This set is a remake of the much desired 6276 Eldorado Fortress from 1989. Interestingly, the clipper in this remake is also a remake from the boat in 6277 Imperial Trading Post from 1992.

Being a kid during this era I’ve always admired these sets in the catalogs. I never could afford them back then however, so I’m really taken with this new set. The raised baseplate is replaced by a brick built ramp and the architecture of the build is remarkably faithful to the original despite using modern parts and colors and having a lot more parts included. The piece count for this remake comes in at a respectable 2,509. Some of the printing is really close to the 1980’s versions while other imperial guards from the past decades are also referenced in the minifigures. 

The set will appear in stores from July 4th and retail for £189.99 ($/€214,99). 

What do you think of this set? Are you looking forward to buying this? Let us know in the comments!

Official details:

Rediscover the world of LEGO® Pirates with the LEGO Icons Eldorado Fortress (10320) building set for adults. This tribute to the iconic 1980s model (6276) comes with new features that will thrill fans of the LEGO Pirates range. The brick-built base houses detailed rooms, and new building pieces allow for greater architectural expression while retaining the classic feel of the original playset.

Enjoy a mindful building experience
Uncover hidden treasures as you craft the iconic fortress brick by brick, including the admiral’s office, a pirate prison and an array of secret spaces. Combine the modular room sections to create different configurations and stage epic battle scenes with working cannons, 8 minifigures and a cool pirate galleon with printed fabric sails.

Make time for you
Spend quality time with premium LEGO sets for adults. This LEGO Pirates-themed building set makes an immersive project for you or a top gift for fans of classic LEGO sets.

• A classic LEGO® Pirates build for adults – Step back in time for a nostalgic building project with the LEGO Icons Eldorado Fortress (10320), a tribute to the iconic 1980s LEGO Pirates range
• What’s in the box? – Includes all you need to build the model naval fortress, pirate ship and rowboat, plus 6 imperial soldier and 2 pirate minifigures and skeleton, monkey, parrot and crab figures
• Features and functions – The fortress and brick-built base house an array of detailed rooms and the modular sections can be combined to form different fortress configurations
• A pirate-themed gift for adults and fans of the 1980s LEGO® Pirates range – Take time out for yourself or treat a loved one to mark any special anniversary or occasion

One in particular is a long time coming, the buildable Minifigure, with his iconic red torso and blue legs. Lift up his hat and you find a smaller version sat at a control panel using joysticks to give commands, how fun.

Other sets include a lovely yellow Land Rover Classic Defender, another flower, jade Rabbit and more. Take a look below for yourself.

Scaled Up LEGO Minifigure (40649):

654pcs/10+/€49,99

40643 Jade Rabbit (40643):

288pcs/8+/€19,99

Land Rover Classic Defender (40650):

150pcs/8+/€14,99

Birthday Cake (40641):

211pcs/7+/€14,99

Lotus Flowers (40647):

220pcs/8+/€12,99

This week’s Minifigure Monday is Pug Costume Guy (COL378) from the LEGO CMF series 21.

With us having a pug in the family, it was only a matter of time this one showed up for Minifigure Monday 

My thoughts:

This one is a really fun minifigure, which is a man in a Pug suit.

The head piece is really cool! Resembling the head of a Pug. The face of the minifigure can be seen through the mouth piece of the Pug head piece. 

He has 2 face options, one having a cheeky grin with his tongue out to the side and the other being a more of a smile with his tongue out like a happy dog. 

The torso is a little plain with a red and white neck scarf, but what is funny is on the back he has a little curled Pug tail.

The legs are short bendable with some paw prints. 

As an accessory he comes with a teal bone, why teal? I don’t know! 

Minifigure information: 

• Name: Pug Costume Guy
• Number: COL378
• Released: 2021
• Sets: 1, Series 21 CMF
• Parts: 4
• Accessories: 1 (teal coloured bone)
• Current Value: New: £3.62 / Used: £2.70

(All information from BrickSet at date of review)

This week’s Minifigure Monday is Gollum (LOR031)! 

This weeks Minifigure Monday comes with a little confession, up until yesterday, I had never seen Lord Of The Rings! 

