Black Knight / Castle Guard (Classic)
cas099 · Castle
Black Knights · 1988
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
cas099
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1988
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of late 1980s LEGO history representing the golden age of the classic Castle theme.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation3.00 to 6.00 USD depending on condition and presence of the original sword.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets ranging from 5.00 to 30.00 USD in the late 1980s.
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 smiling face printing, wearing a black molded helmet with a round pointed top.
Torso
Black torso featuring a silver chest plate armor printing with a yellow belt buckle at the bottom. Yellow hands and black arms.
Legs
Standard plain black legs without side or front printing.
Accessories
Grey classic broadsword or cutlass sword.
Printing Details
Simple vintage-style pad printing consisting of classic face dots, a silver breastplate graphic, and a small belt buckle. Back printing is blank as standard for this era.
Color Scheme
Black, yellow, and silver with a grey accessory sword.
Known Variants
Appears with minor variations in helmet type depending on the specific set, but the core black knight body with silver chest plate is distinct.
Condition Notes
Check for fading on the silver chest plate print, scratches on the classic yellow head, and bite marks or cracks on the torso and arms.
Found In Sets
6034 Black Monarch's Ghost, 6085 Black Monarch's Castle, 6062 Battering Ram, 6057 Sea Serpent.
Character Background
A nameless foot soldier serving the Black Knights faction, defending their fortresses and engaging in medieval battles against rival factions like the Lion Knights.
Design Notes
Employs the classic pre-dual-molded, solid-color design philosophy of late 1980s LEGO Castle with simple face expressions and printed cloth/armor representations.
History
Introduced at the dawn of the Black Knights sub-theme in 1988, marking an era of increased faction definition in LEGO Castle.
Interesting Facts
The classic smiling face used on this figure was standard across almost all themes before specialized expressions became common in the late 1990s.
Collectibility
High nostalgia value for classic LEGO Castle collectors, though widely produced and easily obtainable.
Similar Minifigures
Forestmen, Lion Knights, and Crusaders from the late 1980s Castle sub-themes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey baseplate with vintage castle wall elements or alongside other classic 1980s knights.
Modification Potential
Great for vintage MOC builders wanting to populate classic medieval dioramas or castle displays.