Lego Pirates of the Caribbean
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean was a Lego theme that is based on the film series of the same name. It is licensed from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. There are nine known sets. The first wave was released in May 2011 with the second wave coming out in November 2011. In November 2010, it was officially announced by Lego that the video game "" was in production. It was released on May 10, 2011 in North America. The series acts as a thematic replacement for the popular "Lego Pirates" theme, featuring many of  the same elements. Most of the sets are similar to the "Lego Pirates" theme. The theme was first introduced in 2011 and discontinued in 2017. Overview. "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" is based on the film. The product line focuses on the Jack Sparrow and Will Turner as they rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann from the cursed crew of the "Black Pearl", captained by Hector Barbossa, who become undead skeletons at night. "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" aimed to recreate the main characters in Lego form, including Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. In addition, the film’s Academy  Award-winning production designer John Myhre was also on hand as guests were treated to the reveal of a life-sized figure of Captain Jack Sparrow standing a full six feet tall and made of 150,000 Lego bricks. Development. Before the launch of the "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" range, The "Lego Pirates" theme was released in 1989. This theme featured pirates, soldiers from the Napoleonic Wars, Pacific Islanders, sailing ships, and buried treasure, being influenced by the late Golden Age of Piracy. These themes eventually resulted in the introduction of the "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" theme, which included  some of the original concepts of the "Lego Pirates" theme, such as pirates and soldiers, but also introduced 17th century elements. "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" was inspired by the film series "Pirates of the Caribbean". The Lego construction toy range was based on the film and developed in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products. The construction sets aimed to recreate the story and characters of the film in Lego form. Jill Wilfert, Vice President of licensing and entertainment stated, "The pirate theme is always a strong player in the Lego portfolio, and the Pirates of the Caribbean brand offers the  quintessential pirate experience with familiar characters, stories and scenes, allowing us to develop even more authentic and exciting models for children and collectors." Toy line. Construction sets. According to Bricklink, The Lego Group released a total of 17 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" theme. The product line was eventually discontinued by the end of 2017. In 2011, The Lego Group had a partnership with Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. It had announced that the eight sets based on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film would be released on April 25 , 2011. The eight sets being released were Isla De Muerta (set number: 4181), The Cannibal Escape (set number: 4182), The Mill (set number: 4183), Captain's Cabin (set number: 4191), Fountain of Youth (set number: 4192), The London Escape (set number: 4193), Whitecap Bay (set number: 4194) and Queen Anne's Revenge (set number: 4195). The largest sets was Queen Anne's Revenge (set number: 4195) which included 1,094 pieces and nine minifigures. In addition, the four polybag sets have been released as a promotions are Mini Black Pearl (set number: 30130), Jack Sparrow with Raft (set number: 30131), Captain  Jack Sparrow (set number 30132) and Jack Sparrow (set number: 30133) in various countries around the world and the Pirates of the Caribbean Battle Pack (set number: 853219) which included five minifigures was released around the same time as the main sets. Later, The Black Pearl (set number: 4184) would be released on October 15, 2011 which included 804 pieces and six minifigures. In April 2017, Silent Mary (set number: 71042) would be released on April 2, 2017 which included 2,294 pieces and eight minifigures. All sets will be based on the films "", "", "" and "". The sets were designed primarily for  children aged 6 to 16 years old. Lego have also released accompanying products branded under the "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean" theme. These include a magnet set consisting of the Jack Sparrow, Hector Barbossa and Gunner minifigures each attached to a magnetized brick and three key chains with a key chain attached to the minifigures of Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann, and Hector Barbossa. They have also released two clocks in the shape of the Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa minifigures and two watches based on Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa which both include a minifigures. Brickheadz. Captain Jack Sparrow (set  number: 41593) and Captain Armando Salazar (set number: 41594) were released on April 2, 2017 as part of the "Lego BrickHeadz" theme. Web short. Section::::"Captain Jack's Tall Tales" (2011 short). "Captain Jack's Tall Tales" released a short film via YouTube, on June 25, 2011, that is inspired by the "" film and Lego toyline. Video game. Section::::"Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game" (2011). In May 2011, "" was released on the Mac OS X, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360. The game was developed by Traveller's Tales and published  by Disney Interactive Studios and incorporates storylines from the first four films in the franchise. Reception. In 2011, The Lego Group reported that due to the Lego Toy Story, Lego Prince of Persia, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean and Lego Cars 2 lines, it had for the first time in its 50-year history in the American market surpassed $1.0 billion in consumer sales of Lego products, reaching its highest share of construction toys and total U.S. toy market ever. In 2018, the Toy Retailers Association listed The Silent Mary (set number: 71042) on its official list of 2018  Toy of the Year Awards Gala.