King Leonidas
cas478 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 2 · 2010
Figure ID
cas478
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2010
Rarity
Rare
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with detailed printing, fierce expression, grey beard, mustache, and battle scar over the eye, topped with a reddish-brown short tousled hair piece.
Torso
Light flesh/tan torso printed with bare muscular chest, detailed golden armor plates, dark blue and gold sash with a central blue jewel, and intricate Greek styling.
Legs
Light flesh/tan legs with printed dark blue skirt/loincloth with golden lion motifs and matching gold trim, connected to a light flesh hip piece.
Accessories
Typically comes with a spear and a bronze-colored Spartan shield with a lambda symbol, though none are shown in the current image.
Color Scheme
Light flesh, dark blue, gold, and reddish-brown with yellow hands and head, representing classic Spartan war gear.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring intricate metallic gold detailing on the torso and legs, facial features with grey stubble, and dual-sided head expression.
Variants
Standard Series 2 Collectible Minifigure with no major production variants, though individual parts are heavily sought after by custom builders.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the metallic gold printing of the torso and legs, potential fading on the classic yellow hands and head, and possible loose clutch power over time.
Estimated Value
15.00 to 25.00 USD used complete, up to 40.00 USD new/sealed, lower if missing accessories like the shield and spear.
Price (New)
2.99 USD original retail price per blind bag in 2010.
Compatible Sets
8684-9 Collectible Minifigures Series 2
Character Background
Based on the historical King Leonidas of Sparta, famously popularized by the graphic novel and film 300, representing ancient Greek military might.
Design Notes
One of the early historical-themed figures in the CMF line, capturing cinematic Spartan aesthetics accurately within standard minifigure constraints.
Similar Minifigures
Roman Commander from Series 10, Gladiator from Series 5, and other historical warriors from the Collectible Minifigures line.
Collectibility
High collectibility due to the popularity of the historical theme, the iconic nature of the character, and the long-discontinued status of Series 2.
History
Released in 2010 as part of the second-ever wave of Collectible Minifigures, establishing a precedent for historical and cinematic figures in the blind bag lineup.
Interesting Facts
King Leonidas remains one of the most requested historical figures by fans hoping for a return of classic historical CMF sub-themes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or sandy baseplate alongside medieval or ancient history MOCs, protected from direct sunlight to preserve the printing.
Modification Potential
Extremely popular for purist custom creations involving ancient armies, mythological builds, and historical dioramas due to the versatile Spartan armor prints.
Overall Assessment
An iconic and highly sought-after collectible minifigure with excellent print quality and strong nostalgic appeal for older LEGO collectors.