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[[LEGO Pirates]] was a theme introduced in 1989 with an impressive rollout. Both the Pirates and the Imperial Soldiers were introduced, fully fleshed-out with a variety of sets each. Like many other themes in LEGO, Pirates also featured bigger, more interesting sets for the bad guys. Arguably, the most notable and sought-after set from the entire run of this theme is #6285 Black Seas Barracuda, the largest and most expensive set that rolled out with the introduction and had a number of unique and interesting features. This set proved so popular that LEGO reintroduced the set (as #10040) for a short run in 2002.
This theme was also notable for its introduction of a wide range of specialized parts such as ship bow, stern and mid-section hull pieces, masts, functioning cannons and several different animals to include [[
Like all LEGO themes, Pirates evolved over time with the introduction of newer sets. In 1992, the 18th century French-modeled Imperial Soldiers were replaced with the 18th century British-themed Imperial Guards. ([[I Thought It Meant|no, not]] [[Star Wars|those imperial guards]]). At the same time, nearly all the pirate sets were replaced as well. This year saw the introduction of the Skull's Eye Schooner (#6286), the largest Pirates ship until 2010, as well as the popular Imperial Flagship (#6271) sets. The Imperial Flagship name was given to a new and much larger set (#10210) introduced in 2010. It currently is the largest single Pirates ship sold by LEGO.
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* [[Deserted Island]] : Pretty much any island set that didn't include inhabited buildings or hideouts.
* [[Did Not Do the Research]] : Though the setting is based on the 17th and 18th century, several sailships are referred to as clippers. Clippers were a non-existant type of ship back then, since they only appeared in the 19th century.
* [[Family
* [[Eyepatch of Power]]
* [[Hook Hand]]
* [[Chased By Angry Natives]]: But they were only angry when the pirates tried to double-cross them or otherwise threaten them. One promotional comic had two pirates arguing about their shares from a burried treasure to the point that they didn't notice they got surrounded by the natives, who then mocked their greediness.
* [[Improbable Weapon User]] : The [http://guide.lugnet.com/set/?q=6235_1&v=z boxart] of the set "Burried Treasure" featured ''[[Rule of Funny|a monkey]]'' [[Badass Adorable|wielding a cutlass]].
* [[Instant Plunder, Just Add Pirates]]
* [[Island Base]] : Many of the sets, both small and large and both for pirates and colonial soldiers.
* [[Noble Savage]] : The islanders weren't perfect by any means, but were portrayed as a peaceful people who only wanted to be kept alone and remain neutral in the ongoing pirates vs. soldiers conflict.
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