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Hear ye! Hear ye! The third Pirates Part Plunder contest is on the way and a-sailing along quite nicely! A bounty of LEGO Pirates prizes await those who signed up to take on the challenge. Follow along to see which of the motley crewmates takes the first win of this new contest! Details can be foundhere. ARRRR!

Posted By: Staff - On: 2014-03-18 12:00am]]> Pirates Part Plunder 2! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1335 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1335
Hear ye! Hear ye! The second Pirates Part Plunder contest be officially a-startin'! A trove of nice LEGO Pirates prizes await those who signed up to take on the challenge. Follow along to see which of the motley crewmates takes the first win of this new year. Detailsshineth in the darkness. Good luck, mates!

Posted By: Staff - On: 2013-01-22 12:00am]]> Seed Part Challenge! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1314 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1314
Thar be a special Seed Part Challenge a-goin' on now through 22 September. Captain Blue offers a nice prize for the swab who takes up the challenge and can prove themself as a master craftsman. So, take a swig of rum, get to a-thinkin' of a good MOC using the seed part and get thee barnacle butt up to buildin'! Rules are listedharr. That be all.

Posted By: Staff - On: 2012-09-09 12:00am]]> The JRC III Master Builder! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1299&p=7550#p7550 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1299&p=7550#p7550
Thar can be only one Master Builder, and the ForbiddenCove Admins would like to congratulate Matthew Hurt (nanuck95) for winning this title - and our special Master Builder prize, the Queen's Anne Revenge LEGO set - in the Jolly Roger Contest III. Please join us in congratulating him in ourforums.

Posted By: Staff - On: 2012-06-18 12:00am]]> The Jolly Roger III Contest! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1227 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1227
The ultimate LEGO Pirate MOC contest is back and better than ever! This round of the Jolly Roger contest be absolutely unlike any other! There be absolutely no size limitations, nor restrictions for SNOT bases, except where so noted in thecategories! Cove members have 2 full months starting today to win some awesome prizes, including the Queen Anne's Revenge setfor our Master Builder!

Contestants should be sure to check out the newRules, and be sure to avoid being disqualified. Questions can be asked and will be answered in ourforums. Best of luck to all!

Posted By: Staff - On: 2012-03-01 12:00am]]> Pirates Part Plunder Winner! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1220 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1220
Well, it be a bit late in announcin', but better late than never - ARR! After many weeks of seed part challenges, the winner of the first Pirates Part Plunder contest is Cove memberbSebeus/b! Four great entries including thebeastie pictured above! Feel free to congratulate him in theforums. Many congratulations to everyone who participated and for some fantastic entries!

Well, it be a bit late in announcin', but better late than never - ARR! After many weeks of seed part challenges, the winner of the first Pirates Part Plunder contest is Cove memberbSebeus/b! Four great entries including thebeastie pictured above! Feel free to congratulate him in theforums. Many congratulations to everyone who participated and for some fantastic entries!

Posted By: Nelson - On: 2012-02-28 12:00am]]> The Pirates Part Plunder! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1163 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1163
Happy New Year, Everyone!! We be a-startin' this year with a new seed part challenge of sorts. It be different than other contests in that there are rounds and prizes for thetop three scorers. Read therules closely and sign up to compete for some nice treasure! May the best buildin' Pirates win!

Happy New Year, Everyone!! We be a-startin' this year with a new seed part challenge of sorts. It be different than other contests in that there are rounds and prizes for thetop three scorers. Read therules closely and sign up to compete for some nice treasure! May the best buildin' Pirates win!

Posted By: Staff - On: 2012-01-02 12:00am]]> Yo Ho Ho! - Announcing the "Pirate Santa" Contest! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1142 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1142
Look alive, mateys! It be years end, and to send it off I am running a new and special contest - the "Pirate Santa" Contest! Information and all of the rules can be foundhere, so read and review them carefully. This be a winner-take-all Contest with a prize worth $50.00. How's that for a nice 2012! Happy Holidays!

