Minas Tirith, the impressive capital city of Gondor from The Lord of the Rings, may soon be available as a LEGO set! According to a report from the Brick Tap Instagram page, LEGO is planning a detailed Icons set (number 11377) of the mountain city. It’s expected to have over 8,200 pieces, include at least 10 minifigures, cost between $600 and $650, and be released on June 1, 2026.
It’s important to remember that rumors aren’t always accurate, but this reported LEGO Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith set seems consistent with LEGO’s recent releases. If the leaked details are correct, it’s clear LEGO is aiming this set at dedicated Lord of the Rings collectors.
LEGO Minas Tirith Sounds Like a Premium Set For Hardcore Lord of the Rings Collectors
Traveller’s Tales / WB Games An 8,278-Piece Count Would Make LEGO Minas Tirith The 6th Biggest LEGO Set Ever
A new report suggests the upcoming LEGO Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith set could be one of the largest LEGO sets ever created. With a possible 8,278 pieces, it would surpass the size of the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon, but remain smaller than the LEGO Star Wars Death Star. This Minas Tirith set would also be the biggest LEGO set ever released in the Lord of the Rings theme, exceeding the Rivendell set by over 2,000 pieces.
Considering the massive scale of Minas Tirith in the Lord of the Rings stories, a model with over 8,000 pieces feels appropriate – it needs to capture the city’s many layers, towering palace, and the mountainside it’s built on. With 8,278 pieces, it’s clear this LEGO set isn’t designed for children, but rather for dedicated fans of the series. While not officially confirmed, it’s highly probable this will be another LEGO Lord of the Rings set recommended for adults (18+).
I’ve always appreciated that LEGO age suggestions aren’t about what’s in the set, but how challenging it is to build. It’s more about the building skills needed, not whether the content is suitable for a certain age – which I think is really smart!
LEGO Minas Tirith’s Rumored $600-650 Price Tag Reinforces Its Target Audience
Although many kids enjoy building challenging LEGO sets, the higher price of sets designed for adults often prevents parents from buying them for younger children. Just as most wouldn’t give a young child an expensive phone, they’re also hesitant to spend a lot on LEGOs that could easily get lost. The new LEGO Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith set, expected to cost between $600 and $650, is therefore clearly intended for older fans, not children.
What Would Make LEGO Minas Tirith Worth The Money for Lord of the Rings Collectors?
While $600-$650 is expensive for a LEGO set, several features would likely convince dedicated LEGO collectors and fans of Lord of the Rings to buy it. A major draw is exclusive minifigures. LEGO enthusiasts often pay more for sets that include unique items, and many collectors especially value minifigures of popular characters with printing not found anywhere else. A recent leak suggests this set will include several exclusive minifigs, such as Denethor II, Faramir, King Aragorn, and Gandalf’s horse, Shadowfax.
For collectors, a LEGO Minas Tirith set would need to accurately reflect the city as seen in the Lord of the Rings movies to be worth the price. LEGO’s Rivendell and Barad-dûr are already praised for their detailed movie accuracy, and a Minas Tirith set could be even more impressive. According to Brick Tap, the set’s front would be a smaller-scale version of the entire city, while the back would likely feature miniature scenes recreating iconic moments and interior settings from the films, like Denethor’s throne room.
Combining small-scale details with the larger Minas Tirith model would also create opportunities to hide fun “Easter eggs” for fans. While collectors often want a set to be as true to the original as possible, subtle references and nods to the source material are always a welcome addition – just like the Mithril shirt piece included in the LEGO Rivendell set.
How The Leaked LEGO Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith Set Would Compare to Past LOTR Sets
From 2012 to 2013, LEGO produced 12 complete sets inspired by The Lord of the Rings. After a ten-year hiatus, LEGO returned to Middle-earth in 2023 with the large LEGO Rivendell set. This marked the start of a new series of Lord of the Rings LEGO Icons sets, which currently includes four different models.
| Set Name | Set Number | Piece Count | Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivendell | 10316 | 6,167 | $499.99 |
| Barad-dûr | 10333 | 5,471 | $459.99 |
| The Shire | 10354 | 2,107 | $269.99 |
| Balrog Book Nook | 10367 | 1,201 | $129.99 |
The LEGO Balrog Book Nook is different from most other sets, but the recent Lord of the Rings Icons collection has been remarkably well-made, accurately capturing the movies, and including detailed minifigures and hidden surprises. If rumors are correct, the upcoming LEGO Minas Tirith set will need to be even better than these, which is a big challenge considering it’s expected to be larger and more expensive – possibly costing $100–$150 more than the Rivendell set and containing over 2,000 additional pieces.
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