Mister Phes

Ever visited Classic-Pirates.com?

Your enthusiasm is admirable! However, we wouldn't want you to go to the trouble of using Facebook if you're not already using it. There are other ways you can contribute (without Facebook) if you're interested.

Thank ye! Now I just need to find some time to edit them into Instagram format and we've got our next post.

Mainly the ship exteriors... We're due for a magnificent pirate ship on the Classic Pirates Instagram. And some close-ups...

Anyone Interested in helping out with the Classic Pirates Facebook Group? All that's required is to delete the occasional spam post and like new posts. And if you're feeling adventurous, occasionally write positive, encouraging comments on posts. Also, should you stick at it, you'll be awarded a nice medal, starting at bronze and upgrading periodically due to exceptional service.

Are there higher resolution images available? It's a magnificent vessel but 800x600 images are just too small for social media.

It's not a bad thought and for posting in the forum it doesn't look too bad! But we'd be interested in featuring this MOC on the Classic-Pirates.com Instagram in the future and images MOC work so much better when the MOC fits comfortably within the frame.

I would like to make a minor criticism about the framing... The presentation is excellent aside from the fact the bottom corner is cut off and there's not much negative space (I.e. plain background) between the flag and top of the frame. You've got negative space on the left and right, but for some reason the top and bottom margins have been neglected.

Are they compatible with Super Mario?

Don't suppose you could post a photo of these vessels for those of us who aren't familiar with your skull island... (and too lazy to look at your other topics )

My sentiments exactly. Finally, someone has represented the Dutch, but alas, I found this one too late.

Smashing! Frontpage material this be! @Ayrlego @Professor Thaum @Faladrin

Minecraft pirates!

Each image links to the submission page on LEGO Ideas. However, the reason there isn't any prominent linking is because the submission has expired. Probably should make a note of that in the first post.

THE SET... I really wanted to create a historical event or scene that is not that known to most people in lego, so I decided I'd try this... The Easter Island Voyage! It is a recreation of the first Europeans, the Dutch, being the first to discover Easter Island in 1722. Later, others soon explored Easter Island, Such as the Spanish, Captain Cook of England, and the French. And of course, what most astounded these explorers were the giant Easter Island Head monoliths, also known as Moai. The Islands original inhabitants, the Pacific islanders of polynesia, built these mysterious Moai heads. While the Dutch called it Easter Island, the islands native inhabitants named it Rapa Nui. The set idea includes shore line, the coastal waters, and a display border. Please note this submission has expired and voting is no longer available. THIS SET CONTAINS... An Easter island/moai head (it wouldn't be Rapa Nui without one!)... A black dutch row boat... An islanders red canoe... A cave that contains a barrel, a straw mat, and a wooden pole to support the roof. The home of an islander. MINIFIGURES... An islander... A Dutch Captain... Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen... Hope you like the idea and support so this historical event can be made in lego! It can be used for play and display. It contains exactly 776 pieces.

Thank ye! It appears he's posting one new MOC per year.

I wasn't saying it was sinful, rather this approach (infusing history and technology) doesn't appeal to Classic purists like myself. We'd prefer to see the classic themes reimagined for a modern audience... and that was achieved quite successfully with Pirates of Barracuda Bay. The new aesthetic has inspired AFOLs to create MOCs and new versions of classic sets in that same building style. So we'd prefer to see more official sets continuing along that trajectory, rather than taking the SciFi or action figure path.

That's a matter of perspective. If you're a Classic purist then it's a bastardization of one the core LEGO themes, which in recent times, has infiltrated other "Classic Era" themes. E.g. Ninja's modern incarnation, Ninjago. But that's not say they're bad, rather; infusing technology and history is more appealing to the younger generations, hence why there are perennial Ninjago set releases. I.e. the sales are strong in the target demographics.

At a later time I may verbalise this into something more intelligible.

Got a link to some photos?

Good old @SlyOwl! Wonder what became of him...

That depends where the buyer is located. Another consideration is LEGO does not ship to every country, particularly with all those COVID restrictions. So, for some, this may be the only means of acquiring the set.

But is it possible to find these forums again using the search terms you used previously?

Ah yes, that's what I was expecting. If I'm not mistaken, Facebook cannot accessed in mainland China. Thank you for sharing your observations! Which forums are these?

Well, can you say with absolutely certainty it was Facebook? If so, I'll hunt the groups down for myself.