Yes it is time for another review, this month we bring you: 1747 Pirates Treasure Surprise!
Overview
Set 1747 was released in 1996 in the dying years of the Pirate theme at the low price of $2. Not surprising really as it only contains 1 figure and 21 pieces. A sort of impulse set of the day!
The Full review
The set includes one minifig, which for once isn't a common stripe-vested sailor with bandana but a grey bearded, tri-corn wearing castaway! The printing of the minifigs mouth is a bit crooked, but it is only a minor niggle, over all it is a great minifig, a change to the older pirates.
The sets main play feature, well when I say main I mean only, is a simple rock, no fancy techniques used here, just a simple folding piece.
And here is the surprise bit: 4 gold coins are concealed away within the rock, along with a yellow goblet.
A shot from the side, as you can see the back is very plain, but that is not a surprise for such a cheap set.
A shot from the side, showing the palm leaf.
"'Tis my treasure, me heartie!"
In conclusion I think it is a good small pirate set, if you are looking to build a more varied pirate crew for your ship, also it seems to go very cheaply on Ebay, I got mine for only 1 pence.
Comments/criticism/pies/and thoughts about the set welcome as always! *y*