The Black Falcons were an early faction of LEGO's Castle theme and were introduced together with the Crusaders in 1984 when LEGO relaunched their Castle theme after the discontinuation of the first knights faction. The Black Falcons name is not actually official as the name comes from the set 6074 Black Falcon's Fortress. The Black Falcons subtheme and faction was discontinued in 1992.
1988 LEGO Sets
In 1988, LEGO continued its expansion and innovation, further solidifying its status as a global leader in creative play. This year saw the introduction of the LEGO Pirates theme, one of the most groundbreaking additions to LEGO’s lineup. Unlike previous themes, which primarily focused on medieval knights, space explorers, and city life, LEGO Pirates introduced an adventurous, high-seas setting featuring pirates, imperial soldiers, island forts, and iconic pirate ships. This theme also revolutionized LEGO minifigures by introducing character-specific facial expressions, departing from the classic smiley face to include eyepatches, beards, and mischievous grins, adding a new level of personality to LEGO storytelling.