Set Facts
- The Black Castle was the largest DUPLO build ever released.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Black Castle Reviews
Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“For an older Castle set, Black Castle has outperformed other sets in the theme with an average annual return of 9.5%, which has made it a solid past and expected future investment. For earlier collectors, it has proven to be a substantial investment, with a total growth of over 1064%.”
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“It is a predominately black set with two guard towers, two other towers in the back, two gates, and a bridge. There are several torchlights, a half dozen flags, at least seven rooms including a small dining room, a trap door in the highest tower, a couple of pulleys, a... More ladder, and the path between the two back towers carries a red treasure chest filled with gold. This set was slightly redesigned during production: they replaced a red winch holder by a black one, and exchanged another winch holder and drum for the narrow version.”
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Subtheme Analysis
Annual growth
+6.97% (this set +9.52%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Black Castle currently ranks #2 out of the top most owned sets in Duplo Castle.
About Duplo Castle
Castle is a subtheme of Duplo that consists of 10 sets that as of now ran from 2004 to 2008. As of today,
4785 Black Castle is the most valuable set in Duplo Castle with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,164.00.
The LEGO DUPLO theme was introduced as far back as 1969 and is designed for children ages 1 to 5. It features DUPLO figures which are much larger than minifigures and DUPLO blocks which are about twice the length, width, and height of a standard System brick. Like LEGO System, DUPLO also has subthemes that are often junior versions of System themes, like Pirates and Castle and licensed themes like Disney and Super Heros.
Summary
Duplo Castle Black Castle set 4785 was released in September 2005, retailing for $100, but has since been retired. New, unopened Black Castle sets are valued at $1,164, while used sets can be found for $168.
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Capture the Black Castle!
Help the brave Silver Knight and his dragon challenge the evil keepers of the Black Castle! Build the castle any way you like, and then equip it with turrets, flags, flaming torches and much more. With lots of possible castle configurations, little builders will have hours of fun helping good battle evil!
Includes dragon and 6 Knight figures with headgear, swords and more!
Includes treasure chest filled with gold!
Turn the wheel to raise and lower the castle gate!
Lots of great castle elements like arches, grates, turrets and more!
Capture the dragon and use included fence elements to build his cage!
Inspirational photos included for 5.5ft (170cm) high castle tower and other castle models!
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