Frodo Baggins - Light Nougat, Dark Reddish Brown Hair, White Shirt with Open Collar and Creases
lor001 · Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring · 2012, released alongside the debut wave of LEGO Lord of the Rings sets which marked the highly anticipated arrival of the Tolkien license in the LEGO portfolio.
Figure ID
lor001
Theme
Lord of the Rings
Year Released
2012, released alongside the debut wave of LEGO Lord of the Rings sets which marked the highly anticipated arrival of the Tolkien license in the LEGO portfolio.
Rarity
Uncommon, as it is limited to specific early sets from the 2012 Lord of the Rings theme and has been out of production for over a decade.
Head
Light flesh/nougat dual-sided print featuring a confident smiling expression on the front and a frightened or stressed expression on the back. It comes with a tousled dark brown hair piece (Element 39793).
Torso
White torso with black and grey outlines depicting an open-collared white shirt with detailed fabric creases and folds. It features light flesh hands and arms.
Legs
Dark tan standard short legs (non-posing, fixed height) representing Frodo's hobbit stature, with no printing.
Accessories
Typically comes with the One Ring accessory (a tiny metallic gold ring piece) and sometimes a sword (Sting) or a backpack depending on the specific set it is packaged in.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include white, dark tan, dark reddish brown hair, and light nougat skin tone, reflecting classic rustic hobbit attire.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso features delicate black line art for the shirt collar and grey shading for wrinkles. Head features crisp facial expressions with white eyes and black pupils. Standard quality for early 2010s licensed themes.
Variants
Variants include Frodo with a dark green cloak, Frodo with mithril armor, and Frodo from the Hobbit trilogy sets with different facial expressions.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the top of the short legs, fading on the light flesh hands, and potential yellowing of the white torso over time if exposed to sunlight.
Estimated Value
Estimated value ranges from $8 to $15 USD for a complete used figure in good condition, and up to $25 USD brand new.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced between $12.99 and $59.99 USD in 2012.
Compatible Sets
9469 Gandalf Arrives, 9472 Attack on Weathertop
Character Background
Frodo Baggins is the central protagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, a hobbit of the Shire tasked with carrying the One Ring to Mount Doom to destroy it.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard short legs specifically cast in dark tan to represent hobbits, distinguishing them from standard minifigures while retaining full head and torso articulation.
Similar Minifigures
Samwise Gamgee (lor002), Merry Brandybuck (lor006), Pippin Took (lor005)
Collectibility
High collectibility among Tolkien fans and theme completists, steadily appreciating in value due to the retirement of the Lord of the Rings theme.
History
Introduced in 2012 as LEGO successfully launched the Lord of the Rings license, bridging classic castle styles with modern licensed detailing.
Interesting Facts
The inclusion of the One Ring as a tiny physical gold chrome ring piece was celebrated by fans as an incredible attention to detail.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark tan or green baseplate alongside fellow hobbits or mounted on a standard black LEGO minifigure display stand within a UV-protected case.
Modification Potential
Highly compatible with custom medieval or fantasy MOCs, and parts can easily be repurposed for custom peasant or traveler minifigures.
Overall Assessment
An essential and iconic figure for any LEGO Lord of the Rings collector, featuring great character likeness and classic 2012 charm.