Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)LEGO does a great job of getting licenses from major motion pictures (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Cars, Toy Story, etc.) and this series looks to do the same thing. Capitalizing on the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise seems like a no-brainer, honestly. But we are just now getting a taste of the LEGO take on the popular film series.
I will say, I don't particularly care for the Pirates movies. Maybe it's over-the-top acting by Depp. Maybe it's the Disney, sugary-sweet production value. Maybe I'm just tired of the Pirates fad in general. All that being said, I don't even care. This is a cool LEGO set. The minifigs have so much attention to detail, that it makes me want to go back and give the films a chance.
The only thing bad I will say is the amount of pieces per dollar. When you are paying for a LEGO set, it may seem overpriced. I can't necessarily defend LEGO's price point on this product. Perhaps it should be a good $5 less. But the fact of the matter is: LEGO products are high quality. A similar product in an off-brand would have pieces that don't fit together properly, detail that is lacking, and plastic pieces that seem like they were produced with low-quality molds. Basically LEGO puts a lot of work into quality control and attention to detail. SO, that's why I think this set is a buy, despite the price point.
Types of pieces:
Clear blue studs and "flames" to simulate water
(also blue base pieces to simulate water)
pillars with interesting cap pieces
several green structural, triangular pieces
mylar-like plastic sheet (water-fall) that has two holes that suspend from hook-type pieces
different pieces in the fountain structure to simulate cascading water
Accessories: 2 compass pieces, one circular map piece, 2 goblets, two regular swords, one Golden-handle sword
The minifigs have a lot of variation and allow for a great imagination to play indefinitely. The small landscape "set" pieces are fun and simple enough for young minds to expand on the adventure from the movies. I think overall this set has an interesting mix of pieces and minifigs. But let's face it you are probably buying it based upon the theme of the movies. If that is the case, I think you will like it. The set seems very true to the film franchise, and oh yeah, FREE POSTER (double-sided!) A great set to combine with other sets from the series.
Overall 4/5
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bFight your way to the Fountain of Youth!/bThe race is on for the legendary spring of eternal life! Captain Jack Sparrow, Barbossa and Blackbeard clash cutlasses as they fight to be the first to taste the magical waters. Will Captain Jack Sparrow get to the Fountain of Youth first You decide!* Includes 3 minifigures Jack Sparrow, Blackbeard and Barbossa with wooden leg* Features Fountain of Youth with skeleton figure, waterfall and translucent elements* Fountain of Youth measures over 3 (7cm) tall and 4 (9cm) wide* Waterfall measures over 5 (12cm) wide and 4 (10cm) tall* Includes free poster!
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