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Forestmen

Release years:	1987 - 1990
Main theme:	Castle
Concurrent faction(s):	Crusaders, Black Falcons, Black Knights

The Forestmen were one the various factions of the Castle theme and were introduced in 1987. It comprised of seven sets and was discontinued after 1990. In 2010, Minifigures theme released a forestman figure, with a new bow piece.

Details

The faction was introduced in 1987 with the set 6066 Camouflaged Outpost. More sets, and the stag emblem, were introduced in 1988.

Until the end of 1990, nine sets with forestman appearances were released, including various hideouts and fortifications as well as simple carts. The biggest set was 6077 Forestmen's River Fortress, from 1989, which also featured the only guest appearance of another faction in this theme by including a soldier of the Crusaders. More evidence for an antagonistic relationship between these two parties was delivered by the appearance of a forestman as a prisoner in the Crusaders set 6042 Dungeon Hunters. Forestmen were also shown assaulting Crusader castles in various staged photographs for catalogs.

The theme had a short-lived revival in 1996, when Dark Forest was introduced, which made use of the same crest as the forestmen. Its sets also involved woodland hideouts built into hollow trees or rocks and some of the minifigures also featured green tunics and forestman hats. 19 different original forestmen were made and 1 forest woman, and, due to the collecteble minifigure forestmen, there are 21 in total.

Background

LEGO Catalogs gave the following bio for the Forestmen faction: "The Forestmen are a merry band of skilled archers. They enjoy good food and good times."

The leader of the Forestmen was Robin Hood, who was shown in a commercial to be captured by the Black Knight. Robin Hood and the Forestmen also appeared in the third story arc of the Captain Indigo comics. Beyond this, little story information on the theme was given. In Dark Forest, the faction leader was a character named Rob N. Hood, though no specific relation to the original Robin Hood was ever given.

Sets

#	Set	Number of pieces	Minifigures	Price	Release
1680	Crusader's Cart	65	3		1990
1877	Crusader's Cart	61	2 Forestmen		1990
1974	Smuggler's Hayride	40	2		1989
6054	Forestmen's Hideout	198	2	$17.50	1988
6066	Camouflaged Outpost	211	6	$23.00	1987
6071	Forestmen's Crossing	203	Forestmen (4×), Forestwoman	$28.50	1990
6077	Forestmen's River Fortress	348	6	$37.50	1989

Other sets with forestman appearances

6103 Castle Mini-Figures (1988), included two Forestmen;
6042 Dungeon Hunters (1990, Crusaders), contains one Forestman as prisoner;
5704 LEGO Racers.

