Breaking news: Pirates sail near Toyland shores

A PIRATE SHIP IS SAILING OFF THE SHORE OF BOSTON, it emerged last night. At the time of this report it is not known what type of pirates they are (Playmobil or Lego for example) or what their intentions are.


Artists impression of what the pirate ship might look like close up

'I say!' announced King Cheeky with an uncharacteristic return to his old catchphrase. 'I advise everyone to stay calm. We will fight off these pirates and make 'em walk the plank! Aarr!' His personal advisor was heard whispering to him that this wasn't a time for joking.

Historically pirates are prolific in Toylands across the world, being a favourite toy item of children everywhere, though usually boys. An abandoned and dilapidated Lego pirate ship was once exhibited in Smallvania from the loft two years ago, but other than that Toyland has no experience with pirates, who are known to steal, pillage and plunder. Security has been tightened around Princess Carly, a likely target for kidnap and extortionate ransom.

'Security has also been tightened around Snowski, my bunny rabbit!' said a fiery-haired Texan Jellycat to our reporter.


Pictured: A pirate who once plundered Emily's friend Emma's Toyland, sailing over from her brother Jonathan's Toyland.

The Mayor-elect Lucas Gabriel reassured Smallvanians that he was working with Mayor Puddleduck and would not give in to any of the pirates' demands.

'Hang on...' added a certain plump duck coming out of the Duckdale Academy at 3.15pm yesterday afternoon. 'Does Boston even HAVE a shore?'

Ducky is four years old.

In today's Express
Cheeky says Boston's sea is the corridor
Ducky practises for Dad's birthday tomorrow
Adriana Atwood: Why pirates may be just what Toyland needs