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Black Monarch's Castle

Black Monarch's Castle

6085-1·Castle·1988·6 minifigs·124 parts

Used Avg
$250.97
New Avg
$645.83
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About Black Monarch's Castle

Black Monarch's Castle (6085-1) is a LEGO Castle set released in 1988, currently averaging $250.97 used on BrickLink. It comes with 6 minifigures worth a combined $72.86. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 124 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures account for about 29% of the set's value ($72.86 out of $250.97). The remaining value is in the parts and the set as a complete package. Selling complete will likely net more than parting out unless you have specific demand for the individual figures.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $645.83 vs $250.97 used — a 157% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (1988). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.
  • 6 minifigures at $72.86 combined value. That's a solid minifig haul — consider listing the figures individually on BrickLink where per-figure prices tend to be highest.

Minifigures in Black Monarch's Castle (6)

Scale Mail - Red with Red Arms, Blue Legs with Black Hips, Black Neck-Protector
Scale Mail - Red with Red Arms, Blue Legs with Black Hips, Black Neck-Protector
cas154×4$4.99
Breastplate - Black, Black Legs with Red Hips, Black Grille Helmet, Red Plume, Red Plastic Cape
Breastplate - Black, Black Legs with Red Hips, Black Grille Helmet, Red Plume, Red Plastic Cape
cas175$7.00
Breastplate - Blue with Red Arms, Blue Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Grille Helmet, Yellow Plume
Breastplate - Blue with Red Arms, Blue Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Grille Helmet, Yellow Plume
cas180$8.58
Breastplate - Blue with Black Arms, Red Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Grille Helmet, Red Plume
Breastplate - Blue with Black Arms, Red Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Grille Helmet, Red Plume
cas185$6.37
Breastplate - Red with Blue Arms, Blue Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Grille Helmet, Yellow Plume
Breastplate - Red with Blue Arms, Blue Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Grille Helmet, Yellow Plume
cas191$6.48
Scale Mail - Blue, Red Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Chin-Guard, Quiver
Scale Mail - Blue, Red Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Chin-Guard, Quiver
cas287×4$6.12

Parts (124)

Flag 2 x 2 Square with Red Square and Yellow / Blue Dragon Pattern
Flag 2 x 2 Square with Red Square and Yellow / Blue Dragon Pattern
Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
×4
Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
×2
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall
×9
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall with Scattered Stones Light Gray Pattern
Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall with Scattered Stones Light Gray Pattern
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×6
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
×18
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
×8
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3
×4
Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner
Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner
×2
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud
×3
Brick 1 x 2 x 5
Brick 1 x 2 x 5
×2
Brick, Modified Facet 3 x 3
Brick, Modified Facet 3 x 3
×4
Container, Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Container, Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Horse Barding, Ruffled Edge with Dragons on Blue Background Pattern
Horse Barding, Ruffled Edge with Dragons on Blue Background Pattern
Horse Barding, Ruffled Edge with Dragons on Black Background Pattern
Horse Barding, Ruffled Edge with Dragons on Black Background Pattern
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×2
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
×5
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×33
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×70
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×24
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×39
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×3
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×15
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×9
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×3
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×8
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×6
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×6
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×9
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×2
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×2
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
×3
Plate 6 x 8
Plate 6 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×4
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×4
Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch
Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch
×12
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
×5
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×16
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×6
Arch 1 x 4
Arch 1 x 4
×4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×15
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×8
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×19
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
×6
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×3
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 Double Convex
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 Double Convex
×12
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
×10
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
×6
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×5
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×5
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
×2
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×3
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Top
×3
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel Base
×3
Minifigure, Shield Triangular Short with Blue and Yellow Dragon on Red Background Pattern
Minifigure, Shield Triangular Short with Blue and Yellow Dragon on Red Background Pattern
×10
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Shortsword - Polished Rigid ABS
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Shortsword - Polished Rigid ABS
×7
Minifigure, Weapon Axe, Halberd
Minifigure, Weapon Axe, Halberd
×4
Minifigure, Weapon Lance
Minifigure, Weapon Lance
Minifigure, Weapon Lance
Minifigure, Weapon Lance
×6
Baseplate 16 x 32
Baseplate 16 x 32
Baseplate 16 x 16
Baseplate 16 x 16
×2
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Antenna 4H - Round Top
Antenna 4H - Round Top
×3
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
Minifigure, Utensil Space Gun / Torch
×4
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×8
Door, Frame 2 x 6 x 7
Door, Frame 2 x 6 x 7
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
×4
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 4 Interior Ridges
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 4 Interior Ridges
Plate 2 x 16
Plate 2 x 16
×2
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Window
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Window
×13
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Window with Window Stones Light Gray Pattern
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Window with Window Stones Light Gray Pattern
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Window with Light Gray Stones Pattern
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Window with Light Gray Stones Pattern
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
×4
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
×2
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×5
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×10
Arch 1 x 3
Arch 1 x 3
×2
Arch 1 x 3
Arch 1 x 3
×4
Horse Saddle with Clip
Horse Saddle with Clip
Horse Saddle with Clip
Horse Saddle with Clip
Horse with Black Eyes Circled with White, Brown Bridle Pattern
Horse with Black Eyes Circled with White, Brown Bridle Pattern
Horse with Black Eyes, Red Bridle Pattern
Horse with Black Eyes, Red Bridle Pattern
×2
Horse with Black Eyes, White Pupils and Dark Orange Bridle Pattern
Horse with Black Eyes, White Pupils and Dark Orange Bridle Pattern
Flag 4 x 1 Wave Left
Flag 4 x 1 Wave Left
×6
Flag 4 x 1 Wave Left
Flag 4 x 1 Wave Left
×4
Minifigure, Weapon Pike / Spear - Handle with Round End
Minifigure, Weapon Pike / Spear - Handle with Round End
×3
Minifigure, Weapon Bow, Longbow with Arrow Drawn
Minifigure, Weapon Bow, Longbow with Arrow Drawn
×4
Minifigure, Plume Feather Small
Minifigure, Plume Feather Small
×2
Minifigure, Plume Feather Small
Minifigure, Plume Feather Small
×2
Minifigure, Plume Feather Large
Minifigure, Plume Feather Large
×2
Minifigure, Plume Feather Large
Minifigure, Plume Feather Large
×2
Door 1 x 6 x 7 Barred
Door 1 x 6 x 7 Barred
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
×5
String, Cord Thin    30cm
String, Cord Thin 30cm
String, Cord Thin    75cm
String, Cord Thin 75cm

Common questions about Black Monarch's Castle

How much is LEGO Black Monarch's Castle (6085-1) worth?

Black Monarch's Castle sells for an average of $250.97 used and $645.83 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 6085-1?

This set includes 6 minifigures: Scale Mail - Red with Red Arms, Blue Legs with Black Hips, Black Neck-Protector ($4.99), Breastplate - Black, Black Legs with Red Hips, Black Grille Helmet, Red Plume, Red Plastic Cape ($7.00), Breastplate - Blue with Red Arms, Blue Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Grille Helmet, Yellow Plume ($8.58), Breastplate - Blue with Black Arms, Red Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Grille Helmet, Red Plume ($6.37), plus 2 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $72.86. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Black Monarch's Castle?

The minifigures make up about 29% of the set value ($72.86 out of $250.97). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Black Monarch's Castle (6085-1) retired?

Yes, Black Monarch's Castle was released in 1988 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Black Monarch's Castle set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 6 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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