Pirates were definitely my favorite theme when I was younger. Problem is, in my opinion, there hasn't been a good line of pirate sets since the early 90's. I don't really count the POC theme because it's licensed and not entirely original. I'm talking about an original Pirates theme reboot. I miss those days and I think they could really do well because the City theme seems to be over-saturating the market right now. It might provide some more variety.

Well, Lego did bring back Castle for a short run so why not their other classic line? Hopefully we get some swashbuckling wenches this time around too. I would imagine the characters shall look similar to these fellas here.

Maybe the metal beard character (lego movie) will give back to kids interest in pirates.

Maybe the metal beard character (lego movie) will give back to kids interest in pirates.

Whatever is needed for the Pirates to make a return, I am all for it! :wink:

The pure size difference is ridiculous.

I'd love to see the new ships being closer in size to the sea cow. (Fingers Crossed)

Or maybe they could base it on the classic game "Monkey Island"? That would be awesome in my humble opinion.

Yes please.

My biggest theme so far is vintage Pirates.  I have all the large ships in multiples.  They are appreciating nicely.  Bought many of the Barracudas and Schooners the last 2-3 years every time I find a good deal.

Shiver my timber, shiver my soul! Yo-ho-he-ho!

Shipwreck Defense

Sweet!

Now waiting for the new Pirates exclusive. I have a hunch that it will be a harbor town with inn and stuff. My reasons are the following:

• New soldiers' ship (e.g. Imperial Flagship) is unlikely considering there was one recently
• Release of a bigger pirate ship in conjunction with a $100 one is also unlikely
• Treasure Island, a good candidate, is already a smaller set in this wave

Kind of disappointed that the ship is only $100. I was hoping for something closer to 10210.  Right now it looks like a redo of Brickbeard's Bounty, but  hopefully I'm pleasantly surprised.  I like the idea above of a harbor town exclusive, I think that would be a great set.

Kind of disappointed that the ship is only $100.

As a builder, yes.

But as an investor, it's awesome because it will add some great value to the PotC ships.

For sure I'll keep my last queen anne's r.  until the new pirates sets are here and not resell it on 2014 Xmas.

 

 

And a Somali for the 7th :

 

By the way I agree that a MMV-like port town would be the way to go for the next AFOL Pirates set.

 

Reminds me this:

:P

This is getting exciting. I never owned any pirate ships as a kid, but I did have some of the smaller pirate sets. My mom couldn't afford those bigger sets until years later, but man they were awesome.

I would like to see a reboot of an aliens theme. Similar to the insectoid or the ufo line from the late 90s.

Shiver my timber, shiver my soul! Yo-ho-he-ho!

Shipwreck Defense

Kind of disappointed that the ship is only $100. I was hoping for something closer to 10210.

The $100 US retail is not confirmed. The prices for New Zealand have so the original poster on Eurobricks did a currency change. Over there at least, The Brick Bounty will go for $179 NZD.

Odd Ball idea just popped into my head.  COuld be used for this smaller run of Pirate themed sets.

 

A new way for lego to sell the crap out of smaller sets within a theme.

 

Lego already uses a VIP bonus system, buy X dollar amount get Y back in rewards.

Why not take thta a step further...as you buy each set within a specific theme you get more and more reward points or percentage off of the Lego Exclusive set within that theme.  It would be nice for most themes to have a Lego only exclusive

 

Buy all sets within a smaller theme (5-8 sets) and get the largest or exclusive set at Y% off.

Odd Ball idea just popped into my head.  COuld be used for this smaller run of Pirate themed sets.

 

A new way for lego to sell the crap out of smaller sets within a theme.

 

Lego already uses a VIP bonus system, buy X dollar amount get Y back in rewards.

Why not take thta a step further...as you buy each set within a specific theme you get more and more reward points or percentage off of the Lego Exclusive set within that theme.  It would be nice for most themes to have a Lego only exclusive

 

Buy all sets within a smaller theme (5-8 sets) and get the largest or exclusive set at Y% off.

 

I think that might be a good idea. But for us investors I think it is a bad idea.

New pics

 

 

As a huge fan of the pirate theme.  I am seriously disappointed.  The ship is way top close to Brickbeard's Bounty.

 

This seems like a slight reboot of the 2009 lineup.

 

scratching head...I know most modders/moc ship builders to include my amateur self can do better.

So all in the $30 or less price bracket, except for the ship of course. I`m assuming $30 for the soldier`s fort as well going by the piece count. If that is the case, then these are all good buys, and cheaper/on par with the previous line. 

I'm glad they rebooted the Pirates theme, but overall I was hoping for a little more from the theme. I hope they eventually add a bigger ship to the lineup.

Shipwreck Defense will be an inexpensive way to get some cannons.

I was hoping for a normal looking sea cow.......argh.

I think I've been spoiled by the POTC ships and the Imperial Flagship. This line does nothing for me. I guess my own expectations are to blame, I would like to have seen some more "grown up" sets.