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40597 Scary Pirate Island VERSUS 6248 Volcano Island

Mister Phes — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 07:14:29 +0000

Since September, 2023 LEGO Pirate fans have been ruminating upon 40597 Scary Pirate Island and boy! What a mixed range of opinions have emerged from the depths of their minds!

Many have noted the similarities it shares with the 1996 set, 6248 Volcano Island, both revolving around a raft stricken castaway arriving upon the shore of a geological formation baring resemblance to piratical themed iconography… which may or may not conceal a heavily endowed treasure chest.

Is this our first official Halloween/Pirate crossover set?

But which set executes this concept more effectively?

Bricklink Designer Program 2023 Series 3 Finalists

Mister Phes — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:05:44 +0000

The BrickLink Designer Team has conducted their review and the five Bricklink Designer Program Series 3 finalists have been officially announced!

Which submissions did you vote for? Correct answer: the pirate-themed submissions!

“Harbormaster’s Office” by Rich_Herbert
“The Art of Chocolate” by brickester
“Forest Stronghold” by Krackenator
“Camping Adventure” by thepresident14
“Lost City” by letsgolegobrick

What! No pirate-themed submissions says you! The Harbormaster’s Office might be a wee bit modern for piratical tastes.

“Ominous Isle” from 2023 Series 2 is the only pirate-themed submission to pass review in this program

Ah well, not to worry! “Ominous Isle” from 2023 Series 2 will proceed to the crowdfunding phase during June 2024, and “

LEGO Pirates in the BrickLink MOC Popup Store

Mister Phes — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:01:07 +0000

The BrickLink Designer Program has delivered us some inviting LEGO Pirate set concepts, but alas! Nary a pirate-themed submission splashed into the crowdfunding waters of the program’s 2021 Invitational or 2023 Series 1.

Fear not, for they’ve been granted another opportunity to infiltrate your LEGO Pirate collections…

Take that, ReBrickable!

The official MOC Popup Store webpage states:

Order Your Favorites

For a limited time this fall, BrickLink members in the US and select European countries can purchase digital building instructions and loose LEGO® elements to build these fan favorite BrickLink Designer Program submissions. Browse your favorites, and check out our FAQ for more information including a list of eligible countries.

The MOC Pop-Up Store is a pilot program and orders can be placed between 6 September to 15 November, 2023.

So which pirate-themed submissions be on offer?

LEGO® 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei [OFFICIAL]

Mister Phes — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:10:46 +0000

Using our magnificent spyglass, the Classic Pirates have sighted another Gift With Purchase which may interest LEGO Pirate fans, 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei.

The 306 piece display set depicts the study of historic astronomer Galileo and features brick-built versions of his inventions and equipment, rather beautiful depictions of Age of Sail technology.

The set will be released under the LEGO® Ideas brand and valued at around US$25 / AU$39.