Interesting.....

Finally, they have revealed the best set of the year!

Great set, but a tad underwhelmed by the GWP. Not as bad as the free Brickheadz with Rivendell, but still a bit meh.

Anyhow, day 1 buy for me I'm afraid.

Looks nice but that price . . .

We need some more reasonably priced LOTR sets.

This is going to make an amazing addition to someone’s Lego Batman Movie diorama.

Ooooohhh swweeettttt!!! (i dont have the space or budget for this :'(

Oh. My. God. The tower...the figures...the fact that the GWP doesn't have 3 exclusive figures to tempt the scalpers and isn't nearly as good as the rumours suggested - it's BEAUTIFUL!

Terrific set, although I was naively expecting a closed back… I guess the purpose of this is to combine it with 43222, right?

We thought LOTRs return was just Rivendell.
But all of us were deceived, for another set was made.
In the land of Mordor the Dark Lord Sauron forged in (not so) secret a master set, one set to rule them all

Very expensive and I'm running out of children to sell to the Dunlendings.

Sauron should have been the Avatar-style minifigure, with longer arms and legs! And Frodo and Sam should have their stolen orc armor.

@essel said:
"Terrific set, although I was naively expecting a closed back… I guess the purpose of this is to combine it with 43222, right?"

Yes, the dark side of Disney....

LOL is that a Nazgul GWP? Probably could've just been a regular set, but ah well, what else is new.

Fantastic looking set, not sure I can justify the price but it's tempting!

That's another 400+ dollars added to the "get this set" list.
This set is really incredible though.

Why does the Fell Beast look so terrible? For $400+ to get, I feel like it could have been more than just an afterthought. I hate to complain about something free, but I wouldn't even pay money for that in a store.

That said, Barad-dur looks great and I will be picking this up, probably right away!

1.) The build and interior is immaculate, even if I cannot see where all the bricks are going from the pics. The light needs a toggle to stay on.
2.) The Orcs and baddies look great. However, Gollum looks a bit off and less iconic than his 2010s LEGO version. Missed opportunity to use long Avatar legs and arms for Sauron.
3.) The heroes are lazy, inaccurate reuses that look nothing like Frodo and Sam from this point in the film.
4.) The Felbeast GWP is less than inspired. A few Nazgûl should've been in the set, if not the Fellbeast itself. (But better, of course.)
5.) Or LEGO could actually make smaller sets, like a proper Fellbeast with the Witch King, Éowyn, Pippin, and Théoden. The Brickheadz aren't doing.

I have been budgeting all year to buy this ridiculous set. So I might as well buy day 1 and get the GWP, but I am so disappointed in the GWP. Oh well, my disappointment in the GWP is completely erased by the awesomeness of Barad-dûr and the minifigures!

The tower itself looks great. A little squat but it is in keeping with the style of Orthanc. The interiors are reasonable too. It is obviously again very reminiscent of the way they did Orthanc, which works well for display and play features round the back. The eye looks very good.

In the extra images, there is a (clear) palantir that shows the White Tree of Gondor burning.

The minifigure selection is OK. Sauron looks great but could have had longer legs. It is also good to see Gothmog. The other figures are not so great. Gollum doesn't look any better than the previous ones, and Sam and Frodo are very disappointing. Why repeat them in their clean clothes for this scene? They are totally out of place although their new helmets are nice. Mouth of Sauron is a bit boring (but then, I have the original one) and the orcs are OK. The new torsos look good, as does the new helmet. The orcs with hair look like they are from Harry Potter and the one with the red bandana looks very out of place. Funny enough, I use the head of Kithaba from SW for an orcs head. This one with the red bandana looks very much like him.

The fell beast GWP is OK, but nothing special.

No sword of Gryffindor to destroy the jewelry horcrux? Lame.

LOTR should would come in smaller sets too, not just 400€ plus range.

Also, have been waiting for a Sauron minifig for a long time.. All I have to do is wait for someone to buy this and sell the minifigs online.. Don't get me wrong, it looks good, but it's just not for me..

@LtDan said:
"Sauron should have been the Avatar-style minifigure, with longer arms and legs! And Frodo and Sam should have their stolen orc armor. "

They have the orc helmets, at least. See the set details page.

Staring at this a little longer - holy cow, that molten rock detail around the lower floors!

@ohrmazd said:
"No sword of Gryffindor to destroy the jewelry horcrux? Lame."

That certainly would have shaved about two books off the franchise....

Using the Dark orange & Brown colours around the eye to make it look like its actually emitting light permanently is great

The fact that LEGO revitalizes the Lord Of The Rings theme with the two locations we've never gotten before... it's just so fantastic. I'm hoping we'll get even more sets like this, even if they all are 18+. Orthanc, the Mines of Moria, and Minas Tirith are definitely next on my list!

It looks cool but I really expected it to be taller. At 32.5" it's only slightly taller than 10237 (28"). And the mention you can buy multiple sets to make it taller is laughable. Who's seriously going to do that when you only need the top section. Day 1 buy, but will be Bricklinking a height extension.

The next big LoTR set has to be a bag end remake right?

Has anyone done any research on average price set increase over the last day 5 years? It’s becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible for many to be a ‘completionist’ in the hobby with set after set being in the hundreds

This set looks great! Going to have to pull the trigger and pick this up right away and get the fell beast GWP.
Really glad that I bought 2 copies of the 79007 Battle at the Black gate set back in 2013, built one and one is still sealed, they will go very well with this. Can't wait for June 1st!!!

@AgentKallus said:
"The next big LoTR set has to be a bag end remake right?"

