Defend the Kingdom!
Epic Fantasy Era battle

Build the 339-piece Drawbridge Defense set and command 7 minifigures in a legendary fight for the castle! A nostalgic adventure awaits.

🏛 Fantasy Era
Set #7079

Drawbridge Defense

Drawbridge Defense is a charming and nostalgic castle set.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for teens and adults who enjoy classic LEGO castle themes and appreciate detailed play features. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 339 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the classic castle design and varied minifigure selection, highlighting its nostalgia and playability. Some criticize the set for its smaller size compared to modern castle sets and the relatively simple building techniques.

MSRP
$39.99
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$35.99
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📝 Our Take

Drawbridge Defense is a charming and nostalgic castle set. Released in 2009 as part of the Fantasy Era theme, it perfectly captures the classic LEGO Castle aesthetic with its detailed drawbridge mechanism and varied minifigure selection.

This set is perfect for LEGO Castle enthusiasts and collectors of classic themes. The build provides a satisfying experience with some clever techniques, and the set offers great playability and display potential.

Skip this if you're looking for a massive, highly detailed castle experience. Consider larger sets like the Lion Knights' Castle 10305-1 for a more expansive build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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339
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Functional drawbridge mechanism with raising and lowering action
  • Use of SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques for detailed wall textures
  • Incorporation of a hidden dungeon and breakaway wall for added playability
  • Strategic placement of defensive elements like archer platforms and a falling gate

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Drawbridge Defense set presents a reasonable investment opportunity, driven by its desirable Fantasy Era theme, retired status, and rising price trend. Its relatively low piece count compared to its current market value suggests significant appreciation potential, especially as demand for classic LEGO Castle sets remains strong. However, the original MSRP was quite low, meaning the percentage growth is significant, but the absolute dollar gains may be more modest compared to larger, more expensive sets. Collectors should also consider the condition of the box and instructions, as these factors can significantly impact resale value.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to the newer Lion Knights' Castle (10305-1), Drawbridge Defense offers a smaller, more focused play experience at a lower price point (though current market values may vary significantly). While the larger castle provides more intricate details and a grander scale, Drawbridge Defense provides a classic castle feel. Collectors on a budget or those preferring a more manageable build might favor Drawbridge Defense.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 98 unique parts • 299 total pieces

Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 2339 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 Dark Green
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454a Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Crossbow and Bolt Weapon Crossbow a...
Part #: 2570 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30137 Dark Bluish Gray
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves Plant, Round 1 x ...
Part #: 30176 Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 2 x 3 x 3 with Cutout and Lion Head [Hollow Studs] Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30274 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 12 Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 3028 Reddish Brown
Plate 6 x 12 Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 3028 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 Blue
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Dark Green
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Dark Blue
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b 14× Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex Slope 45° 2 x 2 D...
Part #: 3045 Dark Blue
Slope 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Ovoid Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 T...
Part #: 3048c Pearl Gold
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Round Pin Holes Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30526 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 9 Teeth Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 30553 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Black
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Black
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Plate 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 [Two Holes On Top] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 32530 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thick Top with Reinforced Underside Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 3307 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2
Part #: 3308 Light Bluish Gray
Headwear Accessory Crown / Tiara Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 33322 Pearl Gold
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 10× Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 15× Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 10× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Blue
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Slope 65° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3678b Dark Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Blue
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Red
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Bluish Gray
Shield Triangular with Crown on Dark / Medium Blue Quarters Print Shield Triangular...
Part #: 3846pr0016 Light Bluish Gray
Weapon Sword / Shortsword Weapon Sword / Sh...
Part #: 3847 Pearl Light Gray
Weapon Halberd / Axe Weapon Halberd / Axe
Part #: 3848 Reddish Brown
Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Round Holes [Old Style] Technic Gear 16 T...
Part #: 4019 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 18× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Reddish Brown
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Black
Weapon Pike / Spear [4 Side Blades] Weapon Pike / Spe...
Part #: 43899 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44567a Light Bluish Gray
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud Slope 75° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 4460b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Reddish Brown
Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [First Wave Right] Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...
Part #: 4495b Pearl Gold
Weapon Pike / Spear Round End Weapon Pike / Spe...
Part #: 4497 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Hub with 4 Bars at 90° Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 48723 Reddish Brown
Bar 1L with Clip Bar 1L with Clip
Part #: 48729a Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 12× Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Sword / Greatsword Round Weapon Sword / Gr...
Part #: 59 Chrome Gold
Creature, Horse / Thestral, Skeletal / Skeleton Creature, Horse /...
Part #: 59228 White
Weapon Sword Scythe Blade with Clip Pommel Weapon Sword Scyt...
Part #: 59229 Dark Bluish Gray
Arm Mechanical Straight (Droid) [2 Clips at 90°] Arm Mechanical St...
Part #: 59230 White
Arm Mechanical Straight (Droid) [2 Clips at 90°] Arm Mechanical St...
Part #: 59230 Black
Shield Round Flat with Silver Skull on Dark Red Print Shield Round Flat...
Part #: 59231pr0001 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Mace / Flail Spiked Weapon Mace / Fla...
Part #: 59232 Pearl Light Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Red
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Dark Blue
Chain 16L [21 Links] Chain 16L [21 Links]
Part #: 60169 Dark Bluish Gray
Castle Turret Top 4 x 8 x 2 1/3 Castle Turret Top...
Part #: 6066 Light Bluish Gray
Rock Panel Rectangular 4 x 10 x 6 (aka BURP) Rock Panel Rectan...
Part #: 6082 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 61184 Light Bluish Gray
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126a Trans-Neon Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Dark Bluish Gray
Container Box 2 x 2 x 2 - Top Opening Container Box 2 x...
Part #: 61780 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Light Bluish Gray
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Black
Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1 2/3 with 1 x 2 Cutouts, Pin Holes Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1...
Part #: 6585 Black
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 6589 Tan
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Reddish Brown
The set features a good selection of Light Bluish Gray elements, making it useful for MOC builders looking to expand their castle creations. The inclusion of headlight bricks and various slopes provides opportunities for detailed architectural designs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (18x) $1.80
Light Bluish Gray Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] (15x) $2.25
Light Bluish Gray Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin (14x) $1.40
Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (8x) $2.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.85

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expansion of the existing castle structure with additional walls and towers.
🏛 A ruined castle outpost with overgrown vegetation and crumbling walls.
🌳 A small forest scene with a hidden path leading to the castle.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

98
Unique Parts
299
Total Pieces
7
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1