Vampire Knight (Series 25)
col25-1 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 25 · 2024 (January debut)
Figure ID
col25-1
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2024 (January debut)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare contextually; specifically sought after due to the 'Basil the Bat Lord' nostalgia. Distribution is randomized in blind boxes, but scan codes have made specific hunting easier.
Head
Dual-sided printing: one side features a sinister grin with fangs and red eyes, the reverse shows a more aggressive 'bat-transformation' look with heavier red detailing. Light gray skin tone.
Torso
Highly detailed silver and black breastplate printing with a red bat crest on the center. Back printing continues the intricate plate armor aesthetic. Light gray arms and black hands.
Legs
Standard black legs with extensive silver plate armor printing on the front and sides, including red highlights to match the torso crest. Includes printed greaves.
Accessories
Large black plastic cape with jagged 'bat wing' edges, a large silver broadsword, and a massive red-and-gray shield featuring the Bat Lord crest. Includes a spiked grey knight helmet with red plumes.
Color Scheme
Primarily Black, Metallic Silver, and Trans-Red. The aesthetic is a dark gothic revival of the 1990s Fright Knights.
Printing Details
High-fidelity 360-degree printing on legs and torso. The use of metallic silver ink gives it a premium feel characteristic of modern CMF releases.
Variants
This is the modern reimagining. Classic variants include the original Basil the Bat Lord (1997) which used simpler printing and felt capes.
Condition Notes
The jagged plastic cape is prone to minor creasing if stored poorly. Check for 'click' strength in the helmet plumes which can loosen over time.
Estimated Value
$10 - $18 USD (Used/Opened); $15 - $22 USD (Sealed/Verified/New). Heavy demand driven by Castle theme fans.
Price (New)
$4.99 USD (MSRP per blind box)
Compatible Sets
71045 Collectible Minifigures Series 25
Character Background
A direct homage to Basil the Bat Lord, the leader of the Fright Knights from the late 90s. He is reimagined here as a more supernatural, 'Vampire Knight' figure rather than just a human warlord.
Design Notes
Incorporates the new jagged cape mold and uses modern silver metallic printing to update the dated aesthetics of the 1990s Fright Knights while keeping the iconic silhouette.
Similar Minifigures
Basil the Bat Lord (cas024), Fright Knight (col19-12), various Series 25 figures like the Fierce Barbarian.
Collectibility
Extremely high. This is the 'chase' figure for many collectors of the Series 25 wave, particularly those building out 'Gothic' or 'Castle' dioramas.
History
Follows a trend of LEGO revisiting the 'Golden Age' of Castle (1980s-90s) through the CMF line, similar to the Forestman and Lion Knight updates in previous series.
Interesting Facts
The large QR-style data matrix code on the box shown in the image (specifically the one starting with 647...) allows collectors to use 3rd-party apps to identify the figure inside without opening the box.
Display Suggestions
Looks best on a custom stone staircase vignette or atop a high tower from the Lion Knights' Castle (10305). Use backlighting to emphasize the trans-red elements.
Modification Potential
Great for purist customs; legs and torso are perfect for high-end dark fantasy knights or Nazgul-style builds.
Overall Assessment
A 10/10 CMF entry. It successfully captures nostalgia while providing a technical masterclass in modern minifigure printing and accessory design.