Royal Knight / Castle Soldier with Crown Tabard
cas099 or similar vintage classic castle variant · Castle
Royal Knights · 1995
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
cas099 or similar vintage classic castle variant
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1995
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic vintage find in heavily played-with condition, holding sentimental and bulk-parts value rather than high monetary worth.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation1 to 3 USD due to heavy play wear and incomplete original accessories/helmets.
Original Retail
Originally part of mid-1990s Castle sets priced between 15 to 50 USD depending on set size.
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 solid black dot eyes and open mouth expression, standard unprinted vintage style.
Torso
White torso wearing a cloth or printed fabric tabard element featuring a magenta background and a yellow crown design, accompanied by yellow arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Plain white solid legs with matching white hip piece.
Accessories
Grey pickaxe tool held in right hand.
Printing Details
Classic vintage style minimal printing with simple facial dots and a crown emblem on the torso tabard.
Color Scheme
White, yellow, magenta, and grey.
Known Variants
Appears in multiple classic 1990s Castle themes with different shields, weapons, or helmet combinations.
Condition Notes
Heavy play wear, significant surface dirt, scuffs, and discoloration typical of vintage used LEGO pieces found in bulk lots.
Found In Sets
Classic LEGO Castle sub-themes from the mid-1990s including Royal Knights sets.
Character Background
Generic royal soldier or castle worker serving the kingdom in classic LEGO Castle lore.
Design Notes
Features classic 90s style cloth tabard or chest printing elements characteristic of early modular castle factions.
History
Represents the golden era of 1990s LEGO Castle themes before specialized face printing became standard.
Interesting Facts
Classic yellow-headed castle figures from this era are heavily sought after by nostalgic builders recreating childhood bulk bins.
Collectibility
Moderate interest among vintage castle nostalgics, though individual value is low due to poor condition.
Similar Minifigures
Other classic Castle faction soldiers from Crusaders, Black Knights, and Royal Knights.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in vintage castle MOCs or bulk army-building layouts alongside other 90s knights.
Modification Potential
Excellent for restoration projects, custom castle MOCs, or adding missing period-accurate helmets and weapons.