The Grand Tournament
other • 312 pcs
- Set number
- 8779-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 312
- Released
- 2004
- Theme
- Other
- Minifigures
- 3
- Barcode
- 5702014366107
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Where it came from
The Grand Tournament, identified by set number 8779-1, was released as part of the LEGO Knights' Kingdom II theme in 2004. This era of the Knights' Kingdom line introduced a more stylized, character-driven narrative compared to the traditional Castle sets of the 1980s and 90s, focusing on color-coded factions and individual heroes like Jayko, Danju, Rascus, and Santis. The set was designed to capture the festive and competitive atmosphere of a jousting tournament, a classic trope of medieval fantasy that served as a central plot point in the theme's story.
The design features a modular jousting arena, complete with barriers, stands for spectators, and play features meant to replicate the impact of lances hitting shields. As a mid-sized set for its time, it emphasized action-oriented playability and included several minifigures dressed in the distinct barding and armor styles of the period. While the Knights' Kingdom II theme was sometimes polarizing among long-time fans due to its departure from the more understated design philosophy of historical castle sets, this particular set is noted for its cohesive integration of play features within a confined, thematic space.
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