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Eurobricks has been upgraded - the new LEGO Pirates theme needs YOUR input! - UPDATED 14 July, 2025


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  • Governor
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UPDATES 14 JULY, 2025

  •  Featured Content Sidebar reinstated:
    The new version is mobile responsive... but does not yet have Dark Mode support.
     
  • Fixed Pagination background on mobile
    There was an error on mobile causing the pagination background to appear the same tan colour as the text.  The background should now be brown with floral texture.
     
  • Dark Mode Support for Header Image
    A Dark Mode version of header image has been implemented.  Still not the final header image and could use much improvement.

 

While the updates have been tested in multiple web browsers, on multiple devices, as per usual, something has probably broken somewhere, so please report in this topic.

 

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It has finally happened! 

Eurobricks has been upgraded to the latest version of the Invision Power Board and software you can read the full announcement here.

So hopefully this resolves many of the glitches the forum was previously experience.

It also means there is currently a LEGO Pirates Forum theme for the new version of the forum.

But that may change with enough nagging from forum members :pir-grin:

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It appears there is indeed interest for a new LEGO Pirates Forum theme.

So how about we start by refreshing the banner?

Below is a starting point, but which sets, minifigs and whatever else should be incorporated?

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I think the old design was sufficient, it created a beautiful atmosphere. I would not mind some updates to it, perhaps that can said more about the picture and its characters, not the design itself. I like the parrot and monkey, palm trees and so on. I wish to see our beautiful theme again. :pir-triumph:

Posted (edited)

Please, please, please bring back the Pirates theme! The current default forum theme is simply put not pretty, and feels like a step back in time to 2005. It looks outdated, and the banner at the top is poorly designed. Official Lego branding is so colorful and fun, and this forum looks like a place aimed at fans of auto-repairs.

I understand that maintaining the site isn't anyone's full-time job and that not everyone is a designer, but I genuinely want this site to look as good as possible. I'm a graphic/web designer and illustrator. I'm happy to help if needed or even share some design links for inspiration to transform this dull blue theme into something more visually appealing.

Edited by zinnn
  • Governor
Posted
17 hours ago, zinnn said:

Official Lego branding is so colorful and fun, and this forum looks like a place aimed at fans of auto-repairs.

Agreed!  Ok, let's start the customisation with a more piratey background...

 

21 hours ago, SpacePolice89 said:

Will the banner be brought back or will a new one be created?

It's perhaps time to refresh the banner a little - with some help of community input!

So which minifigs and sets should we put in it the new banner?

Here's a starting point - but it can evolve with suggestions...

header2025.jpg

 

Posted (edited)

I miss the old Pirates theme! It was nicer to look at and makes you feel at home.

I like the banner of @Mister Phes. A conquistador should also be added.

Edited by NOD
  • Mister Phes changed the title to Eurobricks has been upgraded - the new LEGO Pirates theme needs YOUR input!
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2 hours ago, SpacePolice89 said:

At least one of the original Imperial Soldiers.

Not to mention the admiral/fortress commander.
Failing that, the tomboy daughter of the 2015 pirate wave might be nice.

Posted
5 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

header2025.jpg

Can you reduce the saturation on the Quartermaster, and increase contrast on Steve? I'm happy to help out with the banner if needed! As for characters, I'd love to see King Kahuka, the updated Redbeard from POBB, and the Scallywag CMF.

Also, the previous theme with the leading sand/tan colour was amazing, and gave the Pirates forums distinct "island" identity. I may sound harsh now but I wholeheartedly despise those blues we're using now (not your background, but the forum's banners and icons, it's like the ugliest blue one could find out there).

  • Governor
Posted
1 hour ago, zinnn said:

Can you reduce the saturation on the Quartermaster, and increase contrast on Steve?

Yes, colour correction will be finalised when everything else in place.

 

1 hour ago, zinnn said:

I'm happy to help out with the banner if needed!

That may be beneficial - but first let's have a think tank and see what ideas are worth implementing.

 

1 hour ago, zinnn said:

Also, the previous theme with the leading sand/tan colour was amazing, and gave the Pirates forums distinct "island" identity.

