First image of 10354 The Shire!
Posted by TheBrickPal,
A new event page (now removed) has been added to LEGO.com, giving us our first look at the upcoming 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire!
Coming thirteen years after LEGO's last visit to Bag End in The Hobbit's 79003 An Unexpected Gathering, this set instead depicts scenes from The Fellowship of the Ring, and includes nine minifigures.
Given the April 5th date of the Meet The Designer event, it should be available in early April. Of course, we will provide you with more images and details when we are able.
What are your first impressions of the model? Let us know in the comments below!
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Looks fantastic!
I love those short legs. :D
Looks quite disconnected, I was looking forward to something more cohesive.
So far I like what I see... I don't know if I'll like it the same when I learn the price.
This is a day 1 for sure! The fence is fantastic, the printed window brickwork, the minifigures and setting! I just love it all! I'm just hoping the price will be decent...
Looks absolutely amazing!!! Far better than I hoped for. Day one purchase for sure! Look for my coming at the first light of the first day of April, with a bigol yellow bag at the LEGO store in The Hague. I do wonder what the GWP will be though, if Gandalf already arrives in this set.
It’s nice, yes. Good detail on the front side of Bilbo’s home, but I’d like to see the interior on the other side. I agree on the comment above about lack of cohesiveness. I dislike the other separate builds. They’re detailed too and add color, but they make the set disjointed.
Bag End is perfect, great parts use for the fence. I’m also thrilled to see the inclusion of Gandalf and his cart. I could care less about the other ancillary builds that aren’t necessary and will only serve to inflate the price.
I don't want to rain on anybodies parade, but I don't like it. If this looks good to you, fantastic. I am truly happy for you.
With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring. As someone who has bought every new Lotr set in the last 2 years, this will be an easy pass. I was waiting for this to be revealed before I bought the Endurance but it looks like I won't be waiting any longer
It's also WAY too monochrome
@YoungB1ood said:
"I don't want to rain on anybodies parade, but I don't like it. If this looks good to you, fantastic. I am truly happy for you.
With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring. As someone who has bought every new Lotr set in the last 2 years, this will be an easy pass. I was waiting for this to be revealed before I bought the Endurance but it looks like I won't be waiting any longer
"
What can men do against such reckless hate (sorry, too easy).
Also: weird hairpieces on the Hobbits in the back, but that's Merry & Pippin!
@ZunneVuurbal said:
"Looks absolutely amazing!!! . I do wonder what the GWP will be though, if Gandalf already arrives in this set."
Glad they managed to include a horse in a LOTR set at last :D
The rumors say 181 parts Smeagol and Deagol GWP ;)
@bricks4everyone said:
"So far I like what I see... I don't know if I'll like it the same when I learn the price."
Allegedly it has 2017 pieces and will retail for $199.99 usd
DRAGON!!!!
Mary and Pippin minifigs only work for that one specific scene, which is quarter of a mile away from the house. Would have preferred generic outfits for their first release in years.
Obviously great that they're making it, great to be getting lotr sets for under $400, I want to get it, but as an owner of the previous bag end set, it just feels hard to justify. I'll withhold judgement until I see the interior, but conceptually, they just added a stage and a tent and the dragon firework. Was hoping for a bit more ~party~... seems like I'd have to supplement this with a lot of my own stuff to really make it feel like a party
New dress element on the leftmost woman holding a parsnip?
@YoungB1ood said:
"With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring.
"
What exactly did you expect? Bag End without "an excess of green curved slope brick pieces" wouldn't look remotely like a home built into rolling hills. And what's wrong with the claws lol, they're accents of hanging grass.
I'm not gonna be getting this set because it's out of my price range, but I find the vitriol odd.
Incredible, and I can actually afford it for once!
Might have to pick this one up; It'll become MY PRECIOUS!
@yamaki said:
"Mary and Pippin minifigs only work for that one specific scene, which is quarter of a mile away from the house. Would have preferred generic outfits for their first release in years."
LEGO have been quite good at supplying alternate hair-pieces, of late. Let's keep our fingers crossed...
The designers also seem to have taken your concern on board: if you prefer, you can take the firework tent mini build and place it a quarter of a mile away from the main build.
I live in Middle Earth, I mean New Zealand and it's great to get my neighbours house, I mean this cool model from LotR in Lego.
