King Leonidas or Ancient Greek/Roman Soldier / Generic Golden Warrior Variant
cas516 / gen · Castle
Historical Kingdoms · 2010 onwards
Figure ID
cas516 / gen
Theme
Castle
Year Released
2010 onwards
Rarity
Common to Uncommon
Head
Light flesh tone with narrow dark brown eyebrows, smirk expression, and stubble or sideburn details.
Torso
Pearl gold torso featuring a metallic silver breastplate armor overlay design with ornate studs and leather waist strap detailing, pearl gold arms and hands.
Legs
Pearl gold standard legs with no printing.
Accessories
Pearl gold breastplate armor piece fitting over the neck.
Color Scheme
Pearl gold and metallic silver with flesh tone head.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on the torso front featuring metallic silver armor plating over pearl gold. Face features crisp black and dark brown eyes and mouth details.
Variants
Can be found with various hair pieces, helmets, or capes depending on the exact set combination.
Condition Notes
Pearl gold plastic is prone to minor scratching and potential stress marks on the torso and arms. Check for wear on the metallic silver chest armor printing.
Estimated Value
3 to 6 USD
Price (New)
Varies by set context
Compatible Sets
Appears in various Castle, Kingdoms, or Collectible Minifigures related custom setups and historical themes.
Character Background
Represents a classical ancient soldier, warrior king, or palace guard inspired by historical antiquity.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic standard minifigure parts combined with a distinctive pearl gold color palette and specialized printed armor torso.
Similar Minifigures
Roman Commander from Collectible Minifigures Series 6, Spartan Warrior from Series 2.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among historical and Castle theme enthusiasts due to the appealing pearl gold armor pieces.
History
Part of LEGO's ongoing expansion of historical and fantasy warrior minifigures utilizing advanced metallic color molding.
Interesting Facts
Pearl gold plastic elements often have a slight marbled effect due to the metallic pigment mixture during manufacturing.
Display Suggestions
Display on a black or dark grey brick-built baseplate in a medieval or ancient historical diorama setting.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom historical MOCs, particularly for creating custom Greek hoplites, fantasy royalty, or Roman centurions.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking figure with a rich pearl gold color scheme and metallic armor printing, making it a valuable parts source for custom historical builds.