Lord Arlington Posted August 19, 2006 Posted August 19, 2006 Well, August has been a good month for Pirates and a bad month for my pirate budget. I'm already $86 dollars over my limit and we're only a little over half way through the month. I've picked up 3 more sets since my last post. So, without further ado, here's my collection as of now... 6235 Buried Treasure 6245 Harbor Sentry 6257 Castaway's Raft 6260 Shipwreck Island 6265 Sabre Island 1492 Battle Cove 1696 Pirate Lookout 6258 Smuggler's Shanty 6268 Renegade Runner 6234 Renegade's Raft 1481 Desert Island 6280 Armada Flagship The red items are my newest additions. Of course, I had to buy parts from Bricklink to complete my Armada flagship since it was not 100% and since I was ordering, I bought multipes of some items, another set (Desert Island) and a few other pieces I may need/want in the future. *sigh* My poor credit card this month.... Quote
Grrr Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 The list doesn't seem as big as the pile of lego. Anyway: 1713/1733 Shipwrecked Pirate 1747/1802 Treasure Surprise 6232 Skeleton Crew 6234 Renegade's Raft (x2) 6235 Buried Treasure (x4) 6236 King Kahuka (x2) 6237 Pirates Plunder 6244 Armada Sentry 6245 Harbor Sentry (x2) 6246 Crocodile Cage (x2) 6248 Volcano Island 6251 Pirate Mini Figures (x6) 6256 Islander Catamaran 6257 Castaways Raft (x2) 6259 Broadside's Brig 6260 Shipwreck Island 6261 Raft Raiders (x2) 6263 Imperial Outpost 6265 Sabre Island (x5) 6267 Lagoon Lock-Up 6268 Renegade Runner 6270 Forbidden Island 6271 Imperial Flagship (x2) 6273 Rock Island Refuge 6274 Caribbean Clipper (x3) 6276 Eldorado Fortress 6277 Imperial Trading Post 6278/6292 Enchanted Island 6285/10040 BLack Seas Barracuda Quote
El Bucanero Posted September 2, 2006 Posted September 2, 2006 6274 Caribbean Clipper 6265 Sabre Island are added to my list *pirate* Quote
jamtf Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 OK, here is my list: 1476 5 Item Bonus Pack MISB (includes 1481 Desert Island) 1696 Pirate Lookout (2x MISB) 1898 Bonus Value Pack MISB (includes 1889 Pirate's Treasure Hold) 1976 Bonus Pack MISB (includes 1970 Pirate's Gun Cart) 5134 Shooting Cannons MISB (service pack) 5139 Pirate Cannons MISB (service pack) 6204 Buccaneers (1x MISB) 6232 Skeleton Crew (2x MISB) 6235 Buried Treasure (1x used without box) 6237 Pirate's Plunder (6x MISB) 6244 Armada Sentry (2x MISB) 6245 Harbor Sentry (2x MISB) 6247 Bounty Boat (2x MISB) 6251 Pirate Mini Figures (2x MISB + 1x used with box) 6252 Pirates (2x MISB) 6257 Castaway's Raft (2x MISB) 6258 Smuggler's Shanty (1x MISB) 6259 Broadside's Brig (3x MISB) 6263 Imperial Outpost (1x MISB) 6265 Sabre Island (1x MISB) 6266 Cannon Cove (1x MISB) 6267 Lagoon Lock-Up (1x MISB older style Legoland box, was also available in Lego System box) 6277 Imperial Trading Post (1x used with box) 6280 Armada Flagship (1x MIB unused with broken box seals) 6285 Black Seas Barracuda (1x used with box) 6291 Spaniard Ship (1x MISB) Added since first post (date of writing = October 15, 2006): 1747 Pirates Treasure Surprise (2x MISB) 6204 Buccaneers (1x MISB on the way) 6235 Burried Treasure (1x MISB) 6236 King Kahuka (2x MISB) 6244 Armada Sentry (1x used with box) 6246 Crocodile Cage (1x MISB on the way) 6254 Rocky Reef (2x MISB) 6256 Islander Catamaran (1x MISB) 6259 Broadside's Brig (1x MISB) 6260 Shipwreck Island (1x MISB) 6261 Raft Raiders (1x MISB) 6263 Imperial Outpost (1x MISBCBTIAH = Mint in Sealed Better Condition Box Than I Already Had) 6265 Sabre Island (1x used with box) 6273 Rock Island Refuge (1x MISB) 6277 Imperial Trading Post (1x MISB) 6279 Skull Island (1x MISB) 6285 Black Seas Barracuda (1x MISB on the way) 6286 Skulls Eye Schooner (1x MISB) Following sets I will get soon from a close friend of mine. She needs to track them first in her attic and then there is the payment thing she will be expecting: 6248 Volcano Island (1x MISB pending) 6264 Forbidden Cove (1x MISB pending) 6296 Shipwreck Island (1x MISB pending) Mind you that most of the above sets are European sets (except the bonus packs and 6204 Buccaneers) and that the ones with cannons are the shooting type versions. And of course I also have many pirates and soldiers that were purchased separately without bricks etc. As you can see no 6267 Eldorado Fortress and no 6286 Skull's Eye Schooner (edit: I got one now!) included although I will get them some day sooner or later. I refuse to buy 6289/6290 Red Beard Runner (still do) since I do not like the design. Same goes for the smaller ships such as Renegade Runner, Cross Bone Clipper, Caribbean Clipper and Imperial Flagship (edit: but I changed my mind and decided to go out and look for these as well since I already completed the challenge of finding the 2 big ships in MISB condition). I have made an exception for the 6280/6291 Armada Flagship / Spaniard Ship since I like the colour scheme of these. I would say, it is a start... :-) Quote
