Forestman - Green with Brown Hood and Crossbow
cas070 · Castle
Forestmen · 1988
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
cas070
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1988
Rarity
Rare
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, highly nostalgic piece of vintage LEGO history with solid collectible appeal for Castle fans, featuring classic charm and iconic retro aesthetics.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationEstimated value ranges from $10 to $25 USD for a complete used figure in good condition, depending on the marketplace and condition of the brown hood and torso printing.
Original Retail
Originally available in 1988 sets which retailed between $10 and $60 USD depending on the scale of the set.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic yellow head with simple black hollow-pupil eyes and a closed smile, featuring no back printing. Topped with a brown hood piece.
Torso
Green torso with black tunic ties, a black belt with a gold square buckle, and a brown pouch attached to the belt. Yellow arms and yellow hands. Back is unprinted.
Legs
Solid green legs with a green hip piece, standard non-printed design typical of late 1980s classic Castle figures.
Accessories
Brown classic LEGO crossbow accessory.
Printing Details
Classic 1980s single-color pad printing on the torso front featuring simple black and gold ink; no back or side printing.
Color Scheme
Green, brown, yellow, and black with gold belt buckle detail.
Known Variants
Variants include versions with different hat colors such as red hoods or caps, and variations of the Forestmen faction featuring feathers or alternate facial prints.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes fading or scratching on the torso print, minor cracks on the torso arms or sides, clutch power degradation on older plastic, and potential bite marks or scuffs on the brown hood and crossbow.
Found In Sets
6054 Forestmen's Hideout, 6071 Forestmen's Crossing
Character Background
Represents one of the iconic Forestmen outlaw faction members, akin to Robin Hood, who inhabited the deep woods of the classic LEGO Castle realm to steal from wealthy knights and protect their hidden forest hideouts.
Design Notes
Features the classic vintage minifigure design with non-articulated solid legs, a simple smiley face, and the iconic brown hood mold exclusive to early themes.
History
Introduced in 1988 as part of the sub-theme that expanded the classic Castle world beyond knights and castles into the lawless woodlands, marking a golden era for LEGO world-building.
Interesting Facts
The Forestmen theme was one of the earliest sub-themes to introduce unique civilian-type factions rather than standard military armies, and the brown hood element is highly sought after by vintage builders.
Collectibility
High collectibility among vintage LEGO Castle enthusiasts and nostalgic collectors seeking original 1980s faction characters.
Similar Minifigures
Other Forestmen members from 1988-1990 such as those with red hoods or caps, Wolfpack renegades, and early Lion Knights.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark green or brown baseplate alongside vintage trees, foliage, and other Forestmen figures near a medieval castle outpost.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist medieval MOCs, custom Robin Hood builds, and nostalgic dioramas, though collectors generally prefer keeping vintage figures in original condition.