- This article is about the theme. For other, see Knights' Kingdom (Disambiguation).
Knights' Kingdom was a short-lived sub theme of Castle from 2000. It featured the conflict between King Leo's kingdom and Cedric the Bull.
A second theme called Knights' Kingdom II was released in 2003, but there was no connection between these two sub-themes other than the general medieval-like setting and a conflict between good and evil. It is one of the few themes to have a sequel.
Description
Cedric the Bull gets ready for an attack on King Leo's castle in a catalog scene from 2000.
The Knights' Kingdom line of 2000 signalled a return to a more traditional interpretation of European-style castles. The Knights were led by King Leo. The king and his forces were pitted against an army of barbarian invaders commanded by Cedric the Bull. The royal faction owned just one castle, while the Bulls did not have a castle but instead a wide variety of siege engines.
This was the first Castle theme that featured a complete royal family with King Leo, his wife, Queen Leonora, and his daughter, Princess Storm, who wanted to be a knight. King Leo's castle and grounds were decorated with new carved lion head bricks and ornate stained glass window pieces, while Cedric's fearsome battle machines were equipped with spring-loaded projectile launchers.
The minifigures of this theme were elaborately designed and featured many new torso pieces, faces, more realistic helmets and armour pieces. The buildings, however, had a rather simplified design. Which was also seen in other themes of that era, e.g. in Town Jr., a building style later called "juniorization".
Notes
- Knights' Kingdom was featured in 5774 LEGO Island 2 (The Brickster's Revenge).
- Sets of this series influenced the first line of sets in the Knights' Kingdom II series.
- Cedric the Bull and King Leo are the two sons of the King of the Royal Knights (Royal King).
Sets
King Leo's lion crest (left) and Cedric's bull crest (right)
- 4806 Axe Cart
- 6026 King Leo
- 6032 Catapult Crusher
- 6091 King Leo's Castle (US-only), same as 6098 King Leo's Castle (non-US)
- 6094 Guarded Treasury
- 6095 Royal Joust
- 6096 Bull's Attack
- 10176 King's Castle (2006, Shop@Home)
- KKCD Creator Knights' Kingdom Game (2002)
- Imagination Center Key Chain King with Knights' Kingdom shield (2003)
- 3293 King Leo Key Chain
- P1535 Knights' Kingdom Pen (2003)
- 2200946 Knights' Kingdom - Medieval Mischief and Mayhem - (1999)
- 5723 LEGO Creator Knights' Kingdom PC CD-ROM (2000)
- DCG601391 LEGO Creator Knights' Kingdom PC CD-ROM (Dutch Version) (2003)
- 4212662 Castle Photo Frame (2003)
- Knights' Kingdom Pin (Year Unknown)
- Knights' Kingdom Lion Shield (2003)
- 4202053 Knights' Kingdom Playing Cards (2003)
- 850076 Robber 2 Key Chain with 2 x 2 Square Lego Logo Tile (2003)
Two series of mini-sets expanded the range of the Knights' Kingdom line. The first wave was chiefly available as Kabaya Candy promotions, and continued the tradition of save for one set, which was available elsewhere:
- 1286 Knights' Kingdom Cart
- 1287 Defense Archer
- 1288 Fire Cart
- 1289 Catapult
The Sets in the later wave each featured a chromed piece of armor or weaponry. The intent was to collect all four sets to equip a Silver Knight with the special pieces. Set 4818 also included a black dragon, a last vestige of the (evidently vanquished) Fright Knights.
- 4816 Knights' Catapult (Chrome Sword)
- 4817 Dungeon (Chrome Breastplate)
- 4818 Dragon Rider (Chrome Helmet)
- 4819 Rebel Chariot (Chrome Bulls' Shield)