First things first, you both might want to edit the points values in your posts, they're too specific for the forum.
As to your lists JamesR makes some good sensible points re. shields, Drum and numbers. I'm not gonna get into the whole Blackshield/prowler/bat swarm thing as it sounds like you want to make the most of your existing figures. I'd take JamesR's list with some character changes. Groblog's definitely worth it over a normal captain, with 2 shamen you should be able to cover most of your force and his special rule is superb. He also brings an extra point of defence and an extra Might to the table AND saves the shamen having to channel their Fury, essentially bringing another 2 Might - all for 20 points! I've also shuffled the goblins around to balance out the warbands and put the cave troll with Groblog for some protection. Assuming you've got all the plastic goblins and the cave troll all you'll need is the Moria commanders box and Groblog.
Warband 1
Goblin Shaman
8 Goblins w bow
Warband 2
Goblin Captain
8 Goblins w spear
Warband 3
Goblin Shaman
8 Goblins
Warband 4
Groblog (Leader)
7 Goblins
Cave Troll
400 points
As for the Isengard list it's (like your Moria list) nice and perfectly acceptable but won't be competitive in a tournament setting. All of your (OP) lists remind me of how the game would've been played when the films were coming out before all the evil armies got swamped with elites. Isengard is my main army and, unfortunately, the Isengard list above doesn't make the most of the strengths of the army. At 400 points a D7 uruk captain makes a good leader, but you'd then want Vrasku and an Uruk shaman. The list below would terrify most opponents and beat a lot of similar sized armies:
Uruk hai Shaman with Armour
12 Feral Uruk Hai
Vrasku
8 Crossbowmen
4 Feral Uruk Hai
That's 395 points so there's some wiggle room but you get the idea. If you wanted a third warband I'd go for what's below, it's low in numbers but high in Might and channelled Fury should protect your warriors and Ferals will rip through almost any other troop in the game.
Uruk Hai Captain with H. Armour and shield
6 Feral Uruk Hai
1 Beserker
Uruk hai Shaman with Armour
6 Feral Uruk Hai
Vrasku
6 Crossbowmen
400 points
Obviously feral Uruk Hai are expensive models but the fact is if you have access to them it's very hard to justify taking any other warrior type in their place - they really are that good! If you want to use the uruks you've already got then just get some different characters. A Shaman and Vrasku should be high on your lists.
Hope this helps - have fun!
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