Lego Pirates of the Caribbean explained

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean
Subject:Pirates of the Caribbean
Licensedfrom:Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Characters:Angelica, Captain Armando Salazar, Blackbeard, "Bootstrap Bill" Turner, Cannibal, Carina Smyth, Chef, Davy Jones, Elizabeth Swann, Hadras, Barbossa, King George's General, King George's Soldier, Henry Turner, Horse Coach Driver, Jack Sparrow, Norrington, Joshamee Gibbs, Lt. Lesaro, Officer Magda, Maccus, Philip Swift, Quartermaster, Officer Santos, Scrum, Silent Mary Masthead, Syrena, Tamara, Lieutenant Theodore Grove, Will Turner, Yeoman Zombie and Gunner Zombie
From:2011
To:2017
Sets:17
Website:https://web.archive.org/web/20121209103558/http://www.lego.com/piratesofthecaribbean/en-us/characters/default.aspx?icmp=COHomeNewsUSPirates

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean (stylized as LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean) is a discontinued Lego theme that is based on the film series of the same name. It is licensed from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.[1] [2] There are nine known sets.[3] The first wave was released in May 2011 with the second wave coming out in November 2011.[4] In November 2010, it was officially announced by Lego that the video game was in production. It was released on May 10, 2011, in North America. The series acts as a thematic replacement for the popular Lego Pirates theme, featuring many of the same elements. Most of the sets are similar to the Lego Pirates theme. The theme was first introduced in 2011 and discontinued in 2017.

Overview

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean is based on the film. The product line focuses on the Jack Sparrow and Will Turner as they rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann from the cursed crew of the Black Pearl, captained by Hector Barbossa, who become undead skeletons at night. Lego Pirates of the Caribbean aimed to recreate the main characters in Lego form, including Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.

In addition, the film's Academy Award-winning production designer John Myhre was also on hand as guests were treated to the reveal of a life-sized figure of Captain Jack Sparrow standing a full six feet tall and made of 150,000 Lego bricks.[5]

Development

Before the launch of the Lego Pirates of the Caribbean range, The Lego Pirates theme was released in 1989. This theme featured pirates, soldiers from the Napoleonic Wars, Pacific Islanders, sailing ships, and buried treasure, being influenced by the late Golden Age of Piracy. These themes eventually resulted in the introduction of the Lego Pirates of the Caribbean theme, which included some of the original concepts of the Lego Pirates theme, such as pirates and soldiers, but also introduced 17th century elements.[6]

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean was inspired by the film series Pirates of the Caribbean. The Lego construction toy range was based on the film series and developed in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products. The construction sets were designed to recreate the story and characters of the film series in Lego form. Jill Wilfert, Vice President of licensing and entertainment stated, "The pirate theme is always a strong player in the Lego portfolio, and the Pirates of the Caribbean brand offers the quintessential pirate experience with familiar characters, stories and scenes, allowing us to develop even more authentic and exciting models for children and collectors."[7]

Launch

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean was launched at the American International Toy Fair in 2011. As part of the marketing campaign, The Lego Group released eight Lego sets based on the Pirates of the Caribbean film. Each set featured different mill, pirate ship, fountain of youth and Whitecap Bay.[8]

Characters

See main article: List of Pirates of the Caribbean characters.

Toy line

Construction sets

According to BrickLink, The Lego Group released a total of 17 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of Lego Pirates of the Caribbean theme.[12] The product line was eventually discontinued by the end of 2017.[13] [14]

In 2011, The Lego Group had a partnership with Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. It had announced that the eight sets based on the Pirates of the Caribbean film would be released on April 25, 2011.[15] The eight sets being released were Isla De Muerta (set number: 4181), The Cannibal Escape (set number: 4182), The Mill (set number: 4183), Captain's Cabin (set number: 4191), Fountain of Youth (set number: 4192), The London Escape (set number: 4193), Whitecap Bay (set number: 4194) and Queen Anne's Revenge (set number: 4195). The largest sets was Queen Anne's Revenge (set number: 4195) which included 1,094 pieces and nine minifigures.[16] [17] [18] In addition, the four polybag sets have been released as a promotions[19] are Mini Black Pearl (set number: 30130), Jack Sparrow with Raft (set number: 30131),[20] Captain Jack Sparrow (set number 30132) and Jack Sparrow (set number: 30133)[21] in various countries around the world and the Pirates of the Caribbean Battle Pack (set number: 853219) which included five minifigures was released around the same time as the main sets. Later, The Black Pearl (set number: 4184) would be released on October 15, 2011, which included 804 pieces and six minifigures.[22] [16]

