Set Facts
- The set features the Tower of Orthanc with 6 highly detailed floors including an attic, library, alchemy room, Saruman's throne room, entrance hall, and dungeon.
- The set includes a Great Eagle and a buildable Ent figure with poseable limbs and a swinging arm function.
- The set's minifigures include Saruman with kirtle outfit, Grima Wormtongue, Gandalf the Grey, an Uruk-hai and the Orc Pitmaster. Grima Wormtongue is exclusive to this set.
- This is the only Lord of the Rings set to represent more than one film.
- The set is the largest Lord of the Rings set released.
- Tower of Orthanc was designed by LEGO designers Bjarke Lykke Madsen and Jordan Scott.
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Tower of Orthanc Reviews
Jays Brick Blog
“I had a huge blast putting this set together. Watching the tower go up was nothing short of awesome and putting in the little fittings here and there encapsulated everything I love about being a Lego fan. From a design standpoint, massive kudos should be given to Lego's... More design team which has managed to capture the essence of what the Tower of Orthanc is all about. As a playset, it delivers with all the tiny details that give each room heaps of character and flavour. As a design piece, it's a masterpiece. It will impress your friends and most importantly, it will look damned impressive when you put it on display.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com
The Brick Fan
“The Tower of Orthanc as a whole set is one of the best sets I've built in a long time. If you're a Lord of the Rings fan, this is one of the sets you have to pick up. All the detailing that LEGO has put into not only the tower itself but in the Ent too is absolutely amazing... More not to mention the sheer size of the structure blew me away. There are many details in the set that you will find that played a big role in the movies and you can also remake some of the scenes as well.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
16 mos (this set 27 mos)
Annual growth
+15.18% (this set +18.21%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Tower of Orthanc currently ranks #3 out of the top most owned sets in The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers.
About The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers
The Two Towers was an unofficial subtheme of the LEGO The Lord of the Rings theme. It was introduced in 2012 and consists of four sets.
The Two Towers consists of 4 sets that ran from 2012 to 2013. As of today,
10237 Tower of Orthanc is the most valuable The Two Towers set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,655.
Summary
The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Tower of Orthanc set 10237 was released in July 2013, retailing for $200, but has since been retired. New, unopened Tower of Orthanc sets are valued at $1,655, while used sets can be found for $1,200.
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Finally, collect one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic buildings of The Lord of the Rings trilogy: The Tower of Orthanc! Build all 6 highly detailed floors filled with fascinating movie-related details including the attic, library, alchemy room, Saruman's throne room, entrance hall and dungeon.
This exclusive model stars in some of the most iconic scenes from The Lord of the Rings movies. Swoop down with the Great Eagle and rescue stranded Gandalf the Grey from his tower-top prison after his defeat at the hands of the white wizard, Saruman. Build the powerful, tree-like Ent, with poseable limbs and cool swinging arm function, then attack the Uruk-hai and Orc Pitmaster while Saruman and his servant Grima Wormtongue take refuge high in the tower.
The Tower of Orthanc is a must-have model for any The Lord of the Rings collection! Includes a Great Eagle, buildable Ent figure and 5 minifigures with weapons: Saruman with kirtle outfit, Grima Wormtongue, Gandalf the...
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