1996

19951996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar.

Subthemes

 * Imperial Armada took over role of the main enemy of pirates. Imperial Guards released their last set.


 * Imperial Guards released only one, their last set; 1795 Imperial Cannon.

New

 * Black Jack Hawkins made his debut in 1747 Treasure Surprise,
 * George made his first appearance in 6290 Red Beard Runner,
 * Parma Sean LaFeet made his debut in 6290 Red Beard Runner,
 * Tattoo McGoo made his first appearance in 6290 Red Beard Runner,
 * Jake the Snake Blake made his debut in 6290 Red Beard Runner,
 * The Admiral made his first appearance in 6280 Santa Cruz,
 * Captain Valiant made his first appearance in 6280 Santa Cruz,
 * Sergeant Speedy made his debut in 6280 Santa Cruz

Sets

 * 6204 Buccaneers
 * 6289 Red Beard Runner
 * 6296 Shipwreck Island
 * 1747 Treasure Surprise
 * 1802 Tidy Treasure
 * 6248 Volcano Island
 * 6280 Santa Cruz
 * 6244 Armada Sentry