That’s how I think of the Barracuda as well. In my version of events, Redbeard is infamous for being the only pirate to ever capture a warship from the Royal Navy.
@@jamiethedinosaur869 I think of them both being built by Redbeard and his crew, in my version of the story Redbeard is infamous for being the greatest pirate on the seas and the most skilled sword fighter in the the world, all the imperials are allied together to defeat him but are still afraid to go after him, and the Black Seas Barracuda is referred to as "the unsinkable" by the imperials as they have failed to destroy it time and time again.
The Skulls Eye Schooner seems to be a galleon of some sort. It isn’t a schooner (by technical means) but it is a good set piece. The Black Seas Barracuda is what I assume to be a frigate or brig.
Black Seas Barracuda is two-masted so it's definitely a brig. Frigates were generally full-rigged ships with three masts, at least until they started running steam paddles. The Skull's Eye Schooner would technically be considered a Barque, particularly a three-masted Barque. It's got three masts, of which the foremast and mainmast are square rigged and the mizzen is fore-and-aft. It wouldn't be a galleon as that's a very specific hull design that doesn't really match the Skull's Eye's design. If anything, the large and ornate rear cabin suggests that the design was inspired by the earlier Zabra or Carrack.
Excellent review as always. Really enjoyed it. Never had this as a kid, but built and sold one a while back. For me, the BSB just edges it but this is still a classic. The rare minfig is called 'Brown Shirt Steve' by enthusiasts and his torso isn't the only unique thing about him - his headpiece is also unique. It's the only one that came in that bright red colour, not the common reddish brown one found in many figs. Buyers and sellers often don't notice the difference but it's something to look out for if buying a used set. Looking forward to your next retrospective...
Interesting! I never realized the difference in the red. I’ll be sure to mention that when I do the Trading Post review. Thanks for the info, David! 😎👍
Best review of this set I've seen. (As I can say with every TrikBrix' video). I also prefer the SES above the BSB. An enhanced build throughout, except for the captain's quarters. Your modifications are brilliant and the scenes you set up equally so. Your studio is probably a museum I'd like to visit one day :D.
Thank you! I’m glad I was finally able to get this review done - it was a definite labor of love! And I plan on doing something with the Captain’s cabin at some point, just ran out of time. Weakest point of the set by far. Thanks for watching! 😎👍
Like I said before Jamie, if I personally had to choose ONE of either the Black Seas Barracuda or the Skull's Eye Schooner I'd go for the Barracuda. I agree the Schooner's black sails make it look more menacing like a pirate ship should be. And the functioning rudder is also pretty cool and the ultra-rare pirate minifig as well. But I feel the Barracuda's colour scheme "pops" out more, it's not as expensive as the Schooner and the Schooner's captain's cabin is lackluster to say the least. But I agree it's a win-win situation with both ships and seeing them side-by-side is a sight I never get tired of!
Can’t argue with you - when I got the BSB it instantly became my favorite set, but then I got the SES, and I couldn’t decide... lol. Finally, I think the SES won out based on size and darker color scheme. But the BSB is still a favorite of mine, and I wouldn’t be content with my collection if I didn’t have it. I guess you just gotta get them both! Lol. Thanks again for watching! 😎👍
There's just too much going on both shape-wise and color-wise in the Skull's Eye Schooner. Black and white sails, red and green trim, then random blue lanterns. What's the color scheme supposed to be? Additionally, the shapes on the back half of the ship and around the outside of the cabin are all over the place, and the inside of the cabin is completely ruined with the steering mechanism. The Barracuda is both simple and grand, without getting needlessly carried away. Sure, the Schooner has its good points, and as a vintage set - I'd love to have it; it's awesome. But I have the Barracuda, and am more than satisfied. I've collected every classic Pirate minifigure in existence, and I just add them to the old ship. Only a difference of a few years - all vintage; all awesome.
