Shadow Knight (Castle Fantasy Era)
cas334 · Castle
Fantasy Era · 2007 (First appearance in 7091 Knights' Kingdom)
Figure ID
cas334
Theme
Castle
Year Released
2007 (First appearance in 7091 Knights' Kingdom)
Rarity
Uncommon. While part of a popular and well-sold theme, this specific configuration (Pearl Dark Gray) was limited to middle-to-high tier sets of the 2007-2009 wave.
Head
Yellow head with standard black dot eyes and thin-lipped smile (classic LEGO face). The head is encased in a Pearl Dark Gray knight helmet with a pointed chin guard and a single hole on top for a plume.
Torso
Pearl Dark Gray torso with silver chainmail and black plate armor printing. The print includes a stylized crown/v-shape emblem. It features Pearl Dark Gray arms and Light Flesh (peach) hands.
Legs
Pearl Dark Gray assembly (matching hips and legs). The legs feature simple printing consisting of silver knee plate outlines and armor segmentation lines.
Accessories
Includes a Triple Feather Plume in Red (64648) and a large Pearl Dark Gray breastplate armor (neck bracket type) with shoulder pauldrons. The figure image displays standard armor but is missing the typical shield or sword usually packaged with the character.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Pearl Dark Gray base with high-contrast Red plume and Yellow skin tone. Silver metallic ink is used for the armor detail printing.
Printing Details
Pad-printed on the torso and front of the legs. The level of detail is high for the late 2000s, featuring 'shading' via the silver ink to simulate depth on the dark plastic.
Variants
Variants exist with different head prints (aggressive expressions) and different weapon loads. This specific version is the standard grunt/knight variant often found in 'battle pack' style sets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include stress marks on the helmet chin guard and loosening of the arm joints. The Pearl Dark Gray plastic is prone to visible scratches and 'swirl' marks from the molding process.
Estimated Value
Used: $6.00 - $9.00 USD | New/Mint: $12.00 - $15.00 USD. Prices for individual components vary, with the armor piece and plume holding a high secondary value for MOC builders.
Price (New)
The original sets ranged from $10.00 (7000 Baby Dragon) to $50.00 (7093 Skeleton Tower). Most commonly found in the $20 Knights' Catapult Defense.
Compatible Sets
7091 Knights' Kingdom, 7094 King's Castle Siege, 7009 The Final Knight Battle, 7090 Crossbow Attack, and 7029 Skeleton Ship Attack.
Character Background
Soldiers of the Shadow Army, serving under the Necromancer or Evil Wizard in the Fantasy Era lore. They oppose the Crown Knights and are often seen commanding Skeleton warriors.
Design Notes
This era introduced more aggressive, detailed armor molds. The Pearl Dark Gray color was a significant shift from the Light/Dark Bluish Gray used in previous Castle themes, aiming for a 'gritty' feel.
Similar Minifigures
Kingdoms Dragon Knight, Skeleton Warrior (Fantasy Era), and the later Lord of the Rings Orcs or Rohan Soldiers which used similar Pearl Dark Gray tones.
Collectibility
High. The Fantasy Era is widely considered one of the 'Golden Eras' of LEGO Castle. Collectors often seek these to 'army build' for large-scale medieval dioramas.
History
Debuted in 2007 as part of a pivot from the more juniorized 'Knights' Kingdom II' to a more classic fantasy aesthetic including trolls, skeletons, and dragons.
Interesting Facts
The armor piece worn by this figure (44740) was originally designed for the Knights' Kingdom II line but became iconic through this Shadow Knight character.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in 'ranks' on a grey baseplate or defending a dark castle wall. Looks excellent when paired with the 2007-era Skeletons or dragons.
Modification Potential
Excellent. The dark gray pieces are highly versatile for custom Star Wars Mandalorians, dark fantasy warriors, or generic steampunk guards.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 2000s-era knight. It strikes a perfect balance between 'Classic Castle' simplicity and 'Modern LEGO' detail. A must-have for fans of the Fantasy Era theme.