Mordor Orc - Bald
lor024 · The Lord of the Rings
The Return of the King · 2012. It debuted in the first wave of LEGO Lord of the Rings sets during a high-growth period for licensed fantasy themes.
Figure ID
lor024
Theme
The Lord of the Rings
Year Released
2012. It debuted in the first wave of LEGO Lord of the Rings sets during a high-growth period for licensed fantasy themes.
Rarity
Uncommon. While common in its original set, it was only available in one specific location and the theme has been discontinued for years.
Head
Light Flesh with Orc features: yellow eyes, snaggletooth grin, and dark tan markings. Topped with a Pearl Dark Gray Orc helmet with molded spikes.
Torso
Dark Brown with Dark Orange/Olive Green printing depicting armor plating and leather straps. Features Tan arms and Dark Brown hands.
Legs
Plain Dark Brown legs with no printing, which was standard for basic grunt or army-builder figures of that era.
Accessories
Flat Silver Moria Orc Club (Mace). The helmet is an essential part of the character silhouette and is specifically molded for the LoTR orc range.
Color Scheme
Dark Brown, Light Flesh, and Tan. This earthy, gritty palette reflects the dirty, industrial aesthetic of Mordor's armies.
Printing Details
Highly detailed torso printing with fine lines for leather and metal. Head print includes distinct snaggled teeth typical of Orcs. No leg or arm printing.
Variants
There is a standard variant (lor024) and a version with hair (lor012). The image shows the bald version intended to be worn with the helmet.
Condition Notes
Check for stress marks on the helmet spikes. The Dark Brown plastic is known for being slightly more brittle in older sets. Check for neck cracks.
Estimated Value
Used: $8 - $12 USD. New: $15 - $20 USD. Value is driven by army-builders who buy these in bulk to create dioramas.
Price (New)
Released in set 9476 ($29.99 retail). The price-per-figure was approximately $6.00 at retail launch.
Compatible Sets
9476 The Orc Forge (2012). This was the exclusive set for this specific figure ID.
Character Background
Mordor Orcs are the primary infantry of Sauron's army. This specific design is based on the appearance of the Uruk-hai and Orcs seen in Peter Jackson's film trilogy.
Design Notes
The helmet mold is a standout piece, designed specifically to capture the jagged aesthetic of the Black Speech-speaking armies. The tan arm color mismatch is intentional to show skin vs. clothing.
Similar Minifigures
Lurtz (lor008), Moria Orc (lor011), Mordor Orc with Hair (lor012), Gundabad Orc (lor089).
Collectibility
High for 'army builders'. Moderate for general collectors. The recent surge in Lord of the Rings interest (the new Rivendell set) has increased demand for original Orcs.
History
First produced in 2012. This era marked LEGO's shift toward hyper-accurate licensed characters with unique molds for fantasy races.
Interesting Facts
The Orc Forge set it came in was a retail exclusive in many regions (e.g., Target in the US), making this specific orc harder to find than those in widely available sets like Helms Deep.
Display Suggestions
Display in groups of 5-10 on a rocky Dark Bluish Gray baseplate. Looks best when paired with Uruk-hai or a Saruman minifigure.
Modification Potential
Excellent. Torso is perfect for custom medieval thugs, rogues, or post-apocalyptic scavengers. The helmet fits any standard minifigure head.
Overall Assessment
A solid, high-detail grunt figure. While not as expensive as the Fellowship heroes, it is essential for any Tolkien fan. Rating: 7/10.