Nah.
I am hoping for a Minas Tirith.
And I hope that burning white tree in the Palantir is a tease of it for the future.

The incorporation of brown and other colours to simulate light from the Eye is phenomenal, they're really upping the standard here. The tower itself could have been a bit taller, and for the price they could have thrown in a Nazgul or something instead of relegating that only for the GWP, but otherwise very impressed. Get outside my budget but...impressed.

The set itself looks fabulous. GWP a bit less so, but hey, it's free, so I can't complain too much.

Agree that the Minifig selection is slightly underwhelming. Sauron, his mouth and Gothmog look ridiculously awesome (and no, Sauron should not have gotten the Avatar parts, because that would just look.... weird). I really like the slightly more cartoonish Gollum. The rest is average, and it's especially disappointing that Sam and Frodo are the same versions as in Rivendell. They should look grimier and dirtier (but, at least, as confirmed on the back of the box, you get some Orc helmets to "disguise" them).

All in all, day one buy for me. Haven't been this stoked for a set in a long while.

Sauron and the Mouth of Sauron honestly don't look like Lego. Why? Their detail is almost absurdly detailed and too big for them. Lego honestly really should make a minifigure size inbetween the avatar and normal minifig size, would've been the perfect size.

@JanJ said:
"Great set, but a tad underwhelmed by the GWP. Not as bad as the free Brickheadz with Rivendell, but still a bit meh.

Anyhow, day 1 buy for me I'm afraid."

How is it possible to be underwhelmed by a Nazgul on his winged beast?

Not a LotR fan, but after Rivendell last year this once again looks like a pretty amazing set!

That said,

"The model is split into four main sections, with the tower section being fully modular. LEGO fans with more than one copy of the set will be able to stack this section to build a taller tower."
Yeah right....who is gonna buy two of these just to use those small tower sections? Would be nice if they would just sell separate expansion packs. That's more what "modular" means to me...

The GWP looks a bit crude, not impressed by that.

Okay, but I adore the stickered tile that says "menu" with a picture of meat

I'm a bit relieved that the GWP build is so weak, because I might be able to buy it on the secondary market at a reasonable price. I certainly won't be able to buy the tower now. Even if I had the money, I have no idea where I could put it.

Just wanted to clarify for everyone: Nazgul are the Ringwraiths, Felllbeasts are the dragons. They're used too interchangeably and it makes me annoyed.

I quite like it, but I'm not sure if I'll get it.
Somehow I have too many unbuilt sets already. There's sets from ten years ago that I've not yet gotten round to building, especially the larger ones. It's easier to find the time in between to build something smaller.

It looks fantastic. The construction of the eye is so clever, and I love the use of dark orange around it to suggest the glow on the tower.

Fell Beast is okay, but a bit too simplified. BuildBetterBricks have a fantastic design available: https://buildbetterbricks.com/products/instructions-for-lego-lord-of-the-rings-fell-beast-display-stand

Not an LotR fan, but this set is definitely one I'm adding to my very expensive list!

I like the gwp, I know, I'm in the minority in doing so.

Just not sure if I can afford it on day one. I have £230 of VIP points banked, but those are reserved for the Marvel Tower. Took awhile to get that much, so I don't know what I'm going to do.

I can't believe I had to scroll down 40 comments before someone pointed out that meat was back on the menu.

My wallet and me just had a lengthy discussion about our relationship and we decided to divorce.

Yawn. Wake me up when there are AFFORDABLE LOTR sets.

[sigh] another set outside my budget, will they ever release a new lotr set thats like somewhere between 100 and 150? i just cantaffort 400+ on a lego set, plsssss lego give us a smaller collectable set at a lower price point! plsssssssss!

I do love the tower design being so readily like 10237 Tower of Orthanc. And the Sauron minifig is nice but... like others have said, should be taller! I am really torn here and didn't expect I would be. Why in the world did they include a perfectly clean Frodo and Sam (and the Mouth of Sauron again, even though he wasn't in theatrical releases to begin with--he's getting a second fig???--should have been another Nazgul with Fellbeast, so you could end up with two on day-one purchase). There will likely be no other opportunity to have an end-of-journey Frodo and Sam, and, to me, this is just a shocking omission. It would have just taken some face reprinting and ill-fitting orc rags printing. I really thought they'd think to do at least this minimal effort. TLG, you screwed it up.

Looks like meat's back on the menu, boys!

It's going to go next to my 10237 Tower of Orthanc, which I have never taken apart since building it many years ago.

It’s as expensive as half a month’s rent, but I will be buying it day one, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I don’t get it. I think it looks hell boring.

@AverageChimaEnjoyer said:
"The fact that LEGO revitalizes the Lord Of The Rings theme with the two locations we've never gotten before... it's just so fantastic. I'm hoping we'll get even more sets like this, even if they all are 18+. Orthanc, the Mines of Moria, and Minas Tirith are definitely next on my list!"

Rivendell was covered in the original lineup with 79006. However, you are right that Barad Dur has never been covered before.

This looks a little stumpier than I expected but otherwise very cool. I wonder if there's scope for more of this kind of minifigure-based large set from Star Wars, we've seen them for LOTR and Marvel and they're pretty darn cool. Star Wars has had 75159 and 75222 but they were more like lots of little dioramas mushed into one vague shape.

I can see a Jedi Temple along these lines. I'm sure I'm not the first to suggest that!

I'm going to need an Orc booster set.

@ohrmazd said:
"No sword of Gryffindor to destroy the jewelry horcrux? Lame."

