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PICTORIAL REVIEW: 6274 Caribbean Clipper

WesternOutlaw

By WesternOutlaw
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How do you rate this set?  

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  1. 1. How do you rank this set on a scale of 1-5 (5=highest)?

    • 5. Very Good
      72
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      45
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      12
    • 2.
      5
    • 1. Extremely Poor
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Mister Phes

Mister Phes

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Who gave you the Caribbean Clipper and Black Seas Barracuda for Christmas, Mr Assamite? Was it someone else or was this one of those Christmas presents from "self"?

Assamite

Assamite

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Who gave you the Caribbean Clipper and Black Seas Barracuda for Christmas, Mr Assamite? Was it someone else or was this one of those Christmas presents from "self"?

Was Christmas present from my parents close to fifteen yeas ago.

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Mister Phes

Mister Phes

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Ahhhhh... 15 years ago... The good old days!

I remember the biggest set I got given 15 years was 6270 Forbidden Island (although it was called Shark Island here). Not fortunate enough to get something as a big as a Black Seas Barracuda or Caribbean Clipper.

Assamite

Assamite

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Ahhhhh... 15 years ago... The good old days!

I remember the biggest set I got given 15 years was 6270 Forbidden Island (although it was called Shark Island here). Not fortunate enough to get something as a big as a Black Seas Barracuda or Caribbean Clipper.

These were the last sets I got before my Dark Age. Twas compensation for living in Tom Price W.A., it's a little mining town 1600 km north of Perth. Good money but no life.

Another interesting point about this set is that is first generation pirates and really holds it own when compared with the later sets.

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Mister Phes

Mister Phes

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Could you elaborate upon what you mean by "really holds it own when compared with the later sets"?

Firstly could you clarify what you mean by "later sets"? Sets released in the later years of the pirate theme (i.e. 96 to 97) or do you mean the sets from all themes which have been released in the past few years?

Mile85

Mile85

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Ahhhhh... 15 years ago... The good old days!

I remember the biggest set I got given 15 years was 6270 Forbidden Island (although it was called Shark Island here). Not fortunate enough to get something as a big as a Black Seas Barracuda or Caribbean Clipper.

yeah, good old times. I got for my birthday Skull's Eye Schooner and I was so surprised because I asked for Renegade Runner :-D Was It about 12years ago? anyway my older brother found it..it was on sale and it was only 300marks!(about 50-60 dollars, 45-50euros) we had different currency back then :-P That was the the best birthday gift ever *y* and just two weeks ago I bought BSB for 55Euros, In top condition with Instructions. It was a good buy I think...

Assamite

Assamite

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Could you elaborate upon what you mean by "really holds it own when compared with the later sets"?

Firstly could you clarify what you mean by "later sets"? Sets released in the later years of the pirate theme (i.e. 96 to 97) or do you mean the sets from all themes which have been released in the past few years?

I meant against even the later pirate/armada/soldier/IG ships this still looks pretty good.

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Mister Phes

Mister Phes

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Personally I think the Caribbean Clipper is the least of the non-Pirate ships.

In 1996 we did witness a drastic change in set design (I.e. piece count was reduced significantly so structural concepts weren't fully resolved) and affected the outcome of the Imperial Flagship's design, however I still prefer it over the Caribbean Clipper.

Mile85

Mile85

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Personally I think the Caribbean Clipper is the least of the non-Pirate ships.

In 1996 we did witness a drastic change in set design (I.e. piece count was reduced significantly so structural concepts weren't fully resolved) and affected the outcome of the Imperial Flagship's design, however I still prefer it over the Caribbean Clipper.

I always thought IMPERIAL flagship was released in 1992 or 1993 and ARMADA flagship in 1996, Am I right?

so you must be talking about Armada flagship..

Assamite

Assamite

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I meant against even the later pirate/armada/soldier/IG ships this still looks pretty good.

CM

Also I should point out this is an overall view of the set design. The pirate sets are all pretty good, even the much maligned islanders (I like them). If you look at another theme, such as Space or Castle, the subthemes are very diverse in quality.

Some of the early grey castles are okay, but the later ones like the Black Falcon Fortress & Guarded Inn are steps beyond in deisgn.

Space on the other hand has strong Classics like the Galaxy Explorer series, with some very weak themes such as UFO, Life On Mars etc.

Back on topic this set is called the Governor's Ship "Sea Hawk" in Australia.

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Col. Whipstick

Col. Whipstick

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Great Review

I bought myself one in superb condition in a perfect box without a scratch and got it for about 35 Pounds but the big bonus was that the dealer didn't know the contents as he had obviously purchased it off someone else so when it arrived I got a few extra soldier minifigs and boats... Bargain of my lego life, my Caribbean Clipper... :)

I first saw my friend's one back in 1990 and he first introduced me to lego pirates but by the time i got into the collecting i focused on Imperial Guards as opposed to Soldiers and only now am I making some small gains in the Men-In-Blue department.

WesternOutlaw

WesternOutlaw

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Great Review

I bought myself one in superb condition in a perfect box without a scratch and got it for about 35 Pounds but the big bonus was that the dealer didn't know the contents as he had obviously purchased it off someone else so when it arrived I got a few extra soldier minifigs and boats... Bargain of my lego life, my Caribbean Clipper... :)

I first saw my friend's one back in 1990 and he first introduced me to lego pirates but by the time i got into the collecting i focused on Imperial Guards as opposed to Soldiers and only now am I making some small gains in the Men-In-Blue department.

Thanks. I didn't rate this set a 5, but rather a 4 (I think). I don't think it was Lego's flagship of the pirate theme, but it is a nice set. I really like the colors and the figs.

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Dukesc

Dukesc

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5/5 This is a great ship. She is the largest of the non-pirate. I am not a big fan of how the rigging comes into the middle of the ship rather than the sides, but hey it

Capn Frank

Capn Frank

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5/5

Granted i don't like the rigging *n* , but it does come with a lot of good pieces *y* .

Things that i really like that it comes w/ include:

Yellow bird!

4 blue imperials *y* (one of which is an admiral)

the two flags and the 3 sails

2 cannon.

I think this is really good being that it's almost the first pirate ship TLG ever made.

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simonwillems

simonwillems

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While browsing this thread I found out that I hadn't been posting here about this great ship.

I voted 5/5, this is a true classic and if you don't own this ship: shame on you!!

It may look a bit strange, with that high main mast and shorter back mast, but when you have this ship on display it looks just right. And extra sail is easily fixed in the 6280 way.

My favourite viewingpoint is the back of the ship with the two windows and the main mast towering behind them.

I was extremely lucky to find this ship brandnew in the back of a German toystore in the city of Pruem a few years ago. I love Germany! My copy still looks fresh and the sails are just as crisp as lego intended them in 1989.

*y*

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Dreamweb

Dreamweb

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A very good review. I really admire your sails - they look like new! Mine are worn quite a lot.

When I got it for Christmas in 1989 or 1990, it was the biggest set I had at the time. I remember I was disappointed with the number of minifigs - I was expecting more :) I was also expecting 4 cannons, not 2... I also didn't like - and still don't - the fact that the cabin has no door or wall and there's no stairs or ladder leading to the brigde. The rigging in the middle isn't that realistic but doesn't look that bad!

I still give it a 5/5, for it's a true Lego classic, and despite all those things it looks just great - I especially like the yellow bird, the sails and the back of the cabin with windows. And it has one of the best Lego minifigs I've seen - Governor Broadside who comes only in one other set aside from this one.

I have one complete - the one mentioned above - and one almost complete, but they are both disassembled and are parts of MOCs right now :)

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