[CONTEST] Return of the Classic Pirates - NEW Mini Set Category - ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN!!!

[Mister Phes]

Mini Set Building Category

Design a Mini LEGO Pirate set containing less than 50 pieces that would have traditionally retailed for less then $6/5€/£4.

The prize is a set of your choosing to the value of 35€ which is currently available on your local LEGO.com.

VOTE FOR THE WINNERS!

ENTRIES CLOSED!

 

 

 

• New entries will no longer be accepted in the Main Building Category
• New entries will no longer be accepted in the Mini Set Building Category
• New Creative Critic registrations will not be accepted.
• Those who have registered for Creative Critic but have not provided feedback to entries will automatically be disqualified.

Who is going to WIN?

VOTE NOW!

Like main building category your entry can be:

 

1. A new Classic-Style set
Imagine you're a designer working for the LEGO Group and you've been tasked with designing a small classic-style LEGO Pirate set.

The emphasis is building a creation that could pass as an official LEGO set.  The design could be pure classic 1989-1997 style or modern like Barracuda Bay.

But REMEMBER: these sets typically had around 30 pieces and there is no requirement to max out the 50 piece limit.

SUGGESTION:, a small set or boat set was never released for the Imperial Armada - so here's an opportunity to rectify that.

 

2. Modernise/Update an existing Classic set
Which small classic LEGO Pirate set could benefit from a modern makeover?

And we stress: the objective is NOT to create a full blown MOC based on an existing set!

You goal is to take the charm and simplicity of the original design and put a modern spin on it.

Existing Sets

More Examples of Mini LEGO Pirate Sets

 

Want to build something LARGER? Want MORE prizes to WIN?

Enter the Main Building Category where without the piece restriction and the opportunity to WIN second and third place prizes.

How to Vote

Click the VOTE NOW button to be taken to the Voting page.

VOTE NOW!

How to Enter
You will need a Eurobricks account to enter this contest.

First build a Mini Set MOC meeting the briefing criteria.

Create a topic in the Pirate MOC Forum using the prefix "[ENTRY]" AND the name of your creation in the Topic Title. 

For example:
"[ENTRY] 6235 Buried Treasure Remake"

Inside that topic:

• Please note this is a Mini Set entry.
• Post as many images and supporting information as possible.

Be sure to check back regularly and reply to anyone who posts in your topic.

Remember, the more activity your entry topic(s) receive, the longer your topic(s) will stay at the top of the forum - and the higher the chance of being seen by future voters!

 

Entry Limit
You may post as many Mini Set creations to the Pirate MOC Forum as you see fit in order to receive Creative Critic feedback.

However, you may only submit three entries for Mini Set Voting.

So use the Creative Critic feedback as an opportunity to determine which of your creations are likely to be most popular with voters.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have already submitted a Mini Set build in the Main Building Category - can I change it to the Mini Set Category?

Yes, providing:

• The creation is less than 50 pieces
• You acknowledge that entry is no longer eligible to win a 10320 Edlorado Fortress
   

What if I have already submitted a Mini Set build in the Main Building Category but it's more than 50 pieces?
That entry can remain in the Main Building Category but you may create a second version within the 50 piece limit to submit to the Mini Set Category.
 

Can I submit a Value Pack containing multiple sets like Barnacle Bay?
No.  Keep it simple.  One set design per entry.

It you want to submit multiple set designs, please create a separate topic each.

My Mini Set remake contains 50+ pieces and is significantly larger/complex than the original version, can I enter that?
No. You're defeating the purpose of designing a Mini Set.

Can I submit a minifgure or parts pack?
No. While some of these sets contained less than 50 pieces the emphasis is on building a new design.
 

Can I submit a micro build?
No. Classic Pirate sets are minifigure scale.
 

Can I design a smaller version of a larger set?
Yes. Providing you're able to achieve the design within the 50 piece limit.

Do my entries have be pirate themed?
Yes.  Therefore, no Castle, Vikings, Adventurers, steampunk, etc. entries or posts, or even cross-overs.  Must be Pirates.

What does "Classic-Style" mean?

It implies a design heavily inspired by official LEGO Pirate sets, released 1989-1997, 2009-10, 2015 or 2022 Barracuda Bay.

Therefore, 4+ Pirates, Duplo Pirates and licensed themes are excluded, so no entries based on Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan, etc.

This extends to figures from Fabuland, Friends, Bionicle, Galidor, etc.


Do I need a Eurobricks account?
Yes,  you may register an account here.

