Lego Pirates Coloring Pages

LEGO Pirates is a popular series of LEGO bricks sets, which premiered in 1989. The series took young builders into a world of adventure, treasure and battles on the high seas.

Information

1. Start: The LEGO Pirates series was launched in 1989 and quickly gained recognition among both children and collectors.
2. Main characters: The sets of this series focused on two main factions: pirates and colonial soldiers (sometimes called "redcoats" or "bluecoats" depending on their uniforms).
3. Cult sets: One of the most iconic sets was the "Black Seas Barracuda" - a pirate ship that became the symbol of the series.
4. Innovations: The LEGO Pirates series introduced many innovations to the LEGO world, such as the first minifigures with scalloped arms, treasures, maps and cannons that shoot bricks.
5. Expand: In the 1990s and beyond, LEGO Pirates was developed with other sub-series, including "Imperial Guards" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" - based on the popular movie series.
6. Returns: After several hiatuses, the Pirates series has returned in new editions, adapting to modern trends and fan expectations.
7. Sets with islands: Many fans loved the sets depicting small islands or fortresses that served as bases for pirates or their enemies.
8. Interactive features: In addition to firing cannons, some kits included traps, hidden passageways or mechanisms to simulate survivors.
9. Wide range: The series was not limited to ships and forts - it also included smaller sets such as pirate rafts, inns and observation posts.
10. Receipt: The LEGO Pirates series is considered one of the most creative and fun in the brand's history, which has contributed to its longevity and popularity.

Trivia

1. First articulated arms: Before the introduction of the LEGO Pirates series in 1989, minifigures had straight arms. The series introduced the first minifigures with articulated arms, which allowed for more dynamic poses.
2. First beards and mustaches: LEGO Pirates was one of the first series to introduce minifigures with clearly defined beards and mustaches, adding character and individuality to the figures.
3. Cannon as innovation: Cannons that "fired" small bricks were a revolution in the LEGO world. The introduction of this feature increased the interactivity of the sets.
4. Inspired by history: The blue-skinned and red-skinned pirate adversaries in the kits were modeled after colonial soldiers of the 18th century, reflecting the naval conflicts of the period.
5. Skull's Eye Schooner: One of the most coveted sets by collectors is the "Skull's Eye Schooner" (Skull's Eye Ship). It is a majestic pirate ship distinguished by its numerous details and features.
6. Curiosity with a map: Many pirate sets include treasure maps. Often these maps contain hidden references to other LEGO sets or are modeled after real historical maps.
7. References to popular culture: Following the release of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, LEGO has introduced a series of sets based on the franchise, combining classic pirate themes with characters and scenes from the films.
8. Hidden Treasures: Many sets contain hidden treasure chests that could be discovered, often through interactive mechanisms or traps.
9. Not only people: The Pirates series also introduced animals, such as monkeys, parrots and sharks, which added a realistic touch to the scenarios and were important accessories for the characters.
10. Evolution of the pirate world: While the initial sets focused mainly on classic pirate themes, later editions introduced more advanced and complex designs, such as pirate cities, bays and caves.