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− | '''Castle (2007)''' is a theme introduced in [[2007]]. The theme is often referred to as "Fantasy Era" or "Fantasy Castle" by fans |
+ | '''Castle (2007)''' is a theme introduced in [[2007]]. The theme is often referred to as "Fantasy Era" or "Fantasy Castle" by fans to distinguish it from the original [[Castle]] theme introduced in [[1978]]. The theme ran until [[2009]], and replaced with [[Kingdoms]] due to the fact that there has been complaints that this theme focuses more on a "fantasy land".{{fact}} The theme focuses on fantasy creatures such as trolls and dwarves and pits humans against creatures instead of another faction. Most sets contained warriors from two opposing factions, in order to increase playability. The first antagonists of the human faction, represented by the Crown knights, were the Skeleton warriors, led by the Evil Wizard, that appeared in the first year of the theme. In 2008 new foes arose, who were the trolls, which were also enemies of the newly added dwarves. In [[2009]] only four new sets were released, including [[10193 Medieval Market Village]] which is known to be the most intricate work of European styled buildings ever released by LEGO as an official product. The theme also appears in [[My LEGO Network]] as stickers and backgrounds. |
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Revision as of 02:20, 3 July 2011
Castle (2007) is a theme introduced in 2007. The theme is often referred to as "Fantasy Era" or "Fantasy Castle" by fans to distinguish it from the original Castle theme introduced in 1978. The theme ran until 2009, and replaced with Kingdoms due to the fact that there has been complaints that this theme focuses more on a "fantasy land".[source?] The theme focuses on fantasy creatures such as trolls and dwarves and pits humans against creatures instead of another faction. Most sets contained warriors from two opposing factions, in order to increase playability. The first antagonists of the human faction, represented by the Crown knights, were the Skeleton warriors, led by the Evil Wizard, that appeared in the first year of the theme. In 2008 new foes arose, who were the trolls, which were also enemies of the newly added dwarves. In 2009 only four new sets were released, including 10193 Medieval Market Village which is known to be the most intricate work of European styled buildings ever released by LEGO as an official product. The theme also appears in My LEGO Network as stickers and backgrounds.
Factions
Crown knights:
The Crown knights are the faction that represents the humans and were introduced in 2007. They are "led" by a king and their coat of arms is a crown on a blue background as seen on their shields, flags and uniforms. The faction is in possession of a large castle. Other buildings include a tower, a fortified port and another fortified tower. The Crown knights don't have any other vehicles than a chariot, but do, however, have two siege engines, a catapult and a crossbow. The Crown knights not only use horses as mounts, but dragons as well, as seen in 7048 Troll Warship. This faction features a complete royal family with a king, a queen and a princess. The court also encompasses a Wizard and a jester, as well as a general.
Skeleton warriors:
The Skeleton warriors are the first adversaries of the Crown knights and appeared in 2007. They are living skeletons that occasionally use horse skeletons as mounts. Their leaders is the evil wizard. Their symbol is a skull which is featured on their round bucklers and oval shields. The only building they control is the Skeleton Tower, which is also the evil wizard's lair. They own a Ship and a carriage but not any siege engines.
Troll warriors:
The trolls are monsters that were introduced in 2008. They have a large complement of siege engines at their disposal, as well as a large ship. They are in possession of a single building, a fortress. There are two versions of trolls, the average sized ones known as troll warriors, and larger ones known as giant trolls. Their symbol is an elongated skull which is featured on flags and their rectangular shields.
Dwarves: The Dwarves are a race of miners who are constantly attacked by the trolls. They were introduced in 2008. Their symbol is a winged helmet on a blue background and is featured on their round shields. Only two sets have been released, including a large mine and a battle machine. In all of these sets the dwarves are pitted against the trolls. A dwarf is also included as a prisoner in the set, 7048 Troll Warship. Their weapons are battle axes that consist of two axe blades from Vikings attached to a brown stick. They also use regular axes made by the same method but using only one axeblade. Dwarves use large warhammers as well.
Sets
2007:
- 7009 The Final Joust
- 7029 Skeleton Ship Attack
- 7090 Crossbow Attack
- 7092 Skeletons' Prison Carriage
- 7093 Skeleton Tower
- 7091 Knights' Catapult Defense
- 7094 King's Castle Siege
2008:
- 5373 Knight and Catapult
- 5614 The Good Wizard
- 5615 The Knight
- 5618 Troll Warrior
- 7036 Dwarves' Mine
- 7037 Tower Raid
- 7038 Troll Assault Wagon
- 7040 Dwarves Mine Defender
- 7041 Troll Battle Wheel
- 7048 Troll Warship
- 7097 Trolls' Mountain Fortress
2009:
Unreleased:
Other sets: