LEGO 1988 Black Monarch’s Castle 6085 review and for sale
Here is a review of another LEGO castle set that I have for sale. This time it’s the Black Monarch’s Castle 6085 that was released all the way back in 1988, making it a vintage 80’s castle!
This pre-owned black LEGO castle was bought as part of a bulk purchase from a collector who was clearing out his entire LEGO castle series collection. As I need to make room for my LEGO castle sets that I’m keeping, I’ve decided to sell off this extra set that comes original instructions, but with no original box.
Take a look at the photos! Overall condition is excellent for its age with no discolorations. It’s quite clean too. The 3 green base plates are a little worn but are easily replaceable. I have dismantled the set and packed it back into zipper bags after taking these photos. SOLD!!
Front view - This is the first black colored LEGO castle and it enjoyed this fame for a few years, until LEGO Black Knights’ Castle came along in 1992 and shared its black glory! Back then, the 80’s castles used long flat bricks to build their portcullis (gate with grilles) and sturdy black string to wind up the drawbridge. It’s also the first castle set to include horses that wear bardings or horse armor.
Right view - This castle has a modular design, which was the in thing for the 80’s LEGO castles. Hence the right and left halves are quite symmetrical, with very minimal differences.
Back view - The 2 rear towers are quite rounded, which was in line with historical castle architecture that progressed from angular towers to round ones. Rounder towers have minimal blind spots for intruders or enemies to hide from the view of the castle guards high up on the towers.
Left view - This view is like a mirror image of the right side view.
Expansion view - The 80’s castles that are build on a few flat base plates that allow the building to be ‘expanded’. This allows more space for the owner to play out different scenarios with the minifigs and the castle walls!
Further expansion view - Wait that is not all, the castle is designed to allow the 2 rear sections to be further folded to the front, creating an impressive castle gate facade!
Interior expansion view - Let’s take a look at the interior of the castle when it is expanded. Don’t you agree that the thoughtful ‘expansion’ function designed by LEGO, gives more room for the minifigs to be moved about with ease inside the castle?
Prison view - There is a rather spacious prison located at the base of a rear tower. The doorway can be customised to make this place look like a room!
Instructions manual - complete & in fantastic condition!
Minifigs - 4 knights, 4 horses (including 2 brown colored horses, that are rarer), 8 soldiers, weapons & accessories!
Overall this is a fantastic 80’s LEGO castle set to own. It has lots of play areas and there are also 4 knights, 4 horses (2 with beautiful bardings or horse armor) and 8 soldiers to guard this magnificent black castle. This was the first black colored LEGO castle, and also the last LEGO castle to use long flat bricks to build the portcullis.
As a nostalgic and one of more popular LEGO castle sets of the 80’s, it’s in fantastic condition (except for the slightly worn base plates) for its age, and it makes a great addition to any collector who loves such vintage LEGO castles. As I have to make some room for my other LEGO castle sets, this set will have to go.
Ideally I’d like to sell to a local collector, so as to give locals a chance to own this set. I will however also ship overseas. Just email me through my blog. For locals, payment is COD and delivery via local pick up. For overseas buyers, payment will be through paypal and air shipping will be via registered mail.
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wow nice, you have bought all these recently?
Hi Hippo,
Not too recently
[...] view - Together with the younger Black Monarch’s Castle 6085 from 1988, King’s Castle has a modular design whereby the right and left halves of the building are [...]
Hello there, is the set still available?
Dennis Loong
Petaling Jaya
Malaysia
Hi Dennis,
Sorry for my late reply. Yes the set is still available for sale
Hello, I noticed this castle doesnt have sold at the top, is it still available?
Hi Aedan,
It’s still available for sale
Hi! Do you still have this set? I’m very interested… but, Can you ship it to Mexico? I’ll take care about this set
or … Do you have the 6086 for sale? Thanks 
Hi!
I’m very interested in buy this set… Is it possible to ship this to Mexico?? Thanks 
Hi July!,
I’m interested in this set… I’m from Mexico but I told to a friend in USA to receive the package for me… What do you think about? 
… One question: Are missing two swords in this Set? (those ones that uses the Knights in the horses with barding.
Hi Antonio,
Yes it’s still for sale. For Lego Castle 6086, I have another set for sale but without its original instructions manual, which can also be downloaded online.
I’ll have to check on the black horse with blue barding if the knight’s sword is pegged to the that barding. The other knight who rides the white horse with red barding has his sword pegged to the red barding.
About the swords, don’t worry :). For the Lego Castle 6086, how much does it cost?
I don’t care if it doesn’t has instruction, I prefer the set to be complete (pieces). I hope we make a deal soon :).Thanks Juliana! 
Those two lego sets (6085 and 6086) are great! 
am thinking abot buying this castle so is it still for sale? and i think it’s wrely cool!!!!
Hi jakub,
Yes it’s still for sale.
I want to buy vintage LEGO TOWN set . Fo you have some ?
List them the code and name for me ?
From Malaysia
Reply soon.
KIN MUN
Hi Kin Mun,
No I don’t have this set for sale. I never collect the city sets.
How much for the 6085?
Hi Ryan,
Price is at SGD 220.00 or USD 155.00, as indicated in my blog post above, just above the first photo. Do email me if you are interested!
Does the 6085 set come in the original box?
Hi Dale,
Thank you for your interest. This set has just been sold. It does not have its original box.