@YoungB1ood said:
"It's also WAY too monochrome"
You keep on using that word; I do not think it means what you think it means.
@ZunneVuurbal said:
" @YoungB1ood said:
"I don't want to rain on anybodies parade, but I don't like it. If this looks good to you, fantastic. I am truly happy for you.
With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring. As someone who has bought every new Lotr set in the last 2 years, this will be an easy pass. I was waiting for this to be revealed before I bought the Endurance but it looks like I won't be waiting any longer
"
What can men do against such reckless hate?..."
Ride out with me!!
Party Tree! Party Tree! Ex-celllll-ent!
I like the technique used to make Gandalf be able to sit down.
@Nuclearxpotato said:
"New dress element on the leftmost woman holding a parsnip?
@YoungB1ood said:
"With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring.
"
What exactly did you expect? Bag End without "an excess of green curved slope brick pieces" wouldn't look remotely like a home built into rolling hills. And what's wrong with the claws lol, they're accents of hanging grass.
I'm not gonna be getting this set because it's out of my price range, but I find the vitriol odd."
I'm not saying it shouldn't be green, but a little brown or tan with different shades of green would've gone a long way. Hate was too strong a word. It's grown on me to where I only dislike it now. As for the claws, it feels like a weird way to add a tiny bit of texture to a model where a heavy portion is smooth slopes. Sure it's better than nothing but I would have preferred more botanical pieces instead.
@TheBrickpal said:
"Coming thirteen years after LEGO's last visit to Bag End in The Hobbit's 79003 An Unexpected Gathering..."
Lego: A [set] is never late, nor is [it] early. [It] arrives precisely when [It] means to.
The party is set at the top of the hill under the tree, so it's actually more like a set including two separate sets. For that party, you'll need 144 guests, so it's going to be time to hit Bricks and Pieces for more Hobbit bits.
@ZunneVuurbal said:
" @YoungB1ood said:
"I don't want to rain on anybodies parade, but I don't like it. If this looks good to you, fantastic. I am truly happy for you.
With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring. As someone who has bought every new Lotr set in the last 2 years, this will be an easy pass. I was waiting for this to be revealed before I bought the Endurance but it looks like I won't be waiting any longer
"
What can men do against such reckless hate (sorry, too easy).
Also: weird hairpieces on the Hobbits in the back, but that's Merry & Pippin!"
Touché :)
The more I step back from the set the more I like it. It's when I look at the little nitty gritty details that it bugs me.
@Maxbricks14 said:
" @TheBrickpal said:
"Coming thirteen years after LEGO's last visit to Bag End in The Hobbit's 79003 An Unexpected Gathering..."
Lego: A [set] is never late, nor is [it] early. [It] arrives precisely when [It] means to."
Three hundred lives of men I've walked this earth, and now I finally get a decent Shire set.
13 years?!! Way to make us all feel old @TheBrickPal
My initial impressions are fairly positive! I like what I see, although I do agree about it being a slightly harder sell since it has multiple separated segments compared to the cohesion of the past two models. That being said, I can appreciate the additions, and the minifigs look fantastic! Here's to hoping that Merry and Pippin come with alternate hairpieces.
I'll wait to give my final judgement until I can see the interior detail. Hopefully it will be worth the price. I'm happy to see a few cheaper sets though! Maybe at some point they can do a couple of the big scenes in a sub $100 set...
What? No Sackville-Baggins?
It looks so merry, so fun! I feel VERY tempted to get this one. So much better then the last iteration imo.
Before the images were out, I often found myself thinking of Bag-End. Now that the images are out, I think I will end up bagging this set.
@StyleCounselor said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @TheBrickpal said:
"Coming thirteen years after LEGO's last visit to Bag End in The Hobbit's 79003 An Unexpected Gathering..."
Lego: A [set] is never late, nor is [it] early. [It] arrives precisely when [It] means to."
Three hundred lives of men I've walked this earth, and now I finally get a decent Shire set.
13 years?!! Way to make us all feel old @TheBrickPal "
When I checked to make sure I had the year right, I honestly couldn't believe it. 2012 does not feel that long ago at all! Life moves so fast…
@StyleCounselor said:
"What? No Sackville-Baggins?"
I believe the minifigs at the bvery left are meant to be them, probably Otto (that's his name right?) and his mum.
