LEGO Castle 6097 Night Lord's Castle

Specifications
| Set number | 6097 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1997 |
| Piece count | 607 |
| Minifigures | 8 |
| Theme | Castle |
| Subtheme | Fright Knights |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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Set 6097, Night Lord's Castle, depicts a Fright Knights stronghold within the Castle theme. Released in 1997, it contains 607 pieces and includes 8 minifigures for a dark medieval setting.
Night Lord's Castle belongs to the Fright Knights branch of the Castle theme. The model presents the faction through a large fortress setting, while also adding a Royal Knights opponent.
The build is a playable castle, with defensive areas and room to arrange figures for conflict or display.
It suits Castle collectors, builders interested in faction-based medieval layouts and display collectors who want a clear Fright Knights centrepiece. Within the theme, it can be treated as the main stronghold for this faction and placed alongside other Castle sets to create rival groups.
Inventory of set 6097
The inventory of set 6097 lists 607 pieces, spare parts excluded: 192 different lots (one shape in one color) for 150 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 6097
Main color: light gray, making up 35% of the parts, followed by black (31%) and red (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Gray | 213 | 35% | |
| Black | 186 | 31% | |
| Red | 87 | 14% | |
| Yellow | 43 | 7.1% | |
| Dark Gray | 23 | 3.8% | |
| Brown | 22 | 3.6% | |
| White | 8 | 1.3% | |
| Trans-Neon Orange | 6 | 1% | |
| Trans-Red | 5 | 0.8% | |
| Green | 4 | 0.7% | |
| Other colors (6) | 10 | 1.6% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 217 | 36% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 51 | 8.4% | |
| Bricks Special | 40 | 6.6% | |
| Bricks Curved | 40 | 6.6% | |
| Plates | 29 | 4.8% | |
| Bricks Round and Cones | 28 | 4.6% |
Most common parts in set 6097
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Light Gray | 48 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Light Gray | 40 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Black | 27 |
| Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight 4070 | Red | 25 |
| Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b | Light Gray | 19 |
| Brick 1 x 4 3010 | Black | 14 |
| Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665 | Black | 14 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Black | 12 |
| Brick 1 x 4 3010 | Light Gray | 12 |
| Brick 1 x 3 3622 | Light Gray | 11 |
108 of the 150 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 6097
One part shape in set 6097 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Flag 8 x 5 Wave with Red Border and Bat Print 72534pr0002 | Light Gray |
Rebuilding set 6097 from another set
Share of the parts of set 6097 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6090 Royal Knight's Castle | 37% | 763 | 1995 |
| 5571 Giant Truck | 28% | 1,746 | 1996 |
| 10039 Black Falcon's Fortress | 26% | 430 | 2002 |
No similarly sized set goes above 37%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 6097 within its line
With 607 pieces, set 6097 ranks #15 out of 118 Castle sets in our database, which have an average of 266 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #7. That is 2.3 times the average Castle set size.
Included minifigures
Archer (Fright Knights)Quantity : 1
Knight (Royal Knights) - Blue Legs, Dark Gray Neck-ProtectorQuantity : 1
Knight (Fright Knights) - Red Legs, Black HipsQuantity : 1
Bat Lord (Fright Knights) - CapeQuantity : 1
Skeleton, Standard Face, Ball Joint Arms (3626b Head)Quantity : 1
Knight (Fright Knights) - Black Helmet, Red Triple-PlumeQuantity : 1
Knight (Fright Knights) - Dark Gray Legs, Black Chin-GuardQuantity : 1
Witch (Fright Knights) - Willa, CapeQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 6097 Night Lord's Castle have?
LEGO set 6097 Night Lord's Castle has 607 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Castle theme.
What year was LEGO set 6097 released?
Set 6097 Night Lord's Castle was released in 1997 and belongs to the Castle theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 6097?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6097 Night Lord's Castle: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 6097?
The instructions for LEGO set 6097 Night Lord's Castle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6097.
What is the main color of LEGO set 6097?
Light gray, with 213 out of 607 pieces, or 35%. Next come black (31%) and red (14%).
How many different parts does set 6097 contain?
Set 6097 has 192 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 150 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in light gray, with 48 copies.
Does LEGO set 6097 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Flag 8 x 5 Wave with Red Border and Bat Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6097?
Set 6090 Royal Knight's Castle, released in 1995: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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