Captain Braunsfeld

Wow, I have never seen anything like this before. Excellent!

Well, I think Louis is right. This is exactly how land is usually claimed.

Well worth it: so many details - the excellent hanging bridge, the animals, all those little scenes.

Thanks. Cheers for the chairs! You are checking out every detail of the story and the pictures - are you Herlock Sholmes in disguise? Thanks. I am trying to stick to the "new chapter every weekend" formula. (This might get tough when the story demands larger buildings...) Dankeschön. I mean, thanks a lot. Ja, dat klopt. I mean, yes thanks

Fine entry - with monkey!

In 1989 a fine LEGO pirate set came out by the name of "Forbidden Island". Now, more than three decades later this set deserves a round of modernization. And this is just what CaptnDarkNStormy has done in his latest MOC "Forbidden Island Remastered". You can find more pictures of this excellent creation (also covering the design process) in the LEGO Pirates Forum.

Vous Vous Vous! Zis is an educational building? With books chained to ze walls? Excellent!

Very well done. Congrats for the frontpage!

Looks amazing!

Thanks! Part 2 is out there! The monkeys are here with me writing the story! It was the butler? But do you know what "it" actually was? The deer eyes - glad you did not see the first version... The room is inspired by the 2010 tv series Sherlock. More interiors to come No, the question is: "Where is the horse race money". Not "horse race monkey". Although, I could do that

Chapter 2: (Still at Quaker Street 9 3/4) - see previous chapter. Sholmes: “What exactly did your butler say?” Rushinthought: “He said that I had taken the bag with the money myself. But, of course, I hadn’t.” Sholmes: “I accept the case. Can we take a look at the crime scene?” Rushinthought: "Yes, yes, of course." (A few minutes later at the home of Lord Rushinthought) Sholmes: “Here we are now. Entertain us!” Rushinthought: "Yes, yes, certainly. This is my study. This is where it happened. When I came back from the horse races I put all the money on this table. Then I left to the city for further business . And when I came home, it was gone.” Dr. Sonwat: “I think we should talk to the butler.” Sholmes: “So you are the butler?” Butler: “Yes, Sir.” Sholmes: “What is your name? Butler: “My name is Thomas. I spell it Fdaines.” Sholmes: “I deduct that you must be from celtic origin.” Butler: “No, I am just bad at spelling.” Dr. Sonwat: “Tell us exactly what happened to the bag that Lord Rushinthought had placed here.” Butler: “Certainly, Sir. But that was very simple and straightforward.” (The butler describes in great detail what he had witnessed.) Butler: “Just a few minutes after he had left, the master returned. I was just cleaning the study.” Sholmes: “What happened then?” Butler: “The master gave me a nod so much as to appreciate my work, went to the table and took the bag that was lying there.” Dr. Sonwat: “And then?” Butler: “Then the master left again and I continued to clean the study.” Sholmes: “And what happened after that?” Butler: “Then the master returned home again and asked me where I had put the bag. But, of course, he had taken it away himself.” Rushinthought: “I most certainly had not!” Sholmes: “Fascinating. Robert, how long has Fdaines been in your service?” Rushinthought: “For more than 15 years now.” Sholmes: “And his service was always impeccable?” Rushinthought: “Yes, yes. But now he has gone mad, as you all have heard!” Sholmes: “Fascinating.” Dr. Sonwat (to the butler): “Did you know what was in the bag?” Butler: “Of course not. I do not spy onto my master.” Sholmes: “Robert, I think the bag with your money was stolen – but not by your butler.” Rushinthought: “But then how did it happen?” Sholmes: “This is what I will soon find out!” (to be continued) This episode's hidden song reference: The storyline so far: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 (you are here) Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7

Alrighty. Yes, of course, I do Nice work, CaptnDarkNStormy!

I also hope that Amedeo will put up some more pictures!

Fine intro. Welcome!

A great creation!

