Black Knights Castle 6086 vs. Royal Knights Castle 6090

[CVfan13]

I own neither... I want both of them...

Me too. I have looked at the building instructions at Peeron, and I think 6086 has the better minifigs. Four mounted knights, two of them with armor. A prisoner. 6090 has only two knights, no prisoner, and no armor. Only one of the knights has an armor pattern. The building itself is a lot bigger, has a secret exit, and a defense catapult. That is also the castle I always wanted to have, but that may be an age-thing (I was three when 6086 was released)

I was very young when 6090 was released, maybe a year or so old? Meh, it's probably the Castle I want most... well, actually, I'm leaning toward 6090, because, as much as I love the true, true classics, my favorite time period for Lego Castle is 1993's Dragon Masters- 1997's Fright Knights. Oh, and the Knights Kingdom 1 sets hold a special place in my heart, as I remember when I was young and OBSESSED with them. I suppose King Leo's Castle is my favorite Castle, simply for the memories.

[Bandit]

I want both of them too, but I've always seen 6086 as more practical. For starters, it has that huge storage thingie in the center of the raised baseplate. It also has walls and a secret exit through the back. 6090 has that big open throne tower that's really annoying!