No Darth Vader either, what a weird exclusion. Were there that many Orcs on Mustafar? And are the two small figures Jawas without their cloaks on? I'm so confused

@lost_scotsman said:
" @ohrmazd said:
"No sword of Gryffindor to destroy the jewelry horcrux? Lame."

No Darth Vader either, what a weird exclusion. Were there that many Orcs on Mustafar? And are the two small figures Jawas without their cloaks on? I'm so confused"

Take your Star Trek obsession to the next reveal.

@oukexergon said:
" @lost_scotsman said:
" @ohrmazd said:
"No sword of Gryffindor to destroy the jewelry horcrux? Lame."

No Darth Vader either, what a weird exclusion. Were there that many Orcs on Mustafar? And are the two small figures Jawas without their cloaks on? I'm so confused"

Take your Star Trek obsession to the next reveal."

"Live long and may the force be with you, Harry." - Gandalf

@Reventon said:
"I don’t get it. I think it looks hell boring."

It is the iconic structure destroyed at the end of The Return of the King, one of the top ten movies of all time according to imdb.

So cool to see another Lego Batman Movie set

@Samdefisher said:
"Has anyone done any research on average price set increase over the last day 5 years? It’s becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible for many to be a ‘completionist’ in the hobby with set after set being in the hundreds "

Out of interest, did you buy every LEGO set issued before 2019? It was difficult for many to buy every set in 2019, 2015 and 2010. That is why it is usually better to buy sets you like rather than just because they are made.

I now regret having sold Othanc. Aftermarket prices are insane.

I am one of the biggest fans of the Lord of the Rings on the planet and also an AFOL - yet this thing is not for me. I have neither the space nor the money for it, with space being the bigger problem. I really miss the "Lord of the Rings" as a proper LEGO theme, where you could choose from several larger and smaller sets and get what you want.

Mind you: Back in the day I actually DID spend around € 480 for Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Lego sets - but I got 10 sets with 44 minifigs for that price!

So maybe I'll get Rivendell after all. At least my wife considers that one to be pretty. There is no way on arda she would let me put Barad-Dur anywhere inside our home.

This is a vast improvement on 21335.

Such a strange time to be an AFOL. For years, I wished that Lego would acknowledge and market to their adult customers that they largely ignored. Now they are catering to AFOLs non-stop, and all I can think is, "Damn. I can't afford anything anymore."

No eagles?!? How are Frodo and Sam supposed to get away from there?

I've never seen bankruptcy look so appealing.

I SEE YOU

I'll wait until they re-release Sauron with a microfighter Barad-dûr.

This really looks fantastic. Kudos to the designers for finding unique ways to keep the build interesting--so many little details!

The minifigures are mostly great. I don't much care for the updated printing on Gollum--the version used for The Hobbit and LEGO Dimensions (with the narrowed eyes) better captured the menacing nature of the character, IMO. While Frodo and Sam would definitely benefit from having "worn" looking clothing, I think the orc helmets go a long ways to reflect the characters' appearance while traveling through Mordor.

Unfortunately this is completely out of my price range, so I will have to be content to admire it from afar. Even though I think this set and Rivendell are both amazing sets, the steep prices are going to prevent a lot of people from adding them to their collections. I do hope that LEGO eventually returns to making LOTR sets that are more affordable (and no, I don't count BrickHeadz. even though I know they have their fans).

I fully expect Lego to release a 200-piece $10 set and AFOLs to moan about it being too expensive.

@bananaworld said:
"
I SEE YOU"

The heck do Na'vi have to do with Lord of the Rings

Meat has been put back on the menu, your complaints are all invalid XD

@JDawg5 said:
"Such a strange time to be an AFOL. For years, I wished that Lego would acknowledge and market to their adult customers that they largely ignored. Now they are catering to AFOLs non-stop, and all I can think is, "Damn. I can't afford anything anymore." "

Underrated comment.

As iconic as that eye and tower is, I just can't see it being as good of a display piece as Rivendell, or other scenes from the movies. Partly because of the shape. It's a lot of stuff in a small footprint, which could have been a good thing, but I have no idea where I would be able to have something that tall sitting around. But also because it's basically just black, which isn't very decorative of a thing to have in my home.
I think this would lend itself better as a play-set at a lower price point, than a top-tier display model. But hey, a lot of people seem to be really hyped about this so maybe it's just me. I like to have happy and colourful things around me, the real world is dark enough already at the moment.

I love this build!!! Dream come true. Not sure why everyone dislikes the GWP. It's our first Fell Beast, looks like a good build, has an exclusive Ringwraith Minifigure, and it's much better than the lame BrickHeadz GWP with Rivendell.

Sauron is my only disappointment with this set. His helmet looks odd since it's one mold with his shoulder armor, and I second everyone saying he needed the Avatar limbs. His head is bigger than his entire torso! I know he has a tall helmet but his proportions just look very off. He still looks decent, but I did expect more after waiting so long for a Minifigure of him.

@massi47911 said:
"Size?
I need ti manage both budget and space"

From the specs on LEGO's website :
"Dimensions – The fortress in this 5,471-piece building set measures over 32.5 in. (83 cm) high, 17.5 in. (45 cm) wide and 12 in. (30 cm) deep"

That's really high – the available space over the shelf I was planning to display it on is only 30"... Major rethinking ahead! Unlike Saturn V, this one cannot be displayed on its side, unless you want to recreate the post-ring destruction scene? XD

To my wife: “Honey, is it ok if I buy a new dust-collector?”

Wife: “what is wrong with our Dyson?”

@JanJ said:
"Great set, but a tad underwhelmed by the GWP. Not as bad as the free Brickheadz with Rivendell, but still a bit meh.