Now we just need to see the GWP they've done a good job keeping it safe and keeping it secret
The color palette looks a more basic than I hoped for (lots of the same shade of green). Especially jarring since I’m building Rivendell right now.
Amazing! I was not too excited initially as I already own the previous Bag End (79003), but this one is much more ambitious and includes all the scenes and new hobbits I wanted! Definitely a day one purchase for me again, I would not want to miss the Smeagol and Deagol GWP :-)
Probably a great set for the LotR fans, but unlike with especially Rivendell and a bit less so Barad-dûr, I don't see that much general appeal here.
Bit of a stretch calling it "The Shire"--but as an update to Bag End, looks nice.
Still have the original 79003 & 9469 in the centre of my shelf and they have been with me through many student accommodations where the rest of the collection had to stay behind at home.
I will inevitably get this as have all the middle earth stuff, but it will feel wierd either retiring the old one, or having the two side by side.
Looks great
Only the partytree is a disappointment but maybe they surpise us with a second silver version
@bnic99 use the old versions as a neighbours house.
Day one buy! Hopefully not as expensive as the two before it.
Looks like the set turned out smaller than expected so a couple of sidebuilds were hastily made to come closer to the price target. They look out of place and unnecessary. Should have called it Bag End instead and focus on the main building AND do Bilbo's birthday celebration separately with the tents and all.
The only reason to buy this at full price is the GWP and LEGO is betting on the target demographic to gobble them up due to artificial limitation, just like they did with the Fell Beast and Barad-dur release. And since then it's just a shelf queen that no one sane is enticed to buy without a massive discount.
I'm not as excited about this set as I was about the other lotr sets. I'll probably get it just to join the duo, but it's not a priority set for me. It doesn't have the beauty or elegance or dramaticness of the other two. I know it's not supposed to, but as someone who only buys the theme for aesthetic and the build, that matters to me. I don't see the point of the ancillary scenes and I too want to see the interior, which might sell it more for me.
I wonder when the image will disappear, unless they plan to launch soon.
@Rimefang said:
"The party is set at the top of the hill under the tree, so it's actually more like a set including two separate sets. For that party, you'll need 144 guests, so it's going to be time to hit Bricks and Pieces for more Hobbit bits."
Or just buy 18 copies of this set, and you can build yourself a shire as well with the other buildings.
Where are the dwarfs?
Green parts pack!
@StyleCounselor said:
" @ZunneVuurbal said:
" @YoungB1ood said:
"I don't want to rain on anybodies parade, but I don't like it. If this looks good to you, fantastic. I am truly happy for you.
With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring. As someone who has bought every new Lotr set in the last 2 years, this will be an easy pass. I was waiting for this to be revealed before I bought the Endurance but it looks like I won't be waiting any longer
"
What can men do against such reckless hate?..."
Ride out with me!!"
Came for the set itself, but the comments did not disappoint!
The most boring part of the movies. I pass for me.
The price this time (200$) Actually sounds like a good deal.
Not a fan of those spaceship pieces in the design, but still - it looks great.
I'm very much looking forward to this. Finally a LOTR set I can afford!
I thought it was a ‘Happy Birthday’ set upon seeing the image.
Not sure why they didn't use minidolls.
I like that it's a LOTR build, as the previous one was from Hobbit so it keeps the minifigures separate and desirable too.
It's beautiful, I can't wait to see some interior details!
It's better than I feared but not as good as I hoped. I loved building Rivendell environment and I hoped for similar flowing landscape (but knew it wouldn't happen because of the piece count). Disjointed mini dioramas remind me of 75098 Assault on Hoth, an advanced play set rather than a diorama.
I really like it! To me it’s a definite upgrade of the previous Bag End and I look forward to seeing more pics of the interior and other details.
Not overly thrilled about the rumoured GWP - there are a lot of other bits of Middle Earth I’d rather see before those two characters.
Almost everything looks great, but the party tree looks as if it was designed by me at 6 years old (which is not a compliment).
Otherwise very curious about the interior and the gwp. Looks not that much more voluminous than 'Unexpected Gathering', but certainly a more visually attractive update. Hopefully also on the inside. Quite pleased with the minifigures as well!
Sitting Gandalf.
@ikke said:
"Where are the dwarfs?"
