Weekly Set Review: 5138 Castle Equipment

[JCool]

I remember getting a couple of these accessory packs back in the day. My parents didn't want to shell out money to buy me big sets, so i could usually get away with getting an accessory pack or two... must have gotten about 4-6 from '92-95.

That being said there are some GREAT pieces in this pack. And just about every piece is immediately useful in a castle collection. Looking back these were a great deal as well, especially with the armor! I give it a 10/10.

[Sir Brithead]

I love the Lance it comes with, It is the best one they ever made. It did not have any bricks to build with so it is only a 3/10.

Just kidding, It has a beard, how can it not be cool. All the accesory packs have been great.

[footsteps]

Not one of TLC's better sets. Limited part selection. No bricks or plates, fer cryin' out loud!!! No instruction sheet, and (need I say) little or no options for alternate models. Really, now, who needs all those weapons and helmets. Sheesh.

Alan

PS Couldn't resist. Someone had to do it.
PPS I really miss these accessory packs.

[Lawkeeper]

I love this one, I wish i had it. Especially the Euro armor and the plumes are cool.

[Norro]

This was an amazing accessory pack (which I never owned). But is just edged by http://guide.lugnet.com/set/5184 for sheer use-ability of every last part...

God Bless,

Nathan

[leshrac]

This is a good set. I used it as an army builder and had about 10 or 12 of them.

I was a little peeved when this one came out (though) because it replaced the set that had the Black Falcon and Crusader sheilds.

[jamtf]

According to lugnet I own this and I think mine is still sealed. Nice parts pack with the rare white plume wheel. The rest of the parts is quite average and quite easy to optain.

[Coatsy]

I also tried to order this set through Shop @ Home, but as posted before I was too late. I really wanted that set for the armor and helmets. I remember seeing this in one of those catalogues from the sets and when I came out of my Dark Age.

Oh well.

I would like to see TLC offer more of these types of sets today, but I can get what I need via BrickLink or Ebay.

If LEGO would put Knight figure packs out like that have for Star Wars then I would definitely lay some cash down.

[Legendary_Corsair]

I like this pack alright....Lots of good pieces and for sellers good prices now in days.....10/10

[Lawkeeper]

This is like THE set to have when buildin an army, or cooking up characters.