I love your reviews! Especially the Pirates and Adventurers themes since those are my favourites. Keep up the good work! I hope you will continue your reviews of the Pirates theme, like every week I return to your page to check for new uploads😄👍
Finally, classic and system Lego from 1975-2000 is the best! Keep up the great work! I've just found a seller in my country, I can already feel this ship in my arms :)
@@TrikBrix Sadly there'll be some minor missing parts with no box and instructions, so I'm very happy for you to have one. It is really in loving and caring hands ;)
Hey Jaime, just finalized the deal, got it for 190 bucks! No box and inst. but it seems no parts are missing! Have waited a quarter century years for this, haha :)
This is a wonderful ship! I really like his the white, black, red and green go together! Looks great! And I love those 90s boxes - so much creativity in just the packaging! I can see why this one is your favorite :-) I like your mod to hold the sails - good idea! I think the black figure looks the best! No no no, don’t change the green covers! It’s what makes this ship so iconic I think! Your upper deck looks great I think! And I like how you have made it removable! Great! All the figs are great - just love that 90s look! Great! Thanks for sharing this review and keep up the good work :-)
Haha, thanks, Jakob! Glad you thought it was GREAT! 😄 And you’ll be happy to know that mine still has green gunport covers... 😊 Thanks again for watching - always a pleasure reading your comments! 😎👍
I just found this set in a random lot of Lego at a thrift store for $30. I'm in the middle of parting out, cleaning and making sure I have all the parts. This video gave a nice HD look at the built set. :D
Great review and mods. I think the working steering is a nice idea but IMHO damages the appearance too much with the wheel disappearing into that slot in the deck. Gotta say I prefer the look of the original Barracuda which I missed out on back in ‘89. Excited to have the remake on order and enjoying checking out reviews of the other ships Lego have made over the years.
I’ve always preferred the color scheme on BSB. I think it looks a little more realistic and SES looks a little too Christmasy. That said, SES has a beautiful design and great details and I hope to pick it up someday. Thanks for another awesome video!
Great, now I’m gonna think of Christmas every time I look at it... lol. 😄 It really is a great set, and I hope you get it someday! Thanks for watching! 😎👍
@@TrikBrix Lol, sorry for putting the Christmas idea in your head! I will definitely pick this one up someday, when I'm lucky enough to find a good deal for it!
Well put: the Skull's Eye Schooner is indeed more "menacing" than the Barracuda. And the extra sail in the back, double number of cannon ports and added play features do make it a superior build. Still, I'll always find the red sails prettier, and the Barracuda tickles my nostalgia more... By the way, I think yellow might work for the cannon panels. Combine with an all yellow figure (something like the Barracuda has) at the bow for continuity -- solves your bow problem as well!
Thank you! Glad you liked it! And since my SES and BSB are displayed next to one another, I thought having the shark hanging would add a bit of variety, as opposed to two ships with dangling treasure. Thanks for watching! 😎👍
great videos, having recently picked up a mess of vintage Pirate, and castle sets (with boxes and instructions) I hope to see you do more of the pirate series.
I was never even a kid who liked or ever had Legos (don't get natural satisfaction from working with my hands, building things, that kind of stuff... I know it's clearly satisfying for many people but it just isn't there, I'm more of a book/nerdy videogame/anime type), but when I went to go pick out something with my grandmother as a like 10 year old and saw this, I fell in love with it instantly and had to have it. It was definitely a more difficult process to put together than I had imagined, but I also get that that's a huge part of the whole Lego thing that people like... I just wanted to get it finished but had zero experience with Legos lol, and looking back I can see there was a learning curve I was just trying to go all the way up in one step and that was pretty stupid of me. It was so great when I did finally figure everything out though. It's really neat to hear that it's really loved among Lego enthusiasts.... I mean it had to be truly exceptional to get my attention the way it did when I wasn't even remotely thinking about a Lego set going to Toys r Us that day.
