LEGO The Tower of Orthanc (10237-1)
The Tower of Orthanc (10237-1) is a LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set that was released in July 2013 and retired in October 2015 with a shelf life of 2 years and 3 months 14 days.
This LEGO set has 2,359 pieces and had a RRP of $199.99 (£169.99 / 199.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.08c (0.07p / 0.08€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 454.0% and now has a value of $1,107.92 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21 | $536.17 | 4 |
| Jan 22 | $634.29 | 15 |
| Feb 22 | $609.76 | 6 |
| Mar 22 | $646.56 | 12 |
| Apr 22 | $732.41 | 3 |
| May 22 | $774.46 | 2 |
| Jun 22 | $660.57 | 8 |
| Jul 22 | $727.16 | 4 |
| Aug 22 | $742.93 | 6 |
| Sep 22 | $777.97 | 13 |
| Oct 22 | $730.66 | 6 |
| Nov 22 | $720.15 | 4 |
| Dec 22 | $862.07 | 4 |
| Jan 23 | $846.30 | 8 |
| Feb 23 | $914.64 | 10 |
| Mar 23 | $981.22 | 11 |
| Apr 23 | $1,033.79 | 4 |
| May 23 | $776.22 | 3 |
| Jun 23 | $993.49 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | $869.08 | 4 |
| Aug 23 | $876.09 | 7 |
| Sep 23 | $942.67 | 3 |
| Oct 23 | $923.40 | 7 |
| Nov 23 | $893.61 | 9 |
| Dec 23 | $858.57 | 5 |
| Jan 24 | $1,018.02 | 8 |
| Feb 24 | $1,046.05 | 4 |
| Mar 24 | $1,049.56 | 5 |
| Apr 24 | $907.63 | 5 |
| May 24 | $1,110.88 | 20 |
| Jun 24 | $1,249.31 | 12 |
| Jul 24 | $1,370.21 | 6 |
| Aug 24 | $1,398.24 | 5 |
| Sep 24 | $1,242.30 | 2 |
| Oct 24 | $1,258.07 | 7 |
| Nov 24 | $1,350.93 | 2 |
| Dec 24 | $1,298.37 | 6 |
| Jan 25 | $1,356.19 | 2 |
| Feb 25 | $1,300.12 | 7 |
| Mar 25 | $1,450.81 | 7 |
| Apr 25 | $1,207.25 | 1 |
| May 25 | $1,361.45 | 6 |
| Jun 25 | $1,312.38 | 3 |
| Jul 25 | $1,324.65 | 2 |
| Aug 25 | $1,424.52 | 6 |
| Sep 25 | $1,322.90 | 4 |
| Oct 25 | $1,258.07 | 2 |
| Nov 25 | $1,373.71 | 2 |
| Dec 25 | $1,391.23 | 5 |
| Jan 26 | $1,424.52 | 5 |
| Feb 26 | $1,557.69 | 13 |
| Mar 26 | $1,753.93 | 2 |
Minifigures
This set contains 5 minifigures with a combined value of $405.38. 2 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 308 sales of the The Tower of Orthanc set since Dec 21. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.
Value breakdown
The current value of The Tower of Orthanc is $1,107.92
The 5 minifigures in this set make up 37% of the total set value.
The Grima Wormtongue minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 18% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: The Tower of Orthanc
Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Sub Theme: The Lord of the Rings
Set number: 10237-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 10 years, 6 months
Pieces: 2,359
Minifigures: 5
Jul 1, 2013
Jul 1, 2013
Jul 1, 2013
Jul 1, 2013
Jul 31, 2015
Jul 31, 2015
Oct 15, 2015
Jul 31, 2015
Shelf life: 2 years, 4 months
$199.99
£169.99
199.99€
0.085c
0.072p
0.085€
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $1,107.92
Increase from RRP: 454.0%
Yearly ROI: 43.2%
Set rating
This set has been given an average rating of 7.3 / 10 based on 17 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.
Minifigures
Set colors
The The Tower of Orthanc has 2359 pieces and is ranked 198 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Black
The most common part in this set is Plate 1 x 2
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO The Tower of Orthanc (10237-1) worth?
The LEGO The Tower of Orthanc is currently worth $1,107.92 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $199.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO The Tower of Orthanc?
The LEGO The Tower of Orthanc (10237-1) contains 2,359 pieces, making it the 198th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO The Tower of Orthanc retired?
Yes, the LEGO The Tower of Orthanc has been retired. It was retired in October 2015 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
How many minifigures are in the LEGO The Tower of Orthanc?
The LEGO The Tower of Orthanc contains 5 minifigures, 2 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Grima Wormtongue, Saruman - Long Robes, Uruk-hai - Handprint Helmet, Mordor Orc - Bald, Gandalf the Grey - Hair and Cape.
When was the LEGO The Tower of Orthanc released?
The LEGO The Tower of Orthanc (10237-1) was released in July 2013 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.
Is the LEGO The Tower of Orthanc a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO The Tower of Orthanc has increased in value by 454.0% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 43.2%.
Price data last updated: Mar 26
