5008945 Treasure Chest, 6550800 Barracuda Seas & 5009045 Chronometer

A slew of pirate themed sets have been announced as LEGO Insiders rewards!

First came 5008945 Treasure Chest on 31 October, 2024. Then during the official livestream reveal of the much anticipated 10355 The Endurance, two more piratey exclusive were announced for a Black Friday release.

6550800 Barracuda Seas and 5009045 Chronometer will be available from the 29 November, 2024.

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5008945 Treasure Chest

5008945 Treasure Chest contains 154 pieces and is expected to be available to LEGO Insiders members sometime during November, 2024.

The set can be redeemed for 2400 Insider points and includes a instruction manual featuring a vibrantly decorated cover.

The chest measures 8cm/3.15in long, 5cm/2in wide and 6cm/2.35in high.

But it ain’t no suitcase!

The lid includes a hinge, allowing it open and close; and legend has it, there is even a secret compartment… somewhere.

Imagine seeking this chest for years, wrenching it from the ground, only to discover it’s empty… but yer can still hear treasure rattling around on the inside!

Dig into the official 5008945 Treasure Chest webpage on LEGO.com or grab one on eBay.

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6550800 Barracuda Seas

Much creativity and ingenuity was injected into the name of this micro-build homage to 6285 Black Seas Barracuda, scheduled for release on Black Friday, 2024.

6550800 Barracuda Seas contains 148 pieces and will be offered as a free Gift With Purchase which LEGO Insider members can redeem for 2,400 Insider points.

In the tradition of 70413 The Brick Bounty and 7075 Captain Redbeard’s Pirate Ship, Barracuda Seas is yet another brown hulled ship sporting red and white striped sails.

Unlike its predecessors, this diminutive vessel includes an ornate base bearing an eponymously labelled plaque.

At the time of writing 6550800 Barracuda Seas lacks a page on LEGO.com, but an image is included on the US 5009045 Chronometer page (only accessible to Insider Members).

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5009045 Chronometer

Before satellites with GPS capability existed, sailors utilised sextants, then later chronometers were invented; and now these wondrous devices will be available in LEGO form on Black Friday.

5009045 Chronometer contains 150 pieces and like Barracuda Seas, is a Gift With Purchase available to LEGO Insider members for 2,400 Insider points.

Another brick-built wooden box with an opening lid, only this one contains a chronometer; a highly accurate timekeeping instrument, often used  to determine longitude by means of celestial navigation.

Presumably designed to complement LEGO Icons 10355 The Endurance, released upon the same day… although this chronometer won’t fit on the ship’s deck!

At the time of writing, the 5009045 Chronometer is only available in select regions on LEGO.com… plus Insider Membership is required to access the webpage.

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LEGO Insiders?

In case you’re unaware, LEGO has an official VIP rewards program known as LEGO Insiders.

After registering free membership you’re awarded points for LEGO.com purchases and granted access to exclusive Gift with Purchase LEGO sets.

Points can be redeemed for generous discounts or FREE Gift with Purchase sets like those mentioned above, or past sets like 40597 Scary Pirate Island and 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei.

So to take advantage of these benefits and register as a LEGO Insider* NOW so yer don’t discounts and free stuff!

* official LEGO.com affiliate links provided for your convenience 

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What Do Yer Think?

Yer Opinion

If Shackelton’s Lifeboat hasn’t made you squeal in delight, do any of these Gift With Purchases make you tingle with excitement?

 

 

Join the exciting discussion in the LEGO Pirates Forum and let us know whether these sets are to yer liking… or disliking…

Buy Them

Like 10355 The Endurance and 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat, these Gift With Purchases will be available for Black Friday on 29 November, 2024.

We’ve setup a timer to keep track…

But in the mean time, make sure yer registered for LEGO Insiders.