In the previous Bag End set (79003)
@dino_bricks_builds_YT said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"What? No Sackville-Baggins?"
I believe the minifigs at the bvery left are meant to be them, probably Otto (that's his name right?) and his mum."
My guess is that these are Everard Froudfoot and his wife, from the scene with the fireworks coming from Gandalf's cart. He's also the dude shouting "Proudfeet" at Bilbo's speech later on.
It looks like a must have to the long Lego and LOTR fan I am, but unfortunately, seeing as big it is, I'm afraid it will stay on the ever increasing list of ”unaffordable and beautiful but far too expensive sets” for me. I like it nonetheless. But for the Party Tree which deserved a better treatment in my opinion.
That boomerang fence is some NPU.
@ecleme11 said:
"DRAGON!!!!"
"There hasn't been a dragon in these parts for a thousand years."
@MegaBlocks said:"Not sure why they didn't use minidolls."
Those are hobbits, not Elves.
Hopefully no hobbits were hurt hanging decorations on the cactus tree - that thing looks spiky!
I was wondering; is this supposed to be a playset or an UCS display set. For a playset it looks really really great. But for an UCS display set it is just underwhelming. Too much big pieces. Replace those with small parts and it will add a lot more detail and display value. And that tree on top of the house, perfect in case of a playset, just ugly and underwhelming for a display UCS set. As if it was made out of chocalate and started melting in the sun. And I know it is more of a taste thing, but all these side buildings add nothing if they are so unconnected and underwhelming. For example, I watched the movie, long time ago, but I cannot remember a cactus standing behind Bilbo (will rewatch that part just to be sure).
Because Rivendell and Barad-dûr were so detailed, this set just feels underwelming. But maybe it was not meant to be a display set. So I will buy it but as a playset....which I will display anyway. Perhaps even upgrade the whole thing in a MOC.
I would be a lot more impressed if I didn’t have the original set from the Hobbit line. As a result, this doesn’t look all that much bigger than that. But if you don’t have that one, this is a better alternative.
Don't think the tree behind the stage is necessary, it's not good looking.
@ZunneVuurbal said:
" @YoungB1ood said:
"I don't want to rain on anybodies parade, but I don't like it. If this looks good to you, fantastic. I am truly happy for you.
With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring. As someone who has bought every new Lotr set in the last 2 years, this will be an easy pass. I was waiting for this to be revealed before I bought the Endurance but it looks like I won't be waiting any longer
"
What can men do against such reckless hate (sorry, too easy).
Also: weird hairpieces on the Hobbits in the back, but that's Merry & Pippin!"
Best comment!
Congratulations, you win the internet today!
Unless it has an insane GWP, it's deep backlog territory for me. I was hoping for a more 'central' build and more dwarves less rando hobbits I don't care about, Behind Barad Dur and UCS Jango's Slave I for sure.
I like it a lot, but maybe not quite to same level of Rivendell and Barad Dur. As someone who owns the 2012 Unexpected Gathering, this may be a hard pass.
Wow — I really like this set!
The minifigs look awesome! I was half-expecting there to be some lazy reuse for figs like Frodo and Sam in Barad-dûr, but luckily I was proven wrong!
Also, does Gandalf have a new head piece? That printed portion of his beard makes it look like it. Really happy with that — the head piece for him in Rivendell was atrocious.
Like others of have said, love the dragon firework, and in contrast to what others have said, I actually like the side builds; for me they elevate the overall set.
Can't wait to see more!
@superJjJman said:
"Don't think the tree behind the stage is necessary, it's not good looking."
The frustrating thing is, the tree is necessary (Tolkien makes a point to mention the Party Tree at Bilbo's birthday party in the book, and they adapted that into the film), but the build that they gave us in this set is just not great.
Day 1 purchase for me as well. However, asked on this one photo, I probably won’t display the little side builds, looks messy.
@Flyingfish2023 said:
"Not overly thrilled about the rumoured GWP - there are a lot of other bits of Middle Earth I’d rather see before those two characters."
Glad I'm not the only one. The fact that we might have a Déagol (or even Sméagol) minifigure before Éowyn or Faramir is really frustrating....
I'd also like to point out that the scene in question has literally nothing to do with Bag End or the Shire. At least they tried to match Barad-dûr's GWP to make it fit thematically with the set.