Minifigures


Robin Hood	Forestman	Forestwoman

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 |Concurrent factions= [[Crusaders]], [[Black Falcons]], [[Black Knights]]
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-The '''Forestmen''' were one the various factions of the ''[[Castle]]'' theme and were introduced in [[1987]]. It comprised seven sets and was discontinued after [[1990]].
+The '''Forestmen''' were one the various factions of the ''[[Castle]]'' theme and were introduced in [[1987]]. It comprised of seven sets and was discontinued after [[1990]]. In 2010, ''[[Minifigures (Theme)|Minifigures theme]]'' released a forestman figure, with a new bow piece.
 == Details ==
-The faction was introduced in [[1987]] when the set [[6066 Camouflaged Outpost]] was released. This set already included the forestman leader and the iconic forestman hats made their debut as well. In [[1988]] the brown shield with a green background and a stag's head on it was introduced as the symbol of the forestmen.
+The faction was introduced in [[1987]] with the set [[6066 Camouflaged Outpost]]. More sets, and the stag emblem, were introduced in [[1988]].
-Until the end of 1990, nine sets with forestman appearances were released, including various hideouts and fortifications as well as simple carts. The biggest set was [[6077 Forestmen's River Fortress]], from [[1989]], which also featured the only guest appearance of another faction in this theme by including a soldier of the [[Crusaders]]. More evidence for an antagonistic relationship between these two parties was delivered by the appearance of a forestman as a prisoner in the ''Crusaders'' set [[6042 Dungeon Hunters]].
+Until the end of [[1990]], nine sets with forestman appearances were released, including various hideouts and fortifications as well as simple carts. The biggest set was [[6077 Forestmen's River Fortress]], from [[1989]], which also featured the only guest appearance of another faction in this theme by including a soldier of the [[Crusaders]]. More evidence for an antagonistic relationship between these two parties was delivered by the appearance of a forestman as a prisoner in the ''Crusaders'' set [[6042 Dungeon Hunters]]. Forestmen were also shown assaulting Crusader castles in various staged photographs for catalogs.
-The theme had a short-lived revival in [[1996]], when ''[[Dark Forest]]'' was introduced, which made use of the same crest as the forestmen. Its sets also involved woodland hideouts built into hollow trees or rocks and some of the minifigures also featured green tunics and forestman hats.
+The theme had a short-lived revival in [[1996]], when ''[[Dark Forest]]'' was introduced, which made use of the same crest as the forestmen. Its sets also involved woodland hideouts built into hollow trees or rocks and some of the minifigures also featured green tunics and forestman hats. 19 different original forestmen were made and 1 forest woman, and, due to the collecteble minifigure forestmen, there are 21 in total.
-=== Characters ===
+== Background ==
+[[File:Castle_Faction_Bios.jpg|thumb]]LEGO Catalogs gave the following bio for the Forestmen faction: "The Forestmen are a merry band of skilled archers. They enjoy good food and good times."
-{| align="right"
-|-
-| style="vertical-align:top;"| [[File:Forestwomen.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Forestwoman]]
-| style="vertical-align:top;"| [[File:fmen1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Forestman leader and two other Forestmen]]
-|}
-* '''Forestman Leader''': He led the Forestmen for years before he was forced to flee the lands. He is characterized by his all green tunic, trousers and hat, and carries a money bag on his belt. He is found in every Forestman set.
-* '''Forest Woman''': She was found only in [[6071 Forestmen's Crossing]] from [[1990]], where she had a quiver of arrows and a bow. Her torso piece with the green bodice and her green hat rag were only available in this particular set.
-* '''Forestmen''': The ordinary forestmen dressed in green clothes with differently colored collars and sleeves, which were either red or blue. Some would also wear brown hats. Another Forestman a with a black collar and black sleeves was included in the sets [[6066 Camouflaged Outpost]] and [[6071 Forestmen's Crossing]].
+The leader of the Forestmen was [[Robin Hood]], who was shown in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxXthfK6SlQ a commercial] to be captured by the [[Black Knight]]. Robin Hood and the Forestmen also appeared in the third story arc of the [[Captain Indigo]] comics. Beyond this, little story information on the theme was given. In Dark Forest, the faction leader was a character named [[Rob N. Hood]], though no specific relation to the original Robin Hood was ever given.
-== Backstory ==
-The backstory of the Forestmen was never set in stone. Most of it is extrapolated from the various catalogues of the theme. What is known is that they were the rebel outcasts of the group, and often targeted the Crusader treasure wagons and engaged the Black Falcon forces.
+== Sets ==
-Sometime after the Old Kingdom fell and the lands were invaded by the Black Falcons, there were those in the land that found that there was no place for them in the new regime. They took whatever they had and fled into the forest.
+{{ThemeTable/renovations
+|1680 Crusader's Cart
+|1877 Crusader's Cart
+|1974 Smuggler's Hayride
+|6054 Forestmen's Hideout
+|6066 Camouflaged Outpost
+|6071 Forestmen's Crossing
+|6077 Forestmen's River Fortress
+}}
+;Other sets with forestman appearances
-Their leader -some say it was Robin Hood- saw to the construction of several hidden fortresses, using the trees as the basis of the construction. In a few short years, they constructed a formidable network of tree dwellings.
+* [[6103 Castle Mini-Figures]] (1988), included two Forestmen;
+* [[6042 Dungeon Hunters]] (1990, [[Crusaders]]), contains one Forestman as prisoner;
+* [[LEGO Racers (game)|5704 LEGO Racers]].
+== Minifigures ==
-When the [[Black Knights]] invaded, the Forestmen joined forces with the Crusaders and Black Falcons to fight off the new enemy. Unfortunately, the Crusaders and Black Falcons were defeated, and most Forestmen fled the land. Some however, stayed to become two other factions, the [[Wolfpack]] and the [[Dark Forest]].
+{{MinifigureGallery
+|img1=Cas284.JPEG
+|txt1=[[Robin Hood]]
+|img2=Forestman-2.jpg
+|txt2=[[Forestman]] <!-- Few Variants missing from the Page -->
+|img3=Cas139.JPEG
+|txt3=[[Forestwoman]]
+}}
-== Sets ==
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
-* [[6066 Camouflaged Outpost]] (1987)
+Bricks n Pieces Spring 1988 Robin Hood.jpg|Robin Hood and the Forestmen's introduction in the Captain Indigo comics (Spring 1988 Bricks 'n Pieces magazine)
-* [[6054 Forestmen's Hideout]] (1988)
+Bricks n Pieces Spring 1988 Robin Hood and Black Knight.jpg|An advertisement on the next page of the magazine
-* [[1974 Smuggler's Hayride]] (1989), also available in [[1974 Bonus Pack]]
+</gallery>
-* [[6077 Forestmen's River Fortress]] (1989)
-* [[1680 Crusader's Cart]] (1990)
-* [[1877 Crusader's Cart]] (1990)
-* [[6071 Forestmen's Crossing]] (1990)
-* [[mobilestrap05 Mobile Phone Accessory, Strap with Forestman]] (Year Unknown)
-;Other sets with forestman appearances
-* [[6103 Castle Mini-Figures]] (1988), included two Forestmen
-* [[6042 Dungeon Hunters]] (1990, [[Crusaders]]), contains one Forestman as prisoner
 == See also ==
 * [[Dark Forest]]
+* [[Forestman (Minifigures)]]
 [[Category:Castle]]
 [[Category:Themes]]
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 [[Category:Discontinued Themes]]
 [[Category:Subthemes]]
+[[Category:Castle Factions]]

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Contents

Details

Background

Sets

Minifigures

Gallery

See also