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Highlights
- New Set: Lego has unveiled “Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship,” a remarkable 2,862-piece recreation of The Black Pearl.
- Minifigures: The set includes eight iconic mini-figures from the franchise, enhancing the play experience.
- Dimensions: The ship measures over two feet in length and height, making it a visually impressive display piece.
- Availability: The set will be available to Lego Insiders on September 12 and to the general public on September 15, priced at $380.
Yo ho, yo ho, a Lego life for me. The famous toy brand just officially revealed it’s returning to the world of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise with its biggest, most impressive set yet. “Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship,” as it’s officially called, marks Lego’s return to the Disney pirate franchise after almost 10 years, and it’s starting off with a cannon blast. A 2,862-piece recreation of The Black Pearl, the ship Jack Sparrow was kicked off at the start of the first film and got back at the end.
The dark, intimidating ghost pirate ship comes with eight mini-figures (Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Gibbs, Cotton, Anamaria, Marty, Elizabeth Swann, and Hector Barbossa), multiple display options, and all the little details you expect from a set of this size. Basically, it’s got a lot of booty. It’s also several hundred pieces bigger than 2017’s Silent Mary Pirates of the Caribbean set, so, again, it’s the biggest set in the series yet. It also measures over two feet long, and two feet high. Here are some images.
“Embark on a creative voyage with the Lego Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship model for adults,” reads Lego’s official press release. “Craft a detailed Lego interpretation of the legendary ghost galleon with soaring masts, torn black sails, and a crew of 8 iconic film character minifigures, including Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Gibbs, Cotton, Anamaria, Marty, Elizabeth Swann, and Hector Barbossa. This film replica model captures the ship in all its glory. Rotate dials to deploy the port or starboard cannons, turn the ship’s wheel to steer the rudder and open the deck to reveal the captain’s quarters with furnishings, candlesticks, and an apple. Additional features include a detachable rowing boat, a figurehead minifigure and a versatile stand for angled display. Alternatively, the hull can be split at the waterline to depict the ship in sailing mode.”
Pirate ships have long been a true staple of the Lego brand, and this is clearly one of the coolest. Sure, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise isn’t what it once was for a number of reasons. But that will never take away the magic of that first film, the decreasing magic of the four films that followed it, or the sheer beauty of having this ghost pirate ship on your shelf.
Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship is available to Lego Insiders on September 12, before the general sale on September 15. It costs $380. Get more info here.
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