I made a vector logo version of the brick built skull and bones in 31109 Pirate Ship

[jennalchemy]

I'm planning to replace the brick built sails on 31109 with some custom tyvek ones I'm going to print on my inkjet, and I'm working on a design. At first I was just looking at the past Lego sails, but then I got the idea to try and convert the design of the brick built skull and bones to a vector logo myself.

The original design:


And my own design:

 

I may end up going with a more classic skull and bones, but I still thought it was worth sharing!

Edited April 16 by jennalchemy

[Murdoch17]

It looks very good! However with me being a LEGO train addict - I see a railroad locomotive front in the skull. The stud is a stack, the teeth are the cowcatcher and the eyes are windows. I realize this skull is simply based off the brick-built one, but I couldn't help but see a train in it.

....ok, Now I'm itching to see a train / pirates mashup. (Maybe like the wasteland train from Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, with this on a flag?)

Edited April 17 by Murdoch17

[jennalchemy]

You're right, it does look like that! I would certainly love to see a pirate themed train.

[SBCMayor]

1 hour ago, Murdoch17 said:

It looks very good! However with me being a LEGO train addict - I see a railroad locomotive front in the skull. The stud is a stack, the teeth are the cowcatcher and the eyes are windows. I realize this skull is simply based off the brick-built one, but I couldn't help but see a train in it.

....ok, Now I'm itching to see a train / pirates mashup. (Maybe like the wasteland train from Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, with this on a flag?)

Okay, at first I saw a cross-eyed pirate (which, if he is the navigator, might explain why we're always off course) but when you said locomotive I cannot un-see it! 

 

@jennalchemy despite my initial reaction of seeing a cross-eyed pirate, I think it looks awesome. I've seen a few different cloth sail modifications for this set, but they're all pretty basic. This takes it to a new level and I love that. Also, I am not talented in this respect, so I hope that puts my initial impression in context. I wish I had the skill to do what you are doing! 

[Mister Phes]

On 4/16/2025 at 11:11 PM, jennalchemy said:

I may end up going with a more classic skull and bones, but I still thought it was worth sharing!

Great work, Jenna! 

Now we can weave a captivating tale around the pirates who fly this particular Jolly Roger design...

 

On 4/16/2025 at 11:11 PM, jennalchemy said:

I'm planning to replace the brick built sails on 31109 with some custom tyvek ones I'm going to print on my inkjet

It would be fantastic to see this design (or a variation thereof) rendered in the real world!

[Franco Clarke]

That's a great interpretation of the parts, quite different from the classic skulls we are used too, yet still undeniably Lego. Have you tried the same motif on a flag?