Look alive, mateys! It be years end, and to send it off I am running a new and special contest - the "Pirate Santa" Contest! Information and all of the rules can be foundhere, so read and review them carefully. This be a winner-take-all Contest with a prize worth $50.00. How's that for a nice 2012! Happy Holidays!

Posted By: Nelson - On: 2011-12-09 12:00am]]> Aye, You Scurvy Frogs! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1090 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1090
'Tis it a frog or a toad that leads to the treasure? Or perhaps it be a broken compass? Enter our new Seed Part Challenge contest and you may just be the lucky one to haul in the prize! Just be sure to read and follow all of therules. Arrr!

'Tis it a frog or a toad that leads to the treasure? Or perhaps it be a broken compass? Enter our new Seed Part Challenge contest and you may just be the lucky one to haul in the prize! Just be sure to read and follow all of therules. Arrr!

Posted By: Staff - On: 2011-07-31 12:00am]]> Seed Part Challenge Winner! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1079 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1079
Hear ye, Swabs! The June Seed Part Challenge has concluded and the winner is Cove member Barney Main (SlyOwl) with his amusing musical montage of boney instruments. Thank ye to all who entered this Challenge, and look forward to more contests in the future. Meantime, please offer your cheers to the winnerhere in our Pirate MOCs forums.

Hear ye, Swabs! The June Seed Part Challenge has concluded and the winner is Cove member Barney Main (SlyOwl) with his amusing musical montage of boney instruments. Thank ye to all who entered this Challenge, and look forward to more contests in the future. Meantime, please offer your cheers to the winnerhere in our Pirate MOCs forums.

Posted By: Staff - On: 2011-07-05 12:00am]]> The Lynx http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?p=6247#p6247 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?p=6247#p6247
Cove member Elephant Captain (Gerard Joosten) accepts a special challenge and builds an awesome 122 stud privateer named the Lynx. A month of solid building is evident with his attention to detail in this MOC. Join the discussionhere in our MOC forums.

Cove member Elephant Captain (Gerard Joosten) accepts a special challenge and builds an awesome 122 stud privateer named the Lynx. A month of solid building is evident with his attention to detail in this MOC. Join the discussionhere in our MOC forums.

Posted By: Nelson - On: 2011-05-16 12:00am]]> JRC II - Master Builder http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?p=6172#p6172 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?p=6172#p6172
A close and competitive contest calls for careful scrutiny in choosing the best of the best. After careful review, and tabulations of our haul, the Cove Captains are pleased to announce our new Master Builder: Rod Gillies (TooMuchCaffeine)! Rod wins the honorary forum title of "Master Builder" for one year, and also our special prize: 6285 - Black Seas Barracuda! Please join us in congratulating him in ourforums!

A close and competitive contest calls for careful scrutiny in choosing the best of the best. After careful review, and tabulations of our haul, the Cove Captains are pleased to announce our new Master Builder: Rod Gillies (TooMuchCaffeine)! Rod wins the honorary forum title of "Master Builder" for one year, and also our special prize: 6285 - Black Seas Barracuda! Please join us in congratulating him in ourforums!

Posted By: Staff - On: 2011-04-08 12:00am]]> Winners of the JRC II http://www.forbiddencove.com/events/contests/jrc2/winners.html http://www.forbiddencove.com/events/contests/jrc2/winners.html
Hear ye, Hear ye!! The winners of the Jolly Roger Contest II have been announced! It has been a tight contest, to be sure. Congratulations to ourwinners, and please join in on the discussion of these winning creationshere in the forums. The Master Builder will be announced within the next week!

Hear ye, Hear ye!! The winners of the Jolly Roger Contest II have been announced! It has been a tight contest, to be sure. Congratulations to ourwinners, and please join in on the discussion of these winning creationshere in the forums. The Master Builder will be announced within the next week!

Posted By: Staff - On: 2011-03-31 12:00am]]> Forbidden Cove Set Review: Treasure Surprise http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=989 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=989
Join the Forbidden Cove set review discussion. Please post your opinions on the set play ability, piece selection, design, etc. Which sets stand up to our broadside of critique and which ones sink in shame!

