Gandalf the Grey
lor001 · The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings · 2012
Figure ID
lor001
Theme
The Lord of the Rings
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Light flesh dual-sided face print with furrowed eyebrows, concerned expression on one side, and smiling/happy expression on the other, partially obscured by a specialized light gray beard piece.
Torso
Dark bluish gray torso with detailed front printing showing a silver belt, pouch, and robe folds. Plain dark bluish gray arms and light flesh hands.
Legs
Plain dark bluish gray standard legs with matching dark bluish gray hip piece.
Accessories
Dark gray cloth cape, dark gray pointed wizard hat, white wizard staff topped with a translucent pinkish/pearl light gray element.
Color Scheme
Dark bluish gray, light gray, white, light flesh, and dark brown belt details.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front featuring fine line work for robes and belt details; dual-sided head printing with precise eye and eyebrow placement.
Variants
Appears in multiple Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit sets with minor packaging variations, but the core figure remains consistent across its 2012-2013 run.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include dust accumulation in the beard and hat grooves, minor scuffing on the soft cloth cape, and potential scratches on the printed torso.
Estimated Value
Used complete is approximately $8.00 to $15.00 USD; new/sealed depends on the original set context, but individual figures generally trade in the $12-$20 range.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $12.99 polybags to $149.99 large scale sets like The Mines of Moria.
Compatible Sets
9469 Gandalf Arrives, 9473 The Mines of Moria, 30213 Gandalf at Dol Guldur
Character Background
Gandalf the Grey is a central wizard character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary Middle-earth legendarium, featuring prominently in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Design Notes
Features a specialized soft cloth cape, a dual-molded or uniquely molded wizard hat, and a dedicated long beard piece that fits between the head and torso.
Similar Minifigures
Gandalf the White (lor066), Saruman (lor044), Radagast (hob017)
Collectibility
High demand among Tolkien fans and LEGO Castle/Fantasy collectors; holds stable value well above original retail.
History
Introduced in the initial 2012 launch wave of LEGO The Lord of the Rings, marking the debut of Middle-earth characters in official LEGO form.
Interesting Facts
Gandalf's staff utilizes a clever combination of a standard LEGO wand/bar piece with a small cylindrical element at the top.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark baseplate alongside other Fellowship members like Frodo and Aragorn within a fantasy-themed vignette.
Modification Potential
Great for custom medieval or fantasy MOCs, fantasy roleplay builds, and purist custom wizard creations.
Overall Assessment
An iconic, essential minifigure for any LEGO Lord of the Rings collector with high nostalgia and display value.