Anyhow, day 1 buy for me I'm afraid."

Gwp of an important creature in the franchise that's never been made before, with an exclusive Minifigure. Underwhelming???

I'm surprised they managed to get as much colour into it as they did... to the point that I actually voted "No, but I like it" rather than "No, it doesn't interest me"!

@RTS013 said:
"As iconic as that eye and tower is, I just can't see it being as good of a display piece as Rivendell, or other scenes from the movies. Partly because of the shape. It's a lot of stuff in a small footprint, which could have been a good thing, but I have no idea where I would be able to have something that tall sitting around. But also because it's basically just black, which isn't very decorative of a thing to have in my home.
I think this would lend itself better as a play-set at a lower price point, than a top-tier display model. But hey, a lot of people seem to be really hyped about this so maybe it's just me. I like to have happy and colourful things around me, the real world is dark enough already at the moment."

There are plenty of brightly coloured, happy sets that are available at lower price points. Making Barad-Dur smaller wouldn't change it into a brightly coloured, happy set.

I'm afraid to admit that I'd probably rather have 21348 Dungeons and Dragons, if I were in the store facing both options and could only buy 1. And why does 76269 Avenger's Tower just look like you get so much more bang for your buck?

@StyleCounselor said:
"So, it's big. There's always a way to blow these things up!"

"Seriously, this thread is somehow proof of how toxic _Star_Wars_ fans are. Somehow this thread has taken on a side comment about Star Wars. That's insane. Nothing in the article is about Star Wars, and if you're that interested about it, just stop thinking and talking about it. Stop leaving your Star Wars crap everywhere." ;o)

@bamaker said:
"I'll wait until they re-release Sauron with a microfighter Barad-dûr."

Paired with Frodo on a microfighter eagle! Omg. I would genuinely love that.

Hmmm.... I'm almost too scared to criticize this. I don't want LOTR to disappear again. It's like a precious little flower that we must praise and nurture.

Ah, hell with it! These figs are horrible! Technicolor Golem, the two spares, mini-me Sauron, another Mouth, blind orcs. The worst is the skimpiness. Have Sam n Frodo had a bit o' luck, and they've already cleared-out for the Gate?

The Orcs are ok (blindness aside), except that there is only enough interesting gear for one! Why are you sooooooo f&*king cheap, Lego?! Rivendell is much, much better.

At least they gave us a not-vomit-inducing GWP. Is it better than the Mimic? I'm not sure. I agree with the commentor above who suggested that this was last-minute homework.

It's definitely better than patches! (Unless, it's a sweet puppy named Patches, that'd be adorable). But, where are the promised 3 figs?!! Where's a Captain of Gondor to do his Steward's bidding? Where's the Orc Commander? I'll even take a soldier of Gondor, or one god-d&*d more blind orc.

Where is Golem's torture rack? Where's all the dudes? This set barely has enough orcs to fill the kitchen? I know Lego can't go too dark, but the largest room in Barad-dur is a mess hall?! Sauron obviously knows that an army travels on its stomach.

Is this a Friends set? Where's the crapper? Save that crap for Bag End. Or, at least give us a couple Orcs with pink, frilly aprons. Maybe one with his hair up in a bun? Is that what the one in the red, do-rag is about?

I agree with no-backdoor-Yellowcastle, that Gringotts had a much better GWP and fulfillment of expectations. I really wanted to LOVE this, but Lego cheapness got in the way.

The front is good. But, they should've sprung for trans-Technic for the Eye. It looks like Sauron has been canceled from behind (like @Yellowcastle ).

I will buy this, but I won't LOVE it as much as I wanted to.

Some more New Zealand architecture to add to the every-growing list!

@Maxbricks14 said:
"Some more New Zealand architecture to add to the every-growing list!"

Ohhhhhh! I didn't realize.

Well, for an Architecture set, the figs are quite nice, and more than expected.

@AndyB1 said:
" @huw
So is it 1st or 4th June? Lego.com says "Coming Soon on 4 June 2024""

June 1st for Lego insiders, June 4th for general release.

"LEGO fans with more than one copy of the set will be able to stack this section to build a taller tower."

When I read this line, I picture Lego execs sitting around a table, sipping 250.00 scotch, twirling thier pencil thin mustaches, and chuckling....evilly. Guess I am not a Lego fan, I will never buy more than one, and might not buy this.

I too don't want to bite the LotR hand that annually feeds us but this set doesn't seem to hold up to 10316 Rivendell. To be honest, it also doesn't significantly improve on 10237 Orthanc. And it's more than 250% of the original cost of Orthanc. Where are all these pieces? (Bingo) For some reason, every time I look at the @StyleCounselor open backed kimono image, I keep seeing 10273 Haunted House. Now I find myself looking for the Mordor elevator. And the marketing blurb selling us on the option to partially increase the size by spending another $500 is laughable. I'm not bothered by Gollum or the hobbitses outfits but I feel a couple more minifigs and a side build or two could have helped. Yes, I'm actually asking for side builds. :o)

I like the GWP, but I don't LOVE it. I realize that the Hungarian Horntail style in 76406 might have been too much to ask for but maybe a little more meat on the bones for this one?

@yellowcastle said:
"I too don't want to bite the LotR hand that annually feeds us but this set doesn't seem to hold up to 10316 Rivendell. To be honest, it also doesn't significantly improve on 10237 Orthanc. And it's more than 250% of the original cost of Orthanc. Where are all these pieces? ?"

Look at the width compared to Orthanc. That will account for a fair chunk of parts.

According to the sticker in the mess hall - It looks like meat's back on the menu!

