Dragon Master / Fright Knights Soldier
cas240 · Castle
Fright Knights · 1997
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
cas240
Theme
Castle
Year Released
1997
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and charming piece of late-90s LEGO Castle history, highly recommended for vintage collectors and fantasy fans.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation5.00 USD to 12.00 USD depending on the condition and completeness of the helmet and accessories.
Original Retail
Originally packaged in late-90s sets ranging from small impulse buys to medium Castle sets costing between 10.00 USD and 50.00 USD.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic yellow minifigure head with simple stern or angry facial expression and black eyebrows, standard solid studs on top.
Torso
Black torso with red arms and black hands, featuring intricate silver chainmail printing, a studded leather belt, and a central red dragon shield emblem.
Legs
Solid black hips and black legs without printing, standard for late 1990s Castle faction foot soldiers.
Accessories
Flat silver knight helmet with grill visor and center ridge, characteristic of the 1990s Castle era.
Printing Details
Classic late-90s pad printing with solid opaque colors, featuring detailed chainmail patterns and faction emblems without back printing.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include black and red, with flat silver accents on the helmet and metallic grey chainmail/belt printing on the torso.
Known Variants
Variants include different facial expressions within the same subtheme and alternative headgear depending on the specific set.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the flat silver helmet chrome/paint, fading of torso printing, and loose clutch power in older hip pieces.
Found In Sets
6007 Bat Lord, 6020 Magic Shop, 6028 Treasure Cart, 6031 Fright Force, 6046 Heavenly Fortress, 6076 Dark Dragon Den
Character Background
Represents a foot soldier loyal to Willa the Witch and the Fright Knights faction within the classic LEGO Castle realm.
Design Notes
Features classic 1990s helmet molds and detailed chainmail torso printing that marked a transition toward more intricate chest designs in LEGO Castle.
History
Released during the peak of faction-based LEGO Castle subthemes in the late 1990s before the theme transitioned into new design paradigms.
Interesting Facts
The Fright Knights subtheme was notable for introducing Willa the Witch and featuring a distinct black, red, and bat/dragon aesthetic.
Collectibility
Moderately high collectibility among 90s nostalgia collectors and classic Castle completionists.
Similar Minifigures
Other Fright Knights soldiers, Dragon Masters faction members, and Black Monarch knights from the same era.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a black or grey baseplate within a medieval Castle faction diorama alongside other Fright Knights and dragon sets.
Modification Potential
Great for purist custom medieval MOCs, fantasy armies, and mixing parts with classic Castle factions.