The Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game brings The Lord Of The Rings, The Hobbit, and The War Of Rohirrim intoGames Workshopand brings them to life with a series of intricate miniatures. The core rules for the game are fully compatible across all three Middle-Earth set series. You can also use the models from the original run of miniatures from The Lord Of The Rings.
There are a wide range of models available, from the tiniest hobbit to the largest dragon. Many sets comprise a group of miniatures, but we’re choosing to focus on the most expensive miniatures, which focus on one core weapon or character. These models have been carefully crafted with all the attention to detail and care we’ve come to expect from Games Workshop.
All prices are based on Games Workshop’s US Store price at the time of writing.
10Birchseed The Ent - $98
Birchseed is a young Ent, smaller than many others but not lacking in stoicism and courage. He is a great example of the nature of Ents, taking his time to consider his options when faced with battle. Birchseed may be young but he doesn’t lack strength and will unlock new tactical options for any Fangorn army.
The model itself comprises 19 components, and features a huge amount of detail. The branches of this young Ent twist into a gnarled look, which suggests wisdom beyond Birchseed’s physical age. As he turns to one side, the branches twist round perfectly to show a fully mobile, almost human-shaped, Ent.
9Iron Hills Dwarf Ballista - $100
The Iron Hills armies frequently face challenges from enemies nearby. The answer is the Iron Hills Dwarf Ballista, a large weapon manned by four siege crew, which is used both offensively and defensively. It fires large bolts which have flailing chains attached to them. These decimate Dwarven armies, severely impacting any and all plans they may have.
This kit comprises a large ballista siege weapon, including the highly detailed flail bolts, as well as a four-man siege crew to operate it. The siege crew are a regular size and the ballista towers over them, showing its dominance and strength by its size as well as its capabilities.
This set is technically two Gundabad Ogres but consider it a buy one get one free. These powerful line-breakers particularly excel against the closed ranks of heavily armored Dwarves. They are swift and powerful, able to smash through enemy lines and unable to be contained.
The two Ogres in this set have extra heads and club-wielding hands, allowing you to customize both models and ensure some differences between them. Both figures come in multiple parts, and feature intricate details from the enemies beneath their huge feet to the warped nails in their clubs.
7Gwaihir The Wind Lord - $112
Gwaihir is the most noble of the great eagles. While these magnificent birds generally care little about the goings-on below, they do have a common enemy in the Orcs and Wargs. The Giant Eagles will swoop down on Wargs, and you’re able to enlist Gwaihir to do this in any army on the side of good.
The exquisite model has 15 components which create Gwaihir with his mighty wings outstretched as his talons pin down a Warg into the ground. The detailed model includes a rocky base, and details that show every feather of this magnificent eagle.
This Mumakil is a huge war-beast trained by the Mahud to charge through enemy lines and trample enemies in their path. They are steered towards large armies, charging a path through the middle while Haradrim warriors atop the beast rain down arrows.
In this set you’ll find one War Mumak of Harad, 12 warriors, six with bows and six with spears, and a Mumak Champion who guides the beast from the top of its harness.
The Gundabad Trolls are some of Azog’s most deadly creatures. They are clad in metal armor and their huge height allows them to take powerful swings at their foes. You can choose from one wielding a club, or another wielding scythe gauntlets.
These figures are separate kits, with each one comprising seven pieces which make up one Gundabad Troll. They function as both monster and warrior, allowing you to assemble a small group of these powerful Trolls.
4Dragon Emperor Of Rhun - $137
The Dragon Emperor of Rhun, a mysterious figure whose identity is unknown, is a Hero of legend who can lead your Easterlings. He’s armed with an Elven Glaive, and inspires all nearby units just with his presence.
This versatile set includes the Dragon Emperor riding atop his Royal Palanquin which is carried by six Black Dragon bearers. There’s also a separate Dragon Emperor on foot to reflect the changes once he arrives in battle.
3Troll Brute - $152
The tortured and mutilated Troll Brute has been bred for war. Its limbs are replaced with lethal flails and it is ridden by a Gundabad Orc. The orc steers it in the right direction as the Troll lumbers blindly, swinging its flails as it goes.
This set comprises the Troll Brute and its Orc rider, as well as Bofur the Dwarf. This is a rare miniature which can change sides, since Bofur can be aided to mount the troll, slay its rider and take control. The set comprises 21 components and is versatile in battle.
2Iron Hills Chariot - $195
The Iron Hill Chariot is the vanguard of Dain’s army. They run ahead of the Dwarves to clear the paths of enemies. The chariot is pulled by six goats, and has scythes on its wheels. A charging chariot will cause a lot of damage to those in its path.
There are six large horned goats pulling the chariot as well as a dwarf gripping a rapid-fire bolt thrower, and another wielding a sword. There’s also a driver as well as an Iron Hills Captain, allowing your to swap out the driver for someone more senior.
1Smaug - $690
Smaug is the most well-known, largest and most powerful dragon in Middle-Earth. Shown atop his hoard, the dragon who brought desolation to Erebor is painstakingly created upon a scenic base which depicts an encounter from The Hobbit.
This is thelargest and most detailed miniatureby far, weighing 2.4kg, and standing at 21.4cm. Its base is 231 x 133 oval, and its wings spread out wide of the hoard he stands on. There are 42 components to this model, and it can be used as a display piece or as an incredibly powerful enemy in battle.
