BrickList: Classic Castle, the second cycle
Classic Castle, the second cycle
The 1984 relaunch http://brickset.com/bricklists/?75 introduced us to the world of Classic Castle (as opposed to the yellow castle which was part of Town subtheme). The new theme was fleshed out with sets over the next 3 years (1985 - 1987) http://brickset.com/bricklists/?156
1988 though, brought about a new cycle, which lasted until 1992. This list details the sets of the 2nd cycle.
Created by Novelty. Last updated on 29 Sep 2009.
1. 6085: Black Monarch's Castle
The new cycle brings about a new subtheme, the Black Knights and the "crown jewel" of the Black Knights is this new castle. The basic shape and design of the castle was based on the Lion Knight's castle (6080) which it replaced, and there is not much that changed between that castle and this. However, this theme was not built upon until a couple of years later.
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4.9
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1218 members own this set | 851 members want this set |
2. 6054: Forestmen's Hideout
The forestmen were introduced in 1988, and this was the smaller of the two sets that featured the forestmen. It's a treehouse and is a huge departure from the usual Castle themes of castles and walls.
| 6054-1 |
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4.7
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2034 members own this set | 581 members want this set |
3. 6066: Camouflaged Outpost
This is the other set that includes the forestmen in 1988, and it ties in thematically to the smaller set based on colour and design.
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4.8
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1912 members own this set | 773 members want this set |
4. 6103: Castle Mini Figures
With the new forestmen though, there was also a new minifig pack and this one features 2 each of the Gold Lions and the Black Falcons (which was still very much around in this cycle) in addition to the 2 forestmen.
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4.4
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1225 members own this set | 471 members want this set |
5. 6016: Knights' Arsenal
Unlike the modern subthemes, in the old days (aka the 80s) new sets will be produced every year for subtheme after it's been introduced. This small chariot continues the Gold Lion subtheme and for the first time introduces a small one-man Gold Lion Chariot (after the merchant chariot 6010, the Black Falcon chariot 6011 and the 2 man Gold Lion chariot 6022)
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3.7
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1510 members own this set | 328 members want this set |
6. 6039: Twin-Arm Launcher
This set introduces the catapult to the Gold Lion and fills a gap that existed previously. Apparently, Lego decided to flesh out the Gold Lions this year with this new catapult and the chariot above.
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3.9
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1565 members own this set | 354 members want this set |
7. 6035: Castle Guard
The Black Falcons were not ignored either, and added a sentry to its list of sets. This set perhaps is one of the more interesting Black Falcon sets with a knight that was mostly black.
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4.4
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1179 members own this set | 431 members want this set |
8. 6077: Forestmen's River Fortress
1989 though, only introduced one set to all parts of the world. This set continues on the forestmen theme and adds a huge fortress that fits in thematically with the forestman series by making it a treehouse, yet brings it to new territory by placing it on a river.
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4.4
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1012 members own this set | 844 members want this set |
9. 6060: Knight's Challenge
There was also a limited release in 1989 of a 1988 US-only set. This set seems to be a jumble of parts and does not really seem to be Castle set, although it includes the new pieces that were introduced in 1988.
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3.7
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400 members own this set | 439 members want this set |
10. 1974: Smuggler's Hayride
The US also had a new set with a wagon for a peasant, but the set also features a forestmen. This set was not available outside of North America.
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3.7
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575 members own this set | 506 members want this set |
11. 6081: King's Mountain Fortress
This is one of the two new Gold Lion sets of 1990 and it has the raised baseplate and the new glow in the dark ghost. Although the castle can no longer open up on hinges, it does include pieces near the ground for attaching other modular castle walls.
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4.5
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1155 members own this set | 735 members want this set |
12. 6042: Dungeon Hunters
This is the other Gold Lion set in 1990 and it has a newer and more streamlined version of the prisoner transport wagon. The "bad guy" has also changed from a civillian to a Forestmen.
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3.4
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1364 members own this set | 416 members want this set |
13. 1680: Crusader's Cart
The forestmen meanwhile also had a wagon, the first of its type. This set was probably only available in Europe, with 1877, a slightly different set, only available in North America.
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3.9
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249 members own this set | 468 members want this set |
14. 1877: Crusader's Cart
This set was part of a bonus pack in North America, and has one less minifig than the set (1680) available in Europe, but otherwise is the same set.
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4.2
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443 members own this set | 415 members want this set |
15. 6071: Forestmen's Crossing
This was another of the US-only Forestmen sets, released in 1990, and is an impressive Forestmen set. It's still based on the treehouse, but has a bridge connecting two trees to make a crossing.
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4.6
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822 members own this set | 993 members want this set |
16. 6059: Knight's Stronghold
This is the only set to feature the Black Falcons in 1990 but playing the attacker role instead of the defender (as in 6062, the set which this set replaced). The Black Knights are in control of the wall.
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4.3
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1219 members own this set | 507 members want this set |
17. 6034: Black Monarch's Ghost
This set consists of a knight with a small structure and would be similar to 6035 except that this set has a ghost instead of a guard. The knight belongs to the Black Knights.
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4.2
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3139 members own this set | 430 members want this set |
18. 6018: Battle Dragon
It's time (1990) for the Black Knights to get a boat as they are the highlight of this cycle and this boat has a nice dragon figurehead (something that will be used extensively in the Dragon Masters line in the next cycle).
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4
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1605 members own this set | 313 members want this set |
19. 1480: King's Catapult
There was no new sets internationally for Castle in 1991, signalling the end of the second cycle. However, this set was released as part of a multi-pack in the North American market.
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3.4
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648 members own this set | 371 members want this set |