We’ve started to watch each Sunday as one of our family films to watch each week. So what better way to celebrate that than to choose a LOTR minifigure this week. 

There were two Gollum minifigures that were released, one being this version ‘narrow eyed’ which was in two sets (79000 Riddles for the ring and 71218 Gollum fun pack, part of the Lego dimensions range). 

There’s another Gollum that looks very similar to this one but has wider eyes and the mouth more open, this was from 1 set (9470 Shelob attack). 

My thoughts:

There won’t be a lot to really say about this one as it’s quite a unique style minifigure.

The whole body and head is one complete mold with just the arms being separate pieces. The same arm pieces used for Star Wars battle droids.

There is some great printing to the face which resembles the Gollum well. 

He has 1 accessory being a fish. 

I may have to give him a gold ring so he gets his ‘precious’ back.

Minifigure information:

• Name: Gollum – Narrow Eyes
• Number: LOR031
• Released: 2012
• Sets: 2, (Gollum Fun Pack 71218) (Riddles for the ring 79000)
• Parts: 3
• Accessories: 1 (a fish)
• Current Value: New: £8.11 / Used: £5.06

All information from BrickSet is correct at date of review. 

The majority of AFOLs and TFOLs (Adult/Teen Fans of LEGO) call them Sigfigs, which is short for Signature Figures. They are used in a multitude of ways and are great for giving your City, Social Media accounts and photos a personal touch using your LEGO identity.

Creating your very own Sigfig is very much a personal experience and one you should definitely get around to at some point in your LEGO life. It can be as easy as popping together a basic Minifigure, picking out only two or three personal traits such as hair style, expression and atire. On the other hand you could go all out and produce something custom which represents you down to the ground.

In this article we’ll cover what Minifigure parts & accessories are on offer, where to get them, and diving into custom printed pieces!

Here’s a handy index for you to jump to the section you need, after all you may have started a Sigfig already and need a few pointers on what to do next:

• Getting started
• What parts and accessories are available
• Where to find parts & accessories
• Custom printed elements
• Conclusion
• Sigfig Wall

Getting started:

It’s often the hardest part in Life, getting started, it applies to many aspects of what we do and what our level of motivation is. That can also be said when it comes to building with LEGO, although our hobbies usually give us a little more get-go than say cleaning the house. I’ll put my hand up and say that I’m no different, I sometimes have multiple LEGO related tasks to do in the evenings, but yet some nights I find the pull of my games console a little too much – and let’s be honest we all sometimes need a short break or some downtime from the things we love.

Creating the perfect SigFig takes time, if done properly of course, but a good starting point is to grab your spares, be it just a few random Minifigures or a big box of parts, it’s good to see what you’ve got to play with first.

You don’t need to settle on one idea as Sigfigs evolve over time just like we do, from clothing and hobbies to hair and expressions. The World of LEGO Minifigures grows more and more diverse each day with new sets and parts becoming readily available, there’s something for everyone, if you know where to look.

When building my Sigfig, I found it easier to start with a head and an expression I liked, although at the time there weren’t many Beard & Glasses combinations around, and I pretty much had to go with the one pictured below – glasses with a narrow frame and a ginger beard, which to be honest isn’t too far off.

What helped next was finding suitable legs and a torso that matched my style and looked good together. I used to wear black jeans a lot a few years ago and so went with plain black legs, I also wore my favourite grey hoody making my choice a lot easier, I had also just started to get back into LEGO and the parts available to me at the time were limited.

What I found most difficult was the final piece to creating the perfect LEGO me, the hair. At first I went with what I had, a generic part that must be on at least a million Minifigures, ok a slight exaggeration, but it definitely was a popular choice when Minifigures first came about and has been used many times on Han Solo!

That’s enough about me and my Sigfig, let’s get yours underway and find the perfect parts.

What parts & accessories are available:

LEGO has been around since the 1930’s making wooden toys, the first ‘Automated Binding Bricks‘ appeared in 1949, but it wasn’t until the late 1970s that the Minifigure was born, the ones we know and love today that is!