@yellowcastle said:
"I'm afraid to admit that I'd probably rather have 21348 Dungeons and Dragons, if I were in the store facing both options and could only buy 1."
I had exactly that dilemma. Buy 21348 Dungeons & Dragons on its release to get the 5008325 Mimic promo set or wait for Barad-Dûr. I don’t have the budget, space or time for both. I went with the D&D sets and don’t regret it.

Barad-Dûr isn’t bad, but it has issues that bug me, most of which have already been mentioned in this thread. One that hasn’t been stressed much is that its overall proportions are wrong: its silhouette is too squat; it should be narrower at the base for its height.

As for the Sauron minifigure, its helmet/pauldron piece is too detailed. It doesn’t look at all LEGO-y. And as already brought up, it’s too short. Someone needs to parody the Sauron minifigure when it gets released by giving it short legs.

I think this would've been SO much better as a fully-enclosed micro/midi-scale display-only model (and as such also smaller). Rivendell I totally get as a minifigure-scale set since it's so much about the scenes and characters there, but with Barad Dur I think most people just think of the tower exterior and the eye, and not so much the orc dining hall. A micro/midi-scale set could've been more affordable and more displayable as well.

But all I really want is to have the LotR theme back, with actual play sets and not just these D2C behemoths that many can't afford or find the room to display.

This set needs a battle pack. Those orcs with their new helmets look fantastic. It needs a battle pack with orcs versus Gondor knights.

@MrVx said:
" @massi47911 said:
"Size?
I need ti manage both budget and space"

From the specs on LEGO's website :
"Dimensions – The fortress in this 5,471-piece building set measures over 32.5 in. (83 cm) high, 17.5 in. (45 cm) wide and 12 in. (30 cm) deep"

That's really high – the available space over the shelf I was planning to display it on is only 30"... Major rethinking ahead! Unlike Saturn V, this one cannot be displayed on its side, unless you want to recreate the post-ring destruction scene? XD"

Just cut a hole in the ceiling :)

@AverageChimaEnjoyer said:
"Just wanted to clarify for everyone: Nazgul are the Ringwraiths, Felllbeasts are the dragons. They're used too interchangeably and it makes me annoyed."

Well ACKCHUALLY they are not dragons, nor are they called fell beasts. (One of them technically is, but it's not the name of its species, it's simply a descriptor: it's a beast that is fell.)

@CCC said:
" @Reventon said:
"I don’t get it. I think it looks hell boring."

It is the iconic structure destroyed at the end of The Return of the King, one of the top ten movies of all time according to imdb."

Which can still look boring. 12 Angry Men is also on the same imdb list, but I doubt its iconic jury room would make a great LEGO set.

Circle one:

"Hate it! I'll buy it on the first day!"

OR

"Love it! I could never afford it."

10333 Barad-Dûr
5,471 pieces, rated 18+
€459.99 / $459.99 / £399.99 / AU$8000.99
Available from 1st June at LEGO.com

Today, the LEGO Group, in partnership with Nabisco Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, reveals the LEGO Icons Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dûr set. Inspired by the world's most recognizable giant eye tower, Barad-Dûr makes for the perfect new addition to the home of any fan of evil, lava rocks, dust, and classical architecture. Now in brick form, the epic dark tower model promises a delightful voyage through some other time, combining vintage charm with limited functionality. Additionally, the new LEGO masterpiece has been designed with a non-drum-lacquered black, undetachable base, so it can be set on a large rectangular table or a large circular table and displayed along with other annual LEGO Lord of the Rings sets (sold separately).

Prepare to journey deep into the heart of Middle-earth with the unveiling of the spectacular LEGO Icons Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dûr set! Recreate the distinctive black rocks and black underbelly of a large mountain with LEGO bricks. With its imposing 5,471 pieces, this most recent awe-inspiring masterpiece brings to life the dark tower of Mordor in stunning detail, packed with thrilling feature and beloved character from Tolkien's timeless saga. Move the ladder left or right. Place minifigures in different places or have them sit. The journey through the dark tower continues with the throne room – which includes a compartment that opens to reveal more black rocks and use your imagination on how minifigures get from one level to the next.

This collectable LEGO set includes illustrated instructions to guide you through every step of the mindful, creative activity. At the summit lies the Eye of Sauron that rotates in two directions and features a light brick to make the eye glow when you hold your finger to it and can't step back to actually see it. There are also 10 minifigures, including Sauron, Gothmog (look him up), and a number of other characters you already have. The ability to not have a back also allows admirers to peek inside the legendary building and admire details such as the black rocks, black throne, black interior columns, black walls, dark stone grey floors and arches, one of the two towers and more.

The model is split into four main sections, with the tower section being fully modular. LEGO fans with more money than sense can buy additional copies of the set and stack this section to build a taller tower. Display your striking creation and adjust the minifigure heads, arms, and bandanas for cute orc poses. Lord of the Rings and LEGO fans can find their flow as they build along to The Rings of Power on Amazon, which will accompany any Amazon Prime membership. Packed with fascinating content on the timeless appeal of elves you don't know, pre-hobbits, and geology, this show integrates seamlessly with building the LEGO Icons Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dûr.

When purchasing the set on June 1st between 12am EST and 3:45am EST, buyers will receive a free Lord of the Rings 40693 Fell Beast (look it up).

@StyleCounselor said:
"But, where are the promised 3 figs?!! Where's a Captain of Gondor to do his Steward's bidding? Where's the Orc Commander? I'll even take a soldier of Gondor, or one god-d&*d more blind orc."

Why would they include Faramir or soldiers of Gondor? If this is as well-received as Rivendell, we might get a large set every year, with possibilities like Minas Tirith, Edoras, Helms Deep, and maybe eventually a new Orthanc. They can save the Gondor figs for Minas Tirith.

A couple more orcs would have been lovely but with the amount of space inside, 7 feels alright for me.

@Yardsale19X said:
" @bamaker said:
"I'll wait until they re-release Sauron with a microfighter Barad-dûr."

Paired with Frodo on a microfighter eagle! Omg. I would genuinely love that. "

Frodo on a microfighter Sam Gamgee.

@MrBedhead said:"(and no, Sauron should not have gotten the Avatar parts, because that would just look.... weird)."

I agree. If Lego had leg pieces somewhere in the middle, length-wise (as @ItisNoe said), that would be perfect, though.

@Jo3K3rr said:"It's beautiful! Too expensive for me. But it's amazing.

I love that Sauron exist along with the "eye." Popular misconception is that he is the "eye.""

I always interpreted it as he was the eye. Remember, "He cannot yet take physical form," so the Sauron depicted by the minifig didn't exist in the timeframe of the movies, except for the prologue.

@Yardsale19X said:" @bamaker said:"I'll wait until they re-release Sauron with a microfighter Barad-dûr."

Paired with Frodo on a microfighter eagle! Omg. I would genuinely love that."

Same here. Lego throws mechs into every theme nowadays, why nit Microfighters?

@StyleCounselor said:"Hmmm.... I'm almost too scared to criticize this. I don't want LOTR to disappear again. It's like a precious little flower that we must praise and nurture."

It must keep its filthy handses off the Precious!

@monty_bricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"But, where are the promised 3 figs?!! Where's a Captain of Gondor to do his Steward's bidding? Where's the Orc Commander? I'll even take a soldier of Gondor, or one god-d&*d more blind orc."

Why would they include Faramir or soldiers of Gondor? If this is as well-received as Rivendell, we might get a large set every year, with possibilities like Minas Tirith, Edoras, Helms Deep, and maybe eventually a new Orthanc. They can save the Gondor figs for Minas Tirith.

A couple more orcs would have been lovely but with the amount of space inside, 7 feels alright for me."

I like the cut of your jib. Let's hope.

Collections are built on hope.

@ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"So, it's big. There's always a way to blow these things up!"

"Seriously, this thread is somehow proof of how toxic _Star_Wars_ fans are. Somehow this thread has taken on a side comment about Star Wars. That's insane. Nothing in the article is about Star Wars, and if you're that interested about it, just stop thinking and talking about it. Stop leaving your Star Wars crap everywhere." ;o)"

I was going to attach it to the thread of all the other silly, distracting, other-movie comments.

But, you jumped on it too fast! Foiled again. Curse you, Yellowcastle!"

Y’all are the best."

If there's one person who can laugh at our lunatic ravings, then it was all worth.

I doff my cap.

@Swamp said:
" @CCC said:
" @Reventon said:
"I don’t get it. I think it looks hell boring."

It is the iconic structure destroyed at the end of The Return of the King, one of the top ten movies of all time according to imdb."

Which can still look boring. 12 Angry Men is also on the same imdb list, but I doubt its iconic jury room would make a great LEGO set."

I'm in for a 12 Angry Men set!

@TheOtherMike:
It's true that Sauron couldn't take physical form, but neither was he ever described as a giant fiery eye perched atop Barad-dûr. That much, at least, was purely an invention of Peter Jackson.

@StyleCounselor said:
"Building bricks is fun and relaxing- like a happy little Hobbit fishing in a stream."

Until your cousin murders you for a Cracker Jack prize.

@279:
Wonder how many copies you'd have to buy until the set would naturally recreate the scene of Sauron's final death.

Looks like a burnt out Disney castle.

@KingCobraIV said:
"I'm going to need an Orc booster set."

Yeah, would be really nice if they release an Orc battle pack set.

@PurpleDave said:

@279:
Wonder how many copies you'd have to buy until the set would naturally recreate the scene of Sauron's final death.]]

I suspect financial ruin would come before physical ruin?

@StyleCounselor said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @TheOtherMike:
It's true that Sauron couldn't take physical form, but neither was he ever described as a giant fiery eye perched atop Barad-dûr. That much, at least, was purely an invention of Peter Jackson.

@StyleCounselor said:
"Building bricks is fun and relaxing- like a happy little Hobbit fishing in a stream."

Until your cousin murders you for a Cracker Jack prize.."

What?!! Is that an additional GWP? I hadn't heard"

Little plastic ring. Good luck find it, though. There's only one.

So, let's see, who do we have for minifigs? There's Naked Gollum (seriously, dude, put some clothes on). Frodoooh, shiny! Samwise. Thorc. Mouth of Sauron (how does he see in that thing?). Sharp Helmet (now played by Rick Moranis). Grishnak. Chariots of Fire Orc (didn't he die already?). Pirate Orc. And Goth "I'm not a Balrog" Mog.

What in the world is going on in these comments

@alfred_the_buttler said:
"It’s 32.5” so it will fit on my shelf. I guess I’ll be buying my largest and most expensive Lego set ever. Previously it was the Death Star. "

Congratulations. Enjoy your dehydrated ramen, and don't forget to mix in the seasoning packets.

@Yardsale19X said:" @bamaker said:"I'll wait until they re-release Sauron with a microfighter Barad-dûr."

Paired with Frodo on a microfighter eagle! Omg. I would genuinely love that."

Same here. Lego throws mechs into every theme nowadays, why nit Microfighters?

Speaking of mechs, though. Pippin's Ent Mech vs The Balrog!

