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.
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- Start: The LEGO Pirates series was launched in 1989 and quickly gained recognition among both children and collectors.
- 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).
- Cult sets: One of the most iconic sets was the "Black Seas Barracuda" - a pirate ship that became the symbol of the series.
- 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.
- 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.
- Returns: After several hiatuses, the Pirates series has returned in new editions, adapting to modern trends and fan expectations.
- Sets with islands: Many fans loved the sets depicting small islands or fortresses that served as bases for pirates or their enemies.
- Interactive features: In addition to firing cannons, some kits included traps, hidden passageways or mechanisms to simulate survivors.
- Wide range: The series was not limited to ships and forts - it also included smaller sets such as pirate rafts, inns and observation posts.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hidden Treasures: Many sets contain hidden treasure chests that could be discovered, often through interactive mechanisms or traps.
- 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.
- 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.