Governor Mister Phes Posted October 14, 2023 Governor Posted October 14, 2023 Dear LEGO Pirate fans, For an upcoming blog post we're seeking photos of 40597 Scary Pirate Island whether they be: Direct builds as per the instructions Modifications/improvements you've made - have you made tweaks to make the design better? Customizations - beyond minor improvements, have you introduced your own elements? E.g. custom minifigure design Remakes or reinterpretations - going to the fullest extreme, have completely remade/overhauled the set from the ground up? Many fans felt that the set could have been better executed - so show us how you've improved upon the official design? Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted October 15, 2023 Author Governor Posted October 15, 2023 Some shots by First Mate Rummy: Quote
Arjo Posted October 15, 2023 Posted October 15, 2023 Is there a deadline? I will build upon the gwp to get something more to my taste but not sure it will be right away. Thx. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted October 15, 2023 Author Governor Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Arjo said: Is there a deadline? Not as such, but it's intended for a blog post to be published in the near future. Quote
F1stzz Posted October 18, 2023 Posted October 18, 2023 Speaking of mods & customisations — here's a "Shark Head Island" created by TheGreenBrick using 3 copies of 40597 + some additional pieces Quote
Arjo Posted October 18, 2023 Posted October 18, 2023 I like what he did with the cave, the fort not so much (red/black/brown is a rough combination in my eye but I get the part limitation he set for himself as a constraint on this project). I will try to MOC something too, but using other parts, for a footprint of 32x32. Quote
F1stzz Posted October 20, 2023 Posted October 20, 2023 Here's another 40597 MOD by belgian.bricker: like this one more than original build, tbh Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted October 20, 2023 Author Governor Posted October 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, F1stzz said: Here's another 40597 MOD by belgian.bricker: like this one more than original build, tbh Good find! By belgian.bricker Quote
Arjo Posted October 20, 2023 Posted October 20, 2023 Agreed! No drastic changes or crazy amount of parts required… gwp could/should have been that! A handful of parts away from a pretty cool set. Personally, still happy enough at the threshold it was at, because it is a genuinely good parts pack. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted October 21, 2023 Author Governor Posted October 21, 2023 Here be a video review by OZ Sabra BrikS on YouTube: And other by TheGreenBrick who also created the aforementioned MOD. Speed build by Bricks At Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doJXcibY5Q4 Speed build by Bodenseetvplay Quote
thewatchman Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 when the cursed ruby is removed… the dead… come back… to take… whats theirs… In all seriousness though, I must recommend this build to pirate fans. I was not impressed upon seeing the preview images but once I got it in person and began building it, a lot of the old style pirates charm came back. Smaller build, but with a great look and feel. If you can get your hands on this, do it; for a low price on the secondary market, it’s well and truely worth it! Quote
Yperio_Bricks Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 Nice little story! I am still a bit shocked that none builds all the sets (BOBB, Eldorado, GWPs) on tiled water MILS plates for an modular layout. I'd do it, but i don't have any of the sets Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted October 27, 2023 Author Governor Posted October 27, 2023 The Undead Knight guards his tower and the maws of his treasure cave! by Brendan McKnight Quote
zinnn Posted December 6, 2023 Posted December 6, 2023 Cool alt-build of this set from The Brick Stop ---> https://thebrickstop.gumroad.com/l/yqdhc?layout=profile Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted December 7, 2023 Author Governor Posted December 7, 2023 4 hours ago, zinnn said: Cool alt-build of this set from The Brick Stop He's practically turned it into another set! Quote
Captain Pirate Man Posted December 11, 2023 Posted December 11, 2023 On 12/6/2023 at 3:38 PM, zinnn said: Cool alt-build of this set from The Brick Stop ---> https://thebrickstop.gumroad.com/l/yqdhc?layout=profile I like this, I'm thinking about doing this with mine as well. Quote
Captain Pirate Man Posted January 16, 2024 Posted January 16, 2024 On 12/6/2023 at 3:38 PM, zinnn said: Cool alt-build of this set from The Brick Stop ---> https://thebrickstop.gumroad.com/l/yqdhc?layout=profile I OFFICIALLY built and added this alt build to my display. I will have a video on it in the near future. I'll post it in here, when it's ready. Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted January 17, 2024 Author Governor Posted January 17, 2024 11 hours ago, Captain Pirate Man said: I OFFICIALLY built and added this alt build to my display. I will have a video on it in the near future. I'll post it in here, when it's ready. Such exciting news! Quote
Captain Pirate Man Posted January 17, 2024 Posted January 17, 2024 (edited) 13 hours ago, Mister Phes said: Such exciting news! Spoiler: I like it MUCH better than the official build. Edited January 17, 2024 by Captain Pirate Man Quote
Governor Mister Phes Posted January 18, 2024 Author Governor Posted January 18, 2024 5 hours ago, Captain Pirate Man said: Spoiler: I like it MUCH better than the official build. Aye, I've seen much praise for this alternate build around the traps meself! Quote
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