Frodo Baggins - Dark Red Cloak
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
Rare
Head
Light flesh dual-sided head with open mouth shouting expression on one side and a determined look with furrowed brows on the other, featuring dark brown eyebrows. Paired with a reddish-brown tousled short curly hair piece.
Torso
Dark tan torso with detailed dark brown and metallic silver printing depicting a hobbit vest, white shirt, crossed leather straps, a small satchel, and a belt with a silver buckle. Light flesh arms and hands.
Legs
Dark brown short legs with no printing, standard non-moving short hobbit leg mold.
Accessories
Includes Sting (short grey sword), the Phial of Galadriel (trans-clear conical piece topped with a trans-clear stud or diamond element), and a dark grey (or dark bluish grey) fabric cape.
Color Scheme
Dark tan, reddish-brown, dark brown, light flesh, and dark grey with metallic silver accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head (front and back) and torso (front and back). Crisp lines and accurate color separation typical of early 2010s licensed themes.
Variants
Appears in multiple Lord of the Rings sets with minor variations in accessories, such as variants with the One Ring accessory instead of the Phial.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the metallic silver belt buckle printing on the torso, fading or fraying on the fabric cape edges, and scratching on the trans-clear Phial piece.
Estimated Value
Used complete market value is roughly $15 to $25 USD depending on condition and whether accessories like Sting and the Phial are included.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced from $12.99 to $399.99, specifically debuting in the 2012 wave of LEGO Lord of the Rings sets.
Compatible Sets
9469 Gandalf Arrives, 9472 Attack on Weathertop, 10237 The Tower of Orthanc
Character Background
Frodo Baggins is the primary protagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, a hobbit of the Shire tasked with taking the One Ring to Mordor to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom.
Design Notes
Features the standard hobbit short legs mold introduced early on, paired with a custom cloth cape and specialized accessory pieces to represent iconic movie props like Sting and the Phial of Galadriel.
Similar Minifigures
Samwise Gamgee (lor002), Pippin Took (lor005), Merry Brandybuck (lor006)
Collectibility
High demand among Tolkien fans and nostalgic LEGO collectors, as LEGO Lord of the Rings sets have been retired for many years, driving up secondary market prices.
History
Introduced in the inaugural 2012 wave of LEGO The Lord of the Rings, marking the first time Middle-earth was officially adapted into LEGO minifigure form.
Interesting Facts
The Phial of Galadriel accessory utilizes classic transparent LEGO elements to cleverly replicate the glowing magical vessel from the films.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark-themed custom baseplate representing the rocky terrain of Mordor or the Shire, alongside fellow fellowship members like Gandalf and Samwise.
Modification Potential
Great for purist customs or MOC builders creating custom Shire vignettes, though most collectors prefer to keep this rare licensed figure intact.
Overall Assessment
An essential and highly collectible figure for any LEGO Lord of the Rings fan, capturing the iconic look of Frodo's journey with great accessory pairing.