King Theoden - Dark Red Outfit
lor047 · The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers · 2013
Figure ID
lor047
Theme
The Lord of the Rings
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Rare
Head
Light flesh tone, stern expression, white eyebrows, prominent gray and white beard and mustache, dual-sided with an alternate angry/combat expression, unique to Theoden.
Torso
Dark red torso with intricate metallic silver and black armor plating, intricate lattice pattern, belt buckle design, dark red arms, light flesh hands, dual-sided printing with back torso armor detail.
Legs
Plain dark brown standard legs.
Accessories
Dark red fabric cape with a standard neck hole attachment.
Color Scheme
Dark red, dark brown, metallic silver, light flesh, and gray/white hair.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on torso and head, featuring fine metallic silver linework, excellent alignment, and realistic facial detailing characteristic of the 2013 Lord of the Rings wave.
Variants
This figure comes in a single primary variant with dual-sided facial expressions and a cloth cape.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include chipping on the torso armor printing, fraying on the fabric cape edges, and scratching or fading on the dual-sided head piece.
Estimated Value
Used complete is typically around $15 to $25 USD; new or sealed figures are scarcer and can command $35+ USD depending on the market and cape condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in a single mid-range set priced around $60 USD in 2013.
Compatible Sets
10237 The Tower of Orthanc (2013)
Character Background
King Theoden of Rohan is a central character in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Initially manipulated and weakened by Saruman through Grima Wormtongue, he is freed by Gandalf, leads the Rohirrim to victory at the Battle of the Hornburg, and heroically dies at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.
Design Notes
Features a specialized medium stone gray hair piece with molded side burns and crown-like texturing that accurately represents the character's appearance in Peter Jackson's film adaptation.
Similar Minifigures
Eomer (lor046), Aragorn (lor034), Gandalf the White (lor044)
Collectibility
High demand among Middle-earth collectors due to the limited number of sets produced during the original 2012-2013 LEGO Lord of the Rings run, making secondary market figures steadily appreciate.
History
Released during the peak of the initial LEGO Lord of the Rings wave in 2013 exclusively in the massive Tower of Orthanc set, making him much harder to acquire than figures found in cheaper sets.
Interesting Facts
Because King Theoden was exclusive to the $200 Tower of Orthanc flagship set, he is significantly rarer and more sought after by completionists than other standard fellowship heroes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark gray or earthy brown brick-built baseplate alongside other Rohirrim warriors and Gandalf the White, ideally protected from direct sunlight to prevent cape fading.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist custom figures, MOCs of Rohan scenes, or medieval castle displays utilizing the dark red regal torso and armor prints.
Overall Assessment
An essential, highly detailed figure for any Tolkien fan or LEGO Castle collector, combining excellent print quality, exclusivity to a major set, and strong long-term value.