Vintage LEGO Pirates set 6280 Armada Flagship Build and Review

In this session of Brick Therapy, I build and review Vintage LEGO Pirates set 6280, the Armada Flagship.
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[@colinroberts2060]

This set is a year older than myself. It may have fewer than 300 pieces, but there are still some unique elements to it. Most notably, the 4x4x2 quarter fence piece, the 1x2x2 2/3 window w/ rounded top and the 2x4 cannon base in "Mata green" are exclusive to this set and its re-release (6291) from 2001. The same is true for the 4x5 trap door plate in "Mata blue", and the 6x8 trap door frame and the 12x12x5 1/3 and 8x12 boat hulls in white. In addition, the 2x4x3 1/3 hinge panel in black is exclusive to this set.

[@truecrimejungle]

Cool!!!

[@AClassicBrick]

I like these small ships, because they were a way to get a ship for kids that couldnt afford the bigger ones. Of course they dont compare to the imperial flagship from 2009/2010. For the Armada Flagship, I think there is one colour more than would be good. Its just a little much, tho it still looks interesting and kinda cool.

[@BrickTherapy]

Thanks for the comment JH. I agree that the lower price point made it more affordable for kids, although $50 USD back in 1996 is about $83 USD inflated for today’s money. That’s about the price of the Creator 3in1 Pirate Ship on sale.

[@AClassicBrick]

@@BrickTherapy Yeah lego back then was even more of a premium toy than today

[@rafakorzeniec9934]

Guy with brestplate is admiral Don Diego de Lego. Second red guy is sergant Speedy.

[@BrickTherapy]

Thank you for the information Rafal. 🤙🏼

[@captainbrickfish5559]

The compass is really cool but I think it needs more cannons.

[@BrickTherapy]

Thanks for the comment. For a ship called a flagship, it needs a lot more than what was provided. 😬

[@erikthepirate8068]

I have the same set! 3:39 I have Captain Valiant, 3:51 Speedy 3:27 and the Soldier!

[@BrickTherapy]

It’s not the worst ship in the Pirates theme, but far from my favorite. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@erikthepirate8068]

@@BrickTherapy It's not the worst ship. It's the best ship.

[@Durahan82]

Those 2 ships look so depleted vs the Clipper , so much wasted potential in 1996

[@BrickTherapy]

Agreed. LEGO definitely did not give love to the Imperial fleet. Not until 2010. 😉

[@hefellump1]

The clipper is the toy I bought with my communion money in1989

[@IWantChickeyNuggets]

i think its chestplate not breastplate

[@gamerboyofficalyt]

According to bricklink and history, a breastplate typically covers the front. So its a breastplate.