LEGO Castle series
1984
The term "LEGO Castle series" refers to the entire range of products under the official LEGO Castle theme, which has a rich history spanning over four decades. While a continuous, dedicated "Castle" theme is not currently in production, several individual, highly detailed sets are available as modern homages.
History of the LEGO Castle Theme (1978-Present)
The Castle theme was one of the original three LEGOLAND themes and has evolved significantly, featuring numerous sub-themes and factions:
Classic Castle Era (1978-1983): Launched with the iconic yellow castle and simple knights.
"Factions Era" (1984-1997): Introduced distinct, color-coded factions that battled each other, a popular period for many fans:
Lion Knights/Crusaders: The "good guys" with a red and yellow lion crest.
Black Falcons: The rival faction with a black and white falcon crest.
Forestmen & Wolfpack: Outlaws and bandits living in the woods.
Dragon Masters & Fright Knights: Themes introducing dragons, wizards, and a darker, more gothic aesthetic.
Fantasy Eras (2000s): Themes like Knights' Kingdom II and the 2007 Castle theme introduced fantasy elements such as skeletons, trolls, and orcs.
Kingdoms (2010-2012): A return to a more realistic medieval setting with a war between the Lion Kingdom and Dragon Kingdom. Modern Homages (2022-Present): Standalone sets designed for adult collectors that recreate or are inspired by the classic themes.
Current "Castle" and Related Sets (as of December 2025)
The classic "Castle" line is retired, but LEGO has released several highly detailed adult-oriented sets that cater to the theme.
Lion Knights' Castle (10305)
Status: Currently out of stock on the official LEGO shop, rumored to be retiring at the end of 2025.
Description: A massive adult collector set (4,514 pieces) released for the LEGO Group's 90th anniversary in 2022, serving as a modern remake of the classic King's Castle and featuring a working drawbridge and a queen minifigure.
Medieval Market Village (10332)
Status: Currently available for purchase from the official LEGO shop.
Description: Released in March 2024, this highly detailed set features various medieval-era buildings like a tavern, a blacksmith, and a cheese shop, along with a highly sought-after minifigure goat piece.
Creator 3-in-1 Medieval Horse Knight Castle (31168)
Status: Currently available for purchase.
Description: This versatile set in the Creator 3-in-1 line can be built into a castle, a castle tower with a catapult, or a marketplace with a water mill, appealing to builders of all ages.
LEGO Ideas Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon's Tale (21348) Status: Currently available for purchase.
Description: A licensed set that incorporates many fantasy castle elements, including a large brick-built red dragon, a tavern, a dungeon, and six unique minifigures.