Trikbrix, when I first saw your vid I was the guy that thought the Barracuda was the #1 ultimate ship. I pointed out that I didn't like the Skull's Eye cabin doors, green cannon covers, etc. In time in grew on me though. This video helped that happen. I started looking for them online and on Ebay, and the nice ones that popped up lasted less than an hour. I soon began to realize this was "the ship". So, having a Barracuda, both Imperial Flagships, Red Beard Runner, and new Barracuda, I had to get this. The one's on ebay are either a disaster or have reproduction sails. Being the purist that I am, I needed OG sails. So, I put a post on Facebook, ISO of Skull's Eye, and a lady from Washington messaged me. Now I have a near mint, original-sails, original great conidition box and instructions, Skull's Eye on the way!
Got the Skull’s Eye Schooner for my 6th birthday I believe and loved it ever since! Later added all the other 80s/90s ships (except for Red Beard Runner), but this will always be my favourite. A few years ago I bought a LEGO collection for an awesome price, so there should be another Schooner in the basement waiting to be pieced back together...
I really enjoyed this review! I have this set and it's not a used one, it's mine from the original wave! I've since customized mine and this set is never leaving my collection!
I think you should use the skeleton head as figurehead since it would fit in with the theme of the ship; that being skulls. I mean you got skulls on the sails, the back of the ship, and the name is SKULL's eye Schooner.
Think I'm gonna build some sort of modified-enhanced deck on my Barracuda in the wake of your idea, plus a tiny resting space for the crew next to it, thanks for cluing me in! :)
I was thinking that big grate piece Trik used but in brown if it exists would be pretty cool to use for it Also swapping out the lattice window pieces for the gold or brown colored ones
Oh glorious schooner! And oh boy, people who say Lego got more expensive...I can't imagine how my parents' wallet must have hurt after getting me this, I feel some retroactive guilt coming up!
😄 Yeah, doing inflation calculations on these old sets really puts things into perspective. Honestly, I think Lego is cheaper today than it has ever been, for the most part. Thanks again for watching! 😎👍
I loved your video, I already have that set and love it but there's this problem with many colors and some that don't fit to a ship. I have recreated this on bricklink studio with different kind of colors and changed the back of the ship making it more interested. If you are interested too I can send you the two pictures so you can build it too if you like :)
The one thing i think make me wanting this set is the color, but i think there are "just as cool" sets out there that are cheaper but still have great Valery and fun. other than that, i think this is one of your best reviews you have ever done. speaking of reveiws, when are you going to review The UCS Millennium Falcon?
Thanks so much! As for the UCS MF review... I haven’t decided if I’m going to be reviewing current sets or not yet. Maybe someday I’ll do a Star Wars Retrospective, and if so, then it will definitely be included! Thanks for watching! 😎👍
I always saw (and particularly with the new one) the Black Seas Barracuda as Redbeard’s personal luxury vessel. Skull’s Eye Schooner is the warship. The extra and emphasis on adjustable cannons and the Jolly Roger making it more apparent that the ship means business. Skull’s Eye was not meant to replace Barracuda. It’s just an addition to the fleet.
Any possibility of getting a buildup or instructions on the secondary half of your expanded lagoon lockup? Love your videos.. hope you havent thrown in the towel..
Hello Trikbrix! I was wondering, when will you continue the lego wild west retrospective? I’m probably not the only one waiting for season TWO on that one :b Have an awesome day.
Well, I’ve got good news for you - I just purchased Rapid River Village, and I only have two more Indian sets to get, so season 2 will be happening sooner rather than later! Thanks so much for watching! 😎👍
TrikBrix aaaw yeaah! But for real you are one of the best reviewers on youtube (if that’s how you write it) and you deserve a LOT more subscribers. It’s cool how you go to every little detail, and tell us wich sets you owned as a kid. I’m really looking forward to the season 2! I hope your channel EXPLODES and you get a lot of subscribers, cus we all know you deserve it! Thank you for the videos.
Wow, thanks for the kind words! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel, and even if it never blows up, I’ll still enjoy putting these reviews together for folks like you! 😊👍
TrikBrix Thanks! And trust me, there are going to be more folk like me, not saying there aren’t yet beacuse there are, but sooner or later you’ll probably have thousands of us... or that’s atleast what i hope beacuse you deserve it!!!
