Lion Knight - Female, Visor with Red Plume
cas567 · Castle / Icons
Lion Knights (90th Anniversary) · 2022 as part of the 90th Anniversary celebrations
Figure ID
cas567
Theme
Castle / Icons
Year Released
2022 as part of the 90th Anniversary celebrations
Rarity
Uncommon. While not a limited edition, it is exclusive to a very high-priced retail set (10305 Lion Knights' Castle).
Head
Yellow classic-style head with female features: confident white-toothed grin, thin eyebrows, and beauty mark. Topped with a Flat Silver Great Helmet and a red feather plume.
Torso
Blue arms with yellow hands. Bright Light Blue/Silver armor print with the Lion Knights heraldry (lion rampant) on the chest, covered by a breastplate piece.
Legs
Red legs with no printing. In the image, the figure is seated on a horse, utilizing a red fabric horse cape (caparison).
Accessories
Includes a Flat Silver breastplate (cuirass), a Great Helmet with red plume, and a kite shield featuring the Lion Knights crest (blue/red background with yellow lion). To the side are white practice shields on a rack.
Color Scheme
Primary colors of blue and red, accented with yellow and flat silver. This follows the classic 1980s Lion Knights color blocking.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso and head. The shield is particularly well-detailed with a crisp lion logo and decorative border.
Variants
This is one of several Lion Knight soldiers in the 2022 castle; variants include different facial expressions, gender, and weaponry (archers vs. knights).
Condition Notes
Prone to scratches on the silver breastplate and visor. The red plume is a small piece that is easily lost. Fabric caparison on the horse can fray at the edges over time.
Estimated Value
Valued at approximately $15 - $22 for the complete minifigure with accessories. The horse and caparison add an additional $12 - $18.
Price (New)
Exclusive to set 10305, which retailed for $399.99 USD. It was not sold individually.
Compatible Sets
10305: Lion Knights' Castle (2022); loosely compatible with the 10332 Medieval Town Square (2024).
Character Background
A high-ranking knight within the revitalized Lion Knights faction, serving under the Queen in the reimagined world of the 90th-anniversary lore.
Design Notes
The figure is a direct tribute to the 1984 Lion Knights. The updated face printing adds modern personality while maintaining the 'classic' aesthetic.
Similar Minifigures
Classic 1980s Lion Knights (cas249), Series 23 Knight of the Yellow Castle (col403), and the Lion Knight Archer from the same set.
Collectibility
High. Anything associated with the 90th Anniversary Castle is in high demand, particularly figures that allow for army building of the Lion faction.
History
Represents the evolution of the Lion Knights from the original 1984 'King's Castle' era to the modern 'Icons' line, featuring superior molding and printing.
Interesting Facts
The Lion Knight crest used on the shield is a modernized version of the original 1980s design, intended to be nostalgic for adult collectors.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on the battlements of the 10305 Castle or in a jousting vignette alongside Black Falcon knights.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist 'Lion Knight' customs; parts are interchangeable with many modern Castle-style figures.
Overall Assessment
An exceptional minifigure that successfully bridges the gap between vintage nostalgia and modern production quality. A must-have for Castle enthusiasts.