6095 - Royal Joust

Rating:
Pros: Piece selection; multitude of equipment; fun gimmick
Cons: Main model gets really boring after a while
Contents: 99 pieces, including 3 mini-figs and two horses
Price: $19.99
Reviewed: 29-Nov-2000
Reviewed by: Dustin Verburg

Sir Reginald mounted his horse, preparing to meet his opponent. The barbarian Bloodaxe had challenged him to an honorable duel. The prize was the king's own treasure. Reginald refused to let it fall into such devious hands. He headed toward the black horse of his adversary, lance in hand. Bloodaxe brutally spurred his horse, and charged toward Sir Reginald with his own lance. Reginald swore the Bulls would not be victorious, today.

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Like the Guarded Treasury, this set consists of two pretty wimpy structures. The first of which is a swivel mounted axe-contraption. When a lance hits the shield target, the two axes will spin around to hit either knight. Whoever gets hit by the axe loses.
The second is King Leo's throne. The throne itself looks rather uncomfortable, with no real armrests. Two large axes are ready to fall from pin and hole pieces at the slightest breeze.
The only really good thing about the actual model are the pieces. The lion statues and the stained-glass window are very cool. The assortment of equipment is breath-taking. Four large grey axes, a silver longsword, two lances, a spear, a battle-axe, and four shields.
The mini-figs both include pre-printed armor. The Knight posseses one of the classic visored helmets, while the Bull barbarian has a helmet common to the Dragon Masters. King Leo comes with his crown. The white horse has a saddle-blanket with a Knight's Kingdom print on it. The black horse has a saddle, a red headpiece with bull-horns, and a chain pointessly wrapped around it.
The main models are pretty boring even though the axe gimmick is fun a few times. The pieces are very cool, as are the mini-figs and the addition of the classic knight's helmet. The non-inclusion of a breastplate was dissapointing, as was the lack of gold pieces. Instead, 1x1 round transparent pieces are included for "jewels". Even though the set is pretty lame, quite a few things can be done with the pieces and the mini-figs are pretty cool.