CC Set Review: 6017 King's Oarsmen

[architect]

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This week’s set is 6017 King’s Oarsmen.

King’s Oarsmen, a Viking inspired boat, was released in 1987. It is the first very small boat set in the Castle theme. The set features a sail made from flags, two “Oarsmen”, and accessories.

[Athos]

Two soldiers, plenty of weapons, another great army builder. Plus you get a simple, yet still charming, boat.

This was one of my favorite sets when I was a kid (I was 8 when it came out). I had them plying the waters of my blue construction paper moat. I was a sucker for boats back then and still am. There is a simple je ne said quoi charm to these old sets that is, somehow, lacking in the modern set. Or maybe I'm just no longer 8 years old...

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Steve

[captainamerica]

I agree with everything Athos said; great small set with great parts and inspiring playability. It's also a great companion set for 6049 Viking Voyager.

[mpoh98]

I agree with everything everyone said above me! A great set!

[Redav]

This was one of the early sets I received because it was cheap. I didn't pick up the Kings Castle until a few years ago so the dude with the cape ended up being the king. I used to swap out his head for one from the Pirate range to give him a beard to make him stand apart. I kept breaking the clips on the 'sails' though. Neat little set.

[friskywhiskers]

This a really good army builder, and the boat is quite nice. I would have bought a dozen of these If I were around when they were released.

Value For Money: 5/5
Parts: 5/5
Alternate Models: N/A
Play Experience: 3/5
Design: 3/5

Overall Rating: 4/5!

[Sir Tharkin]

As said,this is a great army builder and a good way to get a fleet of ships.All in all,this is a great set!