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[Big T]

Which would you buy - The Caribbean Clipper or Red Beard Runner?

Ok, I've been interested in LEGO Pirates for a long time now, but in Australia (as I'm sure some of you can relate) finding them these days are a pain, especially at a good price. Well at this stage there are two on ebay I'm sizing up, but can only really afford to buy one of them. So basically it's a choice between the Carribean Clipper, and the Red Beard Runner. I'm leaning towards the Clipper, but I'm basing this off pics, and those who own them may be able to help me decide. Which is the better one, and preferably say why so I have something to go by.

Thank you for your help guys

Vote now and tell us why decided!

[Mister Phes]

I'm not a big fan of the Caribbean Clipper and I have two of those built, sitting on my shelf. I have a Red Beard Runner still in the box so I can't compare them side by side. But if I were to purchase either of them I'd go for the Red Beard Runner...

Other factors you might consider are whether the sets are complete and what condition the pieces are in. Also, do you care about whether the box or instructions are included? These can significantly add to final price.

[Legocastlegirl]

No hard decision in my opinion.

I would prefer the Red Beard Runner. I bought this ship a few month ago. It has such nice details, there´s a monkey and a shark and the figs are also nice. The Red Beard is bigger (?), has more pieces and the overall looking is better.

The only negative thing could be the price...

Greetings
Sandra

[SlyOwl]

It looks a little to me like you're looking for any kind of ship; in this case, I wouldn't recommend the CC as it can be very expensive, as it is a collectors item and also quite rare, as Imperial Soldier collectors snap these up. These can reach nearly £40 in price, so you would be better off buying the BSB for a similar amount, if you browse a little and are quite patient.


-Looking at these two ships, the CC seems much better built, but it lacks the overall effect of the RBR; instead it looks rather like half a BSB. The RBR has 2 hull sections (the only ship to do so) but seems much larger and fuller than the CC. It also has a wider variety of pieces, such as the white "rib" pieces.

It would seem this question is asking to differentiate between Classic pirates and Playable pirates - the CC has no action features but a more reallistic and toned look, whereas the RBR is designed to terrorise the high seas; it is more swashbuckling than the CC...it fits in with the Islander, Armada and later pirates sets well, hence the collapsing mast and stern.

Ideally I would opt for a different ship, but of the two, I would choose the RBR because it is more "complete" and has more MOCing capabilities. For the same price, you get more. Way more! X-D
However I would buy a CC, but only as an afterthought... ;-)

This post has been edited by SlyOwl: 21 February 2008 - 09:46 PM

[Mister Phes]

We could add a poll to this thread for a visual representation of opinion

[The Daphne Blue Strat]

I'd go with the Red Beard Runner, personally...in fact, I did myself.

The Red Beard Runner was my second pirate ship, and I loved it so much that I bought another one on eBay a couple years ago ($70, MISB!!!!). It's one of the few ships that you can still find for the original retail price (at least in the US, not sure about Australia).

[Big T]

Thanks for the comment guys, seems like you all think the Red Beard Runner is the better choice. If it stays within my price range I reckon I'll finally pick up my first ship.

[Macoco]

I highly recommend the Caribbean Clipper(CC) , for its classic collectible figs, great ship design, excellent figurehead, shooting cannons, and overall beauty *wub*

The redbeard runner is flimsy, juniorized with lots of collapsing crap and the sails are too high making it look wierd. All that plus the annoying skull on the sail make that set a very bad choice for a first ship :-X

Thats just my opinion though ;-)

P

[Captain Blue Hair]

I'd definetly go with the clipper, blue figs, old school windows, brown hull instead of red...should i go on? :-D

[Captain Zuloo]

It really depends on how much you are willing to spend but the redbeard runner has more pieces so if you wanted to modify, it would be the better option.

Captain Zuloo, on Feb 27 2008, 11:36 AM, said:

It really depends on how much you are willing to spend but the redbeard runner has more pieces so if you wanted to modify, it would be the better option.

sorry i meant the Caribbean Cliper. I wasn't thinking about what I was writing. 8-|

[Mister Phes]

Since we haven't had a poll topic lately I've turned this thread into a poll.

So for those who have posted, you can also cast a vote as well!

[Legocastlegirl]

I voted for the Red Beard Runner. Reasons? See my post above *sweet*


Thanks Mr. Phes for the poll.

[Mister Phes]

Oh you're quite welcome Legocastlegirl!

My Red Beard Runner arrived today so I'm in the process of building it.

[Athos]

The runner has more play focus. I don't think its as sturdy a ship as the clipper. Though I have to admit I'm very biased in favor of the clipper for sentimental reasons. I do think the clipper would be better, if it had another small sail on the back.

The runner has some nice parts, which can only be had in that set though.

Steve

[natelite]

i don't think that's a fair poll. you need caribbean clipper for different reasons from a RBR. i would compare RBR with a BSB and SES as they are all pirate ships of similar size and caliber. in that comparison, i think BSB trumps all. the color scheme and design is better than the other two.

i would compare caribbean clipper with imperial flagship. and in that match, i would say IF over CC. I like the sleeker design and it just seems more visually stunning than the CC.

if you need to strictly compare RBR with CC, then... RBR is better for play value. it is a bigger ship with more features than the CC. as for a nice display model, i think CC has better color coordination. from afar, RBR looks like a mish-mash of colors. also, nothing beats men in uniforms. :-P