Mister Phes

What a fine selection from your vast portfolio!

Why, thank you! But really, I don't mind if you create a topic for the pirate set remake inspiration. Show me how much better things could be done when you don't have to spend time orgainising contests and travel.

I've been in a mega rush these past few days! On top of overseeing the operations of a fan community with Moderator out of action, I've also been been frantically trying to put together this contest before I leave for an international adventure spanning 6 countries. I've still got to create a similar topic for the set remake inspiration but I'm not sure if I'll have time. But I'm happy to give you honour of doing it.

Thank you for your keen eye and glad you've found amusement in the repeated images. I'm going to leave that those since the builder named differently on Instagram.

Are there any other MOCs in the style of Classic LEGO Pirate sets we should include? Post your suggestions and images here...

Well, I'm not seeing an inn here... but I am seeing a lively beach bar. Tattooga or @Marooned Marin? Can't see because the bottle block his face.

Marooned Marin Find him on Instagram, Flickr and Rebrickable. The Triton The Warty Crab Pirate Raft Now by Makuharisoundmachine

Marcin Mrowiński Find him on Facebook and Rebrickable Imperial Bay Imperial Outpost Imperial Headquarter Imperial Storehouse Jan Kusters Find him on Flickr

Bricks747 Find him on Instagram Imperial Fort Imperial Outpost and Store Imperial Outpost and Baracks/prison Imperial Harbour Entrance BaronSat / Eric Duron Find him on Instagram and BaronSat.net Puerto Bricko Merchant Ship Spanish Fort MOC inspired by the model from the 1990 LEGO Idea Book 260 pages 40 & 41 Raft MOC inspired by the famous 6261

Jason Brown/The Brick Stop Find him on Instagram If LEGO Pirates were alive today.. Armada Cove Prison Island Wreckers Bay The Queens Guard Broadside Bay Broadside Bay Expansion King Kahuka's Tower Throne Crimson Corsair Skulls Eye Outpost Port Saber Slayer's Cove

Return of the Classic Pirates Contest Inspiration for creating a new LEGO Pirate set Not sure what to create for the contest's building category? Here are some great examples to get your started... And if you know of any other MOCs in the style of classic LEGO Pirate sets, feel free to post them here. Legostein Mini Wizardary on Flickr The Explorer Fleet Big Beach Island What shall we do with... Juniors set 10679 "Pirate Treasure Hunt"? Governor's Guard Order of the Lily The Trade Guild Small Pirate Brigantine Trading Fleet The Lucky Seashell Captain Iron Hook's Classic Pirate Junk Two-Masted Caravel for the Armada sub-theme Caribbean Ribbit The Dragon of the Black Seas

Yes, you can remake any official LEGO Pirate set. 6260 and 6292 are quite different to each other anyway. That's actually a great choice - I've seen very few MOC remakes based of this set.

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Might be time to split the topic and move those posts into a topic of their own...

Social Media Images When posting images of your entries you may also include a promotional contest image, usually as the final image. However, you may also share promotional material as standalone posts - just limit these to one post per week. Also, if there is a particular image format you require, submit a request by posting the requirements in this topic. Requests will be considered after July 31. 1080x1080 Instagram Post Tile 1280x1080 Facebook Post 1080x1920 Social Media Story Includes space to insert a weblink sticker beneath "Win 1 of 2 Eldorado Fortresses" titles.

Yes, they're protected everywhere the LEGO Group can enforce them otherwise there would be more companies producing them... If they can't enforce a trademark or patent in the manufacturer's country, they're pursue legal action against the retailers. This happened have a few month to LEGO compatible sets designed by AFOLs, produced by Chinese manufacturers and sold on Amazon. The LEGO Group gave Amazon a warning, who in turn gave the manufacturers a warning, who in turn gave AFOLs notice to revise their designs so they no longer use any of the 50 or so parts that are still under patent.

Which part(s) of the world is this? Because the LEGO Group has gone to great lengths in recent times to ensure minifigures cannot be legally produce anywhere on Earth. That includes countries like China who generally have little regard for intellectual property laws, and such manufacturers take heed because the LEGO Group takes action against retailers of their products. I.e. if the manufacturer has trouble selling their product, then there's no point producing it.

It is (currently) impossible for competitors to legally sell minifigures (based on LEGO minifigures) without violating intellectual property laws. So that's why Bluebrixx doesn't include minifigures.

Just a guideline not to go too big.

Not just submitted, half around dozen Imperial fortresses reached 10K supporters and entered review.

We understand not everyone is a builder but as the old saying goes, "Everyone's a critic". So here's another chance to WIN 10320 Eldorado Fortress by providing constructive feedback to contest entrants... Set sail for the LEGO Pirates Forum for more details!

Also, I need to mention that I'll be away from June 28 to July 27. Building entrants can start posting their entries LEGO Pirates MOC Forum in from June 28 onward but if you require a prompt reply to your question(s), you'll need to ask them prior to that date.

You can submit as many entries as you like, in one category, or both. Just so long as each entry has its own topic.

Thank you for your insights. After the contest you can do whatever you like with the MOCs you build for your entries. And there's no rule against posting instructions during the contest either - but why would you want to give your competitors the advantage of observing your techniques, which they could then use themselves in their contest entries?

Marco's photography was much of the reason I created this topic in the first place.