75639: The Going Merry Pirate Ship Set Review
Any self-respecting pirate crew needs a worthy vessel to sail the seas in search of adventure. For Luffy’s reluctant crew, that is the Going Merry. The Straw Hat Pirates are gifted their ship by Kaya after they defeat the Black Cat Pirates. As soon as Luffy sets eyes on the ship in the Syrup Village Shipyards, he knows he will one day sail in it. Once Luffy is joined by Nami, Zoro, Usopp and Sanji, the Going Merry becomes as...
LEGO Insiders Adds Free Minifigure Rewards
A series of free LEGO® Minifigures-themed downloads have been added to the LEGO Insiders Reward Centre. There are four packs to download, each offering a selection of different designs. Three are based on classic LEGO themes – Space, Castle and Pirates. Once downloaded, you will find a selection of varying ratios suitable for desktops and mobiles. There are also different designs, not just those shown on the main images. Find...
Aardman Animations & The LEGO Pirates
UK animation studio, Aardman Animations is best known for its wonderful short film and big-screen adventures. But they have also been putting those skills to use in order to create TV ads for a number of iconic brands. This year, Aardman Animation is celebrating an impressive 40 years of creating TV adverts and you may be surprised to know that includes one for the LEGO Group. Back in 1989, the much-loved LEGO® Pirates theme first set...
10320: Eldorado Fortress Set Review
Nostalgia is a powerful thing, it’s one of the reasons the LEGO® brand has such a large adult fan base. This is why any nods to past LEGO moments are so popular. In 2022, the LEGO Group celebrated 90 years of Play and those celebrations saw a number of past sets from bygone themes, reimagined for a new generation. Some sets sought inspiration from the past to create entirely new builds, whilst others were almost carbon copies....
LEGO Pirates Return With Eldorado Fortress
Following the release of the Classic Space and Castle sets released last year, the latest LEGO® Icons set brings back another reimagined set with the Eldorado Fortress. The original set was released back in 1989 and acted as the base for the Imperial Army. It formed part of the LEGO Pirates theme and now that original set has been updated and reimagined for a new generation. The 2023 Eldorado Fortress, features an Imperial ship and...
Latest LEGO House Limited Edition Set Revealed
Since LEGO® House opened its doors, the Billund-based attraction has released a number of exclusive items including a series of special sets. Today, the latest set in the LEGO House Limited Edition series has been unveiled. LEGO House Limited Edition No. 4 is inspired by the iconic LEGO minifigure. The set is similar to the large-scale buildable Harry Potter minifigures, but transforms the legendary pirate, Captain Redbeard into a...
Pirates Set Sail To LEGOLAND Discovery Centres
This Summer the LEGO® Pirates are setting sail for LEGOLAND Discovery Centres in both Birmingham and Manchester. Miniland will be taken cover by a crew of pirates, you’ll be able to collect LEGO Pirate trading cards and take part in pirate-themed build challenges. The LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Pirates event will begin on July 9th in Birmingham and July 16th in Manchester. The event is included in the standard admission price to...
A Look At The LEGO VIP Gold Coins
Last month the LEGO® VIP Rewards centre introduced a series of special collectible VIP Coins. There are five different coins to collect, each featuring a design relevant to a much-loved LEGO theme. Currently, two coins have been released, along with a collector’s case. Reactions to the coins have been mixed, regardless they are currently fetching a pretty price on eBay. I’m a sucker for collectible things and I have a mass...
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