In April 2017, Silent Mary (set number: 71042)[23] [24] [25] would be released on April 2, 2017, which included 2,294 pieces and eight minifigures.[26] [27] [28] [29] [30] All sets will be based on the films The Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man's Chest, On Stranger Tides and Dead Men Tell No Tales.[31] [32] The sets were designed primarily for children aged 6 to 16 years old.

The Lego Group have also released accompanying products branded under the Lego Pirates of the Caribbean theme. These include a magnet set consisting of the Jack Sparrow, Hector Barbossa and Gunner minifigures each attached to a magnetized brick and three key chains with a key chain attached to the minifigures of Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann, and Hector Barbossa. They have also released two clocks in the shape of the Jack Sparrow[33] and Hector Barbossa minifigures and two watches based on Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa which both include a minifigures.

Lego Brickheadz sets

Captain Jack Sparrow (set number: 41593) and Captain Armando Salazar (set number: 41594) were released on April 2, 2017, as part of the Lego BrickHeadz theme. Captain Jack Sparrow (set number: 41593) consists of 109 pieces, a sword and 1 baseplate. Captain Armando Salazar (set number: 41594) consists of 118 pieces, a sword and 1 baseplate.[34]

Web short

Captain Jack's Tall Tales (2011 short)

Captain Jack's Tall Tales released a short film via YouTube, on June 25, 2011, that is inspired by both film as well as the Lego Pirates of the Caribbean toyline.[35]

Video game

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (2011)

See main article: Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game. In May 2011, was released on the Mac OS X, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360.[36] [37] [38] The game was developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Disney Interactive Studios and incorporates storylines from the first four films in the franchise.[39] [40] [41] [42]

Reception

In 2011, The Lego Group reported that due to the Lego Toy Story, Lego Prince of Persia, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean and Lego Cars 2 lines, it had for the first time in its 50-year history in the American market surpassed $1.0 billion in consumer sales of Lego products, reaching its highest share of construction toys and total U.S. toy market ever.[43]

In 2018, the Toy Retailers Association listed The Silent Mary (set number: 71042) on its official list of 2018 Toy of the Year Awards Gala.[44]

