lor053·Lord of the Rings·2012
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026.
#101 most valuable in Lord of the Rings · #1,718 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | lor053 |
| Theme | Lord of the Rings |
| Year Released | 2012 |
| Average Price (Used) | $14.57 |
| Average Price (New) | $22.83 |
| Price Range | $4.98 to $23.33 |
| Value Rank (Lord of the Rings) | #101 of 149 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #1,718 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 4 |
| Found In | 1 set |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $14.57 | $22.83 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $14.57 | $22.83 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $14.57 | $22.83 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $14.57 | $22.83 |
The LEGO Mirkwood Elf Guard (lor053) is a Lord of the Rings minifigure worth $14.57 on average, released in 2012 and found in 1 set. It has 4 individual parts. By value, it ranks #101 of 149 Lord of the Rings minifigures and #1,718 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Lord of the Rings theme average is $26.39, making this figure below average for its theme.
Mirkwood Elf Guard - Hair (lor053) is a mid-range Lord of the Rings minifigure valued at $14.57 on BrickLink. It comes from 1 set, exclusively Barrel Escape. Not a headline piece, but it adds up. Sellers processing bulk lots should know this figure is worth pulling and listing individually rather than bundling it into a random minifig lot.
The LEGO Mirkwood Elf Guard - Hair (lor053) is worth $14.57 used and $22.83 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $4.98 to $23.33 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Mirkwood Elf Guard - Hair appears in 1 set: Barrel Escape (79004-1, ~$193.37). Since it was only in one set, it can't be sourced elsewhere. That scarcity is reflected in the price.
Look for the BrickLink ID lor053. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Mirkwood Elf Guard - Hair is made up of 4 parts (a standard minifigure assembly). The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
List it individually on BrickLink with the ID lor053. Buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $14.57, it's worth the time to list separately rather than bundling. If you have several Lord of the Rings figures, listing them all at once saves on the per-item effort.
