The Wizard Battle

This is a pretty good set and the figures fit nicely into any Lego enthusiast's collection. I just wanted to point out that one of the photos listed above is misleading. One of the images shows the Orange Lego Tool alongside the assembled set. NOTE: The Orange Lego Tool DOES NOT come with this set. It does come with some of the other Lego sets, such as the "Hobbit Barrel Escape set". more less

For the retail price of $12.99, you get an iconic scene from the first The Lord of the Rings movie with two minifigures and a rare Palantir piece. The room is a little similar from the one in the Orthanc set but it's still worth it to pick up especially for a cheap pickup of Saruman and the Palantir. more less

If you own (or plan to buy) 10237 Tower of Orthanc, then this is a set which you can certainly pass on. However, if you think that this set is worth it for the eye of Sauron alone, then naturally it is well worth having. For those of you who have no intention to purchase 10237 Tower of Orthanc on the other hand, this is an excellent set. An affordable way of getting Saruman is very welcome and the model itself is not bad at all. more less

In the end, this set delivers a decent enough value as both a set and a parts pack. While a lot of the technic stuff takes up bulk in the set that may have been better used to extend out the platform in place for a battle, you can't argue with the parts you get. 113 parts isn't bad for what effectively is a wizard battle pack, and all of the pieces are generic enough to justify getting more than one of the sets, if for nothing else than to update your Magneto minifigs. more less

If you're a fan of the LOTR franchise, I recommend buying this set. It's cheap, and feels pretty substantial; it includes some key characters, one of which is new (and if you don't want to spend $200 on the Orthanc Tower set, it's the only place to get him); it has some FUNctions. I was happy with it, happy enough to include it among the choice LOTR sets that make my shelves. more less

It's quite a simple set, but it manages to capture that particular scene perfectly. Highlights include the magnificent lamps, the imposing throne that even features a play function. more less