Grim Hammers from The Hobbit are for me amazing miniatures aswell, probably my favorites !

I love the metal Lurtz model! Looks identical to the movie scene where he rallies the scout uruk hai before killing Boromir, then proceeding to have one of the most short-lived but badass moments when fighting Aragorn. Besides that one model, I really like Kardush, the fire coming out of the hand in a metal cast is just brilliant for the time. Also Mauhur, with the two handed sword looks super cool.

Agree on Theoden, but the helms deep sculpt is so much better than the new one! And the fact that it’s nearly 20 years old and still holds up is amazing

I very much agree with your number 1 pick. Not only do I think it is the best sculpted MESBG miniature, I think it is the best sculpt of all GW's miniatures as well.

Great video Harry. I completely agree with your philosophy for choosing models, ones that speak to you in terms of story and nostalgia. I also have the Ringwraiths (foot and mounted), Cave troll, Sauron and Theoden in my top 10 but then the first metal Gandalf, Metal moria goblins, Minas Tirith warriors, Khazad guard and Dwarf kings.

I think the mounted witch-king will be re released. It features heavily in the new Quest of the Ringbearer book. And you're the 3rd person I've heard in 2 days to say they want it back ha! I managed to find one for relatively cheap on ebay :) Also I love these videos! You should do more top 10s!

For me, it's mostly the models that represent very specific parts of the film Gandalf - Khazad Dum Thranduil on Elk Frodo - Mt Doom Boromir with banner. Theorem was my favourite too, such a joy to paint and easy to paint. Could add as much or as little detail as you liked, perfect. Oh and the new Elfhelm is stunning, which is annoying when you see he's fight 4 haha

i can't get enough of the iron hills and Erebor dwarfs. they're just so good!

I think the best model has to be old FOTR Bilbo. It's a fantastic sculpt that perfectly captures Ian Holm's likeness and the details of his costume, but it's also a model that tells a story. At first glance, it's just this sweet old Hobbit smiling as he sets off an adventure. Look at the model from another angle, however, and you see he's fixated on the Ring in his palm.

Favourite Sculpt? The old pre-Hobbit Thranduil sculpt. The other nine, in no particular order: The Nine 'named' Nazgul.

There's like 100 models that could have made this list, a testament to how great the range is

What about the old metal Balrog model. I absolutely love that one, and it's appearance in The Fellowship of the Ring.

Favourite sculpts would have to be khazad guard, easterling dragon Knight, Kings champion, axemen of lossarnach, Knights of minas tirith, troll chieftain and of course the mummakil.

Helm hammerhand from forgeworld is my all time favourite!

You should do a top 10 models that need a new model.

Honourable Mention for the Uruk Scout Captain with the two handed axe? and the Metal Bezerker sculpts?

Well that was a tease at the end of the video there wasn't it! There is no right or wrong here with best sculpts; it's just great that there are so many to choose from and there don't appear to be that many which the community generally raise eyebrows at (though sometimes there is a need to wait to get hands on one before pronouncing judgement based on photos and paint jobs only!!!!!). I love the aesthetic of LOTR and some (mostly good) of the Hobbit so tend to stay within the confines of those miniatures we saw on the big screen, but not always. But I've never sat down and tried to pick a top 10 and order them - just think it would be too hard. Also slightly unfair as tools for sculpting and production techniques have moved on so much in the last couple of decades. But much food for thought at least.

For Aragorn, Weathertop (swinging torches) and Helm’s Deep (looking bloodied and charging with the elves with his hair in his face) are IMO some of the best sculpts in the range... if you don’t have those then maybe they’d change your mind about Aragorn!

In no order: Spooky galadriel. Black root vale banner Necromancer Mounted amdur Orc armoured Sam and Frodo New king of the dead Wild warg chief Keeper / minibolg Dead marsh spectre - elf Frying pan sam.

Aragorn not had a good sculpt? Surely not?

Have to disagree about the metal Mordor Orcs. I've a soft spot for the metal Morannon Orcs: I like the regimented, elite feel whereas the plastic ones are hit and miss. The Wildmen of Dunland are a particular favourite of mine, shout out too to Dwarf Kings/Kings of Men, Twilight Wraiths, Uruk Scouts, Haradrim Warriors and Lossarnach

So many ads fort a personal top ten, really shameful how Desperate someones are to make a living out of their hobby..