Welcome to the Imperial Brig. It is inspired by many classic LEGO Pirates sets and a general interest in pirates and adventures on the high seas.

On the right-hand side there is a fully fleshed-out barracks, which includes a weapon-rack, a navigation table, a bust of a famous imperial officer (perfect for storing an extra hat!), and bunks, of course. On the left-hand side there is a holding cell - the brig. It is capped by a fortified tower and connected to the barracks by a bridge. Outside the brig are docks and an outhouse (the inside has a secret escape for anyone trapped in the brig!), topped with a unique thatch technique that I developed while building medieval MOCS. The thatch technique uses studs-on-the-side, and studs-on-top, employing brackets to create the effect. The rear of the set includes a small cooking fire and drink barrel. A brick-built cannon caps off the build experience and provides a nice detail touch to the set.

The Imperial Brig would be a perfect display set for classic pirates fans. Its nostalgic yellow, dark-red, and white color pattern would fit nicely next to modern or vintage sets. As a play set it offers the chance for pirates and imperial soldiers to go at it, whether at the lower level, on the ramparts, or in the barracks.

Most of the building is fairly straight forward, using studs-on-top construction, and approachable to a wide variety of builders. My hope was that a new generation of young builders could enjoy this with parents who grew up playing with vintage pirates sets. Imagination, play and constructive building can be powerful helpers to people of all ages and in many stages of life.