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All LEGO Castle sets

118 setsfrom 1995 to 2016

LEGO set representative of the theme Castle

Subthemes

Knights Kingdom II 46Fantasy Era 24Kingdoms 15Knights Kingdom I 9Fright Knights 6Royal Knights 4Dark Forest 3Lion Knights 2Black Falcons 1

The LEGO Castle theme brings together 118 sets released from 1995 to 2016, from castles to accessories and minifigures. It is organized into subthemes such as Knights Kingdom II, Fantasy Era and Kingdoms, with sets ranging from 31 to 2,455 pieces.

Knights, kings and fantasy creatures across nine subthemes

The LEGO Castle theme brings the medieval world to life: knights, kings and fortresses, but also dragons, trolls and dwarves. Knights Kingdom II leads with 46 sets, ahead of Fantasy Era (24), Kingdoms (15) and Knights Kingdom I (9). Fright Knights has 6, Royal Knights 4, Dark Forest 3, Lion Knights 2 and Black Falcons 1.

Among the castles are 8781 Castle of Morcia, 8780 Citadel of Orlan and 8877 Vladek's Dark Fortress. Fantasy Era brings 7097 Trolls' Mountain Fortress and 7036 Dwarves' Mine, while Kingdoms offers 7946 King's Castle, 7189 Mill Village Raid and 10223 Kingdoms Joust.

A production peak in 2004, between 1995 and 2016

The theme starts in 1995 with 4 sets, including 6090 Royal Knight's Castle and 6078 Royal Drawbridge. It reaches 9 sets in 2000, then peaks in 2004 with 20 sets, followed by 14 sets in 2005 and 12 in 2006. The years 2007, 2008 and 2010 each have 9.

The pace then slows, with 4 sets in 2011 and 2 in 2012. The year 2013 brings 5 sets, from 70400 Forest Ambush to 70404 King's Castle. The theme closes with two accessory sets in 2014, then 5004419 Classic Knights Minifigure in 2016.

Sets from 31 to 2,455 pieces, dominated by black and gray

A set in the theme has 266 pieces on average, compared with 389 across all LEGO sets. The smallest, such as 30062 Target Practice (31 pieces) or 852271 Battle Pack Knights (35 pieces), sit alongside 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set, a giant chess set of 2,455 pieces released in 2008.

The pieces match the world of fortresses: Black at 21%, Light Bluish Gray at 16%, Dark Bluish Gray at 12% and Reddish Brown at 10%. Light Gray makes up 7% and White 4%.

Castle in figures

Number of sets118
Release years1995-2016
Peak year2004 (20 sets)
Total pieces31,345
Average pieces per set266
Catalog-wide average389
Largest set852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set (2,455 pieces)
Smallest set30062 Target Practice (31 pieces)
Newest set5004419 Classic Knights Minifigure (2016)
Subthemes9

Castle sets by period

PeriodSetsAverage pieces
1995-199713249
2000-200432180
2005-200950308
2010-201422313
2016141

Dominant colors

Color breakdown of the pieces across all Castle sets, minifigures included.

ColorPiecesShare
Black6,67921%
Light Bluish Gray5,02616%
Dark Bluish Gray3,77612%
Reddish Brown2,9809.5%
Light Gray2,1096.7%
White1,4024.5%
Red1,1613.7%
Dark Red6862.2%

201620142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200220012000199719961995

2016 1 set

2014 2 sets

2013 5 sets

2012 2 sets

2011 4 sets

2010 9 sets

2009 6 sets

2008 9 sets

2007 9 sets

2006 12 sets

2005 14 sets

2004 20 sets

2002 2 sets

2001 1 set

2000 9 sets

1997 6 sets

1996 3 sets

1995 4 sets

Frequently asked questions

How many LEGO Castle sets are there?

The theme has 118 sets, released from 1995 to 2016, including 1 from 2016.

What types of models can be found in the LEGO Castle theme?

Mostly castles and fortresses, such as 8781 Castle of Morcia or 6090 Royal Knight's Castle. There are also attack scenes like 7189 Mill Village Raid, a ship with 7029 Skeleton Ship Attack, a mine with 7036 Dwarves' Mine, chess sets, battle packs and accessory sets.

How did the theme evolve between 1995 and 2016?

It starts with 4 sets in 1995, 3 in 1996 and 6 in 1997, then grows to 20 sets in 2004. In the following years come large display sets such as 10193 Medieval Market Village in 2009 and 10223 Kingdoms Joust in 2012. It ends with accessory sets in 2014 and 5004419 Classic Knights Minifigure in 2016.

What is the difference between Knights Kingdom II and Fantasy Era?

Knights Kingdom II is the largest subtheme, with 46 sets, and includes sets such as 8877 Vladek's Dark Fortress. Fantasy Era brings together 24 and opens the theme to trolls and dwarves, with 7097 Trolls' Mountain Fortress and 7036 Dwarves' Mine.

Which colors dominate in Castle sets and what sets the theme apart?

Black dominates with 21% of pieces, followed by Light Bluish Gray (16%), Dark Bluish Gray (12%) and Reddish Brown (10%). The theme stands out for its medieval world of castles, knights and fantasy creatures, with sets averaging 266 pieces.

What is the largest LEGO Castle set?

It is 852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set (2008): 2,455 pieces.

Which year has the most Castle sets?

In 2004: 20 sets, more than any other year.