@sbpyrat said:
" @Swamp said:
" @CCC said:
" @Reventon said:
"I don’t get it. I think it looks hell boring."

It is the iconic structure destroyed at the end of The Return of the King, one of the top ten movies of all time according to imdb."

Which can still look boring. 12 Angry Men is also on the same imdb list, but I doubt its iconic jury room would make a great LEGO set."

I'm in for a 12 Angry Men set!"
Just wait for the next Brickset article/review - they turn up pretty quickly

My god the set looks amazing. Long overdue. My only nitpick so far is that Sting has been replaced by a generic gladius. Hope I live long enough to see Minas Tirith.

@Jackthenipper said:
" @sbpyrat said:
" @Swamp said:
" @CCC said:
" @Reventon said:
"I don’t get it. I think it looks hell boring."

It is the iconic structure destroyed at the end of The Return of the King, one of the top ten movies of all time according to imdb."

Which can still look boring. 12 Angry Men is also on the same imdb list, but I doubt its iconic jury room would make a great LEGO set."

I'm in for a 12 Angry Men set!"
Just wait for the next Brickset article/review - they turn up pretty quickly
"

Yup - I was guessing the 12 Angry men set would be a dozen assorted blokes in Lego T-shirts each with a small screen build. They could also each come accessorized with a 2x1 tile and a sticker sheet, and you could choose between classic Castle /Space /Pirates / Town or Star Wars box decals. If you apply stickers that is…….

It’s not a bad build - I like that they’ve managed to find ways of breaking up the black facade and have leaned into the humor of the old Lego LOTR mini-movies: I almost expected to see a cave troll’s birthday cake coming out of that kitchen / mess hall.

@PurpleDave said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @TheOtherMike:
It's true that Sauron couldn't take physical form, but neither was he ever described as a giant fiery eye perched atop Barad-dûr. That much, at least, was purely an invention of Peter Jackson.

@StyleCounselor said:
"Building bricks is fun and relaxing- like a happy little Hobbit fishing in a stream."

Until your cousin murders you for a Cracker Jack prize.."

What?!! Is that an additional GWP? I hadn't heard"

Little plastic ring. Good luck find it, though. There's only one."

It comes with a spare, though.

@twodoors said:"Absolutely delighted that Lego has created this set! I submitted a Lego ideas set of Barad Dur and will proudly disply it next to this one to identify all the similarities and subtle differences. The eye is phenomenal! Thank you Lego from bringing back LOTR sets; let's hope there are many more to come and that the theme is back to stay. Long live the "Return of the King!""

Nice to see someone mention an Ideas submission in a thread like this and not accuse Lego of ripping it off.

@Yardsale19X said:
"
@Yardsale19X said:" @bamaker said:"I'll wait until they re-release Sauron with a microfighter Barad-dûr."

Paired with Frodo on a microfighter eagle! Omg. I would genuinely love that."

Same here. Lego throws mechs into every theme nowadays, why nit Microfighters?

Speaking of mechs, though. Pippin's Ent Mech vs The Balrog! "

Ooh. Balrog minifig riding a Balrog microfighter! We wants it!

@yellowcastle said:
"It would appear that there is universal frustration with the GWP 40693 Fell Beast. Hopefully that frustration fades after we realize that few of us (other than that hack....er, hacker @StyleCounselor) will likely get our orders in early enough before it disappears."

I'm already waiting on the website, with baited breath for the inevitable kick-out, crash, queue, purchase of 50 sets, purchase of 0 sets, and then no GWPs.

@r2_d2_96 said:
"The fellbeast without Éowyn and Witch-King?! No deal!"

Wrong fell beast. They are also seen flying over the Dead Marshes, and all nine descend on Minas Tirith during the Battle of Pelennor Fields. So there's eight that look just like this one.

@CCC said:
" @RTS013 said:
" @CCC said:
" @RTS013 said:
"As iconic as that eye and tower is, I just can't see it being as good of a display piece as Rivendell, or other scenes from the movies. Partly because of the shape. It's a lot of stuff in a small footprint, which could have been a good thing, but I have no idea where I would be able to have something that tall sitting around. But also because it's basically just black, which isn't very decorative of a thing to have in my home.
I think this would lend itself better as a play-set at a lower price point, than a top-tier display model. But hey, a lot of people seem to be really hyped about this so maybe it's just me. I like to have happy and colourful things around me, the real world is dark enough already at the moment."

There are plenty of brightly coloured, happy sets that are available at lower price points. Making Barad-Dur smaller wouldn't change it into a brightly coloured, happy set."

Of course it wouldn't. My point was, as a play set it wouldn't need to be. It would just have to be fun for kids to play with. But as a display piece, which this clearly is considering the size and price point, I don't think it does as well as many other scenes would have. I'm questioning the subject for the purpose. But anyone who loves it, and can afford it, should definitely buy it. We all have different tastes."

LEGO have decided LOTR is an 18+ subtheme of Icons (and Brickheadz) so aimed at adults, not playsets aimed at kids. LOTR has nowhere near the fan base of 8-12 year old that Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, Disney, etc have. Of course, those IPs also have adult fans and so get 18+ sets too. "

I'm happier seeing LOTR glorified by Icons than defiled by mechs...

@PurpleDave said:
" @r2_d2_96 said:
"The fellbeast without Éowyn and Witch-King?! No deal!"

Wrong fell beast. They are also seen flying over the Dead Marshes, and all nine descend on Minas Tirith during the Battle of Pelennor Fields. So there's eight that look just like this one."

