Boromir of Gondor: A LEGO® creation by Christopher B : MOCpages.com

Boromir of Gondor

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The precursor and teaser to my Movie Accurate Fellowship of the Ring MOC. After several months of buying, trading, and perusing and purchasing on BrickLink, I have aquired (and still am maintaining) the most movie accurate Fellowship LEGO can make. Every aspect of this character was examined: Head, hair, legs, arms, torso, utensils and weapons. Only Boromir is complete so far, but the other 8 members of the fellowship are coming soon, with the same depth an accuracy.

About this creation

Starting with the main figure, he is compared with another image from the movie as far as accuracy. Which begins the analysis of Boromir.

FIGURE:
The figure represents Boromir SO well compared to the first reference photo above. I am very pleased with the overall look of hte fig.

A side view of Boromir holding his shield.

Back view, the one you see on Caradhas and in all the arial shots of the Fellowship. Doesn't it totally look like Boromir?

HEAD:
It was known from day one that the General Madine face would be necessary with some small 'modifications' (like trimming off side burns) for this fig. I traded a Dagger of Time for this baby. The expression is perfect as well as the hair color/style.
HAIR:
I also knew that I would have to spend the $1.20 + shipping for the new tan 'Dastan' hair for Boromir, but it is the perfect style for the character and reflects Sean Bean's hair color perfectly.

TORSO:
LEGO does not make a torso with a blue jerkin, open necked with chain mail underneath and gold outlining. So I just decided to use LEGO's closest equivalent, just the chain mail with the gold lining, and the blue 'T' piece and drape over the leg to suggest the idea ofa blue overcoat.
ARMS:
Simple red arms with the strip of chain mail pictured in the first reference photo complete the torso area and make him much more 'built' looking.

ACCESSORIES:
The horn (not picured here) was one of my favorite parts, but the black cape he wears through Moria really adds a 'Medieval' feel to the fig.

WEAPONS:
It took MUCH willpower to modify my new Viking shield, but much less to customize the BrickArms Damien blade to represent Boromir's weapons. I am very pleased with them.

Final reference picture of Boromir's sword.

I hope you enjoyed what I think is the first fully analysed, movie accurate Boromir on the pages. Only a few more BrickLink orders before the full Fellowship is unveiled. Stay tuned!

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Go LORD OF THE RINGS!

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Tureaglin Naugellon

October 23, 2013

WOW:) are you making all fellowship members?

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Jacob Manahan

May 10, 2012

Wow this is really well done! The detail is amazing, now I want to make one...

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Ben King

April 6, 2012

Chris, I must say that while I'm not a huge fan of non-purism, your figs are some of the nicest quality and cleanest custom figs I have ever seen.

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Caleb Anju

March 21, 2012

Great job! I love how you use tiny little details!

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Alex Cal.

February 24, 2012

Great Job! You use great detail and precision when you make your figures!

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Alex Cal.

February 24, 2012

Great Job! You use great detail and precision when you make your figures!

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Harry 863

January 31, 2012

Very nice, I really like the shield :)

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james shervheim

January 27, 2012

very nice. I really like the shield and the horn.

simon whatley

November 9, 2011

how do you get that face i would like to know wat set it form plz respond.

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Christopher Baldacci

November 9, 2011

Quoting simon whatley how do you get that face i would like to know wat set it form plz respond.

First of all, for the future, people are more likely to respond to your comments if you (1) give it an "I like it" (4 or 5 stars), and (2) if you ask nicely and give feedback. But, since you are new, I will bypass that for know and answer your question. It is the General Crix Madine head from the STARWARS set: "Home One Calamari". The set was $129.99 and I never bought the set. However I traded for the head. You can buy it off a BrickLink seller for about $1. I then used a pencil eraser to erase the beard's sideburns to make it a goatee instead of a full beard. Unless you have the Home One it is a long, careful, and expensive process. Plus you must not be a purist. But the end result is worth it. ~Christopher

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Christopher Baldacci

October 28, 2011

Quoting Imar Murphy Sweet! looks awesome, but what did you use for the boss on the shield?

That detail will be better explained in my full "Movie Accurate Fellowship", it is the sanded down top of a BrickForge turban, painted silver. Thanks for your comment!

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Imar Murphy

October 28, 2011

Sweet! looks awesome, but what did you use for the boss on the shield?

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Justin M

October 27, 2011

Wow very nice!!!

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Glory Forever

October 7, 2011

This is pretty cool. I can't wait for the movie!

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Commander Cody 2224

October 2, 2011

YOU ARE AWESOME!!! You've nailed all my favorites! LotR, Star Wars, Princess Bride, Christianity in legos, You should see the movie "Just Visiting" it is about a knight who accidentally goes to modern times. I think you would like it because it is in the same genre as the forementioned topics you clearly like. What materials do you use to alter the pieces?

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Matthew Murphy

September 18, 2011

I....I am....stunned....HUZZAH!

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Marc Post

September 18, 2011

Just.... Excellent, as always

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Lewis McAdow

September 17, 2011

Now that is just awesome!

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Aidan Moon

September 17, 2011

This is great! One thing though, I have seen some legs that are better, and I don't customize, but this is really great.

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Billy Bob

September 17, 2011

Aw, until I saw yours I thought mine - which was made just last night! - was really good and accurate. Oh, well

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Mark E

September 17, 2011

Best One ever...End of story.

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The Timinater !

September 17, 2011

very accurate, but, unfortanately, impurist....

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Paul Vermeesch

September 17, 2011

By far the most accurate and well constructed Boromir on the 'pages. There is SO much attention to detail in this minifig, and the work you put into this guy is beyond worth it. Well done!

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Josh O

September 17, 2011

FINALLY :D some one finaly found the right boromir combo every one else has failed you succedded :D good job

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Matthew Murphy

September 17, 2011

very nice HUZZAH!

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Matthew Murphy

September 17, 2011

very nice HUZZAH!

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Nathan Oh

September 17, 2011

*jaw drop* Holy Smokes...beyond holy smokes...Holy Wildabeast jumping like a kangaroo!!!!! This is totally freaking awesome! I can't wait to see the others and you need to help me with my Boromir!

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Max Pointner

September 17, 2011

!!!! Ok, this is the best LOTR minifig that I have ever seen in one post. The horn is very well done, as are the head and hair. I see that Bricklink order finally came! Well done!