Guard Minifigure

Name: Guard Minifigure
Brand: LEGO
SKU: cas229
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (9 reviews)

The LEGO Castle Guard minifig was first introduced in 1979 in the set 0016 Castle Minifigures and is currently estimated to be valued around $27 and an annual growth of about 5.6%.

cas229 Knight from Knights Tournament with black helmet, red legs, black hips, and light gray neck-protector. This version of the Guard minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Castle Minifigures set.

The Guard Knight is a minifigure from the Castle theme's Knights Tournament set, featuring a black helmet, red legs, black hips, and a light gray neck protector.

Minifig Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Guard since 1979. High accuracy

For Sale (New/Loose)

	(BE) BrickLink store all.inn.bricks	$27.90 +3.1%
	(DK) Totally new, old style confirmed. Never played with, stored in safe place since produ...	$32.26 +19.2%

Sale Trends

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Guard Appears in the Following LEGO Set


	0016 Castle Minifigures Theme Castle Year 1979 Pieces / Minifigs 6 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 I own this set I want this set

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Value $9.73

*Values are based on loose minifigs in like new condition.

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Minifig Details

Minifig number

cas229

Name

Guard

Theme

Castle

Year

1979

Sets

1Exclusive

Availability

Retired

Minifig Pricing

Value

$27.07

Growth

+1253.50%

Annual growth

+5.64%

Rolling growth

+0.05% (Previous 12 months)

1-year growth

+3.42% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+1.91% (2-5 year outlook)

*Value is for new/loose minifig.

Quick Buy

eBay

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Price

$27.88

Bricklink

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Lowest price

$27.90

Highest price

$32.26

*Listings are for new/loose minifig.

Minifig Predictions

1 year forecast

$27.59Medium accuracy

5 year forecast

$29.54

$29

$30

The Guard minifig is estimated to be worth between $29 - $30 within five years.

Prediction Insights

A standard minifigure distributed only in an early Castle pack, Guard drew steady interest from vintage collectors due to limited surviving supply, and long-term appreciation was clear historically, while recent trading has been largely flat and condition-sensitive.

Minifig Facts

The Guard Knight minifigure, first introduced in the 1979 set 0016 Castle Minifigures, is part of the LEGO Castle theme. This minifigure features a black helmet and a light gray neck protector, indicative of medieval armor. It is equipped with red legs and black hips, complementing its classic design. The torso is adorned with a shield emblem, divided into two colors, enhancing its knightly appearance. The minifigure holds a light gray sword, further emphasizing its role as a knight in the Castle series.

Common description: Classic - Knights Tournament Knight Black, Red Legs with Black Hips, Light Gray Neck-Protector

Guard Reviews

9 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?

“Although its growth has eased to around 3.4% annually, the Guard minifig remains a key item for LEGO Castle collectors.”

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Community Stats

Guard (cas229) currently ranks #11 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.

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About Castle

The LEGO Castle theme, active from 1978 to 2016, encompasses a broad range of medieval-themed minifigures and sets. Key minifigures include knights, kings, queens, and various fantasy characters like wizards and skeleton warriors. Notable factions and characters include the Lion Knights, led by the heroic King Leo, the Black Falcons, the Dragon Knights with their fearsome Dragon Master, and the Forestmen, akin to Robin Hood and his band. The theme also features iconic villains such as the evil wizard Majisto and the fearsome Black Knight. The Castle theme is renowned for its detailed armor, weapons, and heraldry, capturing the essence of medieval battles and adventures.

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