Royal Knight / Blue Lion Knight
cas437 · Castle
Royal Knights · 1995
Figure ID
cas437
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1995
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with simple black eyes, open smile with dimples, and a brown beard and mustache.
Torso
Blue torso with intricate silver armor printing, a black and silver lion emblem crest on the left chest, golden belt buckle, and black arms with white hands.
Legs
Solid blue plain legs with a blue hip piece.
Accessories
Flat silver conical helmet, pearl dark gray cutlass sword, and a triangular shield featuring the Royal Knights yellow and blue lion face crest with a crown.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are bright blue, flat silver, yellow, and black accents.
Printing Details
Classic 1990s style pad printing with detailed metallic-look silver armor linework and a crisp heraldic lion emblem on both the torso and shield.
Variants
Variants exist with different facial expressions or alternate helmet configurations across the Royal Knights subtheme, but this specific configuration matches the standard infantry soldier.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the flat silver helmet and shield print, fading on the golden belt emblem, and loose clutch power in older hip pieces.
Estimated Value
Used complete condition ranges from $3.00 to $7.00 USD depending on the wear of the chrome/silver components and shield.
Price (New)
Originally available in mid-1990s sets ranging from $10 to $50 USD, part of a broad lineup of faction-based Castle themes.
Compatible Sets
Appears in sets such as 6046 Hemlock Mountain, 6090 Royal Knight's Castle, and 1794 King's Siege Tower.
Character Background
Represents a loyal foot soldier of the Royal Knights faction, serving under the monarch to defend the realm against rival factions like the Dragon Masters or Black Knights.
Design Notes
Features the distinctive 1990s aesthetic of faction-specific heraldry, colored arms to represent uniform sleeves, and specialized medieval headgear.
Similar Minifigures
Crusaders, Lion Knights from the classic 1980s Castle era, and later iterations of medieval faction soldiers.
Collectibility
Moderate to high collectibility among nostalgia-driven 90s Castle collectors and army builders assembling medieval dioramas.
History
The Royal Knights subtheme debuted in 1995 as a continuation of the classic Castle narrative, introducing new shield molds and updated heraldic printing.
Interesting Facts
The Royal Knights theme was one of the first to heavily feature a prominent lion crest motif that would later be reimagined in modern nostalgia sets like the 90th Anniversary Lion Knights' Castle.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a gray baseplate alongside other Royal Knights infantry or defending a medieval castle wall MOC.
Modification Potential
Excellent for medieval MOCs, custom army building, and purist medieval roleplay setups using interchangeable 90s Castle parts.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 1990s LEGO Castle minifigure offering great nostalgic value, iconic heraldry, and solid display presence for classic theme enthusiasts.