LEGO The Lord of the Rings: Gimli Minifigure

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Folks have mentioned Gandalf's staff; I can see their point but I'm more wiling to accept the generic piece. To me, the more egregious failing is the continued use of grey for Gandalf's hat! It was specifically described as "blue" in the book and also clearly blue in the movies too, even if it was a more washed-out and faded blue. Sand blue would have been a much more appropriate colour here and would have been a suitable "upgrade" from the original run of Gandalf minifigures. I had wondered if they would opt to use the more detailed wizard hat that was recently introduced; the hat would have been fine but the incorporated hair component would not really have been right for Gandalf so I'm glade the opted to stay away from this as the original wizard hat from the early-'90s works perfectly well here! The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell features an incredible selection of minifigures, including the complete Fellowship of the Ring. This group also appeared in 2012, spread between various sets from the original range. Billy Peltzer • Brain Gremlin • Daffy • Gizmo • Gremlin • Greta • Kate Beringer • Lynn Peltzer • Mohawk • Mr. Wing • Murray Futterman • Pete Fountaine • Ruby Deagle • Stripe • Vegetable Gremlin So you’ve got two choices. Swap out the legs for solid-color versions, or invest in fine-point yellow Sharpies (the only way you can tag the inseam)."

Gandalf is very similar, I prefer the old cape and head, but the torso and legs/dress will depend on the circumstance. The new Aragorn and Sam have different outfits, so their use depends on the situation. I prefer the ranger Aragorn, although the council outfit is useful in Rivendell. Sam’s new outfit is useful for while in the shire, while his old outfit is good for his outfit further into the journey. I think the old Aragorn and Boromir heads capture the actors better, although the new Boromir might be useful if I want to switch his hair to the more accurate reddish brown. I’m unsure on which outfit is better, there are certain aspects of each design I prefer better, so I’ll wait to see it in person. I like the new Boromir shield, although the older feels more ‘Lego’ to me.

Boromir I think is the one that was definitely improved in every way from the original. The face looks better and the body printing is just a lot cleaner. The helmet is interesting, as metallic gold replaces bronze in some areas. This blend of colours looks wonderful, but I wish the moulded armour panels from the 2012 helmet had been retained for the new one. Also, the helmets are interchangeable, despite the bushy beards underneath. Rivendell includes 21 minifigures, though LEGO’s description only lists 15. The discrepancy comes from an additional six statue minifigures, which I think count even if they’re part of the structure, since they’re complete figures. Five lines the tower, and the sixth holds Narsil. Sam is depicted with a dark tan torso, printed with a coat over a tan shirt, while he has suspenders holing up his dark brown trousers. He wears a sand-blue cloak. His hairpiece is dark orange. He has a happy smile, a raised right eyebrow and a more concerned frown. The rear printing on his coat adds detail, with creases and the rear tie. The figure is presented with a frying pan to carry. While we're on the subject of hair, the single style of elf hair piece seems very limiting. Dual-moulded may be an improvement but the top of the head looks oddly "bulbous" from some views in this new version. Given the number of elves, they had the opportunity to do more with this.

Gimli and Thorin Oakenshield, Kili, Fili, Dwalin, Balin are the only Dwarves who have appeared in more than one set. LEGO Lord of the Rings sets enable you to recreate all the exciting scenes from the Lord of the Rings series, ranging from the Pirate Ship Ambush to the Battle at Helm’s Deep! Starting in 2012, LEGO has manufactured 16 different Lord of the Rings LEGO sets. Another trend that has been developing over time, is the reduction of skin tones visible on the torso: this is particularly obvious with the hobbits and Aragorn. It means, amongst other things, that if you remove the hands, these torsos are instantly compatible with any skin tone you might choose to use, something that will be widely appreciated. We recently looked at the building experience for 10316 Rivendell– the upcoming LEGO Icons set. It is big, with over 6000 pieces and 15 minifigures (+6 statues)! I thought I would take a closer look at the new minifigures, and compare them with the original Lord of the Rings figures from 2012-13. Boromir, Aragorn, Gandalf, Gimli, Legolas Male Elf, Elrond, Arwen, Female Elf and Gloin The different styles of torso decoration between minifigures are interesting, as the new versions are cleaner than those from 2012, which captured more creases. The variation looks particularly noticeable on Pippin, whose scarf was originally far messier and whose buttons are now hidden behind his lapel.Around the base of the tower, and in the gallery, looking over the shards of Narsil, we have a number of statues, presumably of elven heroes from the past. They are not specifically identified. They all have the same torso, a double-sided head and either straight or wavy hair. There are 3 figures with regular legs, and three with the miniskirt. Overall, the recurring characters seem to have faces that look less angry than they may have done in 2012. I'm just gonna copy and paste what I wrote on the Rivendell announcement article, where I did my own comparisons based on the pictures:

If there’s one Lord of the Rings set to rule them all, Rivendell is certainly the One! The most ambitious set in the series to date, Rivendell captures the scene and the formation of the legendary Fellowship of the Ring. Members of the group seek to find the Ring of Power and destroy it. Relive the moment all of the key players gather for the first time at the scenic Elvish sanctuary. The figures share the same rubbery hairpiece: the female’s hair is cool yellow, while the male’s hair is dark brown. Peregrin ‘Pippin’ TookEdit: on review, I have inadvertently performed a head swap between Pippin and Merry. thanks to reader Jonah B for performing due diligence ] Minifigures: x1 Aragorn, x1 Gimli, x1 King of the Dead, x1 Legolas, x1 Moridor Orc (bald), x1 Moridor Orc (bald with armor), x1 Pirate of Umbar, x2 Soldier of the Dead (two variations) The dress piece for Gandalf looks great but I think his face looks horrible in my opinion. His eyes just look too youthful. As a yellowist, I find the new hobbit legs are a turn for the worse. If there were easily available equivalents with yellow feet, I wouldn't mind so much. But the odds of LEGO ever producing K2 (dual-moulded) dark reddish-brown short legs with yellow feet for an in-house line are slim :~( " The Council of Elrond features columns and Elven archways, a stairway and trees with autumn-colors. Place the One Ring on the podium. Use the launch function to send Gimli flying toward the podium as he attempts to destroy the Ring. Set measures about 5 in high and 9 in wide. 12. The Wizard Battle 79005