How many pieces are in the Uruk-hai Army?

Uruk-hai Army contains 257 pieces.

What age is the Uruk-hai Army recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8-14.

When was the Uruk-hai Army released?

Uruk-hai Army was released in 2012.

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🏛 The Lord of the Rings

Set #9471

Uruk-hai Army

The Uruk-hai Army set is a fantastic entry point into the world of Lord of the Rings LEGO.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Great for younger fans and those new to LEGO building, as well as adult collectors looking to expand their armies.
Build: 257 pieces · about 4 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 11.7¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 426 ratings

Fans appreciate the Uruk-hai Army for its army-building potential and the inclusion of Éomer. Some find the fortress design basic and repetitive, but overall it's considered a good value for expanding a Lord of the Rings collection.

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📝 Our Take

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The Uruk-hai Army set is a fantastic entry point into the world of Lord of the Rings LEGO. This set perfectly captures the gritty aesthetic of the Uruk-hai and provides a solid foundation for building larger Middle-earth dioramas.

This set is perfect for army builders and fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It offers a great selection of minifigures and enough bricks to construct a small but effective fortification.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex or iconic Lord of the Rings set. Consider sets like the Battle of Helm's Deep (9474-1) for a more substantial building experience and display piece.

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🧱 Building Experience

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257

Pieces

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4.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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8-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Simple yet effective wall construction using basic bricklaying techniques.
Fun play features like the flick-fire catapult.
Quick and easy build, ideal for multiple builds and army expansion.
Great for customizing and adding to existing LEGO castles or fortifications.

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⏳ Retired

The Uruk-hai Army set presents a decent investment opportunity, primarily due to its popularity within the Lord of the Rings theme and its army-building potential. The minifigures, particularly Éomer, add significant value. As a retired set, its price has steadily increased over time, and demand from collectors and MOC builders should keep it appreciating. However, the relatively small piece count and the availability of similar army-building sets might limit its upside compared to larger, more unique sets from the theme. Consider the long-term potential and the condition of the set when evaluating its investment value.

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📖 About This Set

Repel the Uruk-hai Army at Helm's Deep!

Under attack by the evil Uruk-hai Army, the ancient fortress at Helm's Deep is the last refuge for the people of Rohan! As the Uruk-hai draw near, they fire hooks from the armored hook shooter and try to scale the fortress walls. Can Éomer and the Rohan soldier hold back the Uruk-hai and save the day? Includes 6 minifigures: Éomer, Rohan soldier and 4 Uruk-hai.

Includes 6 minifigures: Éomer, Rohan soldier and 4 Uruk-hai
Features fortress wall with detachable catapult and hook shooter
Accessories include helmets, shield, sword, bow, spear and weapons
Also includes the new LEGO horse
Defend the fortress with the catapult!
Fire the hooks!
Collect the exclusive Éomer minifigure!
Combine with 9474 The Battle of Helm's Deep™ and build your Uruk-hai Army for even bigger battles!
Fortress wall measures 4" (9cm) high and 5" (13cm) wide
Hook shooter measures 4" (10cm) long

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The Uruk-hai Army set is a more affordable entry point compared to the larger Battle of Helm's Deep (9474-1). While Helm's Deep offers a more substantial building experience and iconic scene, the Uruk-hai Army provides a cost-effective way to build up your Uruk-hai forces. It also offers a more focused army-building experience than sets like Mines of Moria (9470-1), which prioritize interior play features.

6 Minifigures Included

Uruk-Hai - Helmet, Armour

The inclusion of Éomer, a named Rohan character, makes this set particularly desirable for minifigure collectors. The Uruk-Hai minifigures with unique helmets and armor also add to the set's value.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 257
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 79 unique parts, 229 pieces
Minifigures: 6

The official piece count includes the 28 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Shield Broad with...

Part #: 10049 2× Pearl Titanium

Weapon Sword (Uru...

Part #: 10050 2× Pearl Titanium

Animal, Horse, Mo...

Part #: 10509pr0001 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 1× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with W...

Part #: 2431pr0060 3× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 2730 2× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 2× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 16× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Sand Green

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 5× Light Bluish Gray

Stairs 7 x 4 x 6 ...

Part #: 30134 1× Reddish Brown

Tool Grappling Hook

Part #: 30192 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 2× Dark Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Dark Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32530 2× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32556 1× Tan

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Sand Green

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 4× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 5× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Black

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 4× Blue

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Black

Hinge Tile 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 44300 2× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 3

Part #: 4490 2× Light Bluish Gray

Animal / Creature...

Part #: 4491b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...

Part #: 4495b 1× Pearl Gold

Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...

Part #: 4495b 1× Dark Green

Weapon Bow and Ar...

Part #: 4499 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 5× Dark Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Light Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 3× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 4× Dark Brown

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 61184 2× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Halberd / ...

Part #: 6123 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61252 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 61678 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× Reddish Brown

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Dark Brown

Flame / Headwear ...

Part #: 64647 1× Trans-Neon Orange

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 72454 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Shield Round Bowe...

Part #: 75902pr0002 1× Dark Red

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 1× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 7× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Reddish Brown

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Black

Brick Wedged 2 x ...

Part #: 87620 10× Light Bluish Gray

Launcher, 1 x 4 w...

Part #: 88289 1× Dark Brown

Weapon Pike / Spe...

Part #: 90391pr0001 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 98283 5× Light Bluish Gray

Wing / Blade 1 x ...

Part #: 98347 2× Flat Silver

Weapon Sword / Gr...

Part #: 98370 1× Flat Silver

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 5× Dark Bluish Gray

The set features a decent selection of Light Bluish Gray bricks and slopes, useful for building castle walls and fortifications. The inclusion of Sand Green bricks adds a touch of variety and could be valuable for MOC builders looking for earth-toned elements.

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Bluish Gray Brick 1 x 2 (16x) $0.80

Light Bluish Gray Wedge 2 x 2 Facet (10x) $0.50

Dark Bluish Gray Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] (6x) $0.90

Dark Brown Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole (4x) $0.80

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$3.00

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the fortress into a larger Orcish stronghold.

🏛 Recreate sections of Helm's Deep or other Rohan fortifications.

🌳 Build a rocky outcropping or Orcish encampment in Mordor.

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

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3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

257

Official Piece Count

229

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 28 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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