Darth_Ewok Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 If you guys could have a new pirate theme based on the Pirates of the Carribbean movies, would you? I think mega-bloks has the license but I'm curious anyway. What makes a good pirate theme for you pirate fans? Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted July 5, 2006 Governor Posted July 5, 2006 Well its about time ya got in a "piratey mood" ya furry yub yub! We have discussed the MegaBloks Pirates of the Caribbean sets in The Brickster's Mega Blocks Pirates of the Caribbean thread and in Black Sparrow's Pirates Of The Carribean Lego thread. Since we've had an influx of new users lately I feel confident we make a more update thread on this topic with plenty of new input. So to answer your first question: "If you guys could have a new pirate theme based on the Pirates of the Carribbean movies, would you? " The answer was was mixed. Some were for it, while others like myself are against it. And your other question: What makes a good pirate theme for you pirate fans? Definitely NOT a Pirate theme based on any licence!!! One that doesn't stray too far from the original set design style of the early 90's yet incorporating some of the newer pieces were suitable. That's my start, could easily go on and be more specific but I'll let someone else have a turn first. In the mean time I throw this question back to you Furry Yub Yub. I realise pirates may not be your favourite theme BUT what would make a good pirate theme to YOU? Or put another way, what could The LEGO Company do to make you want to pirate new pirate sets? Quote
ghoulrealm Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 I would welcome any release of system lego pirates! Currently I wouldn't have faith in the quality of the overall set designs ie.[they would likely use +4 hulls and mast even if they used system minifigs. (Durmstrang Ship)] However, even if they did, I'ld find some uses for some of the set parts in more classic mocs. Quote
Sean Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 The only reason I would not be for a POTC based theme would be because I wouldn't want more skin tone legomen. I wouldn't mind getting a look at their version of the black pearl however, and it might give them a reason to release an Imperial ship larger than the Carribean Clipper. On the other question, a pirate theme that woudl be good to me is any that just has good sets. El Dorado like bases or Skulls Eye Schooner like ships would be welcome for me anytime. Pretty much as the Lord Admiral said, anything that resembles the pirates from the 90s. Quote
oo7 Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 I don't really care about if minifigs are fleshie or not, but I might or might not want POTC LEGOs depending on whether or not I like the movie. I also would like it if it keeps most of the same old molds, but according to style, if there would be an abnormaly large fort, bigger than the classic 1990s ones I would not mind. Quote
ghoulrealm Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 I don't really care about if minifigs are fleshie or not I like my minifigs defleshed if you couldn't tell allready.. mwahaha! but seriously i dont care about the skin tone either, as long as theyre system. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted July 6, 2006 Governor Posted July 6, 2006 I'd say yellow skin is a MUST for a new Pirate theme! Partly because that's the traditional colour of mini-figures and partly because its racially ambiguous. And mostly because I'm a traditionalist! Quote
Norro Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 I would not like a POTC theme because I'm against licenses (creative reasons stressed in some thread somewhere), hate non-yellow figs, and like lego realism (as in 80s/90s) ie I do not like it when Lego strays into fantasy (which POTC is...). I think what I would like to see is fairly predictable: a continuance of the glory days in pre 2003 colours... God Bless, Nathan Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted July 6, 2006 Governor Posted July 6, 2006 Mr Norro, would your "continuance of the glory days" allow for pieces introduced post 1997, or would they need to be from the time period within 1989 to 1997? Quote
Norro Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 Mr Norro, would your "continuance of the glory days" allow for pieces introduced post 1997, or would they need to be from the time period within 1989 to 1997? The small flexible new pieces are more than welcome! The 'teeth' pieces are now one of my faviourite ever lego pieces and the new 1x1 slopes are also very useful... that said the new one piece wall segmens introduced with KK2 can be melted down and remolded... It isn't the pieces so much as the spirit...The legendary 6080 King's Castle is <insert that tiresome argument> in comparison to most of our MOCs but still encourages building and porvides not only a great looking model but impresssive parts fodder... God Bless, Nathan Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted July 6, 2006 Governor Posted July 6, 2006 How would you use these teeth pieces in a pirate theme? And what does this 1x1 slope look like? Quote
Norro Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 How would you use these teeth pieces in a pirate theme? And what does this 1x1 slope look like? Among other things they make great canopies for stalls (My Tournament Supply Store) and sculptures (My silver lamp) The slopes are seen here. God Bless, Nathan Quote
