Lion Knight King
cas471 · Castle
King's Castle / Knights · 2013
Figure ID
cas471
Theme
Castle
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Rare
Head
Classic yellow head with simple smile, stubble, and sideburns printing
Torso
Light bluish gray torso with lion emblem armor and golden trim printing, white arms, black hands
Legs
Pearl gold standard legs with pearl gold hips
Accessories
Pearl gold crown and a gold sword
Color Scheme
Pearl gold, light bluish gray, white, and black
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on head, torso front and back with metallic gold highlights on armor
Variants
Appears exclusively in the 2013 King's Castle set with this specific configuration
Condition Notes
Check for scratching on the pearl gold crown and torso metallic printing; inspect arms for cracks
Estimated Value
$10 to $18 USD depending on condition and presence of accessories
Price (New)
Originally included in a $99.99 large castle set
Compatible Sets
70404 King's Castle (2013)
Character Background
Fictional ruler of the Lion Knights faction, commanding the defenses against the opposing Dragon Knights
Design Notes
Features the classic crown mold combined with modern torso printing details typical of the 2013 Castle revival wave
Similar Minifigures
Lion Knights from earlier 1980s/90s Castle lines and the 2022 Lion Knights' Castle (10305)
Collectibility
High demand among classic and modern LEGO Castle collectors due to the limited number of modern king figures
History
Part of the final traditional Castle system wave before the theme transitioned primarily to D2C nostalgia sets
Interesting Facts
The lion emblem on his torso is a direct homage to the classic 1984 Crusaders/Lion Knights faction
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a raised black baseplate surrounded by standard Lion Knight soldiers inside a castle MOC
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom medieval MOCs, royal courts, or historical fantasy builds
Overall Assessment
An essential centerpiece figure for any LEGO Castle fan, boasting high nostalgic and display value