Dragon Master Soldier
cas245 · Castle
Dragon Masters · 1993
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
cas245
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1993
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An absolute classic from the golden age of LEGO Castle, highly recommended for nostalgic collectors and medieval theme enthusiasts.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUsed complete is typically valued between $5.00 and $12.00 USD depending on condition and inclusion of original weapons/shields.
Original Retail
Originally available in 1993 sets ranging from small impulse buys to medium-sized castle boxes costing between $10 and $50 USD at the time.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with simple black eyes, curved black eyebrows, and a closed-mouth smirk. Covered by a metallic silver knight helmet with a barred faceplate and a central ridge on top.
Torso
Red torso with black arms and hands, featuring detailed metallic silver chainmail printing on the front, a brown belt with a silver buckle, and a red dragon emblem centered on the chest.
Legs
Plain black legs with a black hip piece, standard non-printed design typical of early 1990s Castle figures.
Accessories
Metallic silver knight helmet with barred faceplate. Often paired with a Dragon Masters shield, lance, or sword depending on the specific set.
Printing Details
Classic early 1990s pad printing with solid opaque colors and detailed chainmail textures, single-sided torso printing and standard facial features.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include red, black, and metallic silver, with classic yellow skin and brown/silver belt accents.
Known Variants
Appears with minor head print variations depending on the exact production batch from 1993 to 1995.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the metallic silver helmet, fading on the red torso printing, and loose clutch power in older hip pieces.
Found In Sets
6044 King's Carriage, 6056 Dungeon Master's Castle, 6076 Dark Dragon Den, 6082 Fire Breathing Fortress
Character Background
A loyal foot soldier of Majisto's magical faction, the Dragon Masters, serving in the epic fantasy medieval faction wars of the mid-1990s.
Design Notes
Features the classic 1990s Castle faction design ethos, balancing simple brick-built elements with faction-specific printed heraldry and specialized metallic armor pieces.
History
Part of the iconic 1993 Dragon Masters subtheme, which introduced fire-breathing dragons with functional wing molds to the LEGO Castle universe.
Interesting Facts
The Dragon Masters faction was notable for introducing the first large molded plastic dragon with poseable wings and a jaw that could hold minifigures.
Collectibility
High nostalgia factor and strong demand among classic LEGO Castle collectors completing faction armies.
Similar Minifigures
Forestmen, Black Knights, Royal Knights, and Wolfpack renegades from the same 1990s LEGO Castle era.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey brick baseplate alongside other Dragon Master soldiers, Majisto, and classic medieval siege engines.
Modification Potential
Excellent for medieval MOCs, custom army building, and historical or fantasy diorama integration.