@Maxbricks14 said:
"I live in Middle Earth, I mean New Zealand and it's great to get my neighbours house, I mean this cool model from LotR in Lego."
This made me laugh. Well done. XD
I love it ! I think the birthday parts were not necessary and will drive the price up, I wish it was 2 sets do that you can get a full picture of you want to or just get Bag End for a smaller price
@BabuBrick said:
" @Flyingfish2023 said:
"Not overly thrilled about the rumoured GWP - there are a lot of other bits of Middle Earth I’d rather see before those two characters."
Glad I'm not the only one. The fact that we might have a Déagol minifigure before Éowyn or Faramir is really frustrating....
I'd also like to point out that the scene in question has literally nothing to do with Bag End or the Shire. At least they tried to match Barad-dûr's GWP to make it fit thematically with the set."
I suppose it fits thematically in that Smeagol and Déagol are Stoor Hobbits, albeit living far from the Shire in the Gladden Fields and centuries earlier, of course.
Aside from the lack of cohesiveness and that aweful looking excuse of a tree it looks pretty great! I do appreciate a more affordable lotr set but I couldn’t help but want more from this, maybe a second home or something.
@YoungB1ood said:
"It's also WAY too monochrome
"
i mean....have you looked at a photo of bag end in the movies? its the covered by the greenest grass ever grown. They just copied the source material
I was going to get myself the old one, but now I can get this one for cheaper!
Looks like LEGO removed the event page from their site. An error page now pops up.
Welp there goes even more money. I love LOTR but don't have Rivendell or Barad Dur yet. Oof.
@CapnRex101 said:
" @BabuBrick said:
" @Flyingfish2023 said:
"Not overly thrilled about the rumoured GWP - there are a lot of other bits of Middle Earth I’d rather see before those two characters."
Glad I'm not the only one. The fact that we might have a Déagol minifigure before Éowyn or Faramir is really frustrating....
I'd also like to point out that the scene in question has literally nothing to do with Bag End or the Shire. At least they tried to match Barad-dûr's GWP to make it fit thematically with the set."
I suppose it fits thematically in that Smeagol and Déagol are Stoor Hobbits, albeit living far from the Shire in the Gladden Fields and centuries earlier, of course."
I guess? Still think they could've found something better. The Fell Beast looks so good on display next to Barad-dûr. But this? It's gonna look strange....
Like you said, the geographic and timeline differences don't do it any favors.
I’m a bit disappointed, it looks okay, just was expecting more, especially after how amazing Rivendell and Barad-dûr are.
So fun. So good. So out of my price range! This was supposed to be the cheaper LOR set?
Looks absolutely beautiful, though I think I would have rather it been based on the Hobbit films rather than the LotR films just because most of these figures look very rep and in my opinion are undesirable m Will wait for an official reveal for my judgement of course.
Luckily I sold my 79003 few weeks ago. With this I don’t think it would be possible.
@TheBrickPal said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @TheBrickpal said:
"Coming thirteen years after LEGO's last visit to Bag End in The Hobbit's 79003 An Unexpected Gathering..."
Lego: A [set] is never late, nor is [it] early. [It] arrives precisely when [It] means to."
Three hundred lives of men I've walked this earth, and now I finally get a decent Shire set.
13 years?!! Way to make us all feel old @TheBrickPal "
When I checked to make sure I had the year right, I honestly couldn't believe it. 2012 does not feel that long ago at all! Life moves so fast…"
So do all who live to see such times. But, that is not for them to decide.
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
I just recently acquired the original set (minus the minifigures). I think I still prefer it because it fits on my desk better. But this new one is still cool! I might have to eventually pick up some of the pieces/figures to enhance mine!
I love it.
I'm usually not a fan of the disconnected play dios, or whatever want to call them, but I do like them in this set. I would have loved to have a larger Bag End, maybe a modular style with removable roof and more rooms instead of the (assumed) open back. But overall I really like this set and the disconnected pieces can be used to make a larger scene
I'll definitely be getting it, it looks pretty good! And I actually don't mind the side builds at all. Day one for sure.
@MegaBlocks said:
"Not sure why they didn't use minidolls."
Fool of a took. :o)
@LotRBrickfan196 said:
"…most of these figures look very rep ."
I realize I’m now old but what?
Interesting choice for Gandalf's robe while he sits on the cart - is this a first?
