Royal Knight's Horse with Red Barding and Yellow Lion Pattern
cas099b · Castle
Royal Knights · 1995
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
cas099b
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1995
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and highly desirable component for any classic Castle collection, representing an era of specialized printed animal elements.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD 8.00 - USD 15.00 depending on condition and presence of the lance.
Original Retail
Included as part of larger Castle sets ranging from USD 30.00 to USD 80.00 in 1995.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Molded plastic red horse head with printed black eyes, white pupils, and a red barding/armor piece covering the head.
Torso
N/A - Standard molded LEGO horse body piece with back saddle attachment points.
Legs
Molded black horse legs integrated into the body assembly.
Accessories
Red cloth/flexible plastic horse barding with yellow lion and crown pattern, plus a black standard lance/spear.
Printing Details
High quality classic 1990s pad printing on the fabric-style barding featuring detailed lions and a crenellated border pattern.
Color Scheme
Bright red and black with yellow printed accents.
Known Variants
Appears with various knightly factions, distinguished primarily by the emblem printed on the barding.
Condition Notes
Inspect the flexible barding for creases, tears, or fading. Check the horse body for bite marks, loose leg joints, and clutch power degradation.
Found In Sets
6090 Royal Knight's Castle, 6048 Majisto's Magical Workshop, 1712 Crossbow Attack
Character Background
Represents the royal cavalry of the Royal Knights faction, serving under the King to defend the realm against the Dragon Masters and Black Knights.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic hinged LEGO horse mold introduced in the late 1980s, paired with the iconic cloth-over-plastic horse barding element standard to the mid-90s Castle sub-themes.
History
Part of the golden age of LEGO Castle in the mid-1990s when faction-specific printed horse barding became widespread.
Interesting Facts
The red barding with the yellow lion is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Royal Knights theme, symbolizing nobility and power.
Collectibility
High demand among retro LEGO Castle collectors and MOC builders recreating medieval battle scenes.
Similar Minifigures
Black Knights Horse, Crusaders Horse, Dragon Masters Horse
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Royal Knights minifigures on a medieval-themed MOC baseplate with brick-built castle walls.
Modification Potential
Great for custom medieval armies, though vintage purists prefer keeping original 90s barding intact due to fraying risks.