Troll - Sand Green with Brown Shoulder Armor
cas407 · Castle
Fantasy Era · 2009. Debut in Troll Mountain Fortress (7097).
Figure ID
cas407
Theme
Castle
Year Released
2009. Debut in Troll Mountain Fortress (7097).
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. Only appeared in two sets during the final wave of the Fantasy Era sub-theme.
Head
Sand Green with small yellow eyes, white fangs, and black facial markings. It features a top stud that holds a black ponytail hair piece/helmet plume.
Torso
Sand Green with dark grey scales and muscle definition. Dark brown arms and sand green hands. It is wearing a large bulbous brown shoulder armor piece that is removable.
Legs
Sand Green with dark grey scale/armor printing and a dark tan belt print.
Accessories
Includes dark brown shoulder armor and a black ponytail/tassel. Often packaged with a large club or mace weapon (not pictured).
Color Scheme
Primary Sand Green with Dark Brown and Dark Grey accents. This was a departure from the larger 'Big Fig' trolls which were tan or olive.
Printing Details
High quality for the era. Features torso printing that continues the scale pattern onto the hip and upper legs.
Variants
Standard version has brown armor (cas407); a similar variant (cas406) exists with copper-colored armor from the Troll Warship.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes loose hair pieces/tassels. The shoulder armor is thick and durable, but the torso can show horizontal stress marks if the armor is forced.
Estimated Value
Used: $18.00 - $25.00 USD. New: $35.00+ USD. The price varies significantly based on the presence of the specific armor and ponytail.
Price (New)
N/A (Individual figure). Set 7097 originally retailed for $99.99 USD in 2009.
Compatible Sets
7097 Troll Mountain Fortress (2009), 852702 Castle Troll Battle Pack (2009).
Character Background
Part of the Orc/Troll faction in the Castle Fantasy Era (2007-2009). These trolls served as the heavy infantry for the evil wizard's army against the Crown Knights.
Design Notes
A specialized mold that stands slightly taller than a standard minifigure because of the head stud/ponytail configuration. First use of Sand Green for fantasy grunts.
Similar Minifigures
cas363 Troll Warrior with Copper Armor, cas357 Giant Troll (Big Fig), lor010 Mordor Orc.
Collectibility
High. The Fantasy Era is a fan-favorite 'Golden Age' for Castle collectors. Army builders highly desire these trolls for dioramas.
History
Launched at the tail end of the Fantasy Era (2009) to add variety to the troll army which previously consisted of mostly smaller orcs.
Interesting Facts
Despite being called 'Trolls' by LEGO, their design influenced the later 'Orc' designs used in the Lord of the Rings theme (2012).
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large ranks on a rocky baseplate or defending a modular castle. Pairs perfectly with the Giant Trolls from the same era.
Modification Potential
The shoulder armor is highly sought after for custom Barbarian or Orc MOCs. The head is compatible with most standard helmets.
Overall Assessment
A standout figure from the 2000s Castle era. The unique color and bulky armor makes it a visually distinct and highly desirable collector item.