Wow tough choice between the the skull head or the all-black bow decoration 🤔 Both look better than the original design. This ship is spectacular though 😍 While so many were morning the loss of Kurt Cobain I was busy drooling over this amazing LEGO set 😂 Great video!!
Hey Jamie, would you happen to have MOC instructions for that upper deck addition you created? It's more the underbelly of it that we can't see in your video?
It's a cool set, but I still prefer the Black Seas. The Skull's Eye is similar in the size department, same number of sails, similar number of pieces, etc., but the Skull's Eye comes off as more tacky. For example, why are the cannon flaps green when nothing else on the ship is that color? Secondly, the flat smooth panel on the rear of the ship, being the skull and crossbones looks cheap. This ship should've taken notes from the Red Beard Runner in that department, which has the coolest rear of all the ships. Lastly, what really irks my OCD is the old-style city-like white house doors leading to the cabin. Bad choice. Other than that it's pretty cool.
Same here... I know it’s just a toy, but even as a kid I appreciated realism. And besides just the artwork, I think Lego did an excellent job back then of walking the fine line between pirate fantasy, and the horrible, gruesome reality of true piracy, lol. Thanks so much for watching! 😎👍
The black mast is superior!And this ship is great! I got brickbeards bounty and eldorado fortress and they are amazing too! I customized the Brickbeard Bounty to look like Black Seas Barracuda to have a bridge around the center and the hole in a center where are the crates for cannonballs and cannons and the front is not like the center hole (cannon room) its on the same height like the round bridge so i placed a few red bricks to get it up and then placed some brown plates to be in the same color. (sorry for a little bad english im not american or english) **EDIT** I made a customatizion just like yours only on BrickBeards Bounty :D
@@TrikBrix When u get to the 2009 wave and when u buy the Brickbeards Bounty you are going to love it and its alot better with upper deck because you can hardly get your hands inside and the only bad side of it are sticks where sails are put on (u can modify it probably), and that ship is in top 5 :D
I completely agree, this is also my favourite LEGO set to date, followed closely by the Black Knights Castle and the UCS Hogwarts Castle. The red and green combo is a bit jarring, I admit. Yet, since I'm Portuguese, it's something I never disliked because, well, those are the colours of our national flag so it's a combo I'm very accustomed to see. I am also lucky since my set does have the shooting canons we get in Europe. I do intend, however, to create a new and updated version of this, following what LEGO did with the Barracuda. I think it's a set well worth a modern remake.
Nice review. Just a question: what's going on with the guns? Did they come like this in the US? Because I remember we had cannons which actually could fire a small piece of Lego, the ones in your review don't seem to be able to? Or am I mistaken?
I definitely like the Schooner better of the two, one of my only complaints is the cabin doors aren't as cool as the dual brown swinging ones. I think red flags covering the cannon slots work best, as red is already a bit of an accent color, and I like the windows to stand out a little. The turning rudder, turning / sliding cannons, and dedicated spot to store the rowboat all show improvements in designs, but I think a slightly larger cabin with better doors would have helped out a lot
Much more detail than the Black Seas Baracuda another nice classic but the Skulls eyed schooner looks a bit more powerful I wish that the deck well Ship was wider and the customize deck shuldive came with the ship that was a good idea Thank you for the video's you're making if I ever get that ship I'd also get renegade runner as well to customize the boat I wish I culd show you what i mean
@TrikBrix On 3:11 Can you please tell me a quantity, part names and colors i need to buy to do this modification as you did for all sails in this ship? I want to do exactly what you did. Also on 9:30 What exactly parts, quantity and names (of parts called) and colors i need to bought to do what exactly you did this in modification?
The more modern pirate ships (from 2009 and 2015) were both inspired by the black seas barracuda. I thought this was fine for the 2009 ship but I feel like the 2015 ship just feels like a remake of the 2009 ship. If they used the colour palette of the skull's eye it would stand out more. BTW the sails from the 2015 brick bounty are realistic it's only the 2009 brickyards bounty that uses the cartoony skull.
