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Black Castle

Black Castle

4785-1·Duplo·2005·3 minifigs·68 parts

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$294.93
New Avg
$990.39
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About Black Castle

Black Castle (4785-1) is a LEGO Duplo set released in 2005, currently averaging $294.93 used on BrickLink. It comes with 3 minifigures worth a combined $22.42. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 68 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 8% of this set's value ($22.42 out of $294.93). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $990.39 vs $294.93 used — a 236% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (2005). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Black Castle (3)

Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Brown Chest, Dark Bluish Gray  Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands
Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Brown Chest, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands
47394pb053×4$3.73
Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Chest with Brown Belts, Dark Bluish Gray  Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands
Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Chest with Brown Belts, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands
47394pb054$4.21
Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, White Chest, Blue Arms, Blue Hands
Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, White Chest, Blue Arms, Blue Hands
47394pb055$3.30

Parts (68)

Duplo Ladder Stand 2 x 2
Duplo Ladder Stand 2 x 2
Duplo Ladder 8 Rung
Duplo Ladder 8 Rung
Duplo, Brick 2 x 4
Duplo, Brick 2 x 4
×28
Duplo, Brick 2 x 4
Duplo, Brick 2 x 4
×23
Duplo Fence 1 x 6 x 2 Farm
Duplo Fence 1 x 6 x 2 Farm
×6
Duplo, Furniture Table Round 4 x 4 x 1.5
Duplo, Furniture Table Round 4 x 4 x 1.5
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 2
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 2
×28
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 2
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 2
×10
Duplo Door / Window Pane 1 x 4 x 4 with 9 Panes
Duplo Door / Window Pane 1 x 4 x 4 with 9 Panes
×2
Duplo Container Barrel
Duplo Container Barrel
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2
×14
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2
×6
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2
×14
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2
×15
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2
×8
Duplo, Plate 2 x 4 x 1/2 (Thick)
Duplo, Plate 2 x 4 x 1/2 (Thick)
×4
Duplo, Plate 2 x 4 x 1/2 (Thick)
Duplo, Plate 2 x 4 x 1/2 (Thick)
×6
Duplo, Plate 2 x 4 x 1/2 (Thick)
Duplo, Plate 2 x 4 x 1/2 (Thick)
×18
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Stones and Iron Bars Pattern
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Stones and Iron Bars Pattern
×6
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Nailed Crossed Wooden Boards Pattern
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Nailed Crossed Wooden Boards Pattern
×6
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 2 with Channels
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 2 with Channels
×6
Duplo, Brick 2 x 8
Duplo, Brick 2 x 8
×3
Duplo, Plate 2 x 2 with Tow Rope Holder Arms
Duplo, Plate 2 x 2 with Tow Rope Holder Arms
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Side Cutouts and Channel in Top
Duplo, Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Side Cutouts and Channel in Top
×6
Duplo, Plate 1 x 2 with Overhang with Phoenix on Black Shield Pattern
Duplo, Plate 1 x 2 with Overhang with Phoenix on Black Shield Pattern
×3
Duplo, Plate 2 x 8
Duplo, Plate 2 x 8
×6
Duplo Winch Drum Narrow High with Dark Bluish Gray Thick Rope and Black Thin Hook Rotating with Stud Holder
Duplo Winch Drum Narrow High with Dark Bluish Gray Thick Rope and Black Thin Hook Rotating with Stud Holder
Duplo Winch Drum Wide with Dark Bluish Gray Thick String and Black Thin Hook Rotating with Stud Holder
Duplo Winch Drum Wide with Dark Bluish Gray Thick String and Black Thin Hook Rotating with Stud Holder
Duplo Drum Reel Holder 2 x 2
Duplo Drum Reel Holder 2 x 2
Duplo, Plate 4 x 8
Duplo, Plate 4 x 8
×6
Duplo, Plate 4 x 8
Duplo, Plate 4 x 8
×3
Duplo Treasure Chest Opening 2 x 3 1/2 x 3
Duplo Treasure Chest Opening 2 x 3 1/2 x 3
Duplo Treasure 2 x 3 x 2
Duplo Treasure 2 x 3 x 2
Duplo Animal Accessory Feeding Trough 2 x 4 x 2 with Curved Sides