The featured set is1747 Treasure Surprise.

Treasure Surprise was released in 1996 for the Pirates.

A pirate discovers a secret cache of treasure hidden in a rock.Various accessories such as a golden goblet, gold coins, pistol, and sword are included.

Join the Forbidden Cove set review discussion. Please post your opinions on the set play ability, piece selection, design, etc. Which sets stand up to our broadside of critique and which ones sink in shame!

The featured set is1747 Treasure Surprise.

Treasure Surprise was released in 1996 for the Pirates.

A pirate discovers a secret cache of treasure hidden in a rock.Various accessories such as a golden goblet, gold coins, pistol, and sword are included.

Posted By: Ben E. On: 2011-03-06 12:00am]]> More Jolly Roger Contest II Entries! http://www.forbiddencove.com/events/contests/jrc/rules.cgi?contest=jrc02 http://www.forbiddencove.com/events/contests/jrc/rules.cgi?contest=jrc02
The JRC2 Contest continues with many high-quality entries! Better hurry as you only have a little more than 2 weeks left to get your entries in!

Spotlighted above are several entries (clockwise from top left): Peter de Yeule's "House of the Governor", BrickCityDepot's "Fish Market", and Auric's "Pillage or Burn!". Best to be building and posting, and following the contest rules if ye be wanting to collect some of the booty!

The JRC2 Contest continues with many high-quality entries! Better hurry as you only have a little more than 2 weeks left to get your entries in!

Spotlighted above are several entries (clockwise from top left): Peter de Yeule's "House of the Governor", BrickCityDepot's "Fish Market", and Auric's "Pillage or Burn!". Best to be building and posting, and following the contest rules if ye be wanting to collect some of the booty!

Posted By: Staff On: 2011-02-28 12:00am]]> Forbidden Cove Set Review: Skeleton Crew http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=967 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=967
Join the Forbidden Cove set review discussion. Please post your opinions on the set play ability, piece selection, design, etc. Which sets stand up to our broadside of critique and which ones sink in shame!

The featured set is6232 Skeleton Crew.

Skeleton Crew was released in 1996 for the Pirates. A swashbuckling pirate discovers hidden gold guarded by the skeleton of a conquistador.

Various accessories such as a barrel, gold coins, pistol, and sword are included.

Join the Forbidden Cove set review discussion. Please post your opinions on the set play ability, piece selection, design, etc. Which sets stand up to our broadside of critique and which ones sink in shame!

The featured set is6232 Skeleton Crew.

Skeleton Crew was released in 1996 for the Pirates. A swashbuckling pirate discovers hidden gold guarded by the skeleton of a conquistador.

Various accessories such as a barrel, gold coins, pistol, and sword are included.

Posted By: Ben E. On: 2011-02-19 12:00am]]> Forbidden Cove Set Review: Cannon Cove http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=956 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=956
Join the Forbidden Cove set review discussion. Please post your opinions on the set play ability, piece selection, design, etc. Which sets stand up to our broadside of critique and which ones sink in shame!

The featured set is6266 Cannon Cove.

Cannon Cove was released in 1993 for the Imperials.

A lone pirate rows a red boat near an Imperial outpost guarded by a soldier and an officer. This small rocky fortress features a jail, cannon, and parapet.

Various accessories such as a flag, cannon balls, oars, musket, pistol, and sabers are included. The white castle turret element is only found in this set.

Join the Forbidden Cove set review discussion. Please post your opinions on the set play ability, piece selection, design, etc. Which sets stand up to our broadside of critique and which ones sink in shame!

The featured set is6266 Cannon Cove.

Cannon Cove was released in 1993 for the Imperials.

A lone pirate rows a red boat near an Imperial outpost guarded by a soldier and an officer. This small rocky fortress features a jail, cannon, and parapet.

Various accessories such as a flag, cannon balls, oars, musket, pistol, and sabers are included. The white castle turret element is only found in this set.

