Description:

The Pirates of Kraken Cove built their hideaway from the ruins of a mysterious fortress. Rumours tell that centuries ago an isolated castle was laid to waste by the mythical Dawn-Kraken as it came to the rescue of an unlikely ally. Now rebuilt and repurposed, the pirates have made the fortress into a haven for those of a sea-faring persuasion, with plentiful apple juice, comfy bunks and a tolerable level of rodent-infestation.

Overview:

'Pirates of Kraken Cove' includes 9 minifigures, a small ship and a sprawling hideout. Two pigeons, two rats, a monkey, a shark and a parrot have also taken up residence.

The hideout is hinged at both ends of a stone bridge, allowing it to be displayed fully closed or opened out to form a lively diorama. The bridge can also be easily removed, allowing the two halves to be displayed as separate models.

Notable Locations:

The Landing

The only access to the island is by boat, docking outside the ancient gateway.

The Kraken's Embrace

The hideout is entered through a menacing gatehouse, featuring a giant effigy of the mythical Dawn-kraken. This terrible creature spews disgusting 'ink' down upon anyone who's getting too big for their boots. The contraption is refuelled daily by the resident parrot, who has taken to using an aperture above as a toilet.

The Lobby

Guests are welcomed into the lobby, where they are greeted with a selection of drinks and snacks to enjoy from the comfort of the beautiful window seat. However, scurvy scoundrels beware, as the seat is in fact a trap that can quickly transform into a prison exposed to the elements.

The kitchens

Here the hideout's resident cook prepares fresh fish and fine apple juice. A curving staircase leads up to the Study.

The Study

A small candlelit table provides the perfect nook to study vexing treasure maps by a roaring fire.

The Lookout

A door leads to a network of walkways that stretch from the ancient ruins across a tree crowned islet and back into the hideout. Atop the islet is a lookout reached by a ladder - a popular spot to sit around drinking apple juice and taking in the views of the high seas.

The Living Quarters

Bunks line the walls and provisions are scattered everywhere. A grand doorway leads to a balcony forming the mouth of a monstrous face. A skull-shaped door leads to decking around the front of the hideout and wooden steps leading to the towers.

Design Features:

- A huge variety of building techniques create interesting angles and many upside down parts.
- Design incorporates various monstrous effigies, including a kraken above the entrance, a sea monster on the ship, a crumbling tribal statue and a menacing monstrous face incorporate a balcony within its toothy maw.
- Hideout is hinged using a removable bridge, allowing the two halves to be displayed separately as distinct models.

Play Features:

- Rotating window seat is a secret trap, rotating to become an open air prison cell.
- Lever activates putrid 'Ink', which sprays from beneath kraken's beak above entrance.

Dimensions:

Open

Width: 45.7cm / 18.0 Inches
Length: 63.2m / 24.9 Inches
Height: 38.3cm / 15.1 Inches

Fully Closed

Width: 53.4cm / 21.0 Inches
Length: 57.7cm / 22.7 Inches
Height: 38.3cm / 15.1 Inches

Thank you for your interest in our submission to Series 10 of the Bricklink Designer Program. If you like the design or would like to offer any feedback, please leave a comment below. All feedback is greatly appreciated!