Duplo Animal Accessory Feeding Trough 2 x 4 x 2 with Curved Sides
Duplo, Plate 8 x 8
Duplo, Plate 8 x 8
×5
Duplo Door / Window Pane 1 x 4 x 4 with Rounded Top and Handle - Castle
Duplo Door / Window Pane 1 x 4 x 4 with Rounded Top and Handle - Castle
×2
Duplo Wall 1 x 8 x 6 Hinge on Left with Door Opening - Castle
Duplo Wall 1 x 8 x 6 Hinge on Left with Door Opening - Castle
×4
Duplo Wall 1 x 8 x 6 Hinge on Right with Window Opening - Castle
Duplo Wall 1 x 8 x 6 Hinge on Right with Window Opening - Castle
×4
Duplo, Plate 3 x 4 x 2 1/3 Rampart
Duplo, Plate 3 x 4 x 2 1/3 Rampart
×36
Duplo, Plate 3 x 4 x 2 1/3 Rampart
Duplo, Plate 3 x 4 x 2 1/3 Rampart
×4
Duplo Door / Window Pane 1 x 6 x 7 Sliding Grille
Duplo Door / Window Pane 1 x 6 x 7 Sliding Grille
Duplo Wave (Fire / Water / Flame) 2 x 1 x 5 with Marbled Bright Light Orange Pattern
Duplo Wave (Fire / Water / Flame) 2 x 1 x 5 with Marbled Bright Light Orange Pattern
×6
Duplo, Brick 2 x 10 x 2 Arch with Stonework Pattern
Duplo, Brick 2 x 10 x 2 Arch with Stonework Pattern
×7
Duplo, Plate 8 x 8 with Trap Door Opening
Duplo, Plate 8 x 8 with Trap Door Opening
×2
Duplo Trap Door Grate 4 x 4
Duplo Trap Door Grate 4 x 4
×5
Duplo Flagpole / Antenna 1 x 9
Duplo Flagpole / Antenna 1 x 9
×6
Duplo Utensil Shield, Angled Triangle with Phoenix Pattern
Duplo Utensil Shield, Angled Triangle with Phoenix Pattern
×3
Duplo Utensil Sword - Thick
Duplo Utensil Sword - Thick
Duplo Utensil Sword - Thick
Duplo Utensil Sword - Thick
×2
Duplo Flag Wavy 2 x 5
Duplo Flag Wavy 2 x 5
×4
Duplo Flag Wavy 2 x 5 with Phoenix Pattern
Duplo Flag Wavy 2 x 5 with Phoenix Pattern
×2
Duplo Wear Head Armor with Gold Face Shield and Gold Top and Gold Breastplate and Phoenix Pattern
Duplo Wear Head Armor with Gold Face Shield and Gold Top and Gold Breastplate and Phoenix Pattern
Duplo Wear Head Armor with Gold Face Shield and Black Top and Black Breastplate with White Points and Phoenix Pattern
Duplo Wear Head Armor with Gold Face Shield and Black Top and Black Breastplate with White Points and Phoenix Pattern
×3
Duplo Wear Head Armor with Yellow Top Feather and Blue and Yellow Breastplate with Lion and Crown Pattern
Duplo Wear Head Armor with Yellow Top Feather and Blue and Yellow Breastplate with Lion and Crown Pattern
Duplo Utensil Spiked Flail / Mace
Duplo Utensil Spiked Flail / Mace
Duplo, Brick 3 x 4 x 2 with Arched Parapet
Duplo, Brick 3 x 4 x 2 with Arched Parapet
×11
Duplo, Brick 3 x 4 x 2 with Arched Parapet
Duplo, Brick 3 x 4 x 2 with Arched Parapet
×8
Duplo Utensil Crossbow
Duplo Utensil Crossbow
Duplo Utensil Axe, Castle
Duplo Utensil Axe, Castle
Duplo Utensil Axe, Castle
Duplo Utensil Axe, Castle
×2
Duplo Wall 4 x 6 x 6 Curved Turret - Castle
Duplo Wall 4 x 6 x 6 Curved Turret - Castle
×5
Duplo Roof Spire - Castle
Duplo Roof Spire - Castle
Duplo Dragon Large with Dark Tan Underside
Duplo Dragon Large with Dark Tan Underside
Duplo Panel 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 Sloped with 3 Embossed Gauges
Duplo Panel 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 Sloped with 3 Embossed Gauges
×2
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 1 1/2 Slope 45
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 1 1/2 Slope 45
×5
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 1 1/2 Slope 45
Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 1 1/2 Slope 45
×3
Duplo, Plate 8 x 16
Duplo, Plate 8 x 16
Duplo Stairs with Drawer Slots
Duplo Stairs with Drawer Slots

Common questions about Black Castle

How much is LEGO Black Castle (4785-1) worth?

Black Castle sells for an average of $294.93 used and $990.39 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 4785-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Brown Chest, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands ($3.73), Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Chest with Brown Belts, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands ($4.21), Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, White Chest, Blue Arms, Blue Hands ($3.30). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $22.42. 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 Castle?

The minifigures make up about 8% of the set value ($22.42 out of $294.93). 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 Castle (4785-1) retired?

Yes, Black Castle was released in 2005 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 Castle set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 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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