I really wish they would do an updated, modern version of the SES... it would be awesome to see what they could come up with using new elements and building techniques! I don’t own either of the newer ships, but I kinda feel like they pale in comparison to the originals. Thanks for watching! 😎👍
I wonder what it would look like if on the side hull, the red parts were changed out to be black or brown, and the light gray parts were changed out to be red?
I just noticed in the text at 1:11 they've incorrectly stated that Governor Broadside is the red coated Imperial Guards leader . Oh so that's how they misnamed Admiral Woodhouse(the actual Imperial Guards leader)in Lego Racers.
Why ahoy friend I have returned and still doing great as always also could you do the 96 red coat fort its a good set and needs more reviews I trust you to carry the legacy
@@TrikBrix Looking back on it now it's still a work of art. I still have it to this day and I've been able to clean sails that came with it so it can be seen in all it's glory. I've made sure to keep the box and instructions in good condition in order too preserve it this iconic set as much as possible.
Great video! I have a question: are those cannons original? I have that ship, bought way back in 90's and all cannons are smooth old style, no sing or fuse. Is this your modification or there were different releases?
In the USA there were non shooting cannons, due to a certain safety law for childs toys. So lego made cannons that cant fire. These have the fuse and the insignia on them. :)
@@TrikBrix not sure I would be able to find this a year later in your insta. Any chance you could point me in the right direction or send me how you did it? I want to add the deck for sure!
I agree that is a majestic ship BUT the Barracuda is so much better! First of all, the color choices of this ship are just horrendous. By far the worst chromatic combination of all the LEGO pirates ship out there. The green on the sides, the blue lanterns, the blue table, the white doors, everything is just so bad, while the chromatic choices of the Barracuda are just perfect. I may agree that black sails are more menacing but one of the fantastic thig of LEGO pirates theme is that is colorful, it's joyful, so the red sails for me are much more charming. The captains cabin of the barracuda is so much more elegant, and easier to open and to play with. There is no steering mechanism but this leaves the space for the small window on captain's cabin to spy into the deck that for me is pure genius. The entrance of the cabin is so much better with the double wooden doors, compared to these 2 white doors that look like they are coming from a lego city set. The golden tip of the boat is so much better also, overall I think the Barracuda shines compared to this one. The only thing here that I like more is the additional sail missing in the Barracuda, but for everything else in my opinion barracuda looks so much better
This ship is clearly an awesome piece of Lego History. I still need to find a good deal for the Trading Post. This thing truly is expensive. If you own the Trading Post, let me tell you that the "emperors ship" 7416 is a perfect addition if you want to trade with Asia as the East India Trading Company.
I love the trading post since it's the only pirate set to include traders. Which I find strange since real world pirate plundered merchants all the time. plus the inclusion of a third faction is always fun.
@@katelystt Unfortunally this set in good condition is so so pricy... mainly due to the fact that it was the only real trade Port ever released (correct me of I'm wrong)
@@AClassicBrick the only REAL trade port? yes but the 2009 soldiers fort seems to be inspired by it so if you want something sorta similar but cheaper you can go for that. But it does not include merchants the trading port is unfortunately the only set with merchants making it one of my favorite sets I don't have.
That’s a great idea! Luckily, the Emperor’s Ship is one of the three OE sets I own! And you’re gonna hate me - I got my Trading Post in a $50 lot on eBay - it was just listed as a 13lb box of bricks - which also included about 13 other vintage sets! Epic haul!
I just started the M:Tron retrospective, so it’ll probably be a while till the next pirates episode, but don’t worry - I have lots more of them to review! Unfortunately, my time is limited during the summer months, so I’m not able to release as many videos as often as I would like. 😕
@@TrikBrix Yeah u have more from the 90' wave like Imperial Trading Post and the 90' Shipwreck Island, Imperial Outpost, Skull Island, but the 2015 wave sucks :/
