Ahoy mate! Lego pirates on the horizon! Part 1

Lego Pirate sets were first released in 1989. The included in these 1st Lego pirate sets were minifigures that didn’t have a very real looking head and only had 2 painted dots for eyes and a simple drawn smile. There were pirates minifigs that varied from the fro the others and these had drawn beards, hair and painted eye patches. From 1889 thru 1991 Imperial Soldiers with blue coats and a European look were released from to chase down the plundering pirates.

A Lego comic book titled “The Gold Medallion” debuted in 1989 as well. In 1989, one of the characters in a Lego pirate set was Captain Redbeard, also known as Captain Roger, was released and he quickly became Lego’s most popular pirate. He and his first mate, Rummy, could often be found on a ship in the open seas doing what pirates do best. Robbing and pillaging!

In 1992 the Imperial Soldiers were replaced by the Imperial Guards and were on the scene through 1995. During this time period the Lego Pirate sets took on a definite Spanish look and feel. During 1996 and 1997 we saw the Spanish Armada on the scene, patrolling the pirate controlled seas and chasing those plundering ships flying the Jolly Roger.

The last few Lego pirate themed sets were released in 1997. This was a surprise to the many Legos pirate fans. These pirate sets had become one of the Lego company’s best selling products. A few pirate sets have since been re-released and the pirate theme can be found in a few Lego Duplo sets as well.

Arrrgg! I’ve got to go to the post office and run some errands. Check back later for Part 2. I’ve got an important news flash for you!