BrickLore: Captain Redbeard: The Un-Arr-thorized Biography of a LEGO Pirate (Part 2)

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The adventures of Captain Roger Redbeard continue! In Episode II we learn about his extended family and massive influence on his fellow pirates. But will this LEGO pirate be able to live up to his own reputation? Join us on this swashbuckling eight part series all about the books, comics, video games, and audio dramas that fill in Captain Redbeard's surprisingly extensive history!
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this video. It is intended as a good faith commentary for General Audiences. Similarly, I do not own the rights to material created by Disney, Warner Brothers, Europa, Ladybird Books, Gamesoft, Nexon, or TT Games.
Opening narration by dwayne_tarver:
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Researching the episode wouldn’t have been possible without the Pirate Arr-chivists here and at these incredible sites:
Eurobricks Pirate Forum
www.eurobricks.com/forum/inde...
Rock Raiders United Media Content Forum
rockraidersunited.com/forum/3...
Translations of the German Pirate audio dramas
www.eurobricks.com/forum/inde...
/forums/topic/76762-new-old-lego-pirates-adventures-in-german/
Classic Pirates
www.classic-pirates.com/
Miniland
www.miniland.nl/LEGOclub/lego%...
Brickipedia
brickipedia.fandom.com/wiki/L...
Brickset
brickset.com/library/catalogues
Rambling Brick
ramblingbrick.com/2019/08/17/...
Brick Fanatics
www.brickfanatics.com/pirates...
(Their issue #10 has a Pirates cover story that is HIGHLY recommended!)
Amazing guide to the Pirate books, audios, and storybooks here:
emilyinternet.zone/realm/
Fantastic look at all the heroes in LEGO Quest & Collect:
• LEGO Quest & Collect -...
Video of Argenta from LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed
• [*/\*] LEGO Legacy: He...
Very cool video of the amazing LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel in Germany
• Legoland Piraten Hotel...
Vintage LEGOLAND Billund VHS tape with Pirate Boats
• Legoland i Billund i 1994
Holiday 2015 Target Ad featuring Redbeard
• 2015 Target Holiday Co...
Very rare footage of the 90s Pirates Ahoy Touring Show:
• Melbourne Central Spec...
2015 Paganomation LEGO Club Video
• Adventures of Max: Pir...
Rita and Earnest LaQuay LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed videos
• (Cadet Rita Laquay) Je...
• (Sergent Ernest LaQuay...
4K Onride video of the LEGOLAND Billund Pirate Boats
• 4k POV Pirate Boat Rid...
Vintage video of the Captain Roger animatronic at LEGOLAND Billund
• Legoland Billund Pirat...
Video of the Pirate Playground in LEGO Worlds
• Lego Worlds PS4 - Pira...
Music:
“The Awakening” - Patrick Patrikios, KZbin Audio Music Library
“Drunken Sailor” - Cooper Cannell, KZbin Audio Music Library
“The New Order” - Aaron Kenny, KZbin Audio Music Library
“Music Box” - Brain Bolger, KZbin Audio Music Library
“Lobe” - Mini Vandals, KZbin Audio Music Library
“Unser Kaiserhaus” - United States Marine Band, KZbin Audio Music Library
“Pink Flamenco” - Doug Maxwell, KZbin Audio Music Library
“Mi Displace” - The Mini Vandals, KZbin Audio Music Library
Decline by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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Hero's Theme by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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Artist: www.twinmusicom.org
Chase - Scoring Action by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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Cortosis - Scoring Action by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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Mermaid by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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Comic Plodding - Silent Film Dark by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

I love that we're not just filtering in other Lego themes and stories, but historical novels and real historical figures as well. The whole story of Roger Redbeard gives me some REAL Asterix-vibes, I'd love a short graphic novel adaptation of this documentary series!

