LEGO® A Minifigure Tribute - Limited Edition LEGO House Billund Denmark 40504

As has been the case with all of the sets in the series, the original sketch model was designed LEGO House modelmaker Stuart Harris. It was then 'turned into a set' by super talented designer Markus Rollbühler, who did the same for the last two.

At an online unveiling of the set, they explained that other classic minifigures were considered, but in the end Captain Redbeard was chosen for several reasons. Firstly, he truly is a classic and groundbreaking figure. Before the release of the first Pirates sets in 1989, all minifigures had classic smiley heads, but that all changed when the swashbuckling buccaneers entered the scene sporting stubble, moustaches, eye patches, lipstick and beards [1], changing the look of minifigures forever. He was also the first figure with anything other than regular legs and hands.

All of this, combined with his intricate printed torso, epaulettes and bicorne hat, makes him an interesting subject to model at 6-scale, and sufficiently different from the Harry Potter duo which, other than their hair, are rather plain in comparison.

He was also a favourite of every kid that had him back in the day!

• A Minifigure Tribute’ is a LEGO House celebration of the 45th anniversary of the launch of LEGO minifigure
• The 1041-piece model is around 30 cm tall
• The model is a recreation of the minifig Captain Redbeard included in the Black Seas Barracuda set (6285) from 1989
• The model has a very special treasure map with secret references to the designers behind the product
• In addition, the model is wearing a blue LEGO House wristband as a special detail
• The base comprises two printed tiles with the words ‘A Minifigure Tribute’ and ‘LEGO® House’ on them
• Ideal for fans of LEGO building and collectors of toy memorabilia. 

• Item: 40504
• Ages: 10+
• Pieces: 1041