Posted By: Ben E. On: 2011-02-12 12:00am]]> More Official POTC Set and Video Game Images! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?p=5660#p5660 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?p=5660#p5660
Avast! Cove memberb/b, who operates the Walt Disney fansitewww.stitchkingdom.com, has kindly allowed us to rehost his images of the Disney POTC Toy unveiling event. Along with the new LEGO POTC sets, a 6' tall LEGO model of Captain Jack Sparrow, along with his compass and a removable sword, was featured at the event. Also featured was a demo of the upcoming LEGO POTC video game!

Special thanks again to bradk. Images can be foundhere in our forums!

Avast! Cove memberb/b, who operates the Walt Disney fansitewww.stitchkingdom.com, has kindly allowed us to rehost his images of the Disney POTC Toy unveiling event. Along with the new LEGO POTC sets, a 6' tall LEGO model of Captain Jack Sparrow, along with his compass and a removable sword, was featured at the event. Also featured was a demo of the upcoming LEGO POTC video game!

Special thanks again to bradk. Images can be foundhere in our forums!

Posted By: Staff On: 2011-02-03 12:00am]]> Official POTC Set Images and Trailer Released! http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=933 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=933
Arrr! MTV has posted official images to the upcoming LEGO POTC sets as well as to the trailer for the upcoming video game (Click on the above image to view the trailer). Lots o' new parts and colors be there for the taking. If ye care to share your opinion on theseofferings, please visitthis forum thread.

Arrr! MTV has posted official images to the upcoming LEGO POTC sets as well as to the trailer for the upcoming video game (Click on the above image to view the trailer). Lots o' new parts and colors be there for the taking. If ye care to share your opinion on theseofferings, please visitthis forum thread.

Posted By: Staff On: 2011-02-01 12:00am]]> The HMS Gauntlet http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=900 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=900
Cove member Gerard Joosten, aka Elephant Captain in our forums, has put together a 20-gun frigate called theHMS Gauntlet. Custom sails, using the logo from the original LEGO Imperial Flagship (set 6271) are wonderfully done here, along with a full crew of soldiers and sailors.

Aye, the Elephant Captain's shipbuilding skills have improved in a very short time! Check out the full gallery of his pictures of this ship in his Brickshelfgallery.

Cove member Gerard Joosten, aka Elephant Captain in our forums, has put together a 20-gun frigate called theHMS Gauntlet. Custom sails, using the logo from the original LEGO Imperial Flagship (set 6271) are wonderfully done here, along with a full crew of soldiers and sailors.

Aye, the Elephant Captain's shipbuilding skills have improved in a very short time! Check out the full gallery of his pictures of this ship in his Brickshelfgallery.

Posted By: Nelson On: 2011-01-13 12:00am]]> http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/ http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/
Harr! Lads and lassies! This day we set forth a new beginning for fans of LEGO Pirates! The Cove Captains have convened and are pleased to be announcin� thebJolly Roger Contest II!/b

Per our last meeting at the 'Court, our categories have changed up this round. In celebration of the upcoming LEGO �Pirates of the Caribbean� theme, we are pleased to feature an equal number of categories in both the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Traditional LEGO Pirate themes!

Oft' imitated but ne'er duplicated, the JRC be the best contest for LEGO Pirate MOC creativity and inspiration, and unlike other annual contests we offer an excellent selection of contestprizes! Many LEGO Pirates sets are treasure for the taking! And, to the best builder of them all, goes a very special prize: Set 6285 - thebBlack Seas Barracuda/b!!

It be up to you to challenge yourself and to build ye best! Everyone, even with a limited supply of bricks, should be able to enter several categories. Creativity and imagination is what counts, not who owns the most LEGO.

A special 'Thanks ye' to our donors for their prizes. The JRC2 Contest rules can be foundhere, and a forum discussion of the contest can be found inthis thread.

Harr! Lads and lassies! This day we set forth a new beginning for fans of LEGO Pirates! The Cove Captains have convened and are pleased to be announcin� thebJolly Roger Contest II!/b

Per our last meeting at the 'Court, our categories have changed up this round. In celebration of the upcoming LEGO �Pirates of the Caribbean� theme, we are pleased to feature an equal number of categories in both the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Traditional LEGO Pirate themes!

