The LEGO Wolfpack was a popular, discontinued sub-theme within the LEGO Castle line that ran from 1992 to 1993. It featured a band of outlaws and bandits who operated outside the law, primarily in forest environments, contrasting with the more traditional knightly factions of the era.
Theme Overview and Storyline
The theme centered around a group of medieval outlaws, identifiable by their wolf insignia. Unlike previous "outlaw" themes like the Forestmen, the Wolfpack had a more rugged, less benevolent aesthetic.
Factions: The Wolfpack was a single, self-contained faction of bandits. They were often portrayed as antagonists to the main ruling powers of the era, such as the Lion Knights and Dragon Masters.
Aesthetic: The sets used a rustic color scheme of gray, black, brown, and green, focusing on natural hideouts and simple, functional vehicles.
Unique Feature: A notable element was the inclusion of ghost figures in some sets, adding a slightly spooky atmosphere to the hideouts and ruins they inhabited.
Notable Discontinued Sets Only four main sets were produced under the Wolfpack sub-theme, making them highly sought-after collector's items. They are no longer available new from retailers and can only be found on the secondary market.
Wolfpack Tower (Set number: 6075): The flagship set and primary hideout, it featured a dilapidated stone tower with a working drawbridge and included a ghost figure.
Wolfpack Renegades (Set number: 6038): A smaller set that included a small fort, a cart for carrying treasure, and a ghost figure.
Wolfpack Raft (Set number: 6018): A very small, affordable set featuring a simple raft and two minifigures.
Wolfpack Transport (Set number: 6006): An even smaller promotional set.
Legacy and Related Themes
The Wolfpack theme was part of the "Factions Era" of LEGO Castle and is remembered fondly by fans for its unique take on medieval life outside of castles and jousting. The concept of forest outlaws has appeared in other forms over the years:
Forestmen (1987-1990): The original, more benevolent forest-based faction.
Dark Forest (1996): A later, darker forest-based theme.
LEGO Icons Lion Knights' Castle (10305): The modern adult collector's castle includes an homage to the classic Forestmen faction, a nod to the popularity of these outlaw-style themes.