But I know it's wrong one. My point was - I don't care about random one-of-eight Nazgûl and his beast. I want a set with Éowyn and her absolutely badass duel with the Witch-King. Why we still didn't get a set with one of the most epic scenes from the film, is beyond me.

@Wrecknbuild said:
"It's an okay set to me, but nothing that really makes me want it (edit: especially considering the price).
Each to his own of course, I am very curious as to what makes this set so very attractive? I very much like LothR though. Rivendell seems way more attractive personally."

The design, the shaping, the size. Even though they are both large LOTR sets, Rivendell and Barad-Dur are really quite different sets. Barad-Dur captures the imposing tower brilliantly, although won't be that appealing to people that don't like black (even though they have done a good job incorporating colour into it, except maybe the second level). Whereas Rivendell looks lovely even if you don't like LOTR due to the colour and style, but is not necessarily a particularly good / accurate model of the whole of Rivendell and is a bit flat. Personally, I prefer Rivendell, but think they both look great in their different ways.

@HJB2810 said:
" @CCC said:
" @RTS013 said:
" @CCC said:
" @RTS013 said:
"As iconic as that eye and tower is, I just can't see it being as good of a display piece as Rivendell, or other scenes from the movies. Partly because of the shape. It's a lot of stuff in a small footprint, which could have been a good thing, but I have no idea where I would be able to have something that tall sitting around. But also because it's basically just black, which isn't very decorative of a thing to have in my home.
I think this would lend itself better as a play-set at a lower price point, than a top-tier display model. But hey, a lot of people seem to be really hyped about this so maybe it's just me. I like to have happy and colourful things around me, the real world is dark enough already at the moment."

There are plenty of brightly coloured, happy sets that are available at lower price points. Making Barad-Dur smaller wouldn't change it into a brightly coloured, happy set."

Of course it wouldn't. My point was, as a play set it wouldn't need to be. It would just have to be fun for kids to play with. But as a display piece, which this clearly is considering the size and price point, I don't think it does as well as many other scenes would have. I'm questioning the subject for the purpose. But anyone who loves it, and can afford it, should definitely buy it. We all have different tastes."

LEGO have decided LOTR is an 18+ subtheme of Icons (and Brickheadz) so aimed at adults, not playsets aimed at kids. LOTR has nowhere near the fan base of 8-12 year old that Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, Disney, etc have. Of course, those IPs also have adult fans and so get 18+ sets too. "

I'm happier seeing LOTR glorified by Icons than defiled by mechs..."

I'd probably buy a Sauron mech, not gonna lie.

@yellowcastle said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
" @Fatsochillyfries said:
"It's getting a little toxic in here..."

Actually, I think for the most part it’s a few of the local characters having a bit of fun. I don’t dare tag any of the rouge’s gallery, or they’ll start all over again. "

I too am disappointed with local rabble rouser @StyleCounselor , bringing his unwelcome brand of heartfelt opinions and whimsical humor. I didn’t realize, though that there was a whole gallery of blushing folks."

WARNING: the following contains horrible dad jokes. Please hide your kids.

To bring this discussion back where it properly belongs- Star Wars- the latest rock-filled sets have made me the Rubbish Rock Rubble Rabble Rouser!

You're welcome. :)

@Fatsochillyfries said:
"It's getting a little toxic in here..."

The very air is a poisonous fume!

@oukexergon said:
" @HJB2810 said:
" @CCC said:
" @RTS013 said:
" @CCC said:
" @RTS013 said:
"As iconic as that eye and tower is, I just can't see it being as good of a display piece as Rivendell, or other scenes from the movies. Partly because of the shape. It's a lot of stuff in a small footprint, which could have been a good thing, but I have no idea where I would be able to have something that tall sitting around. But also because it's basically just black, which isn't very decorative of a thing to have in my home.
I think this would lend itself better as a play-set at a lower price point, than a top-tier display model. But hey, a lot of people seem to be really hyped about this so maybe it's just me. I like to have happy and colourful things around me, the real world is dark enough already at the moment."

There are plenty of brightly coloured, happy sets that are available at lower price points. Making Barad-Dur smaller wouldn't change it into a brightly coloured, happy set."

Of course it wouldn't. My point was, as a play set it wouldn't need to be. It would just have to be fun for kids to play with. But as a display piece, which this clearly is considering the size and price point, I don't think it does as well as many other scenes would have. I'm questioning the subject for the purpose. But anyone who loves it, and can afford it, should definitely buy it. We all have different tastes."

LEGO have decided LOTR is an 18+ subtheme of Icons (and Brickheadz) so aimed at adults, not playsets aimed at kids. LOTR has nowhere near the fan base of 8-12 year old that Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, Disney, etc have. Of course, those IPs also have adult fans and so get 18+ sets too. "

I'm happier seeing LOTR glorified by Icons than defiled by mechs..."

I'd probably buy a Sauron mech, not gonna lie."

An Ent mech, piloted by Merry and Pippin, would sell out instantly.

@Fatsochillyfries said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
" @Fatsochillyfries said:
"It's getting a little toxic in here..."

Actually, I think for the most part it’s a few of the local characters having a bit of fun. I don’t dare tag any of the rouge’s gallery, or they’ll start all over again. "

I too am disappointed with local rabble rouser @StyleCounselor, bringing his unwelcome brand of heartfelt opinions and whimsical humor. I didn’t realize, though that there was a whole gallery of blushing folks."

It was a joke my guy. I forgot extreme sarcasm doesn't show up well through text"

I can say this with some experience. If you take anything Yellowcastle says seriously, the joke's on you.

If you take anything I say seriously, it's time for professional help. ;)