Goblin Footpad
cas470 · Castle
Fantasy Era · 2008
Figure ID
cas470
Theme
Castle
Year Released
2008
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Olive green head with pointed goblin ears, yellow glowing eyes, a wide toothy grin, and a dark brown cap/hood printed directly onto the head piece.
Torso
Reddish brown ragged tunic printing with a laced front, patches, and dark brown arms and hands in olive green.
Legs
Olive green standard legs with reddish brown loincloth/trousers overlay printing including a tied rope belt and a patch.
Accessories
Typically comes with a spear or rusty dagger depending on the specific battle pack or set.
Color Scheme
Olive green, reddish brown, dark brown, and white accents for the rope.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing featuring detailed stitching, patches, and menacing facial features consistent with the 2007-2009 Fantasy Era Castle wave.
Variants
Appears with minor weapon variations across different sets and battle packs from the same wave.
Condition Notes
Check for fading on the olive green plastic and scratching on the facial printing, which is common due to play wear.
Estimated Value
USD 3.00 to USD 6.00 for a used complete figure, USD 8.00 to USD 12.00 for new/mint condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from USD 10.00 to USD 50.00 in 2008.
Compatible Sets
7036 Dwarven Mine, 5618 Troll Warrior, 7097 Trolls' Mountain Fortress
Character Background
Part of the Troll faction in the 2008 Fantasy Era theme, serving as low-ranking foot soldiers and skirmishers against the Crown Knights and Dwarves.
Design Notes
Features a specialized head mold with integrated ears and hood, a staple of the 2007-2009 fantasy creatures design language.
Similar Minifigures
Troll Warrior (cas471), Dwarf Warrior, Orc Foot Soldier from Lord of the Rings.
Collectibility
Moderately high demand among Castle and Fantasy Era collectors who seek to build army ranks.
History
Introduced in the 2008 Fantasy Era wave, marking a significant artistic upgrade for classic fantasy creatures in LEGO form.
Interesting Facts
The integrated ear and hood head piece design was widely praised for reducing the number of loose accessories required for army building.
Display Suggestions
Display on a rocky, dark grey terrain baseplate alongside other Fantasy Era trolls and dwarves.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom fantasy dioramas, Dungeons and Dragons MOCs, and medieval battle scenes.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, characterful army builder from a beloved classic LEGO Castle sub-theme that holds steady value and great aesthetic appeal.