King Dain Ironfoot
lor097 · The Lord of the Rings
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies · 2014
Figure ID
lor097
Theme
The Lord of the Rings
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Rare
Head
Flesh tone with detailed wrinkles, stern expression, furrowed eyebrows, and heavy beard connection point, dual-sided with an alternate battle expression.
Torso
Dark red and metallic silver printing featuring ornate dwarven chainmail, intricate armor plates, and belt buckle details; dark red arms and hands.
Legs
Medium dark flesh short dwarven legs with detailed printing representing lower armor plating and boots.
Accessories
Flat silver dwarven sword, dark tan war club/mace, and a dark bluish-gray cloth cape.
Color Scheme
Dark red, medium dark flesh, flat silver, dark tan, and light bluish gray.
Printing Details
Extremely detailed pad printing on head, torso, and short legs featuring complex dwarven rune patterns and armor textures typical of late-wave Lord of the Rings and Hobbit themes.
Variants
Unique to the single set it was released in, with no known minor variant differences.
Condition Notes
Key wear points include potential scratching on the torso armor printing and wear on the fabric cape edges.
Estimated Value
Used complete estimated around $45 to $65 USD; new/sealed values are significantly higher depending on platform.
Price (New)
Originally available in a single set retailing for approximately $69.99 USD in 2014.
Compatible Sets
79017 The Battle of Five Armies (2014)
Character Background
Dain II Ironfoot was the Lord of the Iron Hills and later King under the Mountain, famous for leading his armored dwarven warriors to aid Thorin Oakenshield during the Battle of the Five Armies.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard short dwarven legs combined with a specialized molded beard piece that integrates seamlessly with the head and hair mold.
Similar Minifigures
Thorin Oakenshield, Gimli, Fili, Kili, and other dwarf minifigures from The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings themes.
Collectibility
High demand among Tolkien and LEGO castle/fantasy collectors due to the limited lifespan and high secondary market value of The Hobbit sets.
History
Released during the final wave of sets tying in with Peter Jackson's Hobbit film trilogy in late 2014 before LEGO temporarily retired the Tolkien licenses.
Interesting Facts
King Dain Ironfoot remains one of the more expensive and sought-after dwarf figures due to appearing in only one relatively expensive set.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey rocky baseplate alongside other Iron Hills dwarves and Elven warriors from the Battle of the Five Armies.
Modification Potential
Highly compatible with fantasy MOCs, custom dwarf armies, and castle creations using purist LEGO fantasy parts.
Overall Assessment
An exceptional, highly detailed minifigure that commands strong collector interest due to its exclusivity and faithful representation of the movie character.