Lego® Bricklink Designer Program - The Tortuga Thieves 910053

Limited edition set.

Designer's comment:

Ahoy maties! Welcome to Tortuga!

Deep in the heart of the Caribbean is the ultimate haven for pillagers and buccaneers. Here, pirates roam the cobblestone streets without worrying about being captured for their deeds. Come join them and explore this island sanctuary for yourself!

There are 6 different buildings to explore, each with their own unique stories and hidden details.

• The Islander Inn is very popular with travelers who need a good night's rest before heading back out to sea. It includes bunks and a dining area.
• The Psychic's home is where many lost souls venture to when they've faced bad luck while at sea. They sometimes will have their fortune told but the rumor is that black magic can be performed at times.
• The Garrison is a fortified part of the settlement. Here you can find an armory and watchtower.
• The Loot House is where much of the treasure, still divided equally, is stored. A guard stands watch at all times.
• Captain's Residence is Captain Ogel's home. He has a bedroom and a personal office where he displays his collectables and plans out the next villages to plunder.
• Marooned Marina is the best place to pick up some fresh fish or fishing supplies.

Background:

During the ^17th century, Tortuga Island, which is part of modern-day Haiti, was a major destination and base of operations for pirates who joined the Spanish treasure fleets that transported massive hordes of South American gold and silver. As pirates were eventually romanticized in the ^20th century, depictions of this haven would pop up in various media and novelizations showing it to be a settlement built on lawlessness. And so, I tried to create that fantasy pirate city out of LEGO bricks.