LEGO has revealed its latest addition to the popular Lord of the Rings collection: the Minas Tirith set. This new release is notable for being the largest Lord of the Rings LEGO set to date.
About Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith, also known as the White City, serves as the capital of Gondor. It is famous as the location of the Battle of the Pelennor Fields and Aragorn’s coronation as King Elessar. The set draws inspiration from these significant events in The Return of the King.
Key Details of the LEGO Minas Tirith Set
- Piece Count: 8,278 pieces
- Price: $649.99
- Release Dates:
- June 1 for LEGO Insiders
- June 4 for the general public
- Set Number: 11377
- Dimensions:
- Height: 23.5 inches (59 cm)
- Width: 24.5 inches (62 cm)
- Depth: 14.5 inches (37 cm)
Design Features
The Minas Tirith set employs a blend of microscale and minifigure-scale design. This enables the vast cityscape and outer walls to be represented in microscale, while key interiors, such as the throne room, accommodate minifigures.
Included Minifigures and Accessories
- Gandalf the White
- Aragorn as King Elessar
- Faramir
- Denethor
- Peregrin Took
- Arwen
- Four Soldiers of Gondor
Accessories include Gondor helmets, shields, and a crown for King Elessar.
Gift with Purchase
In conjunction with the launch of the Minas Tirith set, LEGO will offer a free Gift With Purchase. This promotion features LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Grond (set 40893), the iconic battering ram from the Battle of Pelennor Fields. Supplies for this promotion will be limited.
Celebrating a Milestone
This release celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first film in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring. Alongside Minas Tirith, LEGO has previously launched sets themed around Rivendell, Barad-dûr, and The Shire.
The Minas Tirith set represents a significant addition to the LEGO portfolio, promising both fans of the franchise and collectors an exciting opportunity.
