Which scene does the set show?

It depicts the attack of the giant spider Shelob from The Lord of the Rings. The set was released in 2012.

How many minifigures come with it?

There are three minifigures and 227 pieces in total.

Is it better for play or display?

Either works. The scene is compact enough for a shelf and offers play value through the spider and the figures.

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LEGO® Shelob Attacks

Shelob Attacks comes from the 2012 Lord of the Rings range and puts the notorious giant spider centre stage. With 227 pieces and three minifigures it is a compact scene for both play and display.

Set number: 9470
Year: 2012
Pieces: 227
Minifigures: 3
Theme: The Lord of the Rings
Different parts: 78

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 78

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (11)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 3

Frodo Baggins - Dark Bluish Gray Cape fig-0051985 pieces × 1
Samwise Gamgee - Dark Bluish Gray Cape fig-0051995 pieces × 1
Gollum, Oval Eyes fig-0052003 pieces × 1

Description

The lair above the pass

In Tolkien's story Shelob is the enormous spider lurking in the pass of Cirith Ungol, waiting for travellers. This set recreates that encounter as a small scene. The spider is the eye-catcher, surrounded by a gloomy setting meant to suggest the narrow, treacherous passage. Anyone who knows the books or the films will recognise the moment straight away, so the model tells its story without needing much explanation. It is a handy reference for fans who sort their collection by chapters of the story.

Three figures, one fight

Three minifigures give the scene a decent cast, with room for the heroes as well as the creature menacing them, so the confrontation can be played out. The figures also matter to collectors who want to complete their Middle-earth line-up. The spider provides a fitting opponent at a size that will not overwhelm a shelf. If you prefer display, the scene can be joined with other sets from the range to form a larger landscape. That gives every player a role and makes the scene feel livelier.

Black, brown and layers of grey

Black, reddish brown, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey make up the palette. It fits the threatening mood: rocks, webs and the spider's body look dark without becoming dull, because the two greys stand apart from each other. Reddish brown adds a touch of warmth to the cold surroundings. The overall picture is coherent and gloomy, sits well next to other Middle-earth scenes and captures the atmosphere of the source quite faithfully. As a result the model stays an eye-catcher on the shelf even in dim light.

227 pieces, plenty of variety

Within the 227 pieces there are 69 different parts, a high figure for the size. That points to many special shapes used for the spider's legs and the rock formations. This page lists the complete parts list with colours and quantities. The “What can I build?” tool also lets you test what your own stock plus this set could make together, such as creatures or caves of your own design. That is useful if you want to learn more about individual parts or replace missing elements.

FAQ

Which scene does the set show?: It depicts the attack of the giant spider Shelob from The Lord of the Rings. The set was released in 2012.
How many minifigures come with it?: There are three minifigures and 227 pieces in total.
Is it better for play or display?: Either works. The scene is compact enough for a shelf and offers play value through the spider and the figures.

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