Overall, it's far less impressive than I expected - I was hoping for something like this: https://beta.ideas.lego.com/challenges/58660122-6eea-44ec-bfb4-a0d26f4015fa/entries/338c3676-610e-41f1-a4e5-6194d71cb4bb
I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
@B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
When Treebeard discloses how they 'lost' the Entwives?
@yellowcastle said:
" @LotRBrickfan196 said:
"…most of these figures look very rep ."
I realize I’m now old but what?"
I'm not that old but even I don't understand this foreign language.
Designer the_lego_closet had made a great Hobbiton model (no instructions) of which I kept thinking when people mentioned the possibility of this new set. That MOC has 2 more "flats" and is designed more like a hill with 3 houses in it compared to the two official sets of which the first rendition is quite literally just a house covered by unfittingly angular slopes and the new set is a house covered in less extreme angular slopes and UFO quarters while also standing on a heightened base.
The pieces used here aren't wrong per se but I would have wished for a greater evolution of the hill concept and expected to see at least a few 1x2 or 2x2 curved slopes to round out features instead of most slopes being the classic angular kind.
I will definitely buy this new set because it is a perfect upgrade over 79003, of which I can not believe that it also goes for 200-250$ in used condition, and the new set can easily be modded or its pieces used towards something that could be similar to the_lego_closets Hobbiton MOC.
Time to have this to serve as a traveler inn.
I'm in!! If there is a good GWP it might be a buy more than one purchase. Love the color and the minifigures, and everything. If the price is correct, $199...WOW.
Yes, precious! A great set for us!!
@pedro_lego said:
"Looks quite disconnected, I was looking forward to something more cohesive. "
What would that look like? It's Gandalf's arrival and Bilbo's party so it looks cohesive from that standpoint.
@Sammael said:
"Interesting choice for Gandalf's robe while he sits on the cart - is this a first?
Overall, it's far less impressive than I expected - I was hoping for something like this: https://beta.ideas.lego.com/challenges/58660122-6eea-44ec-bfb4-a0d26f4015fa/entries/338c3676-610e-41f1-a4e5-6194d71cb4bb
"
They did the same thing for Elrond and Gandalf in Rivendell. Belle also utilizes this technique in the new Beauty and the Beast castle.
@StyleCounselor said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
When Treebeard discloses how they 'lost' the Entwives?"
Maybe Saruman falling on a spike?
@PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
When Treebeard discloses how they 'lost' the Entwives?"
Maybe Saruman falling on a spike?"
That was so violent it was cut.
@bnic99 said:
"Still have the original 79003 & 9469 in the centre of my shelf and they have been with me through many student accommodations where the rest of the collection had to stay behind at home.
I will inevitably get this as have all the middle earth stuff, but it will feel wierd either retiring the old one, or having the two side by side."
Well, they did build two versions of the set, scaled for the actors representing humans, and the actors representing Hobbits.
@Maxbricks14 said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @LotRBrickfan196 said:
"…most of these figures look very rep ."
I realize I’m now old but what?"
I'm not that old but even I don't understand this foreign language. "
It means repetitive. That's not even slang, that's just an abbreviation.
@Username28 said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @LotRBrickfan196 said:
"…most of these figures look very rep ."
I realize I’m now old but what?"
I'm not that old but even I don't understand this foreign language. "
It means repetitive. That's not even slang, that's just an abbreviation."
Rep is most commonly used as an abbreviation for representative.
@Maxbricks14 said:
" @PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
When Treebeard discloses how they 'lost' the Entwives?"
Maybe Saruman falling on a spike?"
That was so violent it was cut."
And Christopher Lee made sure that Peter Jackson never heard the end of it.
@B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
Lol, so true.
@monkyby87 said:
"I would be a lot more impressed if I didn’t have the original set from the Hobbit line. As a result, this doesn’t look all that much bigger than that. But if you don’t have that one, this is a better alternative. "
Looks about 75% larger than the original. Or at least 10x larger, if you go by the SDCC set.
@jjr_2009:
Well, this one certainly isn't going to fit in my kitchen cabinet. At least not where AUG is presently located.
@StyleCounselor said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
When Treebeard discloses how they 'lost' the Entwives?"
When the Hobbits go riding into the sunset on Clydesdales?
