Ahoy there, treasure hunters! JP_Bricks has sailed into LEGO® Ideas waters with a brilliant build that would make Blackbeard himself jealous. The Pirate Skull isn't your ordinary display model (though it's awesome at that too) , it's a treasure chest with teeth.

This dark tan skull captures every detail you'd expect from a weathered pirate's remains: jaw bones, teeth (some missing for authentic buccaneer charm), eye sockets, and a nose cavity. But JP_Bricks didn't stop at anatomical accuracy. Your skull sports a red bandana, gold earring, eye patch, and , here's the clever bit , a dark green pearl nestled in the visible eye socket like a glinting emerald. One gold tooth completes the pirate aesthetic, because what self-respecting sea dog has all their original teeth?

The real magic happens when you start exploring those pirate accessories. Each piece hides part of a three-piece key: the earring, a component behind the eye patch, and another tucked under the bandana's corner. Build the key, insert it into the skull's back, and watch as a secret treasure cave slides out from the left side. Inside, rockwork surrounds perfect storage for gold pieces, while a top compartment holds the included minifigure's sword and map.

What started as inspiration from JP_Bricks' own pirate skull piggy bank has transformed into something fantastic , a display model that doubles as an interactive puzzle. With 2,739 supporters already aboard and climbing, this Pirate Skull could sail straight into official LEGO® production. Pirates never go out of style, and neither do builds that hide their treasures in plain sight. Will you help this skull reach 10,000 supporters before it gets marooned?