LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship reimagines the Black Pearl with attention to detail, including a unique figurehead and captain's cabin inspired by the film series. Design Master Mike Psiaki discusses how he balanced aesthetics and utility, using a predominantly dark colour scheme, while ensuring the model’s parts are distinguishable in the build instructions.
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Creating a sleek frigate for LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship
LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship marks the return of the iconic Black Pearl after a long absence. Design Master Mike Psiaki shares insights into recreating its slick hull and innovative design, allowing the ship to split for display or play. Inspired by historic frigates, this model aims to enhance the LEGO pirate experience and deliver something new.
LEGO Masters Jr. – meet Stella and Chelle
Children are competing in LEGO Masters Jr. to find the best builders in the USA, with Stella and Chelle showcasing their skills. They discuss their journey, challenges, and experiences with celebrity Jordin Sparks. The show offers $50,000 for the winners and airs weekly on Fox, also available on Hulu.
Deploying the cannons in LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship
LEGO Design Master Mike Psiaki discusses the creation of LEGO Icons 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship, inspired by the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean. The design process involved extensive reference material, particularly to ensure authentic cannon deployment. Challenges included limiting the number of cannons while maintaining functionality and aesthetics.
LEGO Masters Jr. – meet Vincent and Hudson
LEGO Masters Jr. – meet Max and Zoe
Max and Zoe are competing on LEGO Masters Jr. with Porsha Williams, engaging in creative building challenges for a chance to win $50,000. They discuss their experiences, favourite builds, and the pressures of competition, emphasising the friendships formed on the show.
Designing the LEGO Wonkatania for 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
When designing 21360 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, LEGO Senior Model Designer Laura Perron had the opportunity to add Willy Wonka's personal riverboat, the Wonkatania. But fitting such an elegant boat into the set proved a challenge, one that highlighted the importance of collaboration in the design process.
Mixing a river in LEGO Ideas 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
LEGO Senior Model Designer Laura Perron dives into the world of Willy Wonka and shares the challenges of adapting the iconic chocolate river into LEGO bricks — including a functioning waterfall — in 21360 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the new LEGO Ideas set based on the beloved Roald Dahl story and Gene Wilder film.
LEGO Masters Jr. – meet Will and Crosby
Will and Crosby participate in LEGO Masters Jr., teaming up with Andy Richter. They share their LEGO experiences, favorite builds, and the thrill of being on the famous LEGO Masters set. The duo reflects on creative growth with support from the Brickmasters, experiences on set, and their journey from standard sets to imaginative creations.
Design inspirations in LEGO Ideas 21359 Italian Riviera
The team behind LEGO Ideas 21359 Italian Riviera — including Senior Model Designer Mary Wilson and fan designer Alex Sahli — share the challenging process of ensuring a landscape as iconic as the Italian Riviera is accurately captured in a LEGO set, from the rugged coastline to charming moments between minifigures.