Since then there have been thousands of unique parts created for them, including heads, hair pieces, hats, torsos, legs, and accessories, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon.

When it comes to making your Sigfig there are millions of combinations at your disposal, it’s just a matter of finding the right one for you. We’ll run through what parts are needed to put together a LEGO you!

Starting from the top the first thing to pick out is a hair piece, depending on your hair style that is, LEGO has pretty much everyome covered, from long flowing hair to just a small amount around the sides and back, you could even leave the head blank for a bald or skinhead look.

Choosing a suitable head and expression could be the part that stumps you the most as your face is what everyone looks at when identifying and chatting to you.

There are also two ways you could go, the standard LEGO Yellow or Flesh tones, this again is personal preference and one you’ll need to decide pretty early on. As we mentioned earlier LEGO have become more diverse in their character choice and there are most certainly parts out there to cater for everyone.

Try to pick out something that easily identifies you, such as freakles, stubble/beard, glasses/sunglasses, prominent eyebrows, or a big grin. There may even be a combination of two or more, we’re sure you’ll find something suitable from the thousands available!

Clothing is the simplest part to get right in my opinion as you can keep changing it as you go, depending on the occasion such as general everyday wear to full blown suits and gowns, don’t be afraid to have multiple outfits ready to change into.

If you have a favourite top, jumper, or jacket, try and find the equivalent in Minifigure-form. Do you have a lucky black leather jacket? Do you like to lounge in a comfy hoodie? Do you like to keep cool and unbutton your hawaiian shirt? There are torsos for everybody!

As before with regards to Flesh tone heads, this is where you’ll struggle somewhat to match arms and hands. To make the whole process easier we suggest picking a torso that has sleeves, as LEGO have yet to produce enough variation in that department and tend to stick to LEGO Yellow for necks, arms and hands.

Legs come in various sizes and forms, from short, medium, and regular to skirts and peg legs.

LEGO relatively recently introduced medium posable legs which are great for Recreating younger TFOL fans, while the smaller legs are a perfect fit for Children.

You’ll usually pick the legs last as they need to match your torso, and again there are so many to choose from. Some are plain solid colours prefect as jeans or leggings, while others are dual-moulded and can be used as shorts or two tone trousers!

It’s certainly not a written rule when it comes to having an accessory or two but it sure is great fun rummaging around in your spares or searching online for. It adds another layer to your LEGO presence and may help get your message across of who you are just that little bit easier.

If your family or friends associate a certain object or game when they think of you then giving your Sigfig a LEGO equivalent is recommended.

For example let’s say you’re a student and always carry around a Laptop for School, LEGO have produced a few laptops over the Years and in different colours too.

Or perhaps you’re into Baseball, there is a very cool Baseball Bat and Glove available so switch out one of your hands for the glove, grab a bat, and batter-up!

You may be an animal person and have a pet you’d like to add to the mix, LEGO has you more than covered here, although finding the exact breed of Dog or Cat as yours may prove difficult. There are Parrots, Birds, Hamsters, Goats, Dogs, Cats, and so many more.

Where to find parts & accessories:

There are many places to find the parts you require and the first one that springs to mind and my personal go to place is BrickOwl, closely followed by BrickLink. I know that may surprise a lot of fans that I didn’t say BrickLink first, it’s nothing to do with LEGO owning it at all, it’s due to usability, or the lack of it, for mobile device users. But that’s by-the-by and not relevant here so just ignore me!

Bricklink and BrickOwl are essentially the same and offer pretty much every part LEGO has ever produced through a vast community of sellers, think of it like eBay, with individuals listing and selling the parts they have. Postage is usually added at the checkout stage so bear that in mind when putting an order together.

The search function operates in a specific way and you’ll have to be a bit more precise in terms of what you’re actually looking for. If you’re after a Head piece, for example, typing ‘head’ into the search box and hitting enter will obviously pull every single head piece under the sun. Adding a basic keyword will narrow that down considerably. ‘beard head’ or even just ‘beard’, for example, will pull from the head listings that include the word ‘beard’. Simple but a great tip for narrowing down the results.

