One LEGO Set To Rule Them All: The Menace of Sauron’s Helmet
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LEGO has introduced a new set, 11373 The Lord of the Rings: Sauron’s Helmet, expanding its helmet collection with an iconic villain. This set offers fans another opportunity to acquire the Sauron minifigure, which is a highlight of the set. The helmet itself is designed to be a respectable display piece.
The visual style of Sauron, with its black and dark silver coloring, tall angular lines, and pointy spikes, is well-documented. However, the character's appearance has evolved over time. In J.R.R. Tolkien's 1954 watercolor painting for *The Return of the King*, Sauron is depicted in a more naturalistic form, without armor. Greg Hildebrandt's artwork also portrays Sauron without armor, cloaked in shadow.
The armored look of Sauron originated in Wētā Workshop’s concept art. This new LEGO set captures the essence of Sauron's iconic helmet, making it a must-have for fans of *The Lord of the Rings* and LEGO helmet collectors. If you're a fan of the theme, you might want to consider a LEGO display case to showcase it.
The Dark Lord finally joins LEGO’s growing helmet lineup, but do Sauron’s fearsome headgear and minifigure live up to their legendary reputation? We take a closer look with the help of another lurking menace…
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