The LEGO Duplo Pirates theme featured sets designed for younger builders, combining the adventure of pirates with the larger, safer pieces characteristic of the Duplo line. This theme was active around 2006. Key sets include "Big Pirate Ship" (7880), which features a large ship, pirate figures, and various accessories for pirate adventures, and "Pirate Ship" (7881), a smaller vessel with pirate figures and treasure elements. These sets aimed to provide an engaging and imaginative play experience for preschool children, with themes of treasure hunting and seafaring adventures.
2006 LEGO Sets
2006 was a year of creative resurgence, adding major themes while closing older ones. LEGO Batman debuted as the first full DC Comics collaboration, joined by Avatar: The Last Airbender, Exo-Force, and SpongeBob SquarePants. LEGO Mindstorms NXT modernized the robotics platform with sensors and wireless control, and Remote Control Trains replaced the 9V system. Vikings and Clikits ended, while standout collector sets such as the Technic Tow Truck (8285) and Boeing 787 Dreamliner (10177) strengthened LEGO’s appeal among adult fans.