Colours, style and minifigures - what else would you want to see when it comes to a bluecoat fortress visited by pirates. And this creation by @Piraten has plenty of all of that. Plus a monkey - just a perfectly fine island, which you can find in the LEGO Pirates Forum.

This is going to be amazing!

Thanks. That is a common problem in Corrington these days that nobody is able to open the door. But it gave me a chance to reuse that old 80s song "who can it be now"... BTW: I don't know yet whether Rushinthought is married or not. Thanks. Aren't these mystery stories wonderful? Sooo many questions What would Colombo say? And me!

Fine ship and great job with those blue navy torsos!

Amazing rendition of Venice, ehm, Nola Mar, of course.

Prelude: A man in his home. He hears a noise and turns. "Who are you?" (end of prelude) Chapter 1 An afternoon in Quaker Street 9 ¾. Dr. Sonwat enters Herlock Sholmes‘ living room: “Ah, I see you have solved the mystery of the vanished silver ingots”. Sholmes: “Yepp.” Dr. Sonwat takes a seat: “Still no sign of Lady Hemsworth’s tucan?” Sholmes: “Nope.” Dr. Sonwat: “Well…” But he stops as he is interrupted by an unexpected knock on the door. Who can it be now? Sholmes: “Who can it be knocking at my door?” Dr. Sonwat: “Make no sound! Tiptoe across the floor. If he hears he’ll knock all day!” Suddenly, the knocking ends and in comes the well-known figure of Lord Robert Rushinthought. Rushinthought: “My dear Sholmes, did you not hear me knocking?” Sholmes: “Nope.” Rushinthought – looks puzzled. Dr. Sonwat: “That means that he did hear you.” Rushinthought: “You did?” Sholmes: “Yepp.” Dr. Sonwat (coming to Sholmes' aid): “But the butler has his day off.” Rushinthought: ““Yes, yes. I see. I didn't even know you had a butler. Well, friends, let me take a seat.” Rushinthought: “I think I have a case you should start working on!” Dr. Sonwat: “Would you like to tell us some more?” Rushinthought: “Yes, yes. Well, in short,I had it, but when I came home, it was gone and I am very sure that it wasn’t me.” Dr. Sonwat: “Would it be possible for you to be a bit more specific, if you don't mind?” Sholmes: “Well, Sonwat, our friend, Lord Rushinthought went to the horse race yesterday where he won a large sum of money. But this money has now disappeared – am I right? Rushinthought: “Yes, yes. Quite so. Impressive deduction!” Sholmes: “Well, it’s all in a day’s work for a detective.” Dr. Sonwat spots the newspaper on the table that has the headline “Huge Win for Lord R. as Tempest Comes in First”. Sholmes: “Now, where exactly did you put the money and how did it disappear?” Rushinthought: “Yes, yes. Let me tell you the whole story. When I returned home yesterday evening, everything seemed normal. “ Sholmes: “But the money was gone.” Rushinthought: “Yes, yes.” Sholmes: “Where exactly did you put the money?” Rushinthought: “It was in my study, in a bag. When I came home, the bag was missing. I asked my butler about the bag, but he said something very strange indeed…” (to be continued) This episode's hidden song reference: The storyline: Chapter 1 (you are here) Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Here it is, the new storyline, playing out in Corrington. I had wanted to write something with Herlock Sholmes after the Marquis-storyline was finished and it took some time to develop the basic plot. I hope you will like it!

This must be fun to build! And I would add a monkey... Congrats! And welcome to Eurobricks!

Sometimes we are presented with an unexpected entry that makes us yearn for more: New member @tongesbricks has created this marvellous modernization of the classic set 6265 Sabre Island = "Return to Sabre Island". He clearly excels with all kinds of latest & greatest building techniques and an exquisite use of colours. You can find more pictures of this extraordinary MOC in the LEGO Pirates Forum.

Such a great combination of victorian flavour and the classic octan theme!