Kingdoms - Lion Knight Scale Armor with Spear
cas439 · Kingdoms
Lion Knights Wave 1 · 2010; released during a period where LEGO returned to a more realistic and highly detailed aesthetic for the Castle theme.
Figure ID
cas439
Theme
Kingdoms
Year Released
2010; released during a period where LEGO returned to a more realistic and highly detailed aesthetic for the Castle theme.
Rarity
Common; it appeared in several entry-level and mid-range sets during the two-year run of the Kingdoms line.
Head
Classic yellow skin tone with a reddish-brown mustache, goatee, and furrowed brow printing. Topped with a Flat Silver Pointed Neck Guard Helmet (Ovoid).
Torso
Dark Blue torso with silver scale mail armor printing, featuring a central breastplate with a small lion/crown emblem. Light bluish gray arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Pearl Dark Gray unprinted legs with a Dark Blue hip piece. Classic standing design.
Accessories
Flat Silver Spear (Harpoon/Pike style). This specific figure is often seen with a shield or halberd, but the spear shown is a standard period-accurate weapon.
Color Scheme
A mix of Dark Blue, Pearl Dark Gray, and Flat Silver, accented by the classic yellow of the minifigure skin.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back. The scale mail texture is very fine and consistent, typical of the 2010s production quality increase.
Variants
Variants of this knight exist with different leg colors (Dark Blue or Light Gray) and different head prints (beard vs. clean-shaven) across the Kingdoms sets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the silver printing on the torso rubbing off and 'bite marks' or stress fractures on the spear handle. The helmet is prone to minor scratching due to its metallic finish.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $6.00 USD; New (extracted from set): $8.00 - $12.00 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the specific condition of the torso silvering.
Price (New)
N/A; originally part of sets ranging from $10.00 (7953) to $100.00+ (7946). Average cost per figure at retail was roughly $3.50.
Compatible Sets
7946 Kingdoms King's Castle, 7949 Prison Carriage Rescue, 7953 Court Jester, 10223 Kingdoms Joust.
Character Background
A standard infantryman or man-at-arms for the Lion King's faction in the Kingdoms storyline, typically seen defending the castle against the Dragon Knights.
Design Notes
The Kingdoms era introduced highly detailed metallic printing which was a significant step up from the flatter colors of the 2007 Fantasy Era Castle line.
Similar Minifigures
Lion Knight cas431, cas433, and the more decorated King Leo from the same era.
Collectibility
Moderate; highly desirable for army builders looking to create large-scale medieval dioramas due to the realistic armor printing.
History
Kingdoms replaced the 2007 'Fantasy Era' theme, moving away from orcs and skeletons back to traditional human-vs-human medieval warfare.
Interesting Facts
The 'Lion Knight' faction in this era is officially the 'Lion Kingdom,' and their sigil is a simplified version of the classic 1980s Lion Knights logo.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a phalanx formation or guarding a stone gatehouse alongside other Lion Knights with shields.
Modification Potential
Excellent for MOCs (My Own Creations); the scale mail torso is a staple for custom fantasy or historical warriors.
Overall Assessment
An iconic example of the 2010-2012 LEGO aesthetic. It is a solid, well-designed figure that serves as the perfect backbone for any Castle collection.