Royal Knight / Lion Knights Horse with Barding
cas471a · Castle
Royal Knights · 1995
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
cas471a
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1995
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An iconic vintage LEGO animal figure in good collectible condition, highly desirable for classic Castle enthusiasts.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation5.00 to 10.00 USD depending on condition and completeness of the horse assembly.
Original Retail
Originally bundled inside mid-to-high tier 1995 Castle sets ranging from 30.00 to 80.00 USD.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Not applicable as this is a LEGO horse animal figure, featuring printed black bridle details on a white head piece.
Torso
Not applicable; features a specialized blue horse barding (caparison) piece with gold trim, silver shoulder armor, and the Royal Knights black lion with a crown emblem.
Legs
White molded horse leg piece attached to the main body, allowing upright standing positions typical of classic LEGO horses.
Accessories
Blue barding cloth/armor piece with integrated saddle slots for minifigure rider and weapon storage.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the horse's head for the bridle and intricate heraldic lion crests with gold metallic trim on both sides of the barding.
Color Scheme
White, blue, gold, and black with silver metallic printed accents.
Known Variants
Appears in multiple variations with different barding colors and faction emblems such as Crusaders, Black Knights, and Dragon Masters.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the printed bridle lines on the head and scratching on the plastic barding sides where the lion crests are printed.
Found In Sets
6048 Vladek's Encounter, 6090 Royal Knight's Castle
Character Background
Represents the royal steeds used by the noble Lion Knights faction in the classic 1990s LEGO Castle storyline defending their realm against opposing factions.
Design Notes
Features the classic hinge-jointed horse mold prior to the modern molded solid plastic horses introduced in the 2010s.
History
Released during the peak of the classic LEGO Castle era in the mid-1990s when printed fabric and hard plastic barding pieces were highly innovative.
Interesting Facts
The Royal Knights faction was one of the first to feature extensive printing on horse barding armor rather than simple solid color blankets.
Collectibility
Moderately high for 90s Castle completionists and vintage animal collectors.
Similar Minifigures
Classic Castle horses from the Crusaders, Black Monarch, and Fright Knights sub-themes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside Royal Knights minifigures in a medieval diorama or castle siege layout.
Modification Potential
Parts can be mixed and matched with other vintage horse barding pieces from the same era to create custom knight factions.