PxChris

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    FANtastic Photos of YOU and your LEGO Pirates

    I will try to get some this weekend with the massive Pirates display I'm putting on at the convention!
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    Classic treasure map - vector image

    @zinnn thanks for the offer, but I've got it worked out for this year. Out of all the options, the classic map piece just didn't work out well for my needs. The graphic from the back of the SES was really good, but overall, the map image from Pirates III I shared above just looked the best overall. I'll be sharing all of my convention signage along with my full post on the con setup sometime next week probably (the convention starts in just a couple days).
  3. Does anybody know if a vector (or very high definition jpg/png) image has been recreated of the classic Pirates treasure map? I've been searching around, but haven't found one yet. I am hoping to look at using it as a background to signage I'm making for my next big convention display coming up. (Alternatively - if anyone has any suggestions for other backgrounds that definitely scream Classic LEGO Pirates I'd love to hear them. Parchment style paper is one I'm looking at.) Thanks!
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    [POLL] Next Pirates GWP

    There are a lot of really great choices here, but ultimately I went with Sabre Island... I love that set! But I'll probably change my mind soon. I would honestly take ANY of these as a remake GWP with glee!
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    Future LEGO Pirates Set Speculation

    Might actually be a HP set I purchase!
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    Classic treasure map - vector image

    Thank you @TalonCard super helpful!! Do you know of a better quality scan of the SES instructions than the commonly available set online? Just to share the resources with other interested parties, I also found this graphic from the Pirates III line which is quite nice as well. https://www.flickr.com/photos/75447641@N05/16095377407/in/photostream/
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    Which island type do you like the most?

    I mean, I'm a Classic guy... so always the classic printed baseplate.
  8. Unfortunately they haven't released the cannon holder in reddish brown since 2016. Many of us are impatiently waiting for this piece to come back to the market again so we can comfortably replace the many broken ones in our collection.
  9. Who else has a part of their collection that most folks in the community just looks at and shake their head in bewilderment? For me, that absolutely most silliest part of my collection has the be the 4 Juniors Pirates sets of 2004. I love my complete collection of these sets even though they are much maligned by most AFOLs due to their extreme juniorization and the Jack Stone style figures (the figures seem to be the biggest point of contention). I just find them to be fun little sets, and even the figures have a charm to them. So here's a little look at the complete theme which consists of a total of 10 sets: 6 regular sets, 3 figure packs, and 1 polybag. I'm lucky enough to even have the boxes for most of the sets including sealed boxes for the figure packs and one other. Here are the three boxed figure packs: And then finally all of the boxes I have for the series and the instructions: (This post is dedicated with love to our illustrious leader @Mister Phes whom I know just absolutely loathes these sets! )
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    [OFFICIAL] 40710 LEGOLAND Pirate Splash Battle

    As promised, here are scans of the box front & back and instructions cover. The set built: And then here are some comparison's with the 4 Juniors Captain Redbeard's Pirate Ship:
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    [OFFICIAL] 40710 LEGOLAND Pirate Splash Battle

    Not a problem @Yperio_Bricks! I plan on scanning the box and instructions soon-ish (maybe this weekend if I find the time) so that Huw can get the Brickset database listing updated. I can post them here too if folks would like.
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    [OFFICIAL] 40710 LEGOLAND Pirate Splash Battle

    I do have my copy of the set in-hand as of yesterday afternoon.
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    [OFFICIAL] 40710 LEGOLAND Pirate Splash Battle

    No, I don't believe that is has been. I kind of have a feeling that it's not really "supposed" to release until the summer season opens up at LEGOLand parks. It seems that some industrious sellers have been able to get their hands on it early and hence it ending up on eBay for highly inflated prices.
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    [OFFICIAL] 40710 LEGOLAND Pirate Splash Battle

    Purely financial reasons... but as I said in the follow-up post, another did pop up and I did pull the trigger this time. I should have it in hand next week.
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    [OFFICIAL] 40710 LEGOLAND Pirate Splash Battle

    Welp... another one popped up on eBay for the original price I saw (still too expensive, but oh well) so I jumped on it this time! Looking forward to doing some comparisons to the awesome ( @Mister Phes) 4 Juniors Redbeard ship!
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    Pirates - Early Character and Comic Designs

    Wow @TalonCard!! This is all absolutely fantastic stuff! I was enthralled when I first stumbled upon all of the material that Sadie posted all of those years ago, and to now get all of this additional information is just so cool! Thank you so much for the work in compiling all of it for us!
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    Rocky Mountain Minifigs

    Congrats @evancelt! I hope this really takes off nicely for you!
  18. This is definitely a release-day purchase for me! Looking forward to the book as a whole, the Pirates section should be very good though!
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    [POLL] Best Pirate Captain

    I don't even know how there could possibly be a contest against Redbeard.
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    [OFFICIAL] 40710 LEGOLAND Pirate Splash Battle

    I very nearly bought one of those first sets that popped up on eBay... I had every opportunity to do it. Kind of regretting not pulling the trigger now.
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    Islanders Lore

    Absolutely fantastic summary of the lore as always @TalonCard!!
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    [OFFICIAL] 40710 LEGOLAND Pirate Splash Battle

    They're so beautiful.......
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    [OFFICIAL] 10320 Eldorado Fortress - Available NOW

    As much as it pains me to do so... I'm holding off my purchase for a good GWP promotion. I have no worries about this one going out of stock like POBB, TLG seems to have gotten past their major supply issues. But the fact that the set launched for VIPs with absolutely no promotions at all is extremely disappointing. Even if it had been the Blacktron set again, at least that would have been something (though, I already have that one). So even though I am super anxious to get my hands on the set, I'm going to be patient and hold out for a bit.
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    [MOC] The Black Pearl - 20th Anniversary - FINISHED 2-page

    Wow @Marooned Marin, truly impressive! The ship is properly imposing and fear-worthy! You seemed to capture the essence and proportions very well.
  25. The mismatched clothing I think is part of what makes this figure look so authentically good!