Gandalf the Grey & Balrog
other • 348 pcs
- Set number
- 40631-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 348
- Original RRP
- $19.99
- Released
- 2023
- Theme
- Other
- Barcode
- 5702017423814
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Where it came from
Released in 2023, this LEGO BrickHeadz set, numbered 40631, was created to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. It captures the iconic confrontation between the wizard Gandalf the Grey and the demonic Balrog within the Mines of Moria, a pivotal sequence from The Fellowship of the Ring. The set reflects the characteristic aesthetic of the BrickHeadz line, which utilizes standardized, stylized proportions and distinctively large, expressive eyes to reinterpret popular cinematic and literary characters as minimalist building figures.
The design team focused on balancing the humble, earthly tones of Gandalf’s robes and hat with the more aggressive, fiery composition of the Balrog. By using specialized translucent orange elements to represent the flames emanating from the Balrog’s form and a printed piece for the wizard's satchel, the designers aimed to evoke the high-fantasy atmosphere of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world despite the inherent constraints of the medium. Upon its release, the set was noted by collectors for its clever use of color and detail within the compact two-pack format.
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