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LEGO 1888 Black Knights Guardshack is a vintage Castle set from 1992 valued at $180 for new and sealed sets, up 5061% from an original retail price of $3.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 12.31% since release. Used copies are valued between $37 and $46 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Black Knights Guardshack since January 1992. Medium accuracy
LEGO 1888-1 Black Knights Guardshack is a Castle Black Knights set released in 1992, containing 49 pieces and 2 minifigures. The build depicts a small guard tower with a ladder and weapons rack, and includes a Black Knights guard and a ghost along with a halberd, two spears, and two swords. It was issued as part of Variety Pack 1891, which was sold exclusively in North America.

Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $195 within the next year. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 26% of the set's total value.
Black Knights Guardshack (1888-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $180.13 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 1992, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 1888 Black Knights Guardshack at this time.
All regions

For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - Complete set without instructions. Flag is in good condition $36.23
(FR) Used - Complet et en trs bon tat $36.75
(US) Used - Castle: Black Knights Guardshack (1888) Vintage COMPLETE SET No Manual
$39.95
(US) Used - Vintage (1992) LEGO Castle set 1888 Black Knights Guardshack - RARE
$39.99
(US) Used - As shown, comes disassembled, washed, cleaned, inventoried, and 100% complete ... $39.99

Minifigs

Black Knights Guardshack contains 2 minifigs. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.
gen002
Ghost
Ghost with 1 x 2 plate and 1 x 2 brick as legs - gen002
7 sets
Value $24.62
cas164
Scale Mail Guard
Minifigure wearing red scale mail with blue arms, red legs, black hips, and a black neck-protector - cas164
Exclusive
Value $21.59

Contained In Sets

1891 Four Set Value Pack

Theme / Subtheme Promotional / Value Packs
Year 1992
Pieces 160
Availability Retired
1891 LEGO Four Set Value Pack
Retail $11.99
Value $646.11
Growth  +5288.7%
Annual growth 8.7%

Sets in Castle / Black Knights

6085 Black Monarch's Castle

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1988
Pieces / Minifigs 702 / 12
Availability Retired
6085 LEGO Black Knights Black Monarch's Castle
Retail $67.95
Value $2,692.67
Growth  +3862.7%
Annual growth 4.6%

6086 Black Knight's Castle

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 588 / 12
Availability Retired
6086 LEGO Black Knight's Castle
Retail $84.99
Value $3,483.33
Growth  +3998.5%
Annual growth 6.2%

6059 Knight's Stronghold

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 224 / 5
Availability Retired
6059 LEGO Black Knights Knight's Stronghold
Retail $21.99
Value $586.36
Growth  +2566.5%
Annual growth 4.9%

6057 Sea Serpent

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 126 / 5
Availability Retired
6057 LEGO Black Knights Sea Serpent
Retail $14.50
Value $406.56
Growth  +2703.9%
Annual growth 7.7%

1547 Black Knights Boat

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1993
Pieces / Minifigs 58 / 2
Availability Retired
1547 LEGO Black Knights Boat
Retail $4.25
Value $326.42
Growth  +7580.5%
Annual growth 9.9%

6018 Battle Dragon

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 56 / 2
Availability Retired
6018 LEGO Black Knights Battle Dragon
Retail $4.49
Value $170.39
Growth  +3694.9%
Annual growth 7.5%

1491 Dual Defender

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 48 / 2
Availability Retired
1491 LEGO Black Knights Dual Defender
Retail $3.49
Value $160.00
Growth  +4484.5%
Annual growth 6.0%

6034 Black Monarch's Ghost

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 2
Availability Retired
6034 LEGO Black Knights Black Monarch's Ghost
Retail $7.25
Value $301.02
Growth  +4052.0%
Annual growth 8.0%

1971 Battering Ram

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1993
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 1
Availability Retired
1971 LEGO Black Knights Battering Ram
promotional
Value $232.68
Annual growth 6.6%

6009 Black Knight

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1992
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
6009 LEGO Castle Black Knight
Retail $3.25
Value $120.07
Growth  +3594.5%
Annual growth 7.5%

1624 King's Archer

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1993
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
1624 LEGO Black Knights King's Archer
Retail $2.49
Value $82.35
Growth  +3207.2%
Annual growth 11.2%

1917 King's Catapult

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1993
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
1917 LEGO Black Knights King's Catapult
Retail $1.99
Value $105.29
Growth  +5191.0%
Annual growth 9.4%

2890 Stone Bomber

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Black Knights
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
2890 LEGO Black Knights Stone Bomber
promotional
Value $69.56
Annual growth 9.1%

My Collection

Black Knights Guardshack Reviews

20 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Steve's LEGO Blog
“Another small set and another ghost, I like the inclusion of the ladder and small printed flag in this set, but I always felt like the soldier looked like a Crusader who had darkened his helm. This set was part of a value pack (1891) which included a space, pirate and town... More set.”
Full review at legosteveblog.blogspot.com
Classic-Castle
“Black Knight's Guardshack was released in 1992 as part of Variety Pack 1891. This guard shack includes a Black Knight soldier, a ghost, and various accessories. The variety pack was only sold in the United States.”
Full review at www.classic-castle.com

About Castle Black Knights

The Black Knights were a faction of the Castle theme introduced in 1998. A total of 13 sets were released containing 3 major castles. Most of the castles and fortification where colored black and their symbol was a wyvern dragon. While The Black Knights subtheme was discontinued after 1994 the crest was still used in later sets.

Black Knights consists of 14 sets that ran from 1988 to 1998. As of today, 6086 Black Knight's Castle is the most valuable Black Knights set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $3,483.
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