Djole Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 I would really like any kind of new Pirate series... But I'm a little afraid of that"any kind".... look what they did to Castle series...(especially with KK2)... If it's going to be that way,then I would like to see some re-releases,better... and new series could be much better and without licences... greetings from Serbia Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted July 6, 2006 Governor Posted July 6, 2006 Among other things they make great canopies for stalls (My Tournament Supply Store) and sculptures (My silver lamp) The slopes are seen here. I've seen you put them to use in canopies but would that suit the pirate theme? Quote
Norro Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 I've seen you put them to use in canopies but would that suit the pirate theme? As far as I'm aware there were canopy covered stalls/shops in piratical times, but the piece is very multi purpose for texture, overhangs, and simple tools... God Bless, Nathan Quote
Sean Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Theyd also be pretty useful to do tumblehome without taking up too much deck space, and they also seem to come in good numbers. Quote
Darth_Ewok Posted July 7, 2006 Author Posted July 7, 2006 I would not like a POTC theme because I'm against licenses (creative reasons stressed in some thread somewhere), hate non-yellow figs, and like lego realism (as in 80s/90s) ie I do not like it when Lego strays into fantasy (which POTC is...). I think what I would like to see is fairly predictable: a continuance of the glory days in pre 2003 colours... God Bless, Nathan I agree with you on that. While I could take a POTC theme, an original one would be better (for the numerous reasons pointed out in this thread.) Yellow figs must die *skull* that's about it... ...But I have some questions - So most of you guys are against a POTC theme, what kind of sets would this new theme have? Would it bring back any old ones from older pirate themes? Where would someone look to get some good Lego pirate ships? Quote
Captain Roger Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 I agree with Norro but i think a POTC theme may be good for buy and making MOCs...think about the new pieces and minifigs...yes, minifigs...I think POTC minifigs will be yellow(If they will exist) because SW minifigs are yellow Quote
Sean Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 well the old star wars figs were yellow, more recently theyve become skin toned. I do like the thought about the parts though. I'm not sure what kinds they would come up with...unless different swords or other weapons. Quote
Darth_Ewok Posted July 8, 2006 Author Posted July 8, 2006 Yeah, all the new SW figs are flesh toned. But most other themes aren't. I want them to pick one, not both... ANOTHER question, where would one go to read about becomin' a pirate, buyin' a ship and hirin' some crew? In short, where does someone go if they want to get into pirate Lego :-) Quote
Sean Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 I agree they should pick.... and they should pick yellow ;-) If you mean the forum by gettin into the pirate life, then I think you can just head to Governor Broadside's Admin Building, which is at the top on the main part of the pirates forum. If you meant actual bricks and minifigs, then I'd be ready to pull out the treasure chest and head to bricklink or ebay. hope that helps! God Bless, Sean Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted July 8, 2006 Governor Posted July 8, 2006 Darth Ewok.... The age old answer to where to get any kind of LEGO applies... eBay and BrickLink... Unless you really want to go hunting through markets, newspaper classifields, garage sales, etc... You thinking about joining us on the high seas? Quote
Darth_Ewok Posted July 8, 2006 Author Posted July 8, 2006 Darth Ewok.... The age old answer to where to get any kind of LEGO applies... eBay and BrickLink... Unless you really want to go hunting through markets, newspaper classifields, garage sales, etc...You thinking about joining us on the high seas? Yeah, I am. I have been seeing so many pirate lately in movies and in books and all kinds of places that I realized how neat they really are... I know about bricklink and ebay but I'm looking for information about what sets are good, and just plain information about the pirate life! :-) I think it's time Captain Yub Yub began assembling a small fleet! Quote
Sean Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 well of course I would look for the Skulls Eye Schooner or the Black Seas Barracuda if your treasure chest happens to be large enough hehe. Then there is also the Imperial Trading Post and El Dorado Fortress. Those are the big ships/forts. Theres plenty more smaller, just give the word and someone will go into those too. :-) Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted July 8, 2006 Governor Posted July 8, 2006 Yeah, I am. I have been seeing so many pirate lately in movies and in books and all kinds of places that I realized how neat they really are... Yes, some are a little slow but better late than never ;-) I'm referring to The LEGO Company of course, as they still haven't given us a decent pirate set in years... I know about bricklink and ebay but I'm looking for information about what sets are good, and just plain information about the pirate life! :-) You've come to the right place. We can help you. I think it's time Captain Yub Yub began assembling a small fleet! Damn right it is laddie! Quote
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