jamtf Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 I thought it was time to revive the thread and cut the edited list from the original post above this one. Added since first post (date of writing = October 15, 2006): 1747 Pirates Treasure Surprise (2x MISB) 6204 Buccaneers (1x MISB on the way) 6235 Burried Treasure (1x MISB) 6236 King Kahuka (2x MISB) 6244 Armada Sentry (1x used with box) 6246 Crocodile Cage (1x MISB on the way) 6254 Rocky Reef (2x MISB) 6256 Islander Catamaran (1x MISB) 6259 Broadside's Brig (1x MISB) 6260 Shipwreck Island (1x MISB) 6261 Raft Raiders (1x MISB) 6263 Imperial Outpost (1x MISBCBTIAH = Mint in Sealed Better Condition Box Than I Already Had) 6265 Sabre Island (1x used with box) 6273 Rock Island Refuge (1x MISB) 6277 Imperial Trading Post (1x MISB) 6279 Skull Island (1x MISB) 6285 Black Seas Barracuda (1x MISB on the way) 6286 Skulls Eye Schooner (1x MISB) Following sets I will get soon from a close friend of mine. She needs to track them first in her attic and then there is the payment thing she will be expecting: 6248 Volcano Island (1x MISB pending) 6264 Forbidden Cove (1x MISB pending) 6296 Shipwreck Island (1x MISB pending) Mind you that most of the above sets are European sets (except the bonus packs and 6204 Buccaneers) and that the ones with cannons are the shooting type versions. And of course I also have many pirates and soldiers that were purchased separately without bricks etc. As you can see no 6267 Eldorado Fortress and no 6286 Skull's Eye Schooner (edit: I got one now!) included although I will get them some day sooner or later. I refuse to buy 6289/6290 Red Beard Runner (still do) since I do not like the design. Same goes for the smaller ships such as Renegade Runner, Cross Bone Clipper, Caribbean Clipper and Imperial Flagship (edit: but I changed my mind and decided to go out and look for these as well since I already completed the challenge of finding the 2 big ships in MISB condition). I have made an exception for the 6280/6291 Armada Flagship / Spaniard Ship since I like the colour scheme of these. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted October 15, 2006 Author Governor Posted October 15, 2006 If I'm understand standing correctly you got all these sets since 15th of September? Quote
jamtf Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 If I'm understand standing correctly you got all these sets since 15th of September? Yes, correct and I too think I should apologize for being that aggressive! No seriously, I found some small sets that were decently priced and grabbed them since I did not have them. The 2 big ships and 6277 + 6273 were the really expensive purchases. Their boxes are in good shape as well. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted October 15, 2006 Author Governor Posted October 15, 2006 Still, all these MISB boxes must be reasonably expensive! Your Masters Degree in Law has obviously served you well! But never aplogise for being aggresive when it comes to getting so many Pirate sets for it is a wonderful thing. Besides, you're in a pirate forum and pirates are aggresive! :-D Quote
jamtf Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 Still, all these MISB boxes must be reasonably expensive! Your Masters Degree in Law has obviously served you well!But never aplogise for being aggresive when it comes to getting so many Pirate sets for it is a wonderful thing. Besides, you're in a pirate forum and pirates are aggresive! :-D The small ones were really affordable. I do call $10-$25 for a nice box quite OK. The big ones were several hundreds of dollars each. And being aggressive is OK for a pirate, I agree. And I happen to like what I bought and that's what counts! Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted October 15, 2006 Author Governor Posted October 15, 2006 Do you get all your MISB sets from BrickLink and eBay or are there other sources? Quote
