LEGO Black Castle 4785-1
LEGO Black Castle (4785-1) is worth about $1,186 on the secondary market today, against a $162 retail price. It has 380 pieces, belongs to the Duplo theme and was released in 2005. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4785-1
- Theme
- Duplo
- Subtheme
- Castle
- Year
- 2005
- Pieces
- 380
- Minifigures
- 6
- RRP
- $162
- Market value
- $1,186
- Used value
- $217
- Released
- 2005
- Retirement
- Retired in 2006
Minifigures in LEGO Black Castle
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Chest with Brown Belts, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Brown Chest, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Castle, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, White Chest, Blue Arms, Blue Hands
Black Castle value by year
From $461 in 2016 to $823 in 2026 so far: +78%. Its highest year was 2023, at $1,030.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $823 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $783 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $750 | −27.1% |
| 2023 | $1,030 | +52.1% |
| 2022 | $677 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | $640 | +17.9% |
| 2020 | $543 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | $503 | −2.1% |
| 2018 | $513 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | $486 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | $461 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $15 together, roughly 1% of the set's value — low for Duplo sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 10%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Black Castle (4785-1) worth?
LEGO Black Castle is worth approximately $1,186 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Black Castle retired?
Yes — Black Castle (4785-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Black Castle gone up in value?
Yes. Black Castle launched at $162 and now trades around $1,186, an increase of 632.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Black Castle?
At its $162 retail price across 380 pieces, Black Castle works out to about $0.426 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Black Castle a good investment?
Black Castle currently trades 632.1% above its $162 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Black Castle so expensive?
Black Castle was released in 2005 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.