Wizard / Majisto
cas243 · Castle
Dragon Masters · 1993
Figure ID
cas243
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1993
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Classic yellow head with simple black dot eyes, no mouth printing, covered by a large white molded beard piece and a blue wizard hat with yellow moon and white star printing.
Torso
Blue torso with intricate metallic-style silver/yellow star and crescent moon printing, along with a brown belt harness design. Yellow hands and arms.
Legs
Blue slope brick instead of standard legs, featuring matching star and crescent moon patterns and a printed rope belt with a pouch and key.
Accessories
Brown magic wand and a white long wizard beard.
Color Scheme
Bright blue as the primary color, accented with yellow, white, and brown details.
Printing Details
Classic 1990s pad printing featuring gold and silver ink patterns on blue elements with high alignment accuracy for its era.
Variants
Appears with minor shade variations in blue and slight plastic mold differences across different regional productions in the 1990s.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the slope brick front print, fading on the golden/silver foil elements, and yellowing of the white beard.
Estimated Value
Between $5.00 and $15.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $20 to $60 USD in 1993.
Compatible Sets
6020 Magic Shop, 6048 Majisto's Magical Workshop, 10039 Black Monarch's Ghost
Character Background
Majisto is the iconic benevolent wizard of the LEGO Castle Dragon Masters and Dark Forest sub-themes during the early 1990s.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic slope brick to simulate flowing wizard robes, which was a staple design choice for LEGO spellcasters before cloth pieces became standard.
Similar Minifigures
Merlin from Castle, various Harry Potter wizards, and Forestmen faction members.
Collectibility
High nostalgia factor among 90s LEGO collectors, making it a moderately sought-after vintage piece.
History
Introduced in 1993 as the master wizard of the Dragon Masters faction, becoming one of the most recognizable fantasy characters in early LEGO history.
Interesting Facts
Majisto is often considered LEGO's first named wizard character with a consistent presence across multiple sets and promotional media.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a classic 1990s Castle themed diorama or standing alongside knights from the Dragon Masters faction.
Modification Potential
Great for medieval custom builds, fantasy MOCs, and purist custom magical characters.
Overall Assessment
An absolute classic piece of 90s LEGO nostalgia with a high charm factor and iconic vintage design.