jamtf Posted October 15, 2006 Posted October 15, 2006 Do you get all your MISB sets from BrickLink and eBay or are there other sources? There is BrickLink, there is eBay, there is Marktplaats (Dutch site) and sometimes I buy directly from merchants or fellow collectors. My sets literally came from everywhere and what not. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted October 15, 2006 Author Governor Posted October 15, 2006 Which do you find has the best prices? Or are the prices comparable over all sources? Quote
jamtf Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Which do you find has the best prices? Or are the prices comparable over all sources? Depends, really. Some sets are more expensive on eBay compared to BrickLink and some sets are the other way around. I find it good to buy directly from merchants though, after examining the set and determining it meets my expectations. There is no disappointment conditionwise. Furthermore, there is no competition for the set at the time and buying outright might also result in a lower price since you can talk about it, while bidding on stuff in auctions will basically always result in a higher price. The only way is up if you want it. Plus, there is the benefit of no shipping charges + a lesser risk of things getting damaged during shipment when you take the set(s) home yourself. I found very nice copies of 6259 + 6265 + 6261 + 6279 for a decent price that way and more is on the way (see the sets that are pending, they are located in a place nearby that I pass by each day when I drive to my work vice versa). Quote
jamtf Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 New sets added: 1747 Pirates Treasure Surprise (1x MISB) 6251 Pirate Mini Figures (1x MISB) 6262 King Kahuka's Throne (4x MISB) 6263 Imperial Outpost (2x MISB) 6270 Forbidden Island (1x MISB) 6278 Enchanted Island (1x MISB) I seem to be the only one here still buying Lego pirate theme sets... or..? Quote
Eurobricks Emperor Bonaparte Posted October 23, 2006 Eurobricks Emperor Posted October 23, 2006 Some pirate sets it have: 6286 Skull's Eye Schooner 6285 Black Seas Barracuda (2x) 6274 Caribbean Clipper 6271 Imperial Flagship 6265 Sabre Island 6270 Forbidden Island 6268 Renegade Runner Quote
Scouty Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 Ok here are some I recently bought: 1. 6274 Caribbean Clipper arrived! 2.1729 Barnacle Bay arrived! 3.1464 - Pirate Lookout (NISB) (Yay!)arrived! NISB sweetness(MY first and only NISB 4.Forbidden IslandArrived! 5.Armada Sentryarrived! Quote
jamtf Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 Added following sets: 1747 Pirates Treasure Surprise (1x used with instructions) 6204 Buccaneers (1x MISB) 6245 Harbor Sentry (1x used with instructions) 6248 Volcano Island (1x MISB on the way) 6260 Shipwreck Island (1x used with instructions) 6268 Renegade Runner (1x MISB) 6274 Caribbean Clipper (1x used incomplete set without instructions, restoration project) 6278 Enchanted Island (1x MIB opened box / seals broken / unopened sealbags) 6286 Skulls Eye Schooner (1x MISB) 6296 Shipwreck Island (1x MISB on the way) As you may notice, I have started to buy used sets for a change! Quote
Scouty Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 So....many....Sealed..boxes from Mr.jamtf... Any way, Just want to add: Lagoon Lock Up: Used but complete(arrived!) Quote
Governor Broadside Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 So....many....Sealed..boxes from Mr.jamtf... That's why I don't even feel like listing any of my collection... :'-( X-D In this respect, Europeans are lucky. |-/ Quote
jamtf Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 Yes, many sealed boxes Mr. ImperialScouts... lost counting actually. Anyway, the first 6296 Shipwreck Island has arrived in my collection. Got some new additions to announce: 6247 Bounty Boat (used with instructions) 6265 Sabre island (used with box and instructions) 6268 Renegade Runner (used with instructions) 6270 Forbidden Island (used with box, plastic inlay and instructions) 6280 Armada Flagship (MIB opened box / seals cut / unopened sealbags) 6289 Red Beard Runner (MIB opened box / seals cut / unopenend sealbags / decided to buy one anyway despite the mediocre design that is Davy Jones' Locker material) Still on the way: 6248 Volcano Island (MISB) 6286 Skulls Eye Schooner (MISB) 6278 Enchanted Island (MISB, my 3rd one... anyone who needs one may contact me) 6264 Forbidden Cove (MISB, finally, only one more set to go for a complete islander collection, the 6292 enchanted island legend) 6279 Skull Island (MISB one but price was OK) 6296 (MISB, 2nd one but again, price OK) That's why I don't even feel like listing any of my collection... :'-( X-DIn this respect, Europeans are lucky. |-/ Well, the US did have their share of Lego pirate theme sets, didn't they? Why not list your collection? Yes, Europeans might be lucky but all you need to do is search BrickLink, search on eBay and / or other sources. There are still many sealed sets out there waiting to be found. Recently, I got a sealed 6285 that was located in a cellar where it had been for the last 16 years. More of that kind will turn up, trust me. And there is always that rare old store with old sets, just like the one that was cleared out by eBay seller onebreeze. Admit that the prices were steep sometimes, but he chose the best way to sell things quickly at the best prices: the eBay auction system that provides worldwide attention. Quote
Governor Broadside Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 Well, the US did have their share of Lego pirate theme sets, didn't they? Why not list your collection? Yes, Europeans might be lucky but all you need to do is search BrickLink, search on eBay and / or other sources. There are still many sealed sets out there waiting to be found. Recently, I got a sealed 6285 that was located in a cellar where it had been for the last 16 years. More of that kind will turn up, trust me. And there is always that rare old store with old sets, just like the one that was cleared out by eBay seller onebreeze. But there are not any privately owned shops that might carry a set for up to 18 years, at least not in the western US. I know of a person in Spain who has gotten a lot of MISB sets 20 years old from such shops. And the original pirate sets kind of came out before my time, and I wasn't bought many of them either. Tough luck for me. :-/ Anyway, I suppose I'll post my collection soon. Quote
jamtf Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 I know of a person in Spain who has gotten a lot of MISB sets 20 years old from such shops. Well, that happened to me too a couple weeks ago, except, I am not from Spain |-/ . I got mostly Town sets, only a couple Pirate (2 or 3 at the most incl. 6270 Forbidden Island and 6255 comic book) and Castle sets (5 or 6 maybe, from the 1995-1998 royal knights / fright knights era) and also some Paradisa, Technic, Basic, Time Cruisers (great for parts) and Space, Blacktron and M-Tron related stuff. Bought the stuff for original and actual retail prices converted into Euro currency. The sets were bought in a small store that had been abandoned by collectors for years so it seemed and I decided to buy about 80% of their current Lego inventory since most were older sets. All they have left is the less interesting sets such as Spyrius, Life on Mars, those kind of things. Lucky me! :-) Quote
Scouty Posted November 7, 2006 Posted November 7, 2006 :-) New Addition: 6247 Bounty boat: I got this for .99$ X-O . It came in today on 11/16/2006 . Quote
ZCerberus Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 You will notice some glaring holes... No Black Seas Barracuda? No Imperial Trading Post? sorry, no... I am Pathetic! 2526 Barnacle Bay (2) 6234 Renegade's Raft 6235 Buried Treasure 6237 Pirates' Plunder 6244 Armada Sentry (2) 6246 Crocodile Cage 6247 Bounty Boat (6!) 6248 Volcano Island 6249 Pirates Ambush (2) 6250 Cross Bone Clipper 6251 Pirate Mini Figures (4) 6252 Sea Mates 6254 Rocky Reef 6256 Islander Catamaran 6257 Castaway's Raft 6258 Smuggler's Shanty (3) 6259 Broadside's Brig 6260 Shipwreck Island (2) 6261 Raft Raiders 6262 King Kahuka's Throne 6263 Imperial Outpost (4) 6264 Forbidden Cove (2) 6266 Cannon Cove (2) 6267 Lagoon Lock-Up 6268 Renegade Runner 6270 Forbidden Island 6271 Imperial Flagship (3) 6274 Caribbean Clipper 6276 Eldorado Fortress 6279 Skull Island 6286 Skulls Eye Schooner 6289 Red Beard Runner 6291 Armada Flagship Ship (3) 6296 Shipwrecked Island (2) Quote
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