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The 2009 LEGO Pirate line has brought us a hot topic of discussion. Is the same map used by the Indiana Jones line appropriate for a heavily water-based theme like Pirates? Or is it way off? Or do you prefer the older, more traditional Classic Pirate map? Let others know your opinion by voting whether you […]

In the ballots today you have the chance to vote whether you prefer the LEGO® Pirates theme or the Castle theme, and because we are all biased towards Pirates, we already know the outcome of the poll. However, the Castle fans have been out in their masses and have almost balanced the votes. Are you […]

Who’s up for another round of promotions? Wouwie and Skipper24 have certainly been doing more than their fair share of work around Classic-Pirates.com, so we decided it only fair to offer them promotions! So now their ranks are as follows: Wouwie – Senior Editor Skipper24 – News Editor As well as these special ranks, there […]

  Between plundering and pillaging, pirates have to lay their lice-infested heads somewhere! From the lowliest rat-infested bilges that serve as crew’s quarters to the luxury of the captain’s cabin, there’s building scope a-plenty! Your task is to show this – what goes on there, what it’s like – the works! It doesn’t have to […]

Just when we though the 2009 LEGO® Pirate line was at its climax, forum member Lorentzen stumbles accross a deck of swashbuckling colour playing cards in a stylish Jolly Roger case! Yargh, what be next? Well, what are you waiting for? Quickly go and buy yourself the playing cards, then discuss this find in the […]

There are many ‘Classic Pirate’ ships out there, but which is your favourite? Each and every one has their good and bad points, and all of us share different opinions on what those points are. Pick from 5 ships and fight out the battle to be the top ship. So go and cast your vote! […]

Have you got what it takes to be the Pirate Theme Leader for BrickFair 2009? BrickFair 2009 is just around the corner, and ToddWebb and the other co-ordinators of the event are looking for a Pirates ThemeLeader. This means someone who will negotiate with other Theme Leaders and direct guests through their theme area. Anyway, with […]

In this poll we broaden our view of our beloved LEGO® System pirate sets and take a look at other companies and expansions on the LEGO® company’s System sets. You have to decide which company’s pirate sets you like best. Choose from 4 different brands as well as LEGO’s 4+ range and vote which you […]

A team of people, dedicated pirate fans, work together from all over the world all day, every day to bring you the daily news on the brilliant site we have come to know as Classic-Pirates.com. To reward these amazing volunteers for all their hard efforts, we have created the Shipyard Ranking System. This allows our volunteers […]

Whilst the new LEGO® Pirate minifigures are arguably more aesthetically pleasing, there’s a certain nostalgic element surrounding those from the original line. As part of their Vintage Minifigure Collections, The LEGO Group have unsurprisingly included a pirate figure. However, many would have expected to see a more famous and charismatic pirate brought back, such as […]

Hispabrick magazine is a fan based Spanish LEGO® magazine. The magazine covers LEGO topics such as MOCs, events, building techniques/tips and interviews. The magazine is available for download from their website in Spanish and English for those readers who don’t fluently understand Spanish language. Hispabrick’s latest issue features a small pirate section that goes back […]

Our member, Wouwie, has spotted a Captain Keyring and a Pirates Magnet set! Discuss this find with the other members in the Pirate Forum!

Size does not matter in this poll as it happens to be all about small ships. More precisely, the small Classic-Pirate sailing vessels that we have grown to love or loath over the years. Choose form a selection of 5 choices in your favourite pirate forum. Click to vote on your favourite small pirate ship […]

  A team of dedicated LEGO® fans from all over the world work around the clock to maintain the brilliant data base of Classic-Pirates.com. And we strive to eventually host anything and everything there is to do with LEGO Pirates. That is why starting now, over the next few weeks we will be creating a […]