MightyThorngren

So many of those changes are ones I wanted to do but was unsure about with my own limited parts. Especially curious how you modified the prison for the cannon. Curious about the beds too. Sadly the post with pictures didn't show up for me. But this sounds so cool. I really hope you figure out the tweaks. I use imgur.com for linking sometimes here.

I believe all entries have to be digitally built. Some builders also submitted a brick built version along with digital. But they won't take a submission only built with bricks with no digital file.

I made a Top 10 list after going through every bricklink submission for Series-5 on a day off. It included a number of Pirate sets My favorite Bricklink Series-5 sets I favor smaller to medium builds for both budget and shelf space. No giant display pieces in this list. Counting down my top 10 sets. Number 10 - Black Dragon Tower - At 1537 pieces its a well detailed and imposing tower that won't break our bank and leaves space on our shelves. Not much to say about it, it's my least favorite set I mention on my list. But I think it's incredibly well done and fits all my criteria for a winning set. And the classic Black Dragon Knights are in my opinion the most iconic of all the Lego faction, and in my imagination the most feared. https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1544/Black-Dragon-Tower Number 09 - The Pirate Life - This set is really beautiful and looks like it functions well as a Pirate playset to counter the new Eldorado Fortress. But a bit large for my tastes at 2732 pieces and takes up too wide a shelf space. Lots of life in the set, but I wish it was a little less long at 20 inches in length. Still, absolutely impressive looking and I'm rooting for Pirate themed to make a comeback. And this is the most impressive looking Pirate base I've seen. https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1633/The-Pirate-Life Number 08 - Serpent Island - At 1256 pieces, I think Serpent Island is a really cool smaller set. We get a really awesome compact Viking Ship with folding sail and neat side build of a water Serpent and small island. It pairs well in Castle or Viking themed stuff and even could work with Pirates. This set is incredibly soulful and ready to inspire imaginations to play. https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1794/Serpent-Island Number 07 - The Privateer Frigate Fortuna - This is the most impressive ship build I've ever seen. But at 4000 parts and almost 32 inches in length, it breaks both my budget and shelf. I love that it's fully playable though, if you happen to have a swimming pool sized space to play in. I literally have no room for it, but it's absolutely stunning and I'm amazed at how playable and sturdy this well detailed model is. https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1813/Privateer-Frigate-Fortuna Number 06 - Medieval Beekeeper - The largest Castle themed set within size and budget, I loved is the Medieval Beekeeper at 2080 pieces. It's a refreshing change of pace from fortresses and hideouts while offering story inspiring details while filling out the Castle world with unique civilians. It's slightly larger scale than I would like to fit with ALL Castle themed sets, but looks to be perfectly in scale with the new Medieval Village which is serviceable. It's a really beautiful set worth checking out. So full of charm. https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1648/Medieval-Beekeeper Number 05 - Alchemist Caravan - The first of the two wagons on my list is the Alchemist Caravan at 853 pieces. I like the classy side builds and the second pitch for the laboratory looks amazing, though it makes it feel a but too large for what it is, which is why I placed it lower than the other wagon. https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1818/Alchemist's-Caravan Number 04 - The Wolf Den - At a good mid range of 1604 pieces, the Wolf Den is a a cool Wolfpack encampment set up in some ruins. It folds open to completely change the look of the scene while retaining all details and being a functional playset that looks equally impressive at play. I have another Wolfpack set at Number 2, but I would be equally happy with this one. It's quite impressive and looks to be loads of fun. I like that the camp filled ruins are full of life, implying the Wolfpack are scattered about the Kingdom. https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1482/Wolf-Den Number 03 - Wizard Wagon - At 695 pieces, the Wizard Wagon is a very cool magical cart reminding me of the original Wizard's Cart set from so long ago. It's cute and quaint with great details and really screams magic. I love the included fireworks and side build of scenery for your displays and children and wildlife add to the story telling. This set is so charming and I'm absolutely in love with it. It's small piece count will ensure it it's affordable and it complements every Castle theme imaginable while exuding classic Lego charm https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1658/Wizard-Wagon Number 02 - Castle Wolfstone - At 1018 parts, this is an excellent small fort situated by the water with an ability to hinge open for play and accessibility. I think it's equally as cool as that Wolf Den, but almost 600 parts less and it manages to tap into that classic Lego Castle aesthetic and feel but keep modern sensibilities. I love both and think they together would make formidable defenses for the Wolfpack throughout the kingdom, but this would be my choice if I could only have one. Wolfstone offers everything one could want from the pack except a glow in the dark ghost or gray bird. It's a fort build into the water and had a great secret dock and raft, its a perfect reimagining of the original Wolfpack keep. I love the jail and included watchdog, but the moving gate and trap door add to the fun. It looks great as a display piece, but folds open for easier play. By far my favorite Castle set in Series-5. Affordable, playable, space saving and full of details to inspire the imagination. https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1748/Castle-Wolfstone Number 01 -The Trading Post - My favorite set from series 4 The Trading Post is back with improvements for series 5. The Trading Post is a great Pirate themed civilian base to interact with Pirates and Imperials. Its something we've been missing for forever and its my number one want in the program. It's an impressive display piece at a modest 1557 parts, but is also a wonderful playset that can even be split in half to reveal more details. I can not gush enough about this set. It's just so dang cool and a perfect compliment to any Pirate collection https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-5/1503/Trading-Post

I've actually changed the Admiral's office since my last post and I turned it into a war room. I want to tweak it more before showing though. However, I like new ladder situation a lot more. I just today changed the crane and absolutely love it. The new remake crane was way too large and imposing, not even giving a figure room to operate it. It was my least favorite part of the new remake set. I tried to fix all that and give the crane a classic look.

This is incredibly beautiful and full of soul.

This is a really awesome MOC update. It fits in well with old or new sets. Great job, I would love to play around with it

That was my take on it too, that it's was a rocky island turned into a makeshift fort for the pirate crew. And wow oh wow is this just such a fun remake imagining. I keep going back to this thread to look at it and inspire myself. Such great MOCs made on this site. Yours is an inspiration for building something brand new inspired by something old. I really love what you did here.

I'm so very excited for this set. I'm hella sad I'll have to wait til next year before getting my hands on it. My most anticipated set, so cool. I love the modularity of the little islands and the inner cave details

Man I'd love battle packs. As a kid, I filled out my collection a lot by getting one or two character packs and it was the best. I miss buying a small island and getting a boat and two figures or 6 figures from different factions

This is very cool

Ohh wow. I'm shocked I made it so far and thankful to everyone that voted for me, i never expected to even place. Still, dangit on losing with a tie haha. But congratulations to everyone, so many cool builds and stories. All the entries were just great.

Ohh shoot. Real world stuff caught me off guard. Dangit, I'm just popping on to vote and it's all over. Well, congrats to everyone involved.

That's wonderful you put it up, and for free too! I voted for you hella and posted it to all sorts of places. Why were you not able to resubmit it?

Not too original, but I squeezed out every white piece I had to make this. I wish I had more and different parts, but I used only what I had. Shout out to Trikus and his mod. I didn't use his parts or instructions, but I followed his lead and ended using his basic set up for the inside when the room seemed too crowed with a bed I put in there. A bit crowded up there. I'm gonna take out one cannon and brick build a swivel cannon down the road.

A every vote for Sharktooth Tower helps wake Nathaniel Napsalot. Will our Stalwart fisherman wake in time to rescue his beloved Captain, or will Ironhook the Third get fished out of these waters missing a few limbs like his gramps?