Forestman - Green, Brown Collar, Reddish Brown Quiver
cas012 · Castle
Forestmen · 1987
Figure ID
cas012
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1987
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While the theme was popular, finding specific original 1980s Forestmen in peak condition with all accessories is increasingly difficult.
Head
Classic yellow LEGO head with a standard black 'smiley' face. It features no dual-printing or specialized markings, representing the standard face used during the late 1980s.
Torso
Green torso with a brown collar/triangle neckline print. It features a black lacing tie at the chest and a black belt with a gold square buckle. The back is unprinted. Arms are green with yellow hands.
Legs
Standard solid green legs without printing. The hip piece is also green.
Accessories
Includes a green Forestman's hat (bycocket style), a reddish-brown longbow, and a reddish-brown quiver attached via the neck peg. Note: The feather for the hat is missing in the provided image.
Color Scheme
Primary green with earth-tone accents in brown and black. The yellow skin tone is the classic LEGO aesthetic of the era.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso design. Printing is minimal by modern standards, localized to the front of the torso. Quality is high-contrast, though centered alignment varies slightly by production batch.
Variants
Variants include cas012a (different quiver color) and variations in the hat feather color (red, yellow, blue, or white). There is also a version with a yellow collar (cas011).
Condition Notes
The primary wear point is the gold lacquer on the belt buckle, which often flakes. The neck peg is prone to stress marks if the quiver is removed frequently. Check for 'bite marks' on the soft plastic of the longbow.
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $25.00 USD for used complete; $35.00+ for like-new condition. Values are rising due to the '90 Years of Play' Castle nostalgia trend.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $3.00 (impulse sets) to $50.00 (Camouflaged Outpost) in the late 1980s.
Compatible Sets
6066 Camouflaged Outpost (1987), 6103 Castle Mini-Figures (1988), 1974 Smuggler's Hayride (1989).
Character Background
Inspired by Robin Hood and his Merry Men, the Forestmen were the 'heroic outlaws' of the LEGO Castle world, living in hollow trees and rock formations rather than traditional stone castles.
Design Notes
The Forestman hat mold is one of the most iconic specialized headgear pieces in LEGO history. This figure represents the transition point where LEGO began moving away from generic knights toward faction-based storytelling.
Similar Minifigures
cas011 (yellow collar Forestman), Forest Maiden (Series 9 CMF), Forestman (90th Anniversary version from 40567).
Collectibility
High. The Forestmen faction is a favorite among AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) for MOCs (My Own Creations) and nostalgic collections.
History
Debuted in 1987 as part of the second major expansion of the Castle theme. It marked a shift toward more detailed torso printing compared to the earlier Lion Knights and Black Falcons.
Interesting Facts
The Forestmen were the first theme to feature a female minifigure with a printed dress (Forest Maiden), and their 'tree' hideouts are considered precursors to modern complex LEGO foliage builds.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a woodland or forest vignette using dark green baseplates and LEGO leaf elements. Pairs perfectly with the 2022 Forest Hideout (40567) set.
Modification Potential
Commonly used for Robin Hood purist customs. The torso is highly compatible with modern brown 'ranger' hoods or capes for a more cinematic look.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential piece of LEGO history. For a figure over 30 years old, the design holds up remarkably well. It is a 'must-have' for any serious Castle collector or fan of vintage LEGO aesthetic.