Depending on how many parts you’re looking for websites like Bricklink and Brickowl are the top dogs, the added benefit of shopping here is every single part is genuine LEGO, so you can rest easy knowing your Sigfig is legit!

eBay is also an option but you’re far more likely to pay over the odds for single pieces than anywhere else. What I do recommend when it comes to eBay is to keep an eye on joblots, especially in this instance Minifigure joblots. It’s a great way to bump up your spares and create an entire army of custom Minifigures.

The same applies to Facebook Marketplace, Shpock, Gumtree and many more local services. I have picked up many cheap joblots and sets over the years and added to my personal Mini Minifigure Station considerably. Please do be careful when buying locally and adhere to any pandemic restrictions that maybe in place. Pay by a means you’re happy with such as PayPal Goods & Services, and don’t be afraid to ask for more photos or check the items condition before paying.

The final place I would highly recommend trying is a certified LEGO Store, their BaM (Build a Minifigure) station is loaded with what seems like thousands of random Minifigure parts and accessories. The overall cost is pretty decent too at £4.99 for three, and they come in a handy little case. The general rule for creating a Minifigure this way has changed somewhat since Covid-19 hit and you’re no longer allowed to pop them together yourself, that’s now the staff members job. But this doesn’t hinder the experience in anyway as you can request different combinations, such as swapping out pretty much every part of it, just ask – they are more than happy to help!

Custom parts and prints:

Onto the custom designed and printing services that take your Sigfig to the next level and beyond.

When it comes to custom parts and prints, again it’s pretty much a preference thing, it depends what you’re after. Here are The Brick Post we giveaway custom designed and printed 2×2 tiles, in the form of Vol.1 & Vol.2 newspaper covers, which we design ourselves and send off for printing to our good friends at BrickSanity.

We chose BrickSanity as we’ve had many dealings together over the Years, back when I joint ran another Instagram Account, we had our logo printed onto tiles, so we knew about them and their level of expertise in the industry, plus they’re very competitive and answer questions very quickly. They specialise in high quality graphics printed directly onto genuine LEGO parts, which is a definite must, and there catelogue of products on offer is outstanding, from Etch-a-sketch and other classic games to fish tanks and Christmas Jumpers – we particularly like their Classic Space logo mugs!

Another company we’ve dealt with before is Minifigs.me, this time purchasing some of their in-house designs. They do an extensive selection of well produced accessories, from Games Consoles and Controllers, to food related items, set addons, and so much more.

To enhance our recent purchase of the LEGO Ideas Medieval Blacksmith (21325) set we grabbed their custom signs. We can now swap out the one included for any one of their three signs and change the set from a Blacksmith to a Bakery or Tavern, so handy to have and at a great price too.

Both of the above websites have a plethora of parts, be it custom or not, and should most definitely be used to enhance your Sigfig. Like I mentioned at the very start I found the most perfect head print which not only had the thick rimmed glasses but also a beard that matched mine, I still can’t believe how lucky I was to find it too, by chance in an eBay search!

Another company to mention, and one I have yet to use, are Fab Bricks, they actually have a very handy Minifigure creator program hosted on their website here. This would be a very effective and efficient way to test a few ideas and see what works, of course if you like the end result please buy the Minifigure from them.

A good tip, if you can call it that, is if you’re in any doubt or just need advice don’t hesitate to contact them, either via email or direct message through their Social Media accounts.

To help you with building your very own Sigfig we have kindly been given discount coupon codes by all three services and are available to use once per customer, so choose wisely and make the order count.

Discount codes/Affiliate links:

• BrickSanity (10%): BRICKPOST10
• Fab Bricks Ltd (5%): TBP5
• Minifig.me: Affiliate link

Conclusion:

Creating and having your own LEGO you is a fun and enjoyable process that never really ends, you’ll come across new hair pieces, torsos, and even accessories that you’ll want to make your own.

We’d love to see your creations and have a dedicated Sigfig Wall below which has already begun to grow. Please get in contact with us either via email, the comments section below or on our social media platforms.

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We also make bespoke cases for your Sigfig which helps keep them safe and dust free, it also looks awesome on display. Head over to our shop for more details