"This set is quite a trip down memory lane, I am 32 now, and as a child I loved the Lego pirates theme, the adventures I went on with captain Red beard have become the stuff of legend. Now I have a daughter and her story as one of Red beards pirates is just beginning. This set beautifully captures everything that made the Pirate theme what it was, and tips its tricorn hat in homage to Lego's past. From the design of the aged crew, to the Imperial soldier skeleton, to the statue head of the great Islander king Kahuka, the nostalgia doesn't stop.
The build is very interesting, there are a few techniques that I was really surprised by, the ingenious way the designer achieved some of the angles of the ship will surprise you. a very fun build, that has definitely given me new ideas for my own custom builds.
The final product is a masterpiece that crowns the Pirate theme. The amount of detail in every section of the build tells a story and just begs to played with. The transition from Island to Ship works so well, and once you have done it once or twice is very quick to do.
I cant get enough of this set, I find myself looking over it constantly, and being continuously amazed at its design. My daughter and I are going to have many a adventure on the high seas with this one, thank you Lego!"