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(...) I don't see why not, Richard. I'm almost certain that they're a standard Lego product line, released to retail. I've often found that the price difference isn't that much, though - and Lego.com often has sales that the stores may or may not (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Sorry for the confusion - I was referring to all of the sets as a whole, not just the big ship. It's difficult to see what a kit is actually like with the smallish pictures Lego has on their site. Having actually built one, Sean, you can see (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) SNIP (...) Well having put together the big ship in preparation for a round of Evil Stevie's Pirate game at Northwest BrickCon (shameless plug) I can say that yes, when it comes to versatility, there's a little left to be desired. However, (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Found more (URL) here>. ROSCO (20 years ago, 25-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) Just noticed, that there are two versions of set 7075; I bought a second set, labeled "limited edition" (same price), which included motor AND battery; when mounted, this acts as counter-weight and makes the ship float reasonably. Arne, (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.year.2004)
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Ahoy! (...) My goodness! That. Is. Cheap. Captain Redbeard's Pirate Ship is $USD 39.99 while it is EUR 79.99 here! I don't dare to ask the currency converter how many $$ EUR80 are.... (OK, I did, and it would be about $100.) For EUR39.99 even I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) !Hey Aaron, Are these gonna be at local retail too! I'd just rather pick them up at Wal Mart or TrUs... Thanks for posting this, --==Richard==-- (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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WELL SHIVER ME TIMBERS! I don't know if anyone has noticed this yet, but the 4+ Pirate sets are now available in Canada (where I live), and the USA! And just look at the prices: (URL) The prices are SO cheap! Especially the large ship! (Okay, it's (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) Wow! A Galleon! What a beautiful ship (especially the two decks of guns and the ornate sterncastle). That looks like a complete diorama the builder has there - complete with sculptured sea and island, and sea-creatures! I wish there was more (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) (5 URLs) (...) These are really nice cannons, Daniel. The all-silver look is really sharp. They would make nice large(32-pounders, say) cannons for the main deck of a ship, with the smaller Lego cannons the deck above (if you build a ship of (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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My goodness...it's HUGE! And it's Imperial Soldiers, too! How very excellent. It looks awfully slow, though. It could use some larger, custom-made sails. It's a shame there isn't more pictures of it. (...) (20 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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Ahoy. Peculiar goings on here: (URL) 'specially this: (URL) Nelson (20 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) No problem, Tommyboy. I really like all of the creations on your site. You and Richie probably make some of my favorite Pirate MOC's on the whole internet. I would also love for LEGO to make some black and dark grey bucket pieces, although now (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) I made the basic base for the cannon now. It's not very realistic at all, but good for playability. There is support for the front of the cannon too. It's very hard to explain how they will be on the ship without pictures, so I guess you'll (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) Absolutely! (...) I would have said that the base is too far toward the breech... there's a lot of weight in front... but if it has a purpose, then it's cool. I'm looking forward to seeing these two in the context of a ship. (...) That's a (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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The big bore, the solid clunky wheels, the "ribbed" look caused by the multiple parts, and heavy support all combine to make these look more like medieval cannon than Pirates appropriate, but I do like them, nevertheless. -->Bruce<-- (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Hey Daniel, I'm so glad you liked my cannon idea and used it in creating your own! Thanks for mentioning me and linking my website. I like your all silver cannon. I'm looking forward to seeing them in your ship. Those parts are really tough to (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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Aye, there be the prettiest pair of 16-pounders on the seven seas! (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Very nice! I love the shape of these! These will make a great addition to any ship or fortification. -Elroy (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates)
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I have finally finished my silver cannons for a ship I am planning to make in the future. It was not my idea, I was inspired by Tom Reed's creation "Booming Betty": (URL) as soon as I saw his cannon, I wanted to make one too. I searched for months (...) (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.pirates) !
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