LEGO Reviews Creator31387

Iconic Pirate Ship

Name: LEGO Iconic Pirate Ship 31387
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 31387
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

81 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20261,074 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

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Synthesized Verdict

"The Iconic Pirate Ship is the Highly Recommended set its BrickScore of 81.2 suggests: expert reviewers across three sources agree it outdoes its 2020 predecessor on build quality and toy value while costing less, and its four exclusive minifigures with detailed torso prints make it a standout for both play and collection."

The Creator 3-in-1 Iconic Pirate Ship earns a BrickScore of 81.2 and a Highly Recommended verdict, with expert reviewers from JANG, Brickset, and Brick Fanatics all converging on a positive assessment despite noting it is smaller than its 2020 predecessor. JANG considered it superior to that predecessor in nearly every metric: better build quality, better toy, better display, and $10 cheaper. Brickset praised the four unique minifigures with exclusive torso prints as a standout value driver, while Brick Fanatics called it an essential purchase for fans who missed the earlier set. Owner data is very early at just 5 ratings, all 5.0 out of 5, with 100% recommending it.

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LOVED (9)

01Four unique pirate minifigures with exclusive torso prints, dual-molded legs, and printed hats, including two female pirates
02Extensive interior features: captain's quarters, hidden treasure compartment accessible via the rudder, functional anchor, and working winch
03Brick-built sails that allow piece reuse across alternate builds
04Functional cannons that can be repositioned between sides
05Brick-built red octopus/kraken alternate character using red toilet-seat pieces (part 30340) in a creative application
06High playability with abundant deck space for minifigure positioning
07Good alternate builds: lighthouse and two small gunboats
08Per-piece pricing competitive with or better than the 2020 predecessor in most markets
09Clever color-coding system for hull construction that aids the build process

CRITICIZED (9)

01Smaller dimensions than the 2020 Creator Pirate Ship (31109), about 3 inches shorter and 2 inches lower
02Limited interior detail in the captain's quarters (only seat and table)
03No fabric sails, which some reviewers preferred as an option
04Thin transom at the stern and missing front rigging
05Lower sails rolled up rather than displayed
06Finding correct pieces for alternate builds can be slow and laborious
07Many elements left unused after completing the main ship
08Lacks the bold color punch of its predecessor
09No pirate flag as a printed piece

What reviewers are saying

"this one has a better build. It's a better toy, and it looks better on display."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"A really attractive small pirate ship that is great value for money."

Brickset Reviews

"31387 Iconic Pirate Ship delivers a satisfying trio of pirate-themed builds for a decent price, making it an essential LEGO Creator 3-in-1 purchase for those who may have missed out on 31109 Pirate Ship."

Brick Fanatics

Ecosystem

2020 LEGO Creator Pirate Ship — The 2026 set is smaller in dimensions (200 fewer pieces, 3 inches shorter, 2 inches shorter in height) but the reviewer considers it superior in nearly every way: better build, better toy, better display, $10 USD cheaper ($20 EUR cheaper), more efficient use of space, nicer build experience, arguably better alternate builds. The 2020 set had one more minifigure but the reviewer strongly prefers the 2026 design.

31109 — 31387 offers better value for money with improved per-piece pricing. 31109 had 1264 parts for £114.99/$119.99/€129.99 (9.1p/9.5c/10.3c per piece). 31387 has 1074 parts for £89.99/$109.99/€99.99 (8.4p/10.2c/9.3c per piece). 31387 adds a fourth minifigure and improved unique parts while costing less. However, 31109 featured a figurehead and painted flags on sails.

10210 Imperial Flagship — Both feature cannons and detailed ship construction; reviewer notes nostalgic comparisons in reviewing this set

10335 The Endurance — Three hull sections connected together using similar rigid connection methods; reviewer draws parallel construction technique comparison

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Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"this one has a better build. It's a better toy, and it looks better on display."

Key Pros

✓Better build quality than predecessor despite smaller size
✓Brick-built sails allow piece reuse for alternate builds
✓Realistic and consistent hull design

Key Cons

✕Smaller dimensions compared to 2020 predecessor
✕Limited interior detail in captain's quarters (only seat and table)

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"A really attractive small pirate ship that is great value for money."

Key Pros

✓Really attractive small pirate ship
✓Four unique pirate minifigures with exceptional detail
✓Three interesting builds within the Creator 3-in-1 format

Key Cons

✕The ship could have included a pirate flag (printed piece rather than brick-built)
✕Smaller overall size compared to 31109

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Brick Fanatics

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BUY

Key Pros

✓Three impressive pirate models
✓Decent minifigure selection
✓Good price-to-piece ratio

Key Cons

✕Lack of fabric sails (at least as an option)
✕Smaller and with fewer pieces than 31109 Pirate Ship

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Four unique minifigures with exclusive torsos and detailed printed/dual-moulded parts are significant value drivers for collectors and MOC builders

Brick Fanatics: Female pirates as collectible figures for Classic Pirates fans

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail through LEGO.com and other retailers; Creator 3-in-1 series has broader availability

Brick Fanatics: Wide retail

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Brick-built sails
Allows pieces to be reused in alternate builds rather than using cloth or specialized single-piece components
Minifigure torso printsValue
High-quality printing with excellent opacity; reviewer specifically praised improved print quality compared to previous LEGO sets, noting crisp white on black and red on black printing with metallic accents
Dual-molded legs
One minifigure features dual-molded legs with clear detail
Red brick-built octopus made from red toilet seats (part 30340)
Red toilet seats used as octopus eyes; part seen in only three other sets; creative and distinctive element
Pearl gold 2x2 flags (four pieces)
Represent ship's four gunport doors; this element in pearl gold color is unique to this set
Bright green hinge plate
Used in hidden stern compartment; this element in bright green has been seen in only one other set