[@matthewnewman3334]

I know I've commented before.., but these videos are so great, I've been rewatching them obsessively! First up, at about 1:34 mark, we see Redbeard's family tree. I know the Little Golden Book definitively stated ONE of Cecili's grandfather was someone other than Redbeard.., we all have TWO grandfathers.., so, this family tree may still hold water!! Also, a second observation, at about the 2:30 mark, eye patches are discussed. I do love your take (I do!!), but, eye patches may have had another purpose for pirates other than cover injuries.., Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal and Mythbusters; "Some assume pirates wore eye patches to cover a missing eye or an eye that was wounded in battle, but in fact, an eye patch was more likely to be used to condition the eye so the pirate could fight in the dark." That is, often pirates spent most of their time below decks in the dark. If having to come above (for example, to fight), they would just switch their patch to the other eye to save time adjusting to the light! Again, LOVE your videos - these are SO great!! I can't wait to see what's next!!

[@loreescape47]

Right on both counts there! Regarding Cecilia, the advance blurb for the Little Golden Book was released allllllll the way back in *October* of last year, and it mentioned that Cecilia would be joining her grandfather's crew, with the 2020 version of the Black Seas Barracuda featured prominently in the background. At the time, it seemed like a safe assumption that Redbeard was her grandfather; I certainly wasn't expecting him not to show up in the book at all. It's actually that blurb that partially inspired this entire series; I've loved the way that random characters have been retconned into the Redbeard family over the years. With Cecilia seemingly part of the latest generation, I wanted to do a video detailing Redbeard's family tree, which then expanded into a biography covering his entire life. But it took so long for the book to come out that I'd already made two episodes by the time it was released. You're right to point out that it's still possible for Redbeard to be her other grandfather (brings to mind the discussion about Paul McCartney's grandfather in Hard Day's Night), but since it's based entirely on my misinterpretation of the blurb, I'll be taking her off the family tree for future installments. The events of the book will still play a big role in the saga of Redbeard and the Barracuda, though I'll be treading carefully because it looks like the Grandfather (in addition to originating in the 3-in-1 set) will be making another appearance in the upcoming Pirate River Quest ride, this time with a peg leg. Good thing there are still several episodes to go before we get into all that... There are some additional Easter eggs to be found there; I did add the apocryphal Redbeard family members from the internal LEGO Island family tree, which sort of makes up for the loss of Cecilia. And bonus points if you can identify all the Blackbeards in episode 2. ;) Excellent callout about the eye patches! Somehow I missed this even though I've been obsessed with pirate lore for years. It's a far better explanation for both the gratuitous use of eyepatches in the 2015 crew *and* for characters reappearing either without eyepatches or with them on the incorrect side.

[@matthewnewman3334]

Thank you so much for such a wonderfully thoughtful reply! I am such an enthusiastic viewer of your videos. It means the world to me that you replied so with such genuine interest. Thank you. I *LOVE* the LEGO Pirates theme, and these in-universe productions (The Redbeard LEGO Universe?) are so informative and engaging (and, VERY entertaining). One of my ultimate "goals" is to build a late 1700s/early 1800s LEGO port/harbor colonial village. Your videos are serving as inspiration for what I could include and minifigures I will *HAVE* to add!! If my comments (specifically the eyepatch info) can lend any "help" in future productions (as if you needed any help.., but bear with me, I'm going somewhere with this...,), well, 'teamwork makes the dream work!' I rather like the idea that there is a dedicated LEGO Pirate crew out there, supporting and encouraging each other as we can! Many thanks again for all you're doing! Your fellow LEGO Pirate crew mates all over the world owe you big time!!

[@fuzzbuns84]

another great video! i feel like i am learning so much about figures i own that all apparently have lore!

[@loreescape47]

As much as I run around trying to connect the dots, I'm still surprised at the detail on some of these character backgrounds. (Rita LaQuay, for example--I'm not sure who pulled an obscure figure from a Dacta set and gave her an awesome backstory but I'm here for it.)

[@matthewnewman3334]

This is great!! I am such a fan of your Captain Redbeard videos- they are like a valentine to fans of LEGO Pirates everywhere. Thank you for putting such effort into producing such high quality videos!

[@CyregO]

I totally agree with this comment and comparison.

