Saruman (White Robes)
lor002 · The Lord of the Rings
The Two Towers · 2012 contextual release
Figure ID
lor002
Theme
The Lord of the Rings
Year Released
2012 contextual release
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While only in two sets, one was a small entry price set, making him accessible but currently out of production.
Head
Light flesh tone with grey bushy eyebrows and stern expression. Features a dual-sided face with a neutral/concentrating expression and a regular stern expression.
Torso
White torso printed with a detailed robe design including a dark brown belt and silver buckle. Back printing includes robe fold details.
Legs
Standard white legs with white hips. Some variants of this character use a sloped 'dress' piece, but lor002 specifically uses standard legs.
Accessories
Includes a white cape (cloth), a long white hair piece with integrated beard mold, and typically carries a black brick-built Wizard Staff with a 1x1 clear round plate.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic white base with light flesh skin, light grey eyebrows, and dark brown/silver accents on the belt.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. Detailed linework on the facial features and the metallic silver buckle on the belt.
Variants
lor062: A version with a printed sloped dress piece rather than legs. lor002 (this version) is the version from the Wizard Battle set.
Condition Notes
The white cloth cape is prone to fraying and creasing. The long white beard/hair piece often shows scuffs or dirt due to the matte white plastic.
Estimated Value
Used: $25.00 - $35.00 USD. New/Mint: $45.00+ USD. Prices have risen since the theme was discontinued.
Price (New)
Retail for Set 9469 was $12.99; for Set 79005 was $12.99. The minifigure is now worth more than the original retail price of its sets.
Compatible Sets
79005 The Wizard Battle (2013), and 10237 Tower of Orthanc (though lor062 is usually associated with the larger set).
Character Background
The corrupted head of the White Council and the Isengard faction, Saruman the White was Gandalf's superior before betraying the Free Peoples for Sauron.
Design Notes
The hair/beard piece is a specialized mold specifically designed to capture Christopher Lee's likeness in the films. It is a single piece that fits over the neck peg.
Similar Minifigures
Gandalf the White (lor063), Count Dooku (sw0472 - also played by Christopher Lee), and Vitruvius from The LEGO Movie.
Collectibility
High. The Lord of the Rings theme has a dedicated cult following and prices for main characters consistently appreciate.
History
Launched as part of the initial LOTR wave in 2012, this figure marked a transition to more detailed character-specific molds for wizards.
Interesting Facts
This specific version with legs is often preferred by fans who want to sit the character on a throne or horse, unlike the slope-piece variant.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside a custom Orthanc MOC or inside the 79005 Wizard Battle scene with a spinning platform and translucent energy bolts.
Modification Potential
The head and hair are popular for custom Count Dooku or generic fantasy wizard purist builds.
Overall Assessment
An essential figure for any Middle-earth collector. It features a fantastic character-specific hair mold and remains the definitive LEGO version of the character.