Can I Get Disqualified?
Yes.  You'll be removed from the contest if:

• Your entries or posts are off-topic or considered to be spam
• The images you share are low resolution or your entry cannot be clearly seen.
  We're not expecting professional photography, but you will need to put some effort into the presentation.
• You demonstrate negative or disruptive behaviour.
• You cheat or attempt to artificially inflate votes.  I.e. create fake accounts.
• Repeatedly post in the wrong topic.
  For example: ask questions in a registration topic instead of this topic.

Upon breach of conduct you'll be given a warning but after three strikes, you're out!

Unless you do something exceptionally bad and then we'll keel haul disqualify yer on the spot!
 

How do I post images in the LEGO Pirates Forum/Eurobricks?
As part of Eurobricks' advanced anti spam/anti fraud protection system you require a minimum of 10 posts to upload images to Eurobricks.

If you account is brand new, to gain your first 10 posts you may:

1. Practice posting in this topic.
2. Introduce yourself in the Hello... my name is forum
3. Respond to the existing topics in the LEGO Pirates and Pirate MOC forum

Alternatively, you can host your images externally and link to them in your topics.

Popular image hosting platforms among AFOL builders include:

• Flickr
• Brickshelf
• Imgur
• Bricksafe
   

Can I update my entry after it's been posted?
Yes. In fact, you may wish to action feedback provided by those posting in your entry topic.

The more you can improve the design, the more chance you have of winning!

Can I share my entries on social media?
Yes. The more people you can attract to your entry, the more votes you're likely to get.

Be sure to tag @ClassicPirates and use the #ClassicPiratesReturn hashtag for easy identification of your entries.

But remember, votes only count if they're submitted in the entry topic in the LEGO Pirates Forum.

Also, be sure not to violate the spam policy or code of conduct of any social platform you share your links.
 

Can I build digitally?
Yes. Your entries can be designed in CAD software like Bricklink Studio or physically built using real LEGO.

Just ensure your renders are well presented with clear, high resolution images.

Can I make my own custom elements like sails, flags, torso designs, etc.?
Yes.

Can I  use non-authentic LEGO components?
Since the contest prize is provided by the LEGO Group ye best avoid that!


Can I submit multiple entries?
Yes. But you'll need to create a separate topic for each of them.

Can I create entries for both Design a Classic-Style Pirate Set and Remake a Pirate Set?
Yes. Again, you'll need to create a separate topic for each of them.

Can I enter creations I've already built?
No. Your entries must be built after August 6.


How will the winners be determined?
A poll for each Building Category will be held. Please review the Voting Rules.

Terms & Conditions

Prize Availability
The sets selected as prizes must be available in each winner's home LEGO.com.

For example: If winner #1 is located in the US then their prize has to be available on lego.com/en-us, if winner #2 is German their prize has to be available on lego.com/en-de, winner #3 is Australian their prize has to be available on lego.com/en-au, and so on.

The winner will receive a set value of their choosing to the value of 30€, subject to availability as determined by the LEGO Group during September 2023.

Permissions
By participating or viewing, as an entrant, critic, commentator or observer, you hereby:

• Agree to these Terms & Conditions
• Agree to the Classic Pirates Terms of Use
• Grant Eurobricks and Classic Pirates permission to share your images, textual contributions and other media via our various websites and social media accounts.
    

The Classic Pirates crew and Eurobricks staff reserve the right to:

• Revise the contest or these terms and conditions at any time. 
• Remove a participant from the contest or completely ban a member from the forum or related social media profiles. 
• Make final decisions on any aspect of the contest without notice.

Ask Your Questions:

Do you require further clarification? Did we miss something important? Do you have feedback to provide?

Please create a new post in this topic clearing detailing your question or feedback...

 

 

 

[Elephant Knight]

Awesome!

So do I have to edit my post with my previous Pirate Lookout Entry, which would fit, to say it is for this category?

EKnight

[Mister Phes]

7 minutes ago, Elephant Knight said:

So do I have to edit my post with my previous Pirate Lookout Entry, which would fit, to say it is for this category?

I assume you're referring to 1464 Pirate Lookout Reborn?

[Elephant Knight]

58 minutes ago, Mister Phes said:

I assume you're referring to 1464 Pirate Lookout Reborn?

Yes, that is one.

EKnight

[Mister Phes]

1 hour ago, Elephant Knight said:

Yes, that is one.

If it's less than 50 pieces then yes, if qualifies.

[Jack Sassy]

Seems tempting, but I be not sure that I am up for the task.

 

Will have to think on it for few days. 

[Mister Phes]

8 hours ago, Jack Sassy said:

Seems tempting, but I be not sure that I am up for the task.

