Rule the Kingdom!
With King Jayko

Build the heroic King Jayko and defend your realm! A classic Knights Kingdom II set from 2006.

🏛 Knights Kingdom II
Set #8701

King Jayko

King Jayko is a unique entry in the Knights' Kingdom II line.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Beginner build Ideal for younger builders or those new to constraction figures, ages 7+
Build
130 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating

Fans appreciate King Jayko's unique design within the Knights Kingdom II theme, but some find the constraction figure style less appealing than traditional minifigure-scale sets. The set is praised for its poseability and color scheme, but criticized for its limited play features compared to other castle sets.

📝 Our Take

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King Jayko is a unique entry in the Knights' Kingdom II line. This set offers a departure from traditional minifigure-scale sets by providing a larger, poseable figure, allowing for a different kind of building and play experience within the LEGO castle theme.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans interested in constraction figures and the Knights Kingdom theme. It offers a relatively quick build with some interesting Technic connections and provides a displayable figure with some poseability.

Skip this if you prefer minifigure-scale LEGO sets or are not a fan of the Knights Kingdom II aesthetic. Consider other LEGO Castle sets like the Medieval Blacksmith 21325-1 for a more traditional castle experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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130
Pieces
⏱
2.0h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple Technic connections create a poseable figure
  • Unique use of ball joint elements for articulation
  • Striking color scheme with sand blue and pearl gold
  • Easy to follow instructions for a straightforward build

📈 Investment Analysis

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Not enough price history for a trend
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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
King Jayko, while not the most sought-after set, could see moderate appreciation over time due to its relative rarity and unique place within the Knights Kingdom II theme. Its low piece count and status as a constraction figure may limit its appeal to serious investors, but the nostalgia factor could drive up its value for collectors of the theme. Keep in mind that the market for constraction figures is niche, which adds a degree of risk to its investment potential.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

King Jayko offers a different building experience compared to traditional LEGO Castle sets that focus on minifigures and structures. While sets like the Medieval Market Village 10193-1 provide a more classic castle experience, King Jayko offers a unique constraction figure for collectors interested in this style of build. Consider this set if you want something different within the castle theme.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
130
Parts cataloged in this inventory
51 unique parts, 130 pieces
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2444 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 2× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Full Brick Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 2577 8× Black
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 2× Black
Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
Part #: 3006 1× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 2× Black
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 4× Reddish Brown
Rock Boulder 4 x 4, Top with Marbled Trans-Neon Orange Pattern Rock Boulder 4 x ...
Part #: 30293pat0001 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Rock Boulder 4 x 4, Bottom Rock Boulder 4 x ...
Part #: 30294 1× Black
Rock Boulder 4 x 4, Bottom with Marbled Trans-Neon Orange Pattern Rock Boulder 4 x ...
Part #: 30294pat0001 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 3× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3037 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 12× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 3× Trans-Neon Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Plate 2 x 6 [5 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 32001 4× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 2× Black
Technic Pin Connector Block 1 x 5 x 3 Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 32333 2× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 4× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3703 2× Black
Technic Axle 12 Technic Axle 12
Part #: 3708 2× Black
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 2× Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 4× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 2× Blue
Large Figure Foot, with Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side] Large Figure Foot...
Part #: 47430 2× Very Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Axle Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side], Vertical Axle Hole End Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 47431 2× Very Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 3 with Pin Holes, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side], Rotation Joint Socket Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 47432 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Horizontal Top], Rotation Joint Socket Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 47452 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 3 with Pin Holes, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Horizontal Top], Rotation Joint Socket Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 47454 2× Very Light Bluish Gray
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with Two Perpendicular Pins with Friction Technic Rotation ...
Part #: 47455 10× Sand Blue
Brick Wedged, Curved 2 x 3 x 2/3 Two Studs, Wing End Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 47456 6× Pearl Gold
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 8× Pearl Gold
Fairing 1 x 2 Stepped with Two Pins Fairing 1 x 2 Ste...
Part #: 47501 2× Black
Large Figure Head, Round Top with Jayko, King Print (Series 3) Large Figure Head...
Part #: 48819pr0017 1× Dark Blue
Large Figure Crown, King Large Figure Crow...
Part #: 50616 1× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Shield, 2 x 4 Brick Relief, Jayko Hawk with Dark Blue Print Large Figure Shie...
Part #: 50655pr0002 1× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Torso with Jayko, King Silver Hawk Relief Print (Series 3) Large Figure Tors...
Part #: 50658c01pr0002 1× Pearl Gold
Large Figure Cape, 1 Hole Large Figure Cape...
Part #: 53415 1× Dark Blue
Large Figure Weapon Sword, Jayko, King (Series 3) Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 54171 1× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Weapon Axe Head, Battleaxe Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 54178 2× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Limb Cover, Leg Shin Guard, Armour (Type 2) Large Figure Limb...
Part #: 54937 3× Pearl Light Gray
Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armor, Ridged Large Figure Shou...
Part #: 55010 2× Speckle DBGray-Silver
Brick Arch 1 x 12 x 3 Brick Arch 1 x 12...
Part #: 6108 2× Black
Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2
Part #: 6182 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 4 x 4 with 4 Side Pin Holes and Center Axle Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 6222 2× Black
Brick Special 2 x 4 with Pins Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6249 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 6538b 2× Dark Bluish Gray
The set includes a good quantity of Light Bluish Gray slopes and Sand Blue Technic joints, useful for MOC building involving articulation and shaping. The Pearl Gold elements add a touch of detail and are desirable for custom character builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Sand Blue Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with Two Perpendicular Pins with Friction (10x) $2.50
Pearl Gold Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End (8x) $1.60
Pearl Gold Wedge Curved 2 x 3 x 2/3 Two Studs, Wing End (6x) $1.20
Pearl Light Gray Large Figure Limb Cover, Leg Shin Guard, Armour (Type 2) (3x) $0.75
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.05

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Larger mech builds using the joint system
🏰 Adding poseable limbs to castle structures
🚗 Creating articulated vehicles or creatures

📰 Knights Kingdom II News

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

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Espaço Nulo fondly recalls King Jayko (8701) from childhood, praising the figure's posability and the catapult feature. While acknowledging minor issues, the reviewer's nostalgia contributes to an overall positive impression of the set's play value.

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Espaço Nulo fondly recalls King Jayko (8701) from childhood, praising the figure's posability and the catapult feature. While acknowledging minor issues, the reviewer's nostalgia contributes to an overall positive impression of the set's play value.

Reddit Reviews

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Charts Inventory Statistics

51
Unique Parts
130
Official Piece Count
130
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
5
Spare Parts
Inventory Version: 1

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