See also

References

Bibliography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean – Confirmed for 2011 . Toys N Bricks . 2010-11-08.
  2. Web site: LEGO & Disney Building A Magical Partnership . BricksFanz.com . 15 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Pirates of the Caribbean pictures . Brickset . 2011-01-15.
  4. Web site: Pirates of the Caribbean sets now available... . Brickset . 2011-04-18.
  5. Web site: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Toys From Jakks & LEGO Revealed. 2011-02-02. toynewsi.com.
  6. Web site: LEGO Pirates: 30 Years of High Adventure . Toy Tales . 23 September 2019.
  7. Web site: LEGO Group and Disney Consumer Products Announce Building Sets Inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean Films . . 2010-11-18.
  8. Web site: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Toys From Jakks & LEGO Revealed. 2011-02-02. toynewsi.com.
  9. Empire Magazine. June 2017, Issue 336, p.103.
  10. The Matador & The Bull: Secrets of Salazar & the Silent Mary. Featurette. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Blu-ray. Walt Disney Home Entertainment. 2017.
  11. Web site: Pirates 5: Will Turner's Son Confirmed . Fuller . Becky . March 28, 2017 . March 28, 2017 . Screen Rant . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170329140511/http://screenrant.com/pirates-caribbean-5-dead-men-video-will-son/ . March 29, 2017 .
  12. Web site: BrickLink Reference Catalog - Sets - Category Lego Pirates of the Caribbean. 2021-04-12. www.bricklink.com.
  13. Web site: Pirates of the Caribbean LEGO Sets. 15 June 2021. BrickEconomy. en.
  14. Web site: 8 October 2021. Six licensed LEGO themes that ended way too soon. Brick Fanatics.
  15. Web site: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean 4195 4194 4193 4192 4191 4183 4182 4181 . Toys N Bricks . 2010-11-28.
  16. Web site: Pirates of the Caribbean . Brickset . 2012-03-09.
  17. Web site: Pirates of the Caribbean pictures! . Brickset . 2011-02-02.
  18. Web site: Pirates of the come to The LEGO Show! . Brickset . 2011-04-18.
  19. Web site: 4 new polybag sets . Brickset . 2011-03-31.
  20. Web site: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean 30131 Jack Sparrow in Boat . Toys N Bricks . 2011-04-16.
  21. Web site: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean 30133 Jack Sparrow Minifigure . Toys N Bricks . 2011-08-28.
  22. Web site: LEGO 4184 Black Pearl . Toys N Bricks . 2011-07-17.
  23. Web site: LEGO Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Reveal! . Brickshow . 2017-02-18.
  24. Web site: First Look At The LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean The Silent Mary 71042 Box Art Images. . Brickshow . 2017-03-05.
  25. Silent Mary - LEGO Disney Pirates of the Caribbean - 71042 - Designer Video. March 23, 2017. YouTube.
  26. Web site: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean 71042 The Silent Mary Revealed! . Toys N Bricks . 2017-02-19.
  27. Web site: Official Product Images 71042 Silent Mary – LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales . Toys N Bricks . 2017-03-04.
  28. Web site: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean The Silent Mary (71042) Box Art Images . TheBrickFan . 2017-03-04.
  29. Web site: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales The Silent Mary (71042) Officially Revealed . TheBrickFan . 2017-02-18.
  30. Book: Farshtey. Gregory. LEGO Minifigure A Visual History New Edition. Lipkowitz. Daniel. Hugo. Simon. 2020-10-01. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 978-0-241-50202-0. 219. en.
  31. Web site: LEGO Systems Unveils New Collection at 2011 American International Toy Fair . . 2011-02-11.
  32. Web site: Pirates of the Caribbean sets now available! . Brickset . 2017-03-17.
  33. Web site: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Alarm Clock . Toys N Bricks . 2011-09-22.
  34. Web site: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales BrickHeadz Revealed . TheBrickFan . 2017-02-15.
  35. Web site: LEGO brand Pirates of the Caribbean - Captain Jack's Tall Tales. LEGO. 25 June 2011. YouTube.
  36. Web site: Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean Announced . Cinemablend.com . 2010-11-18.
  37. Web site: 2018-04-06. Disney Releases LEGO Pirates Video Game. 2021-03-18. licenseglobal.com. en.
  38. Web site: 2018-04-06. LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Game in the Works. 2021-03-18. licenseglobal.com. en.
  39. Web site: Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game . https://archive.today/20130124125001/http://au.gamespot.com/search.html?qs=Lego+Pirates+of+the+Caribbean:+The+Video+Game . dead . January 24, 2013 . GameSpot . 2012-03-09 .
  40. Web site: Disney Announces LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean for 2011 . Planet Xbox 360 . 2010-11-18 . Eric . Bush . 2012-03-09.
  41. Web site: Disney Announce LEGO: Pirates Of The Caribbean For 2011 . Sammy . Barker . 18 November 2010 . . 28 March 2018.
  42. Web site: Disney Interactive Studios, TT Games and The LEGO Group Announce LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game . . 2010-11-18.
  43. Web site: LEGO Systems Records Over $1.0BN in 2010 U.S. Consumer Sales; Drives Category and Industry Shares to Record Levels . . 2011-02-14.
  44. Web site: LEGO Wins Three Awards at 2018 Toy of the Year Awards Gala . thebrickfan.com . February 17, 2018 . 17 February 2018.

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