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?
“As an investment, Black Castle has performed well in the Castle theme with an overall growth since retirement of around 1158%. The set has also slightly outperformed it's peers year over year with an annual growth of around 8.88%.”
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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
+7.36% (this set +8.88%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Black Castle currently ranks #3 out of the top most owned sets in Duplo Castle.
About Duplo Castle
LEGO DUPLO Castle is a subtheme of the DUPLO line, designed for younger children with larger bricks for easier handling. Active from 2004 to 2008, the DUPLO Castle sets featured medieval-themed elements such as knights, castles, and dragons. Notable sets include "DUPLO Castle" (4777), "King's Castle" (4864), and "Knights' Tournament" (4776). These sets provided a simplified yet engaging medieval play experience for preschool-aged children.
Castle consists of 10 sets that ran from 2004 to 2008. As of today,
4785 Black Castle is the most valuable Castle set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,258.
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 $1,258, while used sets can be found for $336.
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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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