[@loreescape47]

Thank you so much for watching! I love that I can make content that's this hyperspecific and it can still find an audience. :)

[@kimberlyjones337]

Need part 3

[@DannyBeckerFilms]

The History Channel could never.

[@loreescape47]

It figures, but someone has to! :)

[@erikthepirate8068]

I hope No Beard will be okay.

[@CyregO]

Maybe he's fallen out of favor with Governor Tierney and his own father's crew, but you'll notice that he doesn't look unhappy in the company of this sea turtle at 10:17!

[@loreescape47]

Nobeard's story still has some ups and downs, but I think you'll see he does alright for himself. ;)

[@erikthepirate8068]

@@loreescape47 Okay. You could tell us a story of No Beard the Pirate.

[@erikthepirate8068]

@@CyregO Indeed.

[@Grunt_Incorporated]

the pirate captain in the lego 3in1 pirate ship looks like Red beard but before he lost his hand so im just wondering is he Red beard or is he not and whats the name of the ship he sails

[@loreescape47]

There's no official name for that pirate or his ship, but he could be Redbeard! I have a different theory in mind, since that set also appears to include an adult Will, but that will have to wait for Episode 4 or 5. :)

[@CyregO]

@@loreescape47 I personally nicknamed this minifig Captain Ironleg in reference to... well, you know what. And I agree that the minifig with the white and red striped torso from the same set is adult Will. Milan Madge, who designed 21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay, had himself implied that in a promo interview for his set, saying Will was indeed no longer part of the shipwrecked crew, but that it was possible he would be found in a near future (I write that from memory, can't remember the video or article where he said that).

[@loreescape47]

@@CyregO Oooh, love the Ironleg name; not incompatible with what I had in mind either!

[@CyregO]

@@loreescape47 Can't wait episode 4 or 5, then! (and given the conclusion of this episode 2 and the topic to be necessarily introduced before talking about adult Will, I'm pretty sure episode 3 will focus on Barracuda Bay, which I'm far from displeased with) ;-)

[@loreescape47]

Well, it didn't take long for the folks at LEGO Legacy to give this character a name: Ennio Laquay, father of Rita and Ernest! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHjQgmptrqdlp9E Maybe he's a cousin of Redbeard? 😄

[@pedrojrisais1996]

Man we need more

[@loreescape47]

Got a big (LEGO related) video coming up, then it's Redbeard Episode 3!

[@Ace-jy2fb]

Your the best, can't wait for the next video dude.

[@loreescape47]

Thank you so much! That's great motivation for me to finish it. :)

[@westonwbbw8018]

I love how this sounds like an actual documentary if I didn’t know anything about Lego and you Used a real life pictures then you could convince me that this is real

[@loreescape47]

Thank you so much--that's exactly what I was going for! :)

[@FrizHedge]

Great video

[@loreescape47]

Thank you!

[@greeninja5991]

I heard that pirates wore eyepatches to make an aye always accostumed to darkness so when they go into the dark interior of the ship thwy can see by changing the eyepatch eye, so that could explain the crews fashion sense

[@loreescape47]

That's a really cool fact! It's been pointed out to me a few times; as a pirate history enthusiast I can't believe I didn't know this when I made the video. This makes a lot of sense.

[@CyregO]

Nothing to do with this video (very interesting by the way), but I just noticed a funny coincidence in my subscriptions: when displayed in small size, your profile picture looks a lot like the current one from the channel of the band Journey, whose one of the most mythical albums in the 80s was called... _Escape,_ almost like your channel name!

[@loreescape47]

Oh interesting, I see what you mean! We love Journey, but I've never listened to Escape as an album--I'll have to check that out. :)

[@CyregO]

@@loreescape47 Try the playlist called _"Journey - Escape, Frontiers.. 2/4"_ on my channel, it's on the house! ;-) (the first 11 videos of the playlist for the studio version, and the 18 following ones for the live version ; my favorite from this album remaining _Still They Ride_ in studio, and _Mother, Father_ on tour)