shield (shêld) noun
1. A broad piece of armor made of rigid material and strapped to the arm or carried in the hand for protection against hurled or thrusted weapons.

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The Ovoid (part#770) shield has only been availale with printed designs, never as a blank shield. These various design shields can be found in the following sets:
	The Ovoid shield was introduced in 1994 and first produced in White with the 'Islanders Mask Pattern' in the Islanders Pirate subtheme. This shield design can be found in the following sets: 1788 - Pirate's Chest (year 1995) 5122 - Pirate Accessories (year 1994) 6236 - King Kahuka (year 1994) 6246 - Crocodile Cage (year 1994) 6256 - Islander Catamaran (year 1994) 6262 - King Kahuka's Throne (year 1994) 6264 - Forbidden Cove (year 1994) 6278 - Enchanted Island (1994 reissued in 2001 as set #6292)
	The Ovoid shield was first produced in light grey in 1997 for the Fright Nights castle theme. This shield pattern can be found in the following sets: 5383 - Castle Accessories (year 1998) 6004 - Crossbow Cart (year 1997) 6027 - Bat Lord's Catapult (year 1997) 6031 - Fright Force (year 1998) 6087 - Witch's Magic Manor (year 1997) 6097 - Night Lord's Castle (year 1997) 6497 - Twisted Time Train (year 1997 Time Twisters) 9376 - LEGO DACTA Castle Set (year 1997)
	The Wild West Indian sets included the Ovoid shield in two different patterns, this 'Feathers and Helmet Pattern' can be found in the following sets: 2845 - Indian Chief (year 1997) 5317 - Wild West Accessories (year 1997?) 5392 - Wild West Accessories (year 1997) 6718 - Rain Dance Ridge (year 1997) 6746 - Chief's Tepee (year 1997) 6748 - Boulder Cliff Canyon (year 1997) 6766 - Rapid River Village (year 1997 reissued in 2002 as 6763)
	The Wild West Indian sets included the Ovoid shield in two different patterns, this 'Feathers and Horse Pattern' can be found in the following sets: 5317 - Wild West Accessories (year 1997?) 5392 - Wild West Accessories (year 1997) 6709 - Tribal Chief (year 1997) 6746 - Chief's Tepee (year 1997) 6748 - Boulder Cliff Canyon (year 1997) 6766 - Rapid River Village (year 1997 reissued in 2002 as 6763)
	The Bulls' shield (bad guys or freedom fighters - you decide) from the Knights' Kingdom castle theme can be found in light grey in the following sets: 1288 - Fire Cart (year 2000? Kabaya Promotional Set) 4806 - Axe Cart (year 2000) 4807 - Fire Attack (year 2000) 4818 - Dragon Rider (year 2000) 4819 - Rebel Chariot (year 2000 - special chrome shield with embossed pattern) 6032 - Catapult Crusher (year 2000) 6091 or 6098 - King Leo's Castle (year 2000) 6094 - Guarded Treasury (year 2000) 6095 - Royal Joust (year 2000) 6096 - Bull's Attack (year 2000)
	The Star Wars sets come through again with a unique piece for use in the castle world. This purple shield with a 'Gold Forcefield Pattern' which is only available in the following sets: 7115 - Gungan Patrol (year 2000)
	The Harry Potter sets come introduce some interesting designs. This light grey shield with 'Gryffindor Pattern (Golden Lion)' which to date is only available in the most expensive HP set: 4709 - Hogwarts Castle (year 2001)
	The Harry Potter 'Open Mouth Snake Pattern' is found in set: 4730 - Chamber of Secrets (year 2002)
	The Harry Potter 'Slytherin Snake Pattern' is found in set: 4735 - Slytherin House (year 2002)
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