King Dain Ironfoot
lor086 · The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies · 2014
Figure ID
lor086
Theme
The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Rare
Head
Light flesh tone with detailed aged facial features, wrinkles, determined expression, and light brown eyebrows, covered by a massive white molded beard and hair piece combination unique to dwarf nobility.
Torso
Dark red torso with ornate silver and black dwarven armor printing featuring buckles, straps, and chainmail detailing, black arms, and dark gray hands.
Legs
Standard short dwarf legs in solid black with no additional side or front printing.
Accessories
Large custom-built brick hammer weapon consisting of a reddish-brown long bar handle and dark bluish-gray building blocks/plates forming a war hammer, along with a dark red fabric cape.
Color Scheme
Dark red, black, light bluish-gray, white, and light flesh, accented with silver print detailing on the torso.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on the torso front featuring metallic silver and black intricate dwarven plate armor details. Facial printing is sharp with realistic age lines.
Variants
This is the only official LEGO variant of King Dain Ironfoot produced, as he appeared in only one major set from The Hobbit movie wave.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include dust accumulation on the short legs, minor fading on the fabric cape, and potential scratches on the printed torso armor.
Estimated Value
Used complete market value ranges from $25 to $40 USD depending on the inclusion and condition of the cape and hammer accessory.
Price (New)
Originally available in a $79.99 USD retail set in 2014.
Compatible Sets
79017 The Battle of Five Armies
Character Background
Dain Ironfoot is the King of the Iron Hills and cousin to Thorin Oakenshield. He leads his fierce army of dwarf warriors to the Lonely Mountain during the Battle of the Five Armies in Tolkien's legendarium and Peter Jackson's film adaptation.
Design Notes
Features the specialized dwarf beard and hair mold that debuted in The Hobbit theme, paired with intricate armor printing that captures the cinematic design of Dain's heavy plate armor.
Similar Minifigures
Thorin Oakenshield, Fili, Kili, Balin, and other Dwarf minifigures from The Hobbit theme.
Collectibility
High collectibility among Middle-earth completionists due to being exclusive to a single, retired, and highly sought-after set.
History
Released in late 2014 as part of the final wave of The Hobbit sets coinciding with the third theatrical film, making him one of the last new dwarf minifigures produced for the theme.
Interesting Facts
Dain's distinctive war hammer in the movie is famously wielded while riding a massive war pig, though the LEGO set substituted standard minifigure scaling and accessories.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark gray or rocky custom baseplate alongside other dwarven warriors from the Lonely Mountain army, protected from direct UV light to prevent cape fading.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom Middle-earth MOCs, fantasy battle scenes, or upgrading with third-party chrome metallic weapons to enhance the dwarven aesthetic.
Overall Assessment
An essential and highly detailed collector's piece for fans of LEGO The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, boasting exclusive printing and a commanding presence.