, who’s at the wheel?
Thew – that was close!
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 🙂
“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.
Those flaking white plastered walls look suspiciously imperial
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.
The Quartermaster spent many hours at the hairstylist before this photo
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!
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?
Now we know what happened to Kahuka…
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…
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.
A LEGO One Piece theme is officially “Coming Soon“
The page states:
LEGO® ONE PIECE Coming Soon
GET READY TO SET SAIL, BUILDERS!
We’re joining forces with our friends at Netflix to bring the world of ONE PIECE to LEGO® bricks! Join us as we sail the seas of creativity and adventure, capturing the spirit of the Straw Hat crew in every build. A grand adventure awaits.
This webpage will no doubt accumulate more content as it’s officially released.
For nearly three decades, One Piece has been a successful pirate-themed franchise.
An official promo images for the NetFlix series
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.
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?
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!
Run for yer lives, lads! But don’t leave the treasure behind!
Not the best circumstances to discover if sharks have bad breath
Hooray and up she rises… Hooray and up she rises… say goodbye to First Mate Rummy
Don’t look quite so menacing when you’re not right in front of those teeth laden jaws, does it?
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!
Here’s that slick photo editing in action to emphasize the frenetic chaos
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.
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.
Here is a modern artistic impression of Megalodon from Sharkopedia
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica provides this lovely diagram to illustrate just how big megalodons were
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.
The tooth on the left is a great white shark while the tooth on the right is a megalodon tooth. Shark’s tooth looking a little small, huh? Don’t worry it’s capable of tearing you to shreds!
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?
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.
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.
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?
A scene of utter chaos… or maybe beauty… or both… you decide…
Let him know your thoughts via Flickr or on the Megalodon BeachInstagam 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…
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.
Go back to where it all started with Castle, Space and Town
Starting in the late 70s with the classic themes; Castle, Space and Town… before progressing to LEGO Pirates a decade later.
2016 – almost a decade ago
Then progressing to the dawn of licensing with Star Wars and Harry Potter, through modern themes lie NINJAGO, Minecraft and Animal Crossing…
Fresh new innovations and fresh new hair colours
Bonus Minifigure
The original edition of LEGO Minifigure: A Visual History, released during 2020, included an Classic Orange Astronaut minifigure.
Also included: a physical 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?
Release
This new version will be unleashed upon 2 September, 2025, and retail for US$40 / AU $75
It be a visual feast, honoring the legacy of the LEGO minifigure and they’re impact on the world of toys and beyond!
The LEGO Pirates theme marked a significant turning point for minifigures
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.
Which LEGO theme also had sets released in 2009?
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.
What Do Yer Think?
Are yer excited for the new version? Or does the 2020 edition do just fine?
1992 from the 2020 edition – will it be updated for 2025?
Be a Blacktron minifigure the rightful booty to include? Or should they flog it with a LEGO Pirate minifigure instead?
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.
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
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.
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 7BrickLink 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.
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.
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 LEGOModel 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!
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.
The whispers tell of an entireLEGO 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…
The Rumour
Slated for August 2025, The LEGO Group will release five sets based upon the One Piece franchise, specifically the recent Netflix series.
Promotional image for the live-action Netflix One Piece 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:
Going Merry
Zorro vs Mihawk
Treasure Stash
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:
This is where it all started
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.
Is this observation accurate?
While another suggested this move is tied to The LEGO Group’s wider business strategy:
Speculation or imagination?
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.
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.
What be One Piece?
One Piece be a Japanese manga tale spun by Eiichiro Oda, both the writer and illustrator.
An assortment of One Piece manga covers
It set sail in July 1997 onboard the weekly manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump, published by Shueisha, and has since been adapted into an anime series, live action TV series, and various other forms of loot.
Ship of the Straw Hat Pirates, Thousand Sunny
The tale charts the course of Monkey D. Luffy, an aspiring young pirate who can stretch his body like rubber after chompin’ on a mysterious Devil Fruit. He and his motley crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, be on the hunt for the ultimate treasure, the “One Piece“.
Once belonging to the Pirate King Roger, it now be sought by the Straw Hat Pirates to crown Luffy as the new Pirate King.
Here be Monkey D. Luffy of the Straw Hat Pirates
The tale be famous for its rich storytelling, complex characters, and a world as intricate as a cryptic treasure map. It’s one of the best-selling manga series of all time, and boasts a massive crew of dedicated fans.
The perfect storm for a new LEGO theme!
The Animated TV Series
The animated series left the foundry under the Toei Animation flag and premiered on Fuji Television during October 1999.
The logo of the anime series
In the quarter decade since, it has since captured the hearts of many, with a narrative spanning more than 1,100 episodes.
Here be a colourful assortment of characters drawn by Toei Animation
The anime has been dubbed and subtitled in multiple languages, and be available on various streaming platforms, making it accessible to fans worldwide.
Here be a DVD trailer for “season 1″…
Problems watching embedded videos? Watch the trailer on YouTube.
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.
A promotional image for the live-action series with the intensity of one thousand suns
The 8 episode series hoisted anchor upon 31 August, 2023 and follows a Monkey D. Luffy played by Iñaki Godoy.
Here’s what the characters look like with real people!
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.
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.
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.
“Going Merry” is the original flagship of the One Piece franchise
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.
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 Straw Hat Pirates flourish with their second ship, Thousand Sunny.
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.
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.
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.
An actual photo of the box produced by a clone brand
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!
Here be a third-party “Going Merry” set
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!
What Do Yer Think?
Be there any merit to this rumour? Or is it a boatload of bunkum?
Imagine holding an authentic LEGO Thousand Sunny – something this poor girl can’t do right now
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?
