Remember that rumour about the Eldorado Fortress remake some refused to believe could be true, while others embraced it gleefully?
Well, it’s official! The remake has been announced and on June 15 just as predicted.
10320 Eldorado Fortress
2,509 pieces | 8 Minifigures
H: 27cm/11″ | W: 70cm/28″ | D: 24cm/10″
Available July 7 from LEGO.com*
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Ahoy, LEGO® Pirate fans!
The buccaneers and blue coats are back to pay tribute to a LEGO® Pirates legend with the LEGO Icons Eldorado Fortress. Inspired by the original 1989 set, this modular model offers exciting spaces to explore, and endless ways to reconfigure and play.
Ahoy LEGO Group! The LEGO Pirate fans are ready to receive!
Here be some images to feast your eyes on…
The box art we’ve spent countless hours reminiscing about is back!
The map parchment also returns on the back… But alas! No alternate builds
This is the moment some have been waiting months for!
They’ve sailed all the way from the Imperial Trading Post
Official Description
From the official 10320 Eldorado Fortress webpage on LEGO.com*
Modular marvel
From the deepest dungeons to the top of the tower, Eldorado Fortress held many secrets under lock and key. It’s time to finally reveal the mysteries inside.
Well, it’s about time! Someone told the Classic Pirates there was an Imperial Armada conquistador in the deep old dungeon.
The gang’s all here
Features eight minifigures, including six imperial soldiers and two pirates, as well as a skeleton, monkey, parrot and crab figures.4
Ah look! There’s Governor Broadside... but where’s Captain Redbeard? Must still be lazing about Barracuda Bay.
Play like you did as a kid
We’ve updated the Eldorado Fortress of 1989 with new details and surprises to thrill pirates of all ages.
That’s what the Classic Pirates do every day!
It appears this version of Eldorado Fortress can be displayed differently…
This could be you in a few weeks… but only if you grow a beard first
Press Release
From the official 10320 Eldorado Fortress webpage on LEGO.com*
Rediscover the world of LEGO® Pirates with the LEGO Icons Eldorado Fortress (10320) building set for adults. This tribute to the iconic 1980s model (6276) comes with new features that will thrill fans of the LEGO Pirates range. The brick-built base houses detailed rooms, and new building pieces allow for greater architectural expression while retaining the classic feel of the original playset.
Enjoy a mindful building experience
Uncover hidden treasures as you craft the iconic fortress brick by brick, including the admiral’s office, a pirate prison and an array of secret spaces. Combine the modular room sections to create different configurations and stage epic battle scenes with working cannons, 8 minifigures and a cool pirate galleon with printed fabric sails.
Hidden treasures? What hidden treasures be these?
Make time for you
Spend quality time with premium LEGO sets for adults. This LEGO Pirates-themed building set makes an immersive project for you or a top gift for fans of classic LEGO sets.
- A classic LEGO® Pirates build for adults – Step back in time for a nostalgic building project with the LEGO Icons Eldorado Fortress (10320), a tribute to the iconic 1980s LEGO Pirates range
- What’s in the box? – Includes all you need to build the model naval fortress, pirate ship and rowing boat, plus 6 imperial soldier and 2 pirate minifigures and skeleton, monkey, parrot and crab figures
- Features and functions – The fortress and brick-built base house an array of detailed rooms and the modular sections can be combined to form different fortress configurations
- A pirate-themed gift for adults and fans of the 1980s LEGO® Pirates range – Take time out for yourself or treat a loved one to mark any special anniversary or occasion
- Dimensions – The fort (in open configuration) measures over 27 cm (10.5 in.) high, 70 cm (27.5 in.) wide and 24 cm (9.5 in.) deep
- Minifigure accessories – Includes firing cannons, a treasure map, chests, barrels, sacks, muskets, swords, bowls, goblets, bottles, lanterns, prison keys, a cooking pot, desk, candle and quill pen
- Digital building instructions – The LEGO® Builder app features a digital version of the building instructions included with this set
- Made for adults – The LEGO® Icons Eldorado Fortress is part of a range of building sets designed for adults
- A focus on quality – LEGO® building bricks are manufactured from high-quality materials. They’re consistent, compatible and connect easily every time: it’s been that way since 1958
- Safety ensured – With LEGO® pieces, safety and quality come first. That’s why they’re rigorously tested, so you can be sure that this model is robust
But what’s happened to the merchant? And what will happen if they remake 6277 Imperial Trading Post?
It looks rather small from the back, doesn’t it?
It opens up just like Lion Knight’s Castle… only Eldorado Fortress never had that feature
Don’t Know What Eldorado Fortress is?
If yer a youngin who’s still discovering the classic LEGO Pirates sets, here’s a quick overview.
The original 6276 Eldorado Fortress was the first large Imperial Soldier set, released during 1989 among the first wave LEGO Pirate Sets.
Do you have the original Eldorado Fortress?
The original set contains 496 pieces and 8 minifigs; 4 blue coat soldiers (all identical), a more youtful Governor Broadside minifig and his second in command name Lieutenant de Martinet in the Golden Medallion comic and Ladybird Book series. Like almost all large classic Pirates set, Eldorado Fortress included a Captain Redbeard minifigure, accompanied by the original Starboard minifig.
Among the many innovations and elements the LEGO Pirates theme introduced, this set was the first to be built upon a raised base plate to allow for a more substantial fortress.
The Admiral’s office – WAIT! Has Broadside become an Admiral or is that someone else?
The soldiers are having a liquid breakfast
The Soldiers have already caught the Pirates and the set hasn’t even been released yet
The Imperial crane has undergone significant upgrade throughout the past 34 years
Large palm leaves are back! But no the trunk pieces
Is that an ingot or a bar of Caramilk chocolate? Time to bring back the vac-metal gold!
It’s easy to escape a sailboat when you’re rowing!
Video with Overly Dramatic Music
Now we can see the features in action!
Aye spy with me little eye…
- Modular cliff component with leaf pieces
- Tejas curvas (Barrel tile roofing)
- Multiple palm trees using the classic large palm leaves
- A skeleton
- firing cannons
- A water slide
- A crab
- A wine cellar
- The crane has a wider range of motion and functionality
- Accessories like a barrel, sack, broom
Did we miss any important details?
Unveiling Video
What Do Yer Think?
Is this Eldorado Fortress remake all that you hoped for?
Yahoo! It’s a 360 degrees overview – just like being in a maelstrom!
You can put it on your shelf and it make your shelf look good!
How many are you going to buy? What did the designers do right? What did they do wrong… or what would you have done differently?
Tell us yer thoughts on the new 10320 Eldorado Fortress! The discussion is going wild in the LEGO Pirates Forum and on the Facebook post!
