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== Details == |
== Details == |
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| − | The faction was introduced in [[1987]] when the set [[6066 Camouflaged Outpost]] was released. This set |
+ | The faction was introduced in [[1987]] when the set [[6066 Camouflaged Outpost]] was released. This set included the iconic forestman hats, but not the stag emblem, as Forestmen did not officially become a faction until the next year. |
| − | 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. |
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| − | | style="vertical-align:top;"| [[File:Forestwomen.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Forestwoman]] |
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| − | * '''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. |
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| − | * '''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. |
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| − | * '''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]]. |
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== Backstory == |
== Backstory == |
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| − | 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. |
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| + | The only official word on this matter is that "The Forestmen are a merry band of skilled archers. They enjoy good food and good times." |
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| − | 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. |
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| + | Some people have also said that while the Crusaders were analogous to King Richard I and his knights, the Forestmen were analogous to Robin Hood and his merry men. This is generally consistent with their descriptions (archery, green clothing, and "merry men" all being associated with both the Forestmen and Robin Hood), emblems (Richard I was known as "the Lion-Hearted", and the crusader emblem is a lion), and the fact that legends of Robin Hood commonly place him as living during the reign of King Richard just as the Crusaders and Forestmen shared timeframes. |
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| − | 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. |
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| − | 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]]. |
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== Sets == |
== Sets == |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Dark Forest]] |
* [[Dark Forest]] |
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[[Category:Castle]] |
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[[Category:Themes]] |
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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.
Details
The faction was introduced in 1987 when the set 6066 Camouflaged Outpost was released. This set included the iconic forestman hats, but not the stag emblem, as Forestmen did not officially become a faction until the next year.
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.
Backstory
The only official word on this matter is that "The Forestmen are a merry band of skilled archers. They enjoy good food and good times."
Some people have also said that while the Crusaders were analogous to King Richard I and his knights, the Forestmen were analogous to Robin Hood and his merry men. This is generally consistent with their descriptions (archery, green clothing, and "merry men" all being associated with both the Forestmen and Robin Hood), emblems (Richard I was known as "the Lion-Hearted", and the crusader emblem is a lion), and the fact that legends of Robin Hood commonly place him as living during the reign of King Richard just as the Crusaders and Forestmen shared timeframes.
Sets
- 6066 Camouflaged Outpost (1987)
- 6054 Forestmen's Hideout (1988)
- 1974 Smuggler's Hayride (1989), also available in 1974 Bonus Pack
- 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