The Lion Knights were released the same year as the Black Falcons in 1984. As with the Black Falcons, LEGO never officially named this faction for some time, although catalogues in the United States and Australia used the name Lion Knights while Canada used Lion Crest. The Lion Knights were in open conflict with the Forestmen, as shown by several catalog settings.
1985 LEGO Sets
1985 expanded everyday play in Town—airports, transit, and rescue—alongside incremental growth in Castle and Space. Technic emphasized functional builds with working steering, suspensions, and gear trains, continuing to position the theme as LEGO’s bridge to real-world mechanics.