MOC of the Week: LEGO Pirate Ship

Last week we had a well-built model depicting Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny by Matt De Lanoy (Pepa Quin on Flickr). For this week’s MOC of the Week, we have a another creation from Matt, a mighty LEGO pirate ship. This model continue’s his Iron Builder challenge with Carl Merriam using the Plate W. Bows 2X3½ piece as part of each model.

Avast Ye, Builders of Iron!

Right from the start of this, I wanted to use the piece to build ship sails. I don’t know why. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn’t. In any case, I hope I’ve gotten it out of my system, now.

This is my fourteenth build in my Iron Builder round vs. Carl Merriam using the white seed piece.

The reason why I decided to feature one of Matt’s models again is the fact that the creation itself just looked perfect. For next week’s MOC of the Week, there will be a model from a different builder to keeps things fresh and new.

Remember to check out Matt De Lanoy’s other LEGO models over at his Flickr photostream here and share our opinion on his LEGO pirate ship in the comments section below.

See all of the models we have featured for MOC of the Week here.

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LEGO Maersk 10241 Triple E Container Ship Revealed

LEGO has just announced their latest exclusive set, the LEGO Maersk 10241 Triple E Container Ship, at the LEGO Fan Weekend in Skærbæk, Denmark. This set replaces two previous LEGO Maersk ships, the 10152 Maersk Sealand Container Ship and the 10155 Maersk Container Ship. The set is scheduled to be released in January 2014, contains 1,518 bricks and will retail for US$149.99 and UK£109.99.

Read the press release from LEGO, watch the designer video and take a look at some more additional images of the set below.

Build the Maersk ‘Triple-E’ container vessel – a true giant of the seas!

US $149.99 – CA $179.99 – DE €129.99 – UK£109.99 – DK 1199.00 DKK

Presenting the largest ship in the world – the record-breaking Maersk ‘Triple-E.’ Built from over 1,500 bricks, the model recreates the real vessel in amazing detail. Our LEGO® designers have included rare colors such as medium azur, dark red, sand blue and sand green. There are rotating gold-colored screw blades leading to the brick-built twin propeller engines, which you can view through the window built into the port side of the ship. You can even customize it by adding or removing the containers. This authentic set includes a display stand and fact plaque with detailed information about the ship and, as a finishing touch, there’s the gold coin that is added under the mast of all Maersk Line ships for good luck on their voyages. This model is perfect for LEGO fans!

• Features include rotating gold-colored propeller blades, brick-built twin 8-cylinder engines, viewing window into the engine compartment, adjustable rudders, detachable lifeboats, removable containers, rotating crane arms and a special ‘good luck’ coin
• Includes rare medium azur, dark red, sand blue and sand green colored elements
• Play with the model on carpeted surfaces or mount the model on the display stand
• Building instructions also include interesting facts about the real ship
• Includes 1,518 bricks
• Ship (mounted on stand) measures over 8” (21cm) high, 25” (65cm) long and 3” (9cm) wide

Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning January 2014 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone.

Rear of ship

Engines

Lifeboats

What is your opinion on the latest ship to be announced in the LEGO Maersk line of sets? Share your thoughts on 10241 in the comments section below.