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10237 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Tower of Orthanc
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10237 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Tower of Orthanc
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LEGO 10237 Tower of Orthanc is a The Lord of the Rings set valued at $1,817 for new and sealed sets, up 808% from an original retail price of $199.99. The set retired in October 2015 with annual appreciation averaging 19.00% since. On the used market, values range from $1,100 to $1,380 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $1,721 and $2,000. Its market is holding its ground, with a value that has risen in recent months weighed against more copies listed for sale.

Tower of Orthanc Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tower of Orthanc since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 10237 Tower of Orthanc is a The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers set released in 2013, containing 2359 pieces and 5 minifigures. The build depicts the multi-story fortress of Isengard with an entrance hall, dungeon, throne room, alchemy room, library, and attic. It includes a Great Eagle and a large buildable Ent with poseable limbs and a swinging arm function. The minifigures are Saruman (kirtle outfit), Grima Wormtongue, Gandalf the Grey, an Uruk-hai, and the Orc Pitmaster, with Grima Wormtongue exclusive to this set.

Tower of Orthanc has climbed about 19.0% a year since retirement and is worth around $1,817 sealed. If the forecast is right, it keeps going, to about $2,523 in five years. The average used price is $1,150 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $1,864 to $2,253. The 5 included minifigs account for approximately 39% of the set's total value. The set was available for 27 months, from July 2013 to October 2015.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 10237 Lord of the Rings Tower of Orthanc 2359pcs Sealed MISB Retired New
BrickEconomy Choice
$1,675.00
(US) The Lord of the Rings 10237 Tower of Orthanc, New and Factory Sealed $1,699.00
-6.5%
(US) The Lord of the Rings: Tower of Orthanc (10237) - New In Sealed Box $1,699.99
-6.4%
(US) The Lord of the Rings 10237 Tower of Orthanc, NEW and Factory Sealed $1,789.00
-1.5%
(US) 10237 The Lord of the Rings: The Tower of Orthanc New Sealed Retired Set $1,799.99
-0.9%
(US) The Lord of the Rings 10237 Tower of Orthanc, New and Factory Sealed $1,850.00
+1.8%
(US) Tower of Orthanc from BrickLink seller NJC $1,864.00
+2.6%
(US) Tower of Orthanc from BrickLink seller Muskio963022 $1,865.00
+2.7%
(US) The Lord Of the Rings 10237 The Tower Of Orthanc, Brand New Sealed NISB $1,899.00
+4.5%
(US) The Lord of the Rings THE TOWER OF ORTHANC Set #10237 - Sealed, New $1,899.99
+4.6%
(US) NEW LEGO Lord Of The Rings The Tower of Orthanc 10237 , SEALED $1,949.99
+7.3%
(US) The Lord of the Rings: Tower of Orthanc (10237) Sealed and Unopened $1,975.00
+8.7%
(US) Tower of Orthanc from BrickLink seller TBD_BRICKS $1,999.99
+10.1%
(US) The Lord of the Rings: Tower of Orthanc (10237) New, Sealed $2,000.00
+10.1%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 10237 Tower of Orthanc.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 10237 Tower of Orthanc.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing and it is outpacing its theme, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandTop 7% in The Lord of the Rings
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in The Lord of the Rings
Listings up 43% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+27% typical for The Lord of the Rings
+66% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:12% bearish·38% neutral·50% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other The Two Towers sets

Similar sets have not kept pace with Tower of Orthanc over the past year. That alone goes a long way to explain why it ranks ahead of most The Two Towers sets.

#2 of 4
By growth since retail, +808%
+519%+1,000%
In the top half of the group.
#1 of 4
Used value as a share of new, 63%
49%63%
Used copies keep the most of their new value in the group.
All The Two Towers setsValueSince retail
10237 Tower of Orthanc$1,817+808%
9474 The Battle Of Helm's Deep$804+519%
9471 Uruk-Hai Army$330+1,000%
30211 Uruk-Hai with Ballista$36+802%

Sets in The Lord of the Rings / The Two Towers

9474 The Battle Of Helm's Deep

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Two Towers
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 1,368 / 8
Availability Retired
9474 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers The Battle Of Helm's Deep
Retail $129.99
Value $804.23
Growth  +518.7%
Annual growth 14.7%

9471 Uruk-Hai Army

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Two Towers
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 257 / 6
Availability Retired
9471 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Uruk-Hai Army
Retail $29.99
Value $330.00
Growth  +1000.4%
Annual growth 16.6%

30211 Uruk-Hai with Ballista

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Two Towers
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
30211 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Uruk-Hai with Ballista
Retail $3.99
Value $36.00
Growth  +802.3%
Annual growth 12.3%

Tower of Orthanc Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 10237 Tower of Orthanc?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Tower of Orthanc is $1,817. Sealed copies typically change hands for $1,721 to $2,000. That is up 7% on three months ago. A used copy in good condition goes for about $1,150.

Is LEGO 10237 Tower of Orthanc still available?

No. Tower of Orthanc left LEGO's shelves in October 2015 after a run of about 2 years, 9 months longer than the typical The Two Towers set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How has LEGO 10237 Tower of Orthanc performed since its release?

Since it sold for $199.99 in shops, Tower of Orthanc has risen 808% in value, or roughly 19% a year on average. It has outgrown the The Two Towers average of 14.3% a year by a clear margin.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 10237 Tower of Orthanc?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Tower of Orthanc near $1,955 in twelve months, about 8% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What comes in LEGO 10237 Tower of Orthanc?

Tower of Orthanc has 2,359 pieces, about $0.08 each at retail, and 5 minifigures: Gandalf the Grey, Grima Wormtongue, Mordor Orc, Saruman and Uruk-hai. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $700, about 39% of the set's value, led by Grima Wormtongue at $342. Grima Wormtongue and Saruman are exclusive to this set.

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Tower of Orthanc Reviews

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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.”
Full review at www.thebrickfan.com

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/sealed value of $1,817.
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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 $1,817, while used sets can be found for $1,150.
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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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