Oft' imitated but ne'er duplicated, the JRC be the best contest for LEGO Pirate MOC creativity and inspiration, and unlike other annual contests we offer an excellent selection of contestprizes! Many LEGO Pirates sets are treasure for the taking! And, to the best builder of them all, goes a very special prize: Set 6285 - thebBlack Seas Barracuda/b!!

It be up to you to challenge yourself and to build ye best! Everyone, even with a limited supply of bricks, should be able to enter several categories. Creativity and imagination is what counts, not who owns the most LEGO.

A special 'Thanks ye' to our donors for their prizes. The JRC2 Contest rules can be foundhere, and a forum discussion of the contest can be found inthis thread.

Posted By: Staff On: 2010-12-30 12:00am]]> http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=882 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=882
Harr! Lads and lassies! This day we set forth a new beginning for fans of LEGO Pirates! The Cove Captains have convened and are pleased to be announcin� thebJolly Roger Contest II!/b

Per our last meeting at the 'Court, our categories have changed up this round. In celebration of the upcoming LEGO �Pirates of the Caribbean� theme, we are pleased to feature an equal number of categories in both the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Traditional LEGO Pirate themes!

Oft' imitated but ne'er duplicated, the JRC be the best contest for LEGO Pirate MOC creativity and inspiration, and unlike other annual contests we offer an excellent selection of contestprizes! Many LEGO Pirates sets are treasure for the taking! And, to the best builder of them all, goes a very special prize: Set 6285 - thebBlack Seas Barracuda/b!!

It be up to you to challenge yourself and to build ye best! Everyone, even with a limited supply of bricks, should be able to enter several categories. Creativity and imagination is what counts, not who owns the most LEGO.

A special 'Thanks ye' to our donors for their prizes. The JRC2 Contest rules can be foundhere, and a forum discussion of the contest can be found inthis thread.

Today be good news for LEGO Pirates Fans! It has been officially announced that Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" will be a licensed LEGO theme in 2011! There will be EIGHT new sets, spanning all of the POTC movies (I - IV), and also matching video games to boot! Join our discussion of this thrilling newshere in our forums!

Posted By: Staff On: 2010-11-18 12:00am]]> Picture Captioning http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=857 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=857
Ahoy, pic cap fans! The game has returned! Here be a special bird to sink your blades into, as we give 'thanks ye'. Just report to the appropriateTales n' Yardthread and enter a caption. We'll be saving a drumstick for the winner!

Ahoy, pic cap fans! The game has returned! Here be a special bird to sink your blades into, as we give 'thanks ye'. Just report to the appropriateTales n' Yardthread and enter a caption. We'll be saving a drumstick for the winner!

Posted By: Nelson On: 2010-11-14 12:00am]]> Weekly Set Review: Caribbean Clipper http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=842 http://forbiddencove.com/parlay/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=842
Join the weekly Forbidden Cove set review discussion. Please post your opinions on the set play ability, piece selection, design, etc. Which sets stand up to our broadside of critique and which ones sink in shame!

This week�s set is6274 Caribbean Clipper.

Caribbean Clipper was released in 1989 for the Imperials. Governor Broadside commands his flagship with a crew of three sailors.

The ship features one main mast with sails, two cannon, an anchor, yellow parrot figurehead, rudder, and open stern captain's quarters. Various accessories such as a treasure chest, treasure, map, flags, goblet, and weapons are included.

Join the weekly Forbidden Cove set review discussion. Please post your opinions on the set play ability, piece selection, design, etc. Which sets stand up to our broadside of critique and which ones sink in shame!

This week�s set is6274 Caribbean Clipper.

Caribbean Clipper was released in 1989 for the Imperials. Governor Broadside commands his flagship with a crew of three sailors.

The ship features one main mast with sails, two cannon, an anchor, yellow parrot figurehead, rudder, and open stern captain's quarters. Various accessories such as a treasure chest, treasure, map, flags, goblet, and weapons are included.

Posted By: Ben E. On: 2010-10-17 12:00am]]>