Customer Reviews for LEGO - Icons Lion Knight's Castle 10305
Customer Rating
5
LION KNIGHTS CASTLE!!!
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: ChillyBricks
The lion knights castle is my favorite LEGO set. It has so many interactive features and mini figures. The set has about everything a real castle does. I like how it has 2 portcullises.
If you grew up with the classic 80s and 90s Castle sets, the Lion Knights' Castle (10305) is the ultimate realization of those childhood dreams. It perfectly balances nostalgic aesthetics with incredibly sophisticated modern building techniques. Why It’s Worth Every Penny: The Scale: At over 4,500 pieces, the density of this build is remarkable. There is zero wasted space; every corner features a hidden room, a trapdoor, or a clever architectural detail. Functionality: The working drawbridge and portcullis are mechanical triumphs. The way the entire castle hinges open for play/display and clips shut into a seamless fortress is engineering at its finest. The Minifigure Selection: With 22 minifigures, including the return of the Forestmen and Black Falcons, the storytelling potential is massive right out of the box. Interior Life: From the water mill that actually turns the flour millstone to the hidden peasant hideouts under the floors, the "life" inside the walls is just as impressive as the exterior. Pro Tip for Builders: The build is divided into two distinct halves. This makes the process feel manageable and provides a great sense of accomplishment halfway through. It also makes it much easier to move or clean later on! Final Verdict: This is more than just a set; it’s a centerpiece. Whether you are displaying it closed as an imposing fortress or open to show off the bustling medieval life inside, it is easily one of the best sets LEGO has ever released. A must-have for any serious collector.
Loved the castle sets in my younger years around 10 years old. Got my kids a few sets here and there and stumbled on this and decided to take the plunge back in. Built it with my 7 year old soon and it was just magical. Also a bit jealous with how much detail and awesome features are in this set compared to how it was 30 years ago. Highly recommend!
I have built many Lego sets over the years, and with a doubt, this set is the most enjoyable, clever, and mind-blowing sets I have ever built. There were countless moments while building it that said (out loud) "That's genius" or "Unbelievable" or These guys who designed this are on another level" Take for example the stair case. The way it's built, then rotated into the proper display position left me with jaw agape. The stone wall to obscure the hidden escape, while simple, fit into a spot where I had previously said in the build, "What's this for?" and then fast forward 50 steps, and I discovered why. Another example of incredible technique is on the chimney. Early in the build, a very small gap is left in the wall. I wondered why. Fast forward 100 steps, and it's revealed that structural support (a buttress or sorts) goes there! Mindblowing!
To the designers, the team and all of LEGO; well done. A+
Perhaps more of these style sets are on the horizon! Please! Take my money!
Why not restock this and cash in on the thousands of people waiting and wanting to purchase this, before you retire the molds and packaging at the end of the year? Doesn’t make much financial sense.