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It’s been a few days since our last LEGO Ideas update and surprisingly, there was only two projects that have been added to the list. Here we have another Gorillaz project to reach the Second 2025 Review Stage as well as an original idea with a 3D painting. We’re now down to roughly about three days left to qualify and the current count is at 144.
Yesterday was the officially reveal of the LEGO Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365) and one of the main questions about it was why is it not named the Black Pearl. Obviously it was the name given in the movies and even the first movie of the franchise was called Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl but why did LEGO not go with that name?
Commenting as a response to a question on Instagram, LEGO gave a very brief and corporate response:
The name reflects an internal creative decision by the LEGO Group and The Walt Disney Company.
The answer doesn’t really give an actual explanation of why the set isn’t named the Black Pearl but raises more questions. Does the words “Black Pearl” have some bad meaning to it? I belive this is more on the Disney side of things similar to what happened with the LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Starship (75312) back in 2021.
So there you go, there’s an official response that we can go off of to why the Black Pearl is just called Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365). It’s not much but in our hearts, we know that the ship will always be the Black Pearl. It will be available starting on September 12 for $379.99 and you can also get Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass (5009609) as a gift with purchase.
The LEGO Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Collectible Minifigures (71050) comes out in September and we have a hands-on look at the new set. There are 12 different characters from the movie and each mystery box retails for $4.99 each. There is also a 6 pack (66797) that you can currently pre-order.
The LEGO Group has announced their earnings from the first half of 2025 and the company has seen double digit growth compared to last year. Revenue grew 12% to a record DKK 34.6 billion up from DKK 31.0 billion last year while consumer sales increased 13%. There were 314 sets launched already and the top themes include LEGO City, LEGO Technic, LEGO Botanicals, LEGO Icons and, LEGO Star Wars.
… ContinueThe LEGO Group achieves double-digit top- and bottom-line growth in H1 2025
Highlights vs. H1 2024
• Revenue grew 12% to a record DKK 34.6 billion.
• Consumer sales increased 13%, driven by a broad and innovative portfolio.
• Market share grew as the LEGO Group continued to outperform the toy market.
• Operating profit increased 10% to DKK 9.0 billion, reflecting strong top-line performance and improved productivity while investments in strategic initiatives increased as planned. Net profit grew 10% to DKK 6.5 billion.
• Cash flow from operating activities was DKK 5.9 billion compared to DKK 7.5 billion last year. Free cash flow was DKK 1.7 billion which was impacted by a continued high level of investment.
• As part of its long-term investment in key locations, the company opened a state-of-the-art factory in Vietnam and a new Americas head office in Boston, U.S.
• Significant progress on sustainability efforts and continued investment to reduce the company’s environmental impact.BILLUND, DENMARK, 27 AUGUST 2025: The LEGO Group today announced its earnings for the first half of 2025, reporting continued strong growth on both the top- and
LEGO has revealed the Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass (5009609) gift with purchase set that you can get when you get the new Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365). The set has 151 pieces and it is a mini replica of the compass that Jack Sparrow uses in the movies. It should be available starting on September 12 but there’s no end announced yet.
Get ready to sail the high seas with LEGO® Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass! Boys, girls and Pirates of the Caribbean fans ages 10 and up will be excited to build and play out action-packed stories with this mini replica of the famous compass from the popular movies. The compass case features a string lanyard, a decorative latch and a domed top, and opens to reveal a directional dial that can be spun around. Set contains 151 pieces.
After much anticipation, LEGO has officially revealed the next LEGO Icons set, Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365). Releasing on September 12, the set has 2,862 pieces and will retail for $379.99. The set features The Black Pearl, aka the Wicked Wench, from Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. It has 8 minifigures including Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Gibbs, Cotton, Anamaria, Marty, Elizabeth Swann, and Hector Barbossa.
Starting on September 12, you can also get the Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass (5009609) GWP when you purchase the set.
Embark on a creative voyage with the LEGO® Icons Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365) model for adults. Craft a detailed LEGO interpretation of the legendary ghost galleon with soaring masts, torn black sails and a crew of 8 iconic film character minifigures, including Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Gibbs, Cotton, Anamaria, Marty, Elizabeth Swann and Hector Barbossa. This film replica model captures the ship in all its glory. Rotate dials to deploy the port or starboard cannons, turn the ship’s wheel to steer the rudder and open the deck to reveal the captain’s quarters with furnishings, candlesticks and an apple. Additional features include a detachable rowing boat, a figurehead minifigure and a versatile stand for angled display. Alternatively, the hull can be split at the waterline to depict the ship in sailing mode. Discover a space for relaxation with the range of LEGO building kits for adults. Find 3D building instructions in the LEGO Builder app. Set includes 2,862 pieces.
Subaru Impreza WRC by TOMOELL is the latest project to achieve 10,000 supporters on LEGO ideas. The build is based on the iconic rally car from the 90s and is true to its look. This is project 142 that has reached the LEGO Ideas Second 2025 Review Stage. We are now less than a week left to qualify.
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