The Forestmen were introduced in 1987 and represented a faction in the Castle theme. Forestmen consisted of 7 sets including various hideouts and fortifications as well as simple carts and was discontinued in 1990. In the LEGO Catalogs, the following description was used; The Forestmen are a merry band of skilled archers. They enjoy good food and good times.
1990 LEGO Sets
1990 was a creative high point, expanding LEGO’s thematic depth. Pirates, launched in 1989, continued to thrive with new ships and island adventures, pioneering expressive minifigure faces. The new Model Team line targeted older builders with detailed, functional vehicles emphasizing realism. LEGO Space introduced M:Tron, a red-and-black rescue faction featuring magnetic crane elements and transport vehicles, establishing a new civilian layer within the Space universe.