Kalhiki - Vladek's Invasion / Dark Knight
cas371 · Castle
Knights' Kingdom II · 2005
Figure ID
cas371
Theme
Castle
Year Released
2005
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Dark blue head piece molded into the dark green neck and shoulder armor collar with yellow reptile eyes and black facial markings under a barred faceplate mask.
Torso
Large molded big-fig style orange and dark green armored torso featuring mechanical tubes, a central buckle with a scorpion emblem, and high-detail printing.
Legs
Molded one-piece big-fig legs in dark green with orange boots and armor plating details.
Accessories
Large dark green samurai-style horned helmet with a white skull embedded in the crest, and a shoulder armor horn attachment on the left shoulder.
Color Scheme
Bright orange, dark green, dark blue, bright green hands, and white/black accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the molded big-fig torso and head piece with crisp metallic-look mechanical details and faction crests.
Variants
Standard Knights' Kingdom II rogue knight big-fig variant.
Condition Notes
Prone to light dust accumulation in crevices, scuffing on the prominent orange plastic shoulders, and potential fading of the green helmet piece over time.
Estimated Value
$10.00 to $25.00 depending on complete accessories and condition.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets retailing around $20 to $50 in 2005.
Compatible Sets
8779 The Grand Tournament, 8877 Vladek's Dark Fortress
Character Background
Part of Vladek's rogue army of shadow knights and mercenaries in the Knights' Kingdom II storyline, serving the tyrannical Vladek against the Knights of Morcia.
Design Notes
Utilizes the specialized large big-fig body style introduced in the early 2000s for non-human or armored brute characters before the standard minifigure scale was used for all humanoid knights.
Similar Minifigures
Santis, Danju, Vladek, and other Knights' Kingdom II big-figs and rogue knights.
Collectibility
Moderately collectible for fans of the nostalgic 2000s Knights' Kingdom II era, though big-figs have a niche collector base compared to classic minifigures.
History
Released during the height of LEGO's narrative-driven action themes in 2005, representing a unique era of specialized molded big-figures in the Castle theme.
Interesting Facts
The Knights' Kingdom II theme was notable for giving every named knight and villain a distinct personality, color code, and collectible shield element.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dedicated Castle or Knights' Kingdom shelf alongside the Knights of Morcia and Vladek's fortress sets.
Modification Potential
Limited due to the specialized big-fig mold structure, though parts can be swapped with other big-figs from themes like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings trolls.
Overall Assessment
A striking and bulky villain figure that captures the edgy mid-2000s LEGO design aesthetic, highly recommended for nostalgic fans of Knights' Kingdom II.