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Siege Encampment

Name: LEGO Siege Encampment 910045
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 910045

84 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2,598 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 84.1 and three expert reviewers aligned in recommending it, the Siege Encampment is the definitive battle companion set for Lion Knights' Castle, delivering an unmatched minifigure haul and modular medieval detail that castle fans will find hard to pass up."

Three expert reviewers converge with high agreement on the Siege Encampment, calling it one of the standout sets in BrickLink Designer Program Series 4 and an essential companion piece for anyone who owns Lion Knights' Castle. The BrickScore of 84.1 and Highly Recommended tier reflect a set that impresses across minifigure count, design aesthetics, and modular playability, while the main criticisms are specific and mechanical rather than fundamental. No owner aggregate data is available, but the expert consensus is clear and consistent.

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LOVED (7)

0118 minifigures including rare female Black Falcon soldiers, a tactician, squire, field cook, herbalist, and female blacksmith
0213 animal figures (including a dark gray goat and German Shepherd) that add life and scene variety
03Modular construction across 11 linked sections (soldier tent, blacksmith, apothecary, kitchen, defenses, siege tower, royal tent, trebuchets, ox cart) enabling independent building
04Faction-switching mechanic with tiles, shields, and flags for either Black Falcons or Lion Knights
05Functional siege tower with working dropping bridge gangway scaled to Lion Knights' Castle walls
06Clever build techniques including campfire bar-and-clip assembly and V-shaped cart construction
07Cohesive, detailed design aesthetics described as some of the best in the BDP program

CRITICIZED (5)

01Release mechanisms on the catapult and trebuchet do not function properly, undermining their play value
02Royal tent is fragile and difficult to manipulate when swapping faction tiles or stickers
03Faction-switching is awkward as a final assembly step rather than an upfront choice
04Requires significant table space to display all 11 sections together
05Price per piece (approximately $0.089) is the worst ratio in BDP Series 4, though reviewers attribute this to the high minifigure count

What reviewers are saying

"Siege Encampment comes with 18 minifigures, an absolutely jaw-dropping number that is sure to fortify your Black Falcon ranks."

The Brothers Brick

"this is definitely going to be one of the most popular sets from series 4"

Solid Brix Studios

"It's like the ultimate battle pack of sorts for Castle Fans with all the amount of different tents from different factions, food places, blacksmiths and small builds that can easily fit into any Castle Display"

Tiago Catarino

Ecosystem

LEGO Icons 10305 Lion Knights' Castle — Siege Encampment is intentionally designed as a companion set to work with Lion Knights' Castle. The reviewer notes the siege tower's gangway is 'perfectly-scaled to the walls on either Lion Knights' Castle or Mountain Fortress' and recommends the set 'especially if you already adore LEGO Icons 10305 Lion Knights' Castle.'

BDP Series 1 – Mountain Fortress — Siege Encampment is also designed to work with Mountain Fortress (also by Sleepless Night). The reviewer calls these 'sister sets' and notes they would typically be used together in display and play scenarios. The aerial shot comparison suggests Siege Encampment provides a different but complementary function to the fortress structure.

Markus Rollbühler fan designs (hypothetical style) — The reviewer compares the build quality to 'something Markus Rollbühler would make in his free time,' suggesting it matches professional-level fan design quality.

Lion Knights Castle — Perfect companion set that transforms Lion Knights Castle into a larger, grander, more epic experience. When combined, it creates a full-scale battle scenario that brings the castle to life in a way the set alone cannot achieve. The 18 minifigures (only 4 less than Lion Knights Castle's 22) at $170 lower price creates good value.

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By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"Siege Encampment comes with 18 minifigures, an absolutely jaw-dropping number that is sure to fortify your Black Falcon ranks."

Key Pros

✓18 minifigures with good variety and relevant roles
✓Comprehensive modular sections covering all aspects of a medieval siege camp
✓Excellent build techniques and ingenuity, especially the campfire construction and cart V-shape

Key Cons

✕Release mechanisms on catapult and trebuchet do not function properly
✕Royal tent is fragile and difficult to manipulate when changing faction tiles/stickers

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Solid Brix Studios

Expert Video Source

BUY

"this is definitely going to be one of the most popular sets from series 4"

Key Pros

✓Blends perfectly with Lion Knights Castle and Medieval Town Square
✓18 minifigures including unique female soldiers and characters
✓Exceptional trebuchet/catapult that is highly playable

Key Cons

✕Requires significant table space to display properly
✕Sorceress tent interior cannot be accessed (though this is minor)

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Tiago Catarino

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Ultimate battle pack concept for castle fans
✓Lots of minifigures (18 total) for display and play
✓Clever trebuchet designs with smart triggering mechanisms

Key Cons

✕Worst price per piece ratio (10 cents) of all BDP Series 4 products

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Value drivers

The Brothers Brick: The 18-minifigure count and 7 Black Falcon torsos make this a valuable minifigure source. The tactician with Forestman-style hat and pearl gold sextant, and the squire with custom backpack and flippable faction flag are particularly notable.

Tiago Catarino: 18 minifigures provide significant collectibility

Exclusivity

The Brothers Brick: Bricklink Designer Program exclusive; limited production run. Available only through pre-orders starting February 4, 2025.

Solid Brix Studios: Bricklink Designer Program exclusive, limited to pre-order period with 30,000 unit cap

Resale

The Brothers Brick: Strong aftermarket demand expected, particularly among castle enthusiasts and those who own Lion Knights' Castle or Mountain Fortress. The status as a BDP exclusive and limited production run typically drives premium aftermarket pricing.

Solid Brix Studios: Reviewer expects set to sell out: 'I think if this remotely interests you like the whole battle thing happening here with Lion ice castle you're going to want to pick this up on February 4th' and 'I do expect this to sell out how fast I don't know but it's probably going to sell out before the 30 days is up for pre-orders'

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (18)

Siege Encampment Queen

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Siege Encampment Siege Engineer

Siege Encampment Knight

Siege Encampment Black Falcon

Siege Encampment Black Falcon Female

Siege Encampment Black Falcon

Siege Encampment Bullock Cart Driver

Siege Encampment Peasant

Standout parts (per reviewers)

2-long rubber Technic beam
Used to add tension to the working catapult mechanism and provide spring-load function.
Bars, clips, and rounded bricks
Brilliant technique used to construct the campfire with logs and sticks positioned at various angles.
Technic brackets (black)
Used to represent wrought iron braces and joints on the trebuchet, adding historical accuracy.
Hexagonal LEGO piece
Foundation for the royal tent's five-wall construction, allowing walls to drop flush with the base while maintaining only one central pillar connection point.
LEGO string
Used to keep tent poles upright and add structural authenticity to the tactician's tent design.
Printed tile (1×4 with gold filigree)
Decorative entrance element for the tactician's tent.