Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!
Time to grab toast as we travel back…wayyyy back…in time with Homer in the all new TTT (Time Travel Toaster) event! We’ve flashed forward from the land of Egypt to the era of rum, jolly rogers, pirate ships and scurvy…and of course we’ve got loads of Pirate Era items in our Springfield just temping us with those sprinkles!
Of course with that limited-time label it can be tempting to buy everything that looks awesome because it’ll be gone soon. But don’t sweat it! That’s where we come in to tell you what’s worth those donuts and what you might want to hold off on.
Wondering if you should add Blackbeard and the Ghost Pirate Airship (or just Blackbeard if you already have the ship) to your Springfield? Well before you hit that confirm button let’s break down the pros and cons of adding this ghostly pirate to your town…
Character: Blackbeard
Building/Decoration:Ghost Pirate Airship (if you don’t already have it, otherwise you’re offered just Blackbeard alone)
Donut Cost: If you DO NOT have the Airship 250 Donuts, 75 Donut Rebate, NET 175 Donuts. If you DO have the Airship 100 donuts, character alone.
Earns: Pirate Airship Earns $135, 15xp/4hrs AND 5% bonus on all cash and XP, also 965 
Size: 3×3
Conform-O-Meter: Vanity +2,500
Other Info: This is a FULL character. Airship floats in the air but the anchor has to be on land (not sea) and takes up 3×3 of land space. Can be placed on the
grass|pavement|boardwalk|pier|dirt|beach.
Previous Post: Previous Should I Buy on the Airship
Leaves stores July 5th
Pros
-4hr task to earn shovels, earns 4 shovels…the most you can earn (only Cavegirl Booberella and Pharaoh Skinner earn as much)
-Earns Tacyons when placed (for leveling up Panini Press)
-Funny visual tasks
-Ghost Pirate Airship earns a great bonus % AND regular income
-Airship has a task for Sea Captain and Herman
Cons
-Pricey for a stand alone character (100 donuts is on the high side)
Final Thought
Premium:
Odds are most premium players already have the Airship and if that’s the case 100 donuts is a little pricey for a Stand Alone Character..BUT he’s one of the few full characters offered with this event (many others have been a skins). So it’s something you may want to consider. I did purchase him for the 100 donuts.
If you do not have the Airship and you’re looking at 175 donuts for the combo, buy it. It breaks down to 75 donuts for the Airship that comes with a 5% bonus AND earns income. It’s a good deal in that regard.
Freemium:
If you’re offered Blackbeard alone, I’d pass. 100 donuts is pricey for a stand alone character. But if you’re offered the combo, I’d seriously consider it. It offers a lot of bang for your donut buck.
Of course in the end it’s your decision, we can only tell you what we would or wouldn’t do…and as I premium player I can tell I picked him up (as a stand alone, I’ve had the Airship forever). But whatever you decide, just make sure you make your final decision before he leaves our games for good (or for now).
Here’s a look at his tasks…
Blackbeard’s Permanent Tasks:
| Task | Length | Earns | Location |
| Roll His Arrrrs | 1hrs | $105, 26xp | Brown House |
| Tame the Mane | 4hrs | $260, 70xp | Outside/Visual |
| Nurse Phantom Pain | 8hrs | $420, 105xp | Outside/Visual |
| Loot and Plunder | 12hrs | $600, 150xp | Brown House |
| Board Enemy Vessel | 24hrs | $1,000, 225xp | Squidport |
And, because we have a lot to cover in a short period of time, here’s the Turbo Tappin’ Version of his Questline:
No Leg to Stand On Pt. 1
Blackbeard starts
Make Blackbeard Seek His Treasure- 4hrs, Earns 4 208
Make Milhouse Run in Fear- 4hrs, Earns $175, 45xp
No Leg to Stand On Pt. 2
Blackbeard starts
Make Bart Apply to Be a Pirate- 4hrs, Earns $175, 45xp
Make Blackbeard Accept Applications- 4hrs, Earns 4, 208
No Leg to Stand On Pt. 3
Blackbeard starts
Make Blackbeard Check Out Wares- 4hrs, Earns 4, 208
Make Herman Display Arms- 4hrs, Earns $175, 45xp
No Leg to Stand On Pt. 4
Blackbeard starts
Make Sea Captain Join the Crew- 4hrs, Earns $175, 45xp
Make Blackbeard Pour Mugs O’Rum- 4hrs, Earns 4, 208
What are your thoughts on Blackbeard and the Airship? Will you be spending the donuts to bring them to your Springfield? Why or why not? Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!