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So based off the $1000 Lego Death Star, I had the idea a while back to compile a list of figures for a similarly priced Lego Minas Tirith set. I’m not advocating the idea per se, but just kind of spitballing based on the fact that Lego was willing to do this in Star Wars. My list is as follows:

• Aragorn (x2?; coronation version for sure, and maybe either a Pelennor Fields or Black Gate variant)

• Frodo (coronation version)

• Sam (coronation version)

• Merry (x2?; Rohan squire for sure, maybe a coronation version)

• Pippin (x2?; Citadel Guard for sure, maybe a coronation version)

• Gimli

• Legolas

• Gandalf

• Captain Boromir (him in his Gondorian armor)

• Faramir

• Denethor

• Theoden

• Eowyn

• Eomer

• Arwen

• Elrond

• Witch-king

• Gothmog?

• Orc (x4)

• Easterling (x2)

• Haradrim (x2)

• Imrahil? (showed up in Lego The Lord of the Rings)

• Beregond? (same deal as Imrahil)

• Gondor Soldier (x5)

• Citadel Guard (x2)

Our final considered character has the distinction of being the son of one of the Mickey and Friends crew, rather than a niece or nephew. Goofy’s son first appeared in a series of Goofy shorts from the 60s, in which he was a red-headed fellow known only as Junior. Disney later reimagined him in the 90s as the black-haired, or black-furred, Max Goof. This version debuted in Goof Troop, and went on to feature in A Goofy Movie, a trio of direct-to-video films, and the House of Mouse animated series.

Well, there you have it. Not every Mickey and Friends-affiliated character by any means, but definitely a few that could be considered conspicuous for their absence. Here’s hoping Disney and Lego decide to revisit these guys in the future.

Like many of her Mickey and Friends costars, Minnie Mouse has been depicted as having a younger relative or two who occasionally pops by in the comics. However, unlike most of her friends, the history of Minnie’s nieces has been somewhat inconsistent. They have gone by such various names as Melody, Melinda, Pammy, and Tammy. Another depiction features nieces named Tiny and Lily, teenagers with a rather distinctive design from the usual depictions.

Millie and Melody are the incarnations that corporate Disney seems to favor, particularly in recent years. The pair made their apparent animated debut in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Since then, they have also appeared in the spinoff series Minnie’s Bow-Toons and in Mickey and the Roadster Racers/Mickey Mouse Mixed Up Adventures.

Moving from associates of Donald to those of Daisy, we meet her nieces. Yes, if you weren’t aware, Daisy has a set of triplet nieces just like Donald has a set of triplet nephews. Their names are April, May, and June, and like a number of Mickey and Friends relatives they originated in the comics. Daisy’s nieces came along in 1953, over a decade after Huey, Dewey, and Louie. The two sets of triplets often serve as foils for each other.

Though largely exclusive to comics, Daisy’s nieces have had a presence in and an influence on Disney Duck animation. Aside from appearing in the House of Mouse and The Legend of the Three Caballeros animated series, the trio have inspired other Duck girl characters. Most notable among these is Webby Vanderquack, a starring character in both the original DuckTales series and its 2017 reboot. The latter series also featured a rather interesting take on April, May, and June, but it’s best discovered by experiencing the series for yourself.

The final member of the Three Caballeros, Panchito debuted in the group’s namesake film in 1944. Perhaps due in part to this later introduction, Panchito’s appearances haven’t been quite as prolific as Jose’s. Where Jose has appeared apart from Panchito and even Donald, Panchito has rarely if ever been seen apart from his two friends. He is also the only Caballero not to appear as a playable character in video games.

Though these days he’s known for being part of the Donald Duck led(?) trio of the Three Caballeros, José Carioca actually debuted in the film Saludos Amigos in 1942, two years before the film that established him as part of the aforementioned trio of birds. Following these two films, José went on to appear in one segment of the Melody Time anthology film. He has made various other animation, comic, and even video game appearances over the decades, either with or without one or both of his fellow Caballeros.

The next mouse on our list shares a name, but little else, with the previous entry. According to one bit of Disney lore, Walt Disney at one point intended to name Mickey Mortimer. If that’s true, another creator seems to have decided that it was fitting to give the name to one of Mickey’s nephews. However, the same story also indicates that it was Walt Disney’s wife who objected to the name Mortimer. That part of the story may have inspired this other Mortimer, who’s more like the anti-Mickey.

Mortimer first appeared in the 1936 short “Mickey’s Rival”, which presented him as an old boyfriend of Minnie’s. He soon demonstrated why he was bad boyfriend material, and didn’t show up in animation again for more than sixty years. Since then Mortimer has been a recurring presence in various Mickey Mouse animated series, and also appeared in several video games. His role in the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse special “Super Adventure” also spawned a meme trend not too long ago.

Mortimer’s features are something of a caricature of Mickey’s, no doubt to emphasize just how different the two of them are from each other. With his narrow, elongated snout, Mortimer honestly gives off some rat vibes.

Like Donald, Mickey has a set of multiples for nephews by the names of Morty and Ferdie. The pair debuted in comics in 1932, and that’s where the majority of their appearances have taken place. They have had some sporadic appearances in animation and even video games over the years, however. That’s more than can be said for their mother, Mickey’s sister. Still, Donald’s sister finally got an animated appearance a few years ago, so maybe there’s hope?

Morty and Ferdie traditionally sport an old-fashioned type of hat called a whoopee cap. It vaguely resembles a hat with a fabric ring around it resembling a crown. You may be familiar with it if you’re a fan of Jughead from the Archie Comics or Goober Pyle from The Andy Griffith Show.