Sauron (Mouth of Sauron)
lor064 · The Lord of the Rings
The Return of the King · 2013 (Released in set 79007 Battle at the Black Gate)
Figure ID
lor064
Theme
The Lord of the Rings
Year Released
2013 (Released in set 79007 Battle at the Black Gate)
Rarity
Rare; exclusively available in a single iconic set from a discontinued high-demand license.
Head
Unique dark bluish gray head with a large, grotesque oversized mouth print and black eyes, covered by a custom helmet mold.
Torso
Dark bluish gray with intricate silver armor plates, chainmail, and leather strap printing; plain black arms and hands.
Legs
Black legs with dark bluish gray hip piece, featuring silver armor plate and fabric fold printing on the front.
Accessories
Large unique dark bluish gray spiky 'The Mouth of Sauron' helmet and a standard black fabric cape.
Color Scheme
Dark bluish gray and black with silver metallic accents.
Printing Details
High-fidelity pad printing on the head, torso, and legs including fine chainmail textures and leather detail.
Variants
No official variants exist, making this the only version of the character ever produced by LEGO.
Condition Notes
Watch for fraying on the black cape and stress marks on the thin spikes of the rubberized helmet mold.
Estimated Value
Used: $50 - $75 USD; New (taken from sealed set): $85 - $110 USD.
Price (New)
Set 79007 originally retailed for $59.99 USD in 2013.
Compatible Sets
79007 Battle at the Black Gate.
Character Background
The herald and messenger of Sauron, an ancient Black Númenórean who has forgotten his own name.
Design Notes
The helmet piece is a masterpiece of molding, successfully capturing the terrifying aesthetic from Peter Jackson's film.
Similar Minifigures
Witch-king (lor021), Nazgûl (lor018), and Lurtz (lor008).
Collectibility
Extremely high; LEGO Lord of the Rings is one of the most consistently appreciating retired themes.
History
Part of the second and final wave of the original Lord of the Rings line before the theme was discontinued.
Interesting Facts
Despite representational scale, the 'mouth' printing on the head is significantly larger than standard minifigure proportions to emphasize the character's name.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Aragorn and Gandalf the White to recreate the Parley at the Black Gate scene.
Modification Potential
The helmet is often used by MOC builders for dark knights or custom Morgul-blade wraiths.
Overall Assessment
A standout 'villain' figure with a 10/10 rating for design accuracy and long-term investment value.