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The Going Merry Pirate Ship

Name: LEGO The Going Merry Pirate Ship 75639
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75639
Rating: 4.76 (2063 reviews)

86 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20251,376 pcsHigh agreement · 92%

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Owner ratings

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Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 85.5 and an extraordinary 4.76 owner average across more than 2,000 ratings, the Going Merry is one of the most broadly loved sets in the One Piece line, delivering a faithful, detail-packed ship and the full East Blue Straw Hat crew at a fair $0.10 per piece."

The Going Merry Pirate Ship earns a BrickScore of 85.5 (Highly Recommended) and owner validation to match: 4.76 average across 2,063 ratings spanning Amazon, Target, Walmart, and LEGO.com, with 78% of LEGO buyers saying they would recommend it. Reviewers consistently praise the faithful recreation of the iconic Going Merry from the One Piece franchise, excellent minifigure detailing for the Straw Hat crew, and satisfying interior playability through a series of click-open sections. The few criticisms cluster around some early-build fragility, plastic rather than fabric sails, and scattered wanted poster duplicates.

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LOVED (7)

01Faithful recreation of the iconic Going Merry ship from both the live action Netflix series and the original anime
02Excellent Straw Hat crew minifigures with detailed printing on arms, legs, and faces including Zoro holding a sword in his mouth
03Interior detail that captures each character's space (Sanji's kitchen, Nami's tangerine trees, treasure chest contents)
04Satisfying modular click-open design that gives access to different sections of the ship
05Four included LEGO Wanted posters as a fun thematic extra
06Strong price-per-piece at $0.102 for a 1,376-piece set at $139.99
07Accessible, enjoyable build experience described as non-repetitive despite the scale

CRITICIZED (5)

01Some early build stages have weak connections that are prone to breaking before exterior detail locks everything in
02Plastic sails rather than fabric, though reviewers note this likely improves long-term shape retention
03No dedicated storage for swapped weapons, accessories, and alternate hair pieces
04Multiple buyers reported receiving duplicate wanted posters rather than four unique ones
05Set is based on the live action Netflix version which affects minifigure styling, though most reviewers noted the ship itself translates well regardless

What reviewers are saying

"I am completely in love with this set. I am so so very very happy that I have it."

BrickQueen

"The Going Merry is such an iconic ship crewed by the Straw Hat Pirates that this is going to be the most popular and sought-after set in the theme."

Jay's Brick Blog

"A decade has passed since the last traditional Pirates theme was available and ONE PIECE is potentially its greatest successor yet, thanks to brilliant sets like 75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship!"

Brickset Reviews

"This is a fun-sized build of a fun pirate ship. It is large enough to get a good amount of details, but small enough to still be affordable."

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Ecosystem

Thousand Sunny — Reviewer expressed strong desire for LEGO to make the Thousand Sunny in the future, noting it has an incredible design and would allow for additional character inclusions.

Black Pearl (Pirates of the Caribbean) — The Going Merry scales nicely next to the Black Pearl. The Going Merry is based on a caravel (small sailing ship) while the Black Pearl is based on an East India Company galleon, so they scale fairly realistically despite being from different themes.

Black Seas Barracuda (LEGO Pirates 1989) — The Going Merry scales fairly realistically next to the Black Seas Barracuda despite the 36-year difference. The Black Seas Barracuda is loosely based on a brigantine while the Going Merry is based on a caravel. They look great when displayed together as part of a pirate collection.

Other LEGO Pirate Ships — The Going Merry makes for a great LEGO Pirate ship in its own right that will slot right into any LEGO Pirates collection. Looks fantastic alongside LEGO's best pirate ships from years past.

One PieceTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

BrickQueen

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I am completely in love with this set. I am so so very very happy that I have it."

Key Pros

✓Beautiful printed sails with Straw Hat Pirates logo
✓Excellent minifigure designs with character accuracy
✓Unique three-sword mechanism for Zoro

Key Cons

✕Price is high at $140
✕Sticker pieces are tedious to apply despite good final appearance

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Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"The Going Merry is such an iconic ship crewed by the Straw Hat Pirates that this is going to be the most popular and sought-after set in the theme."

Key Pros

✓Faithful adaptation of iconic One Piece ship
✓Exceptional minifigures with excellent likenesses to source material
✓Two exclusive minifigures (Zoro and Sanji)

Key Cons

✕Stud shooter cannon is simple; reviewer would've preferred proper LEGO cannon for aesthetics (though acknowledges Straw Hats don't use cannons much)
✕Nami's leg details are printed rather than dual-moulded; breaks illusion from side/back angles

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"A decade has passed since the last traditional Pirates theme was available and ONE PIECE is potentially its greatest successor yet, thanks to brilliant sets like 75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship!"

