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			<title>910065 Coconut Cape – Pre-Orders</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mister Phes]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Here's the Crowdfunding date to lock in – the BrickLink Designer Team's official announcement has been made...]]></description>
	    
			
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Crowdfunding</strong>&nbsp;for <span class="social-link"><strong>910065 Coconut Cape</strong></span>&nbsp;has been officially announced!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>€209.99</strong> / <strong>£189.99</strong> /&nbsp;<strong> $209.99 USD </strong> /&nbsp; <strong>$299.99 CAD</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <strong>$299.99 SGD</strong> /&nbsp; <strong>$349.99 AUD</strong> / <strong>$<span id="line55">399.99</span> NZD </strong>/<strong> <span id="line55">1699.95 DKK</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Pre-ordering</strong> commences upon <strong>9 June, 2026 </strong>at <strong>8AM PT</strong> / <strong>3PM UTC</strong></p> <p>        <style> .gpls-wpsctr-countdown-timer-container { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; width: 100%; } .gpls-wpsctr-countdown-timer-wrapper { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: stretch; max-width: 100%; } .gpls-wpsctr-flipper { width: 100%; } #gpls-wpsctr-countdown-timer-656715 .gpls-wpsctr-timer-title-wrapper { display: flex; justify-content: center; } </style>  ]]></content:encoded>
		
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			<title>BrickLink Designer Program Series 11 – Crowd Support</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:56:30 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Captain Mendoza]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[You have until 25 May to support yer favourite LEGO Pirate designs... A massive haul of pirate submissions awaits!]]></description>
	    
			
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Crowd Support</strong> for <strong>BrickLink Designer Program Series 11</strong> takes place between <strong>11 May</strong> and <strong>25 May, 2026</strong>.</p> <p>Now be the moment for every steadfast sea dog to muster yer mettle and throw yer backing behind the finest <strong>LEGO Pirate</strong> builds the <strong>BrickLink Designer Program</strong> has to offer – all before <strong>12 noon</strong> <strong>PST</strong> upon <strong>May 25, 2026</strong>.</p> <p>        <style> </style>  Wade through the trove of pirate‑theme wonders and slam that <strong>Love It</strong> button with the wild abandon of a gunner who’s lacking in supervision!</p> ]]></content:encoded>
		
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			<title>Tuba Player – 71052 LEGO Collectible Minifigure Series 29</title>
			<link>https://www.classic-pirates.com/news/lego/new/tuba-player-71052-cmf-series29</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mister Phes]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Not a Pirate-themed minifigure but the imperial parts may be useful to LEGO Pirate fans...]]></description>
	    
			
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <strong>Tuba Player</strong> from <span class="social-link"><strong>LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 29</strong></span>&nbsp;(<strong>71052</strong>) first marched ashore during<strong> May </strong>of<strong> 2026</strong>.</p> <p>Clad in full parade regalia and wielding a gleamin’ pearl‑gold tuba fit for a captain’s fanfare. Priced at roughly<strong> $5.99 USD</strong>, this hearty fellow hails from a <strong>12‑figure</strong> crew and be prized by <strong>AFOLs</strong> lookin’ to muster a whole battalion for their imperial army.</p> <strong><span>Shop ❯</span></strong> ]]></content:encoded>
		
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			<title>OFFICIAL: 31387 Iconic Pirate Ship</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mister Phes]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[The official LEGO.com webpage and official high res images are now available]]></description>
	    
			
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>AVAST!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>We&#8217;ve finally sighted the official <strong>LEGO.com</strong> webpage for <span class="social-link"><strong>31387 Iconic Pirate Ship</strong></span> off the port bow!</p> <p>Yer may <strong>pre-order it today</strong> and it will ship to your home from <strong>1 June, 2026</strong>.</p> <p>]]></content:encoded>
		
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			<title>Imperial Factions are Popping Up EVERYWHERE!</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mister Phes]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Discussions]]></category>

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				<description><![CDATA[But where are we going with this?  Could their role in the LEGO Pirate universe be achieved more meaningfully?]]></description>
	    
			
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, &#8220;<em>everywhere</em>&#8221; is hyperbolic, but in the <strong>absence of blue coat</strong> <strong>Soldier</strong> parts from recent <strong>BrickLink Designer</strong> palettes, there&#8217;s been a surge in imperial minfigures that innovate using non-imperial parts.</p> <p><strong>But that harks the question:</strong><br /> Where is this practice steering our beloved <strong>LEGO Pirate</strong> theme in the future?</p> ]]></content:encoded>
		
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