I agree.

I deliberately left the banner somewhat empty to encourage suggestions.

Posted
48 minutes ago, Mister Phes said:

I deliberately left the banner somewhat empty to encourage suggestions.

FYI, when talking about the sandy colours, I meant the whole forum look, not only the banner :)

  • Governor
Posted
28 minutes ago, zinnn said:

FYI, when talking about the sandy colours, I meant the whole forum look, not only the banner :)

As the graphical assets exist for the interface I was intending to re-implement those... maybe with some tweaks for 4K since they date back as far 2012.

We'll get there eventually!

Posted
10 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

So which minifigs and sets should we put in it the new banner?

I think that the original Redbeard figure could be featured in the new banner, as the symbol of Classic Pirates. Perhaps a little reference to POTC could do well too. And lastly, a pirate swinging across the banner. :pir-grin:

Posted (edited)
On 1/22/2025 at 10:37 AM, Jack Sassy said:

I think the old design was sufficient, it created a beautiful atmosphere. I would not mind some updates to it, perhaps that can said more about the picture and its characters, not the design itself. I like the parrot and monkey, palm trees and so on. I wish to see our beautiful theme again. :pir-triumph:

Spinoza :monkey: and Popsy :parrot:!

A (Classic) Pirates banner, background etc are very desirable!
It was already beautiful and could probably be even more beautiful.
However, this default banner/theme is....well...:pir-bawling::pir-sick:

Edited by CvS
  • Governor
Posted

Thank ye @CvS, @dr_spock and @kuzyabricks, your requests have been noted! :steve:

19 hours ago, Jack Sassy said:

I think that the original Redbeard figure could be featured in the new banner, as the symbol of Classic Pirates. Perhaps a little reference to POTC could do well too. And lastly, a pirate swinging across the banner. :pir-grin:

Well, that's a tall order, Jack! :pir-oh3:

Where do we get the swinging pirate from?

22 hours ago, zinnn said:

FYI, when talking about the sandy colours, I meant the whole forum look, not only the banner :)

Sandy colours have been reinstated...  textures will follow after my FTP access gets sorted out.

Posted
8 hours ago, kuzyabricks said:

I feel like 10210 HAS to be in the banner. It's the king of all Lego pirate ships!


' I feel like 10210 6285 HAS to be in the banner. It's the king of all Lego pirate ships!'

....I think you made a typo.... ;-)

Posted
3 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

Sandy colours have been reinstated

Right now, everything is unreadable with the Eurobricks dark theme.

Posted
1 hour ago, CvS said:

' I feel like 10210 6285 HAS to be in the banner. It's the king of all Lego pirate ships!'

....I think you made a typo.... ;-)

' I feel like 10210 6285 6274 HAS to be in the banner. It's the king of all Lego pirate ships!'

You made a typo too! :pir-tongue:

I'd love Redbeard (classic or modern) to appear in the banner. The printed parrot, a blue Imperial sailor or governor (classic or modern), and a treasure chest with proper chromed treasure. It might not scale well, but 6270 in the background might be nice too.

Posted
8 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

Well, that's a tall order, Jack! :pir-oh3:

Aye, it be. :pir-tongue:

8 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

Where do we get the swinging pirate from?

Scrap that, I think we could do well with just the classic Redbeard figure. :pir-thumb:

8 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

Sandy colours have been reinstated...

At last, feels like home again. :pir-cry_happy: Thank ye, Governor!

 

Would it be possible to see the parrot icon for the subforums return at some point too? 

  • Governor
Posted
13 hours ago, iragm said:

Right now, everything is unreadable with the Eurobricks dark theme.

Good to know some members are using the Dark Theme!

I've made some adjustments so the text is legible.

Eventually there will be a proper Dark Theme for pirates - after the Light Theme has been sorted.

Posted
18 hours ago, CvS said:


' I feel like 10210 6285 HAS to be in the banner. It's the king of all Lego pirate ships!'

....I think you made a typo.... ;-)

The beautiful thing about the pirates theme is that everyone can have their favorite ship since they’re all fantastic))) (except for the 2015 line) 

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