What do you mean you're not up to the task?

What kind of nonsense is that?

Just get yer LEGO out and start playing around with some ideas and see where it takes you.

[Jack Sassy]

15 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

What do you mean you're not up to the task?

Most of me brick collection is already being used for other creations of mine... 

 

But, I shall indeed play around with what I have and perhaps an idea will emerge.

[Mister Phes]

8 hours ago, Jack Sassy said:

Most of me brick collection is already being used for other creations of mine... 

Surely these creations would love to make donations for the greater good 

[Jack Sassy]

7 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

Surely these creations would love to make donations for the greater good 

I have to ask them for permission. 

[Mister Phes]

29 minutes ago, Jack Sassy said:

I have to ask them for permission. 

Think like a pirate, Jack - PILLAGE and PLUNDER!

[Jack Sassy]

54 minutes ago, Mister Phes said:

Think like a pirate, Jack - PILLAGE and PLUNDER!

Aye, I shall! 

 

By the time I am done there won't be a single pirate pub in sight. 

[janhansson]

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Can I enter creations I've already built?
No. Your entries must be built after August 6.

Regarding this rule - My 6235 Buried Treasure remake was posted two days earlier than that, and was started in late July I think. Does this mean I can not enter it as a small set? I think there are others who also started on small sets prior to the 6th.

[Marooned Marin]

@Mister Phes just to clarify something, regarding the part-count of the minifigures:

Do we regard torso+arms+hands as one piece, like say on BrickLink, or we count it as it is, 5 pieces?

Same question about the legs, 1 piece as a whole assembly, or 3 pieces?

[Rogue Redcoat]

I'm sure we will do it the way Lego does the legs as one part and the torso as one.

[Mister Phes]

10 hours ago, janhansson said:

Regarding this rule - My 6235 Buried Treasure remake was posted two days earlier than that, and was started in late July I think. Does this mean I can not enter it as a small set? I think there are others who also started on small sets prior to the 6th.

Thank you for your honesty - providing it has less than 50 pieces, it can be entered into the Mini Set Building Category.

 

9 hours ago, Marooned Marin said:

Same question about the legs, 1 piece as a whole assembly, or 3 pieces?

The same as Bricklink and official LEGO sets: 1 piece as a whole assembly.

 

6 hours ago, Rogue Redcoat said:

I'm sure we will do it the way Lego does the legs as one part and the torso as one.

Yes, indeed we shall.

[Rui Miguel]

I have the same question in regard to the classic chrome gold coins (Item No: 70501) https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=70501&idColor=21#T=S&C=21&O={"color":21,"iconly":0}

Does this count as one? Or should I count each individual coin? I can't make a classic set without some classic coins 

[Mister Phes]

1 hour ago, Rui Miguel said:

Does this count as one?

Yes,  the set inventories count coins as one piece.

Probably because they initially arrived on a sprue...

 

[Rui Miguel]

16 hours ago, Mister Phes said:

Yes,  the set inventories count coins as one piece.

Probably because they initially arrived on a sprue...

Nice  Thank you 

 

[Rogue Redcoat]

1 hour ago, MarcoLego said:

Hello, I am Mark from Paris. Here is my 50 pieces miniset : "the jellyfish raft" As you can see, our pirate sailor ended up alone - after eating other survivors? Left alone with his crab friend, he's trying to send a message in a bottle... before some other beast eat him !?

Aye, welcome to the forum, your build is great, however, you need to go to Pirate MOCs - Eurobricks Forums and find the "new topic button" This will direct you to post your entry :)

[Mister Phes]

55 minutes ago, Rogue Redcoat said:

Aye, welcome to the forum, your build is great, however, you need to go to Pirate MOCs - Eurobricks Forums and find the "new topic button" This will direct you to post your entry :)

Good work helping out!

Not to worry - I have split that post from this topic and moved it to the Pirate MOC Forum as its own topic!

[Rogue Redcoat]

2 minutes ago, Mister Phes said:

Good work helping out!

Not to worry - I have split that post from this topic and moved it to the Pirate MOC Forum as its own topic!

Aye, no problem, I love seeing all the new members that have joined to participate in this contest :) 

[xoona]

Hello!

A treasure chest (4738c) with top (4739b) are 2 pieces, right?

[Mister Phes]

32 minutes ago, xoona said:

Hello!

A treasure chest (4738c) with top (4739b) are 2 pieces, right?

If we go by the Bricklink and ReBrickable inventories, yes.

[xoona]

12 minutes ago, Mister Phes said:

If we go by the Bricklink and ReBrickable inventories, yes.

Thank you