Key Pros

✓The Going Merry is among my favourite LEGO ships, especially for its detailed interiors
✓Attractive and accurate design
✓Efficient use of interior space

Key Cons

✕The railings around the bow could be improved
✕It is a shame the circular tiles need stickers though, as the same swirling pattern is found three times along each flank...Maybe these and the 3x3 round tiles could have been printed

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Editorial Source

BUY

"This is a fun-sized build of a fun pirate ship. It is large enough to get a good amount of details, but small enough to still be affordable."

Key Pros

✓All five main Straw Hat crew members included in one set
✓Exterior design matches source material well
✓Good value at just over 10 cents per piece for a licensed set

Key Cons

✕Kitchen benchtops are disproportionately high relative to minifigure scale
✕Rigging appears loose and doesn't maintain illusion of being under tension

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Value drivers

BrickQueen: Zoro's unique three-sword mechanism and printed minifigure faces make the crew figures valuable collectibles

Jay's Brick Blog: Roronoa Zoro (exclusive, big drawcard for One Piece fans, absolutely cannot have a LEGO One Piece collection without him); Sanji (exclusive to set); Luffy with Straw Hat (rare variant, cheapest set to get this version).

Exclusivity

BrickQueen: LEGO-exclusive licensed set based on Netflix adaptation

Jay's Brick Blog: Two exclusive minifigures (Roronoa Zoro and Sanji); rare Luffy with Straw Hat variant (cheapest way to obtain this version). Wide retail release on LEGO.com, local LEGO Store, toy stores, and Amazon starting 1 August 2025.

Resale

BrickQueen: Likely strong aftermarket value given licensed IP status and theme popularity, though not explicitly stated

Jay's Brick Blog: Expected to sell out quickly upon launch. Reviewer expects strong demand due to huge One Piece fanbase and Netflix live-action introduction to new fans.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

Roronoa Zoro - Tan Shirt, Hair

$17

Sanji Vinsmoke - Black Tuxedo

$16

Monkey D. Luffy - Hair Combo, Straw Hat with Black Hair, Closed Mouth Grin

$16

Usopp - Coral Bandana

Nami - White Shirt

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed sails with Straw Hat Pirates logoValue
Large printed sails featuring straw hat pirate flags and logo at the top; all printed rather than stickered
Sticker decorations
Shell-looking sticker pieces for decorative detailing on the sides of the ship; reviewer notes they are not fun to apply but look fantastic once applied
Zoro's three-sword mouth pieceValue
Unique special piece allowing the third sword to be held in mouth without removing minifigure head; comes with extras
Randomized bounty posters
Set includes four random bounty posters (Arlong, Goldie Roger, Mihawk) as a collectible element; randomization may result in duplicates
New mouth sword (Wado Ichimonji) for Roronoa ZoroValue
Brand new mould loosely based on LEGO katana sword, with a notch that goes in between the minifigure's head and torso. Represents Zoro's three-sword fighting style with sword in mouth.
New kerchiefs (Usopp and Zoro)
Usopp's kerchief has dreadlocks fused to it with knot at back. Zoro's kerchief is piratey headgear. Reviewer wonders where this headgear will show up again.

What Owners Say

One Piece fans and general LEGO builders alike consider the Going Merry a standout set with rich character-specific details and an enjoyable multi-hour build, though duplicate random wanted posters and plastic sails are recurring frustrations.

COMMON PRAISE

+Complete East Blue Straw Hat crew in one set is a major draw for One Piece fans
+Detailed interior compartments and character-specific touches throughout the ship (Zoro's sword-in-mouth stance, Sanji's kitchen, Nami's tangerine trees) are widely celebrated
+Build experience described as fun, non-repetitive, and satisfying over multiple sessions
+Randomized wanted posters are a fun discovery mechanic during the build when they are unique

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Duplicate wanted posters are the most cited complaint, with several owners receiving two or three of the same character out of four, which dampens the randomized mechanic
−Plastic sails feel cheap to multiple reviewers who would prefer fabric like other pirate ship sets
−Some reviewers reported missing pieces (sticker sheet, flag pieces) requiring contact with LEGO support
−A few builders found certain build steps finicky, particularly slotting the rear deck section into place

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.9

1,266 reviews

93%

Walmart4.5

609 reviews

82%

Target4.6

97 reviews

84%

LEGO.com4.6

91 reviews

80%

11%

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