Series 25 - Vampire Knight
col25-10 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 25 (71045) · 2024 (January launch; modern transition to cardboard blind-packaging)
Figure ID
col25-10
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2024 (January launch; modern transition to cardboard blind-packaging)
Rarity
Common (current retail), though demand is exceptionally high due to the nostalgic connection to the classic Fright Knights Basil the Bat Lord.
Head
Double-sided head; one side features a sinister fanged grin, the other a more aggressive shouting expression. Flesh-toned skin with darkened eyes.
Torso
Black torso with detailed silver and red plate armor printing front and back, featuring a bat emblem on the chest. Silver printed chainmail on the arms and dark red hands.
Legs
Black legs with comprehensive armor printing on front and sides, including a tattered waist cloth (fauld) effect and silver knee caps.
Accessories
Red-bladed sword (trans-red), a shield with a classic bat motif, and a large black cape with a high collar and printed red interior bat-wing pattern.
Color Scheme
A striking gothic palette of Black, Silver, Dark Red, and Translucent Red.
Printing Details
Extremely high quality even by modern standards, featuring wrap-around leg printing and double-sided printing on the fabric cape.
Variants
None; this is the standard Series 25 release.
Condition Notes
For the boxed version, ensure the QR code area is intact. For the figure, the fabric cape is prone to fraying if played with heavily or folded incorrectly.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $10.00 (Standard retail/Used); market prices fluctuate due to high demand for 'army building' this specific character.
Price (New)
$4.99 per blind box/bag.
Compatible Sets
71045 LEGO Minifigures Series 25 (Complete Collection/Individual Blind Boxes).
Character Background
A spiritual successor to the 1997 'Basil the Bat Lord' from the Fright Knights theme, reimagined with modern printing technology and accessories.
Design Notes
The use of the dual-colored large fabric cape and the detailed shield printing marks a significant upgrade over the 1990s inspiration.
Similar Minifigures
Basil the Bat Lord (cas019), Fright Knight (cas021), Vampire (various Monster Fighters versions).
Collectibility
Highly collectible; fans of classic LEGO Castle and Fright Knights frequently purchase multiple units to create armies.
History
Part of the first full wave of 2024 CMFs, continuing LEGO's trend of revisiting and modernizing 90s-era sub-themes for adult fans (AFOLs).
Interesting Facts
The specific QR code/Data Matrix shown in the image (646R3) allowed fans to identify the figure inside the box without opening it, using scanning apps.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for a gothic castle diorama or alongside classic 90s Castle sets like 6097 Night Lord's Castle.
Modification Potential
The armor and shield are highly sought after for fantasy MOCs and custom knight creations.
Overall Assessment
The standout figure of Series 25. It balances nostalgia with incredible modern detail, making it a must-have for any collector of the Castle or CMF lines.