Frodo Baggins - Dark Red Vest
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 nougat dual-sided print with a frightened expression with blue eyes on the front and an alternative sleeping or exhausted expression on the back, featuring short dark brown tousled hair piece.
Torso
Dark brown jacket over a dark red waistcoat with white shirt collar printing, detailed lapels and buttons, dual-molded arms or light nougat hands with dark brown sleeves, and back torso printing showing jacket details.
Legs
Short reddish brown unprinted legs with standard non-moving hip piece to accurately represent a hobbit's height.
Accessories
Flat silver/pearl dark gray Sting sword and a dark gray fabric cape that rests over the neck.
Color Scheme
Dark brown, dark red, reddish brown, light nougat, and pearl dark gray.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on head front/back and torso front/back, utilizing dual-molded techniques and standard LEGO precise alignment typical of 2012 licensed themes.
Variants
Appears in multiple variations across the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit lines, including versions with the One Ring accessory, different facial expressions, or different vest colors.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the dark red torso printing, fading or creasing on the cloth cape, scratching on the Sting sword accessory, and scuffs on the short legs.
Estimated Value
$15 - $25 USD for a complete used figure in good condition; higher if sealed or mint.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $12 to $100+ depending on the set, with Frodo serving as a primary anchor figure.
Compatible Sets
9469 The Pirate Ship Ambush (Wait, correction: 9470 Shelob Attacks, 9472 Attack on Weathertop)
Character Background
Frodo Baggins is the main protagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic high fantasy masterpiece The Lord of the Rings, tasked with taking the One Ring to Mordor to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom.
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic hobbit short leg mold introduced specifically to scale down characters accurately compared to standard minifigures.
Similar Minifigures
Bilbo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took
Collectibility
High demand among fantasy collectors and LEGO Lord of the Rings completionists, as the theme has been retired for years and commands strong aftermarket prices.
History
Introduced in 2012 during the massive wave of LEGO Lord of the Rings sets that coincided with renewed interest in Middle-earth due to The Hobbit film trilogy.
Interesting Facts
The frightened face expression perfectly captures Frodo's encounter with terrifying forces like the Ringwraiths or Shelob.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or earth-toned baseplate replicating the rugged terrain of Middle-earth, ideally paired with Samwise Gamgee and Gollum.
Modification Potential
Great for custom fantasy MOCs, purist custom hobbits, or dioramas depicting scenes from Lord of the Rings.
Overall Assessment
An essential iconic character for any LEGO Lord of the Rings collection with great facial printing and accurate scale.