Pirates sets of the 90s were very cool and fun to play with. This is a good example of that. The boulder is pretty cool because it falls to the ground. The raft is also pretty cool too. These sets are great and better than the upcoming pirate sets.

I got this set a long time ago when it was new, and I have built it several times. I love the giant rock that falls down when a pirate steps on the platform. The wooden tower is very great and holds treasure under it. The ship under construction in the water is a great "in process" feature to do whatever you want with and something that I noticed from Enchanted Island that it has that this one doesn't and should is a MONKEY!

The final set for Lego Pirates, It’s a momentous occasion but what a sad way to go out. I urge you now to think back to the other large land set of the Pirate theme, Eldorado’s Fortress, Rock Island Refuge, Imperial Trading Post, The Enchanted Island and Skull Island. T

hink of the beauty, think of the design, think of the logic and use for the set. Now look at this, this thing. What’s with another wreaked ship that happened last year? What’s with the large round rock? This is not Indianan Jones; why is that mountain at the back a black, grey and Burp monstrosity? How is the bridge in the front being raised if it’s designed as a rope bridge? (something you cannot raise as that would untied the ropes and make it fall) and lastly what is the little brown tower to the side all about.

I like the minifigs but that is not enough, this set is just lacking on so many levels. I understand the idea of a wrecked island but this is not done well, it all looks like a mass of other sets combined into some type of beast. I often keep big sets I like up for ages on a little shelf, The Trading Post for example had been on my shelf for years (it gets dusted every other month) but I have never left this set up, it is always dismantled and stored in my attic.

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Let me start out with good news: I heard from a worker in the LEGO company that they are definitely discussing more pirate sets, and that I wouldn't have to wait long for new Pirate sets that are really new, not rereleases.

I had great fun with this set, it's awesome. It's fun to play with, and I love the baseplate.