The Islanders was a subthem of Pirates released in 1994, and briefly brought back in 2001. The Islanders were loosely based on natives of the Pacific islands based on their Enchanted Island, and introduced a third faction into the theme during the Imperial Guards subthem timeline. The Islanders were considered to be neutral, but were known to have pirate and Imperial prisoners. All Islanders sets were released during 1994, but only one set, Enchanted Island, was re-released in 2001.
1994 LEGO Sets
In 1994, LEGO reached new milestones while facing operational challenges that would shape its future strategy. One of the most notable developments was the opening of LEGO Mexico, further expanding LEGO’s global manufacturing and distribution network. This move was part of LEGO’s broader effort to scale production and meet increasing global demand, as the company had, for the first time, exceeded its molding capacity. With demand outpacing supply, LEGO was forced to confront efficiency limitations in its production facilities, leading to a reevaluation of its manufacturing processes, operational strategies, and future expansion plans.