LEGO® BrickHeadz 40631 Gandalf the Grey and Balrog™

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Here’s a look at Aragorn’s face, and crown, which is printed on a Nexo shield. Fun fact, the crown he’s wearing during coronation features the same design as the crown worn by Isildur in the War of the Last Alliance. Saruman's hair/beard is shared with Gandalf the White's, though minus the grey paint applications that Saruman had.

Adventure Core • Animal King Turret • Atlas • Cake Core • Cave Johnson • Chell • Doug Rattmann • Frankenturret • GLaDOS • Mantis Man • P-Body • Sentry Turret • Space Core • Wheatley Aragorn \ Bain \ Bard \ Boromir \ Corsair Pirate \ Gríma Wormtongue \ Éomer \ King Théoden \ Lake-town Guard \ Master of Lake-town \ Rohan Soldier Crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, this LEGO set is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that LEGO is renowned for. With 348 pieces to assemble, this construction kit offers a rewarding and engaging building experience for fans aged 10 and above. Each piece fits together seamlessly, allowing you to create a stunning display that captures the essence of this iconic battle. Gandalf was the only character in The LEGO Movie Videogame to have his voice actor reprised from the movie since the cutscenes from the movie have the original voice actors to the characters.

This LEGO set is not only a fantastic addition to your personal collection, but it also makes for a wonderful gift. Whether it's a special occasion or simply a gesture of appreciation, this set is sure to bring joy to any fan of The Lord of the Rings. The magical world of Middle-earth comes to life as you build and display these iconic characters, creating a sense of wonder and adventure that is truly unparalleled. One thing I didn’t really like about Frodo is the massive sword that they’ve given him. The hilt is slightly more accurate to Sting, his Elven sword, but the shape of the blade is completely off. Gandalf, Bilbo Baggins, and a company of thirteen Dwarves set out to go on a journey to the Lonely Mountain, to defeat the dragon Smaug and reclaim the dwarven horde treasure and their home. During the mission, Gandalf declared possession of the sword, Glamdring, the company had found in a cave, after a mishap with trolls. Andy • Brand • Chunk • Data • Elgin Perkins • Francis Fratelli • Jake Fratelli • Mama Fratelli • Mikey • Mouth • Mr. Walsh • Mrs. Walsh • Octopus • One-Eyed Willy • Rosalita • Sheriff • Sloth • Stef • Troy Perkins Gandalf has four physical variants, and two video game ones. The first physical one is Gandalf the Grey, the second one again is Gandalf the Grey, but without a hat and cape, the third one is Gandalf the White, and the fourth one is a Gandalf the Grey microfigure. In the video game there are two variants of Gandalf, one depicting him as Gandalf the Grey, the other one as Gandalf the White, after his resurrection.

Apu Nahasapeemapetilon • Bart Simpson • Chief Wiggum • Comic Book Guy • Coyote • Edna Krabappel • Grampa Simpson • Groundskeeper Willie • Hans Moleman • Homer Simpson • Itchy • Jebediah Springfield • Julius Hibbert • Krusty the Clown • Lisa Simpson • Maggie Simpson • Marge Simpson • Martin Prince • Mayor Quimby • Milhouse Van Houten • Mr. Burns • Ned Flanders • Nelson Muntz • Principal Skinner • Professor Frink • Rainier Wolfcastle • Ralph Wiggum • Santa's Little Helper • Scratchy • Snake Jailbird • Snowball II • Springfield Nuclear Power Plant Worker • Squeaky Voiced Teen • Waylon Smithers, Jr.DC Universe: Alfred Pennyworth | Aquaman | Cyborg | The Flash | Green Lantern | Harley Quinn | Lex Luthor | Superman | Wonder Woman With 6 characters spread across 3 sets, I’m confident to say that most are hits, rather than misses. Gollum, while copping a lot of hate for his naked baby look isn’t too bad, however I really think there was a missed opportunity to include a printed tile for his signature toothy mouth. In true British fashion, this LEGO set embraces the rich heritage of the English language, with spellings such as 'colour', 'centre', and 'metre'. It pays homage to the linguistic traditions that have shaped our culture, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the experience. This attention to detail extends beyond the construction of the set itself, creating a truly immersive and engaging experience for fans of all ages. Bonnie • Devon Miles • Garthe Knight • K.A.R.R. • K.I.T.T. • Michael Knight • Reginald 'RC3' Cornellius III • Slammin' Sammy

A nice little addition to really bring the character to life is the printed tile for the front of his torso, which has Frodo’s brown vest, and the Elven leaf brooch which really ties the entire ensemble together. Gollum comes with a blue fish, his favourite food when he dwelled near the roots of the Misty Mountains.

Overall

What really stands out for me, is the design and technique used for Aragorn’s beard. As you can see here, I especially love the use of a thinner brown line beneath his eyes!

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Details

Both these characters are ring-bearers, and the One Ring was originally found by Smeagol’s friend, Deagol, who Smeagol murdered in cold blood to obtain the ring. He has a dark green cloak, a gift from Galadriel of Lothlorien, built using effective use of slopes, giving it a believable silhouette.