Brig. Brick Posted May 29, 2011 The Captain Ironhook and two of his men have been forced to survive in the open sea without a ship, however, these three skillful smugglers have shown an incredible ability to build this great raft, and show their pride to being pirates!... and start to be called as Raft Raiders Set #: 6261 Theme: Pirates Year Released: 1992 Piece Count: 81 Minifigs: 3 List Price: $13.25 (USD) according brickset ($10.22 according my set ) This is my first review, and I hope to complete all expectations of review of set as interesting as this Box Art: The box art is common to the whole line of pirates, with islets here and there. With the recommendation of the age from 7 to 12 ... I´m not agree Front: Appears that the shark is a good pet for this scruffy group Back: I have to say, I like that kind of cart Instructions and Brochure yes, I know you remember this catalog, here a picture of the pirate collection lets see closely... , the raft raiders are at the heart of the action Instructions simple, neat, easy to follow: All pieces p.s. the cable is out of picture Men Iroonhook and a twins brothers, or in Eurobricks emoticons: ,:pirate: & good: 3 different body parts, 4 weapons for 3 buccaneers not so good: only 1 set of coins, 2 repeated heads I know, I know, I didn't take picture with the shark, I forgot it! Parts of interest the sail, the mini-mast and 6 barrels (yeah, you read well, 6 barrels ) construction: half of the process So far, the raft doesn't have much form but finished, it looks great! Now, lets play! Shark-vision The battle for the oar Caribean Rafting Race lego sets 6240, 6261 and 6257 you remember that I like one of the designs on the back of the box, this one: here is my attempt Summary Design: 8/10. Good design, which requires some improvement in the mast rigging, but is itself a great raft with which you can survive in the sea Playability: 10/10. three pirates+ four weapons+ one shark + lots of usefull parts = hours of fun, promise! Parts: 9/10. good: six barrels, great mini pirate sail, two short mast rigging, lots of modified 1 x 1 with Clip bad: two repeated minifigs heads, just one oar 6261 Rafter Raiders Verdict: 27/30. Great set, useful for increasing the Pirate population and to provide components for other MOC's , especially small boats with the mast riggings and a lovely sail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horry Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the review! When I was I child I had this set but was more fond of the crane-version on the back of the box. I combined the crane-version of this set and sets 6266, 6259 and 6265 into a trading outpost and all the pirates turned into merchants with a strange taste of fashion. Ahw, this brings back childhood! Thanks again. PS: no poll? Edited May 30, 2011 by Horry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig. Brick Posted May 30, 2011 Ahw, this brings back childhood! Thanks again. thanks for your comment!, that was intentional PS: no poll? sorry, I don't have the degree yet, maybe someone higher in this forum can add the poll 27/10??? sorry , my bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erdbeereis Posted May 30, 2011 Nice review Brig. Brick. Weren't you going to join the Reviewers' Academy though? I can add the poll, what do you want it to say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig. Brick Posted May 30, 2011 Nice review Brig. Brick. Weren't you going to join the Reviewers' Academy though? thanks!... where do I sign? I can add the poll, what do you want it to say? one of the things would I like is that all review were standardized, so, the common the poll is the scale of 1 to 5, with a 5 is Outstanding and 1 is a terrible or poor set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Croissant Posted May 30, 2011 I've added a poll, and voted "Above Average" It's a rather good set, but I think the price is slightly too high because the black and grey bricks aren't very rare, and on a raft you'd expect brown bricks. Thanks for the review! You can (and should ) join the academy here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Fortune Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) Outstanding set, i have always loved it. I have it twice! Edited April 17, 2012 by Captain Fortune Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauriator89 Posted September 11, 2014 Great review! IMO the best raft in the pirate theme! Great sail to make MOC Ships! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultimo Posted September 15, 2014 I enjoyed seeing these photos, this set has a very special meaning to me. It was the first Pirates set I've had when I was little. Thinking about it, I should build it again and display it for the sake of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted March 6, 2015 A Great Small Set specially the Sail, very unique!...i bought recently this set and waiting to put hands on it :)... Also, will make a review Thanks for this Thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sigolf Brimabane Posted March 8, 2015 Somehow I feel Lego were much more "generous" back in the days. Look at the two recent rafts in Pirates II and III... No sail (unless you count that little mantle on the latest one) :( Also no wheels on the cannons in the ship etc. Though I think the new minifigures are better than the old ones. Love both classic and modern lego though. : ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthias Posted March 9, 2015 I ask myself for years why are always (since 1992) the cover of the barrels are missing. It don´t look good. In 6242 Soldiersfort was a cover but in the wrong collor, why TLG? WHY? It makes my crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted March 12, 2015 Somehow I feel Lego were much more "generous" back in the days. Look at the two recent rafts in Pirates II and III... No sail (unless you count that little mantle on the latest one) :( Also no wheels on the cannons in the ship etc. Though I think the new minifigures are better than the old ones. Love both classic and modern lego though. : ) The quality also were high top compared to now days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinnn Posted July 20, 2021 I had this set as a kid, and absolutely loved it. My fav part was the torso with the knife, I felt back then like Lego couldn't be more badass haha. Also that white sail with skull was amazing. I'd love Lego to reissue that torso with knife, but with a back print this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PxChris Posted July 20, 2021 While my main love is the 1989-91 sets... I have always had a soft spot for this boat! So much so that I bought two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites