2015 LEGO Pirates Rumors and Discussion

Sigolf Brimabane · January 26, 2015

I frankly cannot see any juniorisation in these sets. The figures look like almost exact replicas of the classic figures. The new bluecoats look even more classic than the redcoats. Most of the soldier faces are just modern versions of the classic smile-face. And Redbeard is back. The sets are somewhat lacklustre though, but nothing that some modding and mocing can't fix. The new jolly roger flag is also back to the classics with a fierce-looking skull compared to the strange one of 2009. What's missing: classic palmtrees, monkeys. I already have two old monkeys that I can use. And I ordered soldiers fort from 2009, so I'll get one there as well.

I do agree about 2013 castle though. They didn't beat kingdoms.

Just my opinion. And as I missed out on the 2009 stuff AND classic pirates (only got Redbeard Runner from 2001) I am really getting excited about these sets... Which makes me very worried since the sets aren't in the lego catalogue NOR the product catalogue sent out to toy shops...

yys4u · January 27, 2015

The soldier has an old head. Therefore I think you just got the body. But the question is where do you get it from?

Internet...

Ardelon · January 27, 2015

What's missing: classic palmtrees, monkeys.

And dont forget the gold (and some buildings worthy of the name)...

Otherwise, I agree. I rather prefer this iteration of Pirates to the 2009 one, insubstantial buildings aside (I actually dont mind the lack of monkeys or palm trees).

Pulp Detective · January 27, 2015

The biggest disappointment for me from this wave of sets is there in no decent pirate hideout.I very much doubt we'll ever get something similar to this http://brickset.com/sets/6273-1/Rock-Island-Refuge

jodawill · January 27, 2015

Internet...

I too have ordered 10 of the torsos from this "Internet" of which you speak. I also bought a captain, the pirates, five of the swordfish, and some other items.

The biggest disappointment for me from this wave of sets is there in no decent pirate hideout.I very much doubt we'll ever get something similar to this http://brickset.com/sets/6273-1/Rock-Island-Refuge

They made one in 2009, but it was a bloody mess. http://brickset.com/sets/6253-1/Shipwreck-Hideout

That's the kind of thing that really only works if you have a good baseplate to go with it. The fort is suffering from the same problem. We especially need those raised baseplates back. Even if they add $5 or $10 to the price of the set, they're worth it. They make a HUGE difference.

Edited January 27, 2015 by jodawill

lomis · January 27, 2015

I too have ordered 10 of the torsos from this "Internet" of which you speak. I also bought a captain, the pirates, five of the swordfish, and some other items.

Would you mind expanding on this?

From lego.com?

Edit: Nevermind.

Also, I just heard from the LEGO Store in Austin, TX, USA that they don't expect to see any 2015 Pirate sets until June/July...

Edited January 27, 2015 by lomis

Captain Braunsfeld · January 27, 2015

I too have ordered 10 of the torsos from this "Internet" of which you speak. I also bought a captain, the pirates, five of the swordfish, and some other items.

Internet? What modern stuff is that?

The_Cook · January 28, 2015

Internet? What modern stuff is that?

In-ter-net is da fishies go when we is trawling the seas afore landin' our catch at Newlyn! Aaargh

Artifex · January 28, 2015

The one thing that saddens me is that I feel we won't be seeing big sets like Rock Island Refuge, Eldorado Fortress, Imperial Trading Outpost and the like any more.

I can see that the gist is there in playability, but it's just not the same feel. Not sure why -- maybe nostalgia? I know you can buy multiples and MOC whatever you want, the size you want -- especially us, AFOLs, but I don't know. How cool it is to open a big box of Lego and build this large, massive fortress? In a way, I guess that's how modulars make me feel. I'd set for "regular" big sets like Eldorado Fortress, Imperial Trading Post and the like, and I hope we get a big, massive "so long, farewell, au revoir, auf wiedersehen, adieu" set like Kingdoms Joust.

jodawill · January 28, 2015

Since the earliest photos, something about those bluecoats has seemed off to me. Today, I finally realized what it is. Their epaulets are the wrong color. They should be red. I'll probably order a bunch of red epaulets to replace them.

Mencot · January 28, 2015

Since the earliest photos, something about those bluecoats has seemed off to me. Today, I finally realized what it is. Their epaulets are the wrong color. They should be red. I'll probably order a bunch of red epaulets to replace them.

I feel the same, I had already some extras but I ordered some more red so the white ones can be replaced. At the same time I ordered some (much) of the newer gold coins and ingots.

jodawill · January 29, 2015

I feel the same, I had already some extras but I ordered some more red so the white ones can be replaced. At the same time I ordered some (much) of the newer gold coins and ingots.

Unfortunately, they're ridiculously expensive right now (as I learned this afternoon). So I'm going to suck it up and wait however long it takes for them to make them in red again. Then I'll buy them in bulk.

Mencot · January 29, 2015

Okay (not ok-ey) , I haven´t looked at the current price. Seems somebody else have done the same, probably and the price has gone up a bit.

I buyed mine immediately last year when the better images of the sets arrived.

jodawill · January 29, 2015

Okay (not ok-ey) , I haven´t looked at the current price. Seems somebody else have done the same, probably and the price has gone up a bit.

I buyed mine immediately last year when the better images of the sets arrived.

The current average is 0.63 USD. The white ones I bought were a third of that price and I was able to buy them in a large quantity.

Matthias · January 29, 2015

I was able to buy 100 pcs for 0,14 Euro last year. Than I sold them on eBay.de. Now I bought them for 0,46 Euro for new 100.

Lego will not produce them soon. The Icon of it is away on Lego.com. If they would produce it than it would be there with the remark not avaiable.

The lowest price on Ebay.de is now 3,30 € for 4 Pcs.

Edited January 29, 2015 by Matthias

blarghiflargh · January 29, 2015

US Shop@Home finally updated with Pirates theme page. Release date March 1, plus prices: http://shop.lego.com...S/Pirates-Theme

Edited January 29, 2015 by blarghiflargh

lomis · January 29, 2015

US Shop@Home finally updated with Pirates theme page. Release date March 1, plus prices: http://shop.lego.com...S/Pirates-Theme

Thank goodness.

I'm really looking forward to these sets.

dr_spock · January 29, 2015

US Shop@Home finally updated with Pirates theme page. Release date March 1, plus prices: http://shop.lego.com...S/Pirates-Theme

They're up on the Canada S@H too. Another month or so of waiting before my Redcoats can abuse some bluecoats.

Captain Braunsfeld · January 29, 2015

I was able to buy 100 pcs for 0,14 Euro last year. Than I sold them on eBay.de. Now I bought them for 0,46 Euro for new 100.

Lego will not produce them soon. The Icon of it is away on Lego.com. If they would produce it than it would be there with the remark not avaiable.

The lowest price on Ebay.de is now 3,30 € for 4 Pcs.

I've been trying to buy epaulettes of different colours over the past years and I can only agree that it is getting more and more difficult.

Boettner Builds · January 29, 2015

So I just ordered a bunch of pieces from these new pirate sets through Bricks & Pieces :)

Matthias · January 31, 2015

I red here somewhere that you want to know how the back prints looks. Here is the one one from the soldiers.

Edited January 31, 2015 by Matthias

Mike S · January 31, 2015

I red here somewhere that you want to know how the back prints looks. Here is the one one from the soldiers.

Thanks! I think I like these new soldiers better than the redcoats for the sole reason that the redcoats bag printing makes them look like messenger boys to me.

If you have any more pics of the back of the other figs, it would be most appreciated!

Captain Braunsfeld · January 31, 2015

I red here somewhere that you want to know how the back prints looks. Here is the one one from the soldiers.

Looks good. Thanks for posting!

Mencot · January 31, 2015

I red here somewhere that you want to know how the back prints looks. Here is the one one from the soldiers.

Really nice backprinting, good job TLG. Will be nice to have these when they get released hete also.

Matthias · January 31, 2015

Since the earliest photos, something about those bluecoats has seemed off to me. Today, I finally realized what it is. Their epaulets are the wrong color. They should be red. I'll probably order a bunch of red epaulets to replace them.

I red here somewhere that you want to know how the back prints looks. Here is the one one from the soldiers.

I also hate the golden one. It looks terrible. The yellow epaulettes from 1989 would look much better. But as a bluecoat patriot I can t change them. Maybe I make another arm of the service with red and yellow epaulettes.

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