LEGO’s Pirate theme may be dormant, but 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest pirate year ever, thanks to One Piece, minifigs, and more. It’s only fitting that we’re seeing some incredible pirate themed MOCs set sail of late, perhaps none so majestic as the Ocean’s Crown – the latest creation from Vietnamese AFOL and Masterpiece Gallery alum Khang Huynh in collaboration with Kỷ Duy Phong.

Inspired by Imperial Flagship 10210, Khang’s creation is fully a meter long and 80cm tall, making it properly minifig-scale without compromise.

The duo had previously made their mark on the lawless side of the age of piracy with the “Kraken Shadowy,” a highly-detailed spin on a Black Seas Barracuda’s foundation sailing across a breathtaking  brick sea. You can read our coverage from 2023 here.

The stern of the ship is a towering masterpiece with large windows and a deck for the captain’s quarters, lit but custom integrated lighting. I love the design of the large lanterns hanging from the poop deck.

That lighting really shines in a night shots oof the vessel.

Close-ups of the deck show how the builders achieved subtle shaping with SNOT techniques. It’s commendable how the set finds a balance between classic LEGO playset aesthetics and realism.

A behind-the-scenes shot shows how the pair photographed their LEGO masterpiece. As effective as the crinkled tarp is at simulating the sea, I do miss the brick-built waves and rocks from their prior build.

While there are currently no classic LEGO Pirates ships available to purchase, we heartily recommend the newly-released Going Merry should you be looking to raise sails and seek treasure.