LEGO Reviews Pirates of the Caribbean71042

Silent Mary

Name: LEGO Silent Mary 71042
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71042
Rating: 4.66 (320 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20172,294 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

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2analyzed

Owner ratings

320

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A BrickScore of 80 and a 91% owner recommendation rate reflect a well-earned Highly Recommended verdict: the Silent Mary is a visually arresting display centerpiece with an exceptional crew of ghost minifigures, best appreciated by collectors and older builders who understand it is a showpiece rather than a playset."

The 71042 Silent Mary earns a Highly Recommended consensus as one of the most visually distinctive LEGO ship sets ever released, praised for its haunting ghost-ship aesthetic, exceptional minifigure lineup, and ambitious building techniques that make the vessel appear to be perpetually falling apart. Reviewers and owners converge on the same verdict: this is a display model first, not a playset, and it delivers handsomely in that role. Owners rate it 4.66 out of 5 across 320 ratings and 91% would recommend it, though the play experience score of 3.64/5 honestly reflects its fragility.

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LOVED (8)

01Striking ghost-ship visual design with a curved skeletal hull and intentionally wrecked appearance
02Excellent minifigure lineup including detailed ghost sailors with translucent pieces
03Ghost shark figures, widely singled out as highlights of the set
04Bow jaw feature that allows the prow to open and snap down on opposing ships
05Ratchet mechanism holding the bow in the raised offensive position
06Ripped sails that reinforce the haunted aesthetic
07Scale and presence significantly larger than the box suggests
08Unique building techniques that make the ship appear damaged while remaining structurally sound

CRITICIZED (5)

01Very fragile construction not suited for active play or handling on uneven surfaces
02Captain's quarters is not accessible or playable
03Falling mast feature is loose and prone to drifting out of position
04Minifigures are scaled smaller than standard mini-fig size, which limits compatibility with other pirate sets
05Not swooshable; pieces detach easily from basic handling

What reviewers are saying

"Ultimately, my opinion has been determined by the quality of the set and in that respect it is tremendously impressive!"

Brickset Reviews

"on first impression I have to say this thing is much cooler than I expected it to be"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

10210 Imperial Flagship — Silent Mary is on par with Imperial Flagship in scale and aesthetic appeal as an impressive display model, though represents different design philosophy (ghostly vs realistic)

4195 Queen Anne's Revenge — Forward section can be lifted to angle similar to Queen Anne's Revenge shown in trailers, but range of motion is still restricted and not quite in scale with that set

Pirates of the CaribbeanTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Ultimately, my opinion has been determined by the quality of the set and in that respect it is tremendously impressive!"

Key Pros

✓Minifigures are excellent with exceptional detail and new printing techniques
✓Ghost sharks with exposed skeleton design are exceptional
✓Spectacular display model with impressive detail and scale comparable to 10210 Imperial Flagship

Key Cons

✕No interior detail, unlike vast majority of previous pirate vessels
✕Very difficult to move the model due to fragility of hull structure

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BUY

"on first impression I have to say this thing is much cooler than I expected it to be"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional level of detail with varied textures and colors
✓Impressive action features (opening hull, steerable rudder, moveable mast)
✓Asymmetrical design avoids predictability

Key Cons

✕Color scheme appears newer and fresher than the actual rotted ship from the film
✕Mast placement differs from canonical depiction (reviewer shows easy fix)

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Captain Jack Sparrow most detailed version to date, plus eight-minifigure collection including new characters with ghost-themed trans-clear elements and exclusive prints creates significant value driver

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Multiple exclusive minifigures including Captain Salazar with printed clear head and the Silent Mary Masthead with dual-face print

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean licensed theme; set includes exclusive elements like black sabre, tattered bicorn, trans-clear printed heads, and ghost shark design not available elsewhere

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Pirates of the Caribbean licensed theme; appears to be standard retail release

Resale

Brickset Reviews: The premium minifigure collection (particularly new Captain Jack Sparrow with dual expressions and detailed printing, ghost figures with trans-clear elements, and exclusive Salazar) will likely drive strong aftermarket demand for individual figures. Set may maintain value for collectors due to Pirates franchise popularity and large scale.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Captain Salazar

$48

Carina Smyth

$48

Captain Jack Sparrow - White Shirt, Dark Blue Vest with Filigree, Bandana

$47

Officer Santos

$38

Lieutenant Lesaro

$32

Officer Magda

$29

Silent Mary Masthead (Figurehead)

$25

Henry Turner

$24

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Ghost sharksValue
Based on large shark components introduced in 2009 but modified with rotting flesh exposing skeleton, with rough edges and printed exposed muscle tissue and white eyes, mouth opens wide to consume minifigures
Tattered fabric sails
Made from soft material that hangs naturally, dark tan colour looks realistic and matches decks, unique torn design feature uncommon on LEGO ships
Trans-clear minifig headsValue
Used for Captain Armando Salazar and Officer Santos to create ghostly effect of floating skin and translucent heads, printed with facial details visible through transparency
Bowsprit with athwart spars
Includes two athwart spars, lookout post and tattered spritsail, none of which appear on other LEGO ships of this kind
Articulated hull panels and ribs
Ribbed appearance achieved using combination of plates and curved slopes representing deteriorated hull, click hinge mechanism allows panels to open
Flintlock pistol in pearl dark grey
Appears in this colour for the first time, equipped by Officer Magda

What Owners Say · summarized from 60 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners rave about the Silent Mary as a stunning display masterpiece with exceptional detail and build satisfaction, but warn it is extremely fragile and not suitable for play or frequent handling.

COMMON PRAISE

+Gorgeous display piece with incredible detail and broken ship design
+Engaging, rewarding build experience with creative techniques
+Excellent exclusive minifigures and ghost sharks
+Great value for scale and piece count

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Extreme fragility and poor structural integrity; pieces fall off easily
−Not suitable for play or handling; must be display-only
−Bow raising mechanism hinges are unreliable and wear quickly
−Frustrating assembly with tiny fiddly parts and tight tolerances

Display-focused collectibleFragile and delicateHigh complexity buildGhost ship designMovie licensed

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.7

195 reviews

86%

LEGO.com4.6

64 reviews

73%

19%

Walmart4.6

61 reviews

75%

13%

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