10 Inspiring Iron Throne - Game of Thrones LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas
LEGO Iron Throne MOCs: Ten Designs to Rule Your Display
Few props in TV history are as instantly recognizable as the Iron Throne. All jagged edges and glinting steel, it’s a perfect subject for a LEGO MOC: dramatic silhouette, layered texture, and just enough asymmetry to make it fun. Whether you’re aiming for minifig scale for a king (or usurper) to sit on, or you want a compact desk display, the key is capturing that chaotic cluster of swords without losing the throne’s overall shape. Start with the silhouette—tall backrest that fans upward, a dense armrest area, and a narrow seat—then pack in “blades” using bars, katanas, and clip connections. Subtle color shifts in dark bluish gray, black, and a few metallic accents go a long way; the throne reads as old, scorched, and battle-forged, not shiny chrome.
Structure matters: a strong core (brackets, SNOT bricks, or a hinge-built spine) lets you attach lots of greebly “swords” without the model collapsing when you press a minifigure into place. Study reference angles from the show—especially the way the back splays out like a thorny crown—and exaggerate them slightly to sell the look at small scale. Finally, think presentation. A few steps of dais, a red-carpet tile run, or two torches with trans-orange flames instantly transform a chair into a scene. If you’re feeling extra, add a removable nameplate—because in Westeros, the name matters almost as much as the throne.
Tips for Building an Iron Throne in LEGO
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Lock the silhouette first. Build a rigid core using brackets/hinges; attach detail later.
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Use “sword-like” parts smartly. Bars (4L), katanas, droid arms, claws, spear tips, and wedge plates create convincing blade clusters.
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Layer textures. Alternate stud directions (SNOT) with grille tiles and clips for that forged, messy look.
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Color recipe. Base in dark bluish gray/black; sparingly sprinkle metallic silver/pearl dark gray for highlights.
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Seat strength. Reinforce the seat with plates/tiles so minifigures don’t pop pieces off.
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Pose for drama. Offset the back a few degrees, angle side “blades,” and stage with a small dais or banners.
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Budget builds. If short on katanas, mix bars + claw elements; paint the “story” with shapes, not just swords.
Ideas for Iron Throne–Style MOCs
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Minifig Throne Only: Compact display with a single character.
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Throne Room Diorama: Add dais steps, torches, stained-glass windows, and guards.
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Micro-Scale Throne Hall: Forced perspective to make the throne feel massive.
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House Variants: Targaryen (dragons & red banners), Stark (icy/darker palette), Lannister (gold accents).
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Battle for the Throne: Two minifigs clashing on the steps.
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“Chaos Is a Ladder” Vignette: Character-focused scene with a quote plaque.
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Aftermath Version: War-scorched or toppled throne for a story twist.
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Mosaic/Relief: A wall-mounted “throne silhouette” using slopes and tiles.
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