LEGO Officially Reveals New Lord of the Rings Set

LEGO and The Lord of the Rings have a long-standing relationship. The first LEGO sets based on the series came out in May 2012, shortly before the LEGO Lord of the Rings video game. These initial sets featured famous scenes like the Battle of Helm’s Deep and the Mines of Moria, and were followed by more sets inspired by Peter Jackson’s movies a year later. After a ten-year break, LEGO Lord of the Rings returned in 2023 with new BrickHeadz figures and the impressive Rivendell set—currently one of the largest LEGO sets ever created. LEGO has continued to expand this theme with detailed Icons sets like Barad-Dur and The Shire, as well as a Balrog Book Nook.







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