@Maxbricks14 said:
" @Username28 said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @LotRBrickfan196 said:
"…most of these figures look very rep ."
I realize I’m now old but what?"
I'm not that old but even I don't understand this foreign language. "
It means repetitive. That's not even slang, that's just an abbreviation."
Rep is most commonly used as an abbreviation for representative."
That's not the 'rep' I protect.
@B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
The Oscar worthy ending as told in Clerks II?
It is not "The Shire" if its only one building. IF there were like three and maybe the inn or the watermill then maybe you can call it The Shire. Like this? It's Bag End only with a tree.
@yellowcastle said:
" @LotRBrickfan196 said:
"…most of these figures look very rep ."
I realize I’m now old but what?"
Almost a daily occurrence when I think or say that.
Besides the two sunflowers, to me, this looks as if it was designed two or three years ago, and then its release postponed until now: I can’t spot any of the new pieces that were introduced during the last years. For sure some of the recent plants/foliage pieces might have improved this, at least the trees…
@LotRBrickfan196 said:
"Looks absolutely beautiful, though I think I would have rather it been based on the Hobbit films rather than the LotR films just because most of these figures look very rep and in my opinion are undesirable m Will wait for an official reveal for my judgement of course."
Whilst the Hobbit films are an abomination that should never be mentioned if I do get this set I would be tempted to repurpose it from the Hobbit. I own the original Bag End (although currently dismantled and somewhere in the roof) and got all the dwarves via Bricklink but that set is a bit small to display them all on - whereas this one could work much better.
I am underwhelmed. The trees are bad, the curves on the landscape feel wonky, and a lot of overly simple side builds. There are some good parts (like the fence) but after some of the stellar designs from the last for LotR sets, this feels more like a let-down design-wise. Maybe the interior will make up for it. As is, I think there's only some slight improvements to the original Hobbit set.
I was sure they'd introduce a hat/hair combo for Gandalf in this one, but I guess he'll have to keep stealing Majisto's style for the foreseeable future...
@Dannygast said:
"It is not "The Shire" if its only one building. IF there were like three and maybe the inn or the watermill then maybe you can call it The Shire. Like this? It's Bag End only with a tree."
The rest of the Shire was burned down, like in the books.
@BabuBrick said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
When Treebeard discloses how they 'lost' the Entwives?"
Maybe Saruman falling on a spike?"
That was so violent it was cut."
And Christopher Lee made sure that Peter Jackson never heard the end of it."
I think it was needed to clear it up, because when I first saw it I just thought he was still trapped in the tower till I watched the deleted scene.
@xccj said:
"I am underwhelmed. The trees are bad, the curves on the landscape feel wonky, and a lot of overly simple side builds. There are some good parts (like the fence) but after some of the stellar designs from the last for LotR sets, this feels more like a let-down design-wise. Maybe the interior will make up for it. As is, I think there's only some slight improvements to the original Hobbit set."
Clearly you're on something. The building techniques are amazing, and this set overall is much better than the original. I don't get where you're coming from.
@PurpleDave said:
" @Dannygast said:
"It is not "The Shire" if its only one building. IF there were like three and maybe the inn or the watermill then maybe you can call it The Shire. Like this? It's Bag End only with a tree."
The rest of the Shire was burned down, like in the books."
Please start with burning down this partytree it's in dire need of a good torching.
@The_Crea1or said:
" @bricks4everyone said:
"So far I like what I see... I don't know if I'll like it the same when I learn the price."
Allegedly it has 2017 pieces and will retail for $199.99 usd"
I read on stonewars.de that the RRP would be 269.99 Euro. Make of that what you will.
I dont think its a bad set, though think it looks more ‘play’ than ‘display’
However, Its just not in the same league when comparing it to Rivendell 10316 or Barad-dur 10333 … not even close
@Maxbricks14 said:
"Clearly you're on something. The building techniques are amazing, and this set overall is much better than the original. I don't get where you're coming from."
Agree to disagree then. It could be worse. But I've seen better, IMO. After Rivendell and Barad-dûr, I had higher expectations that have not been met.
@xccj said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
"Clearly you're on something. The building techniques are amazing, and this set overall is much better than the original. I don't get where you're coming from."
Agree to disagree then. It could be worse. But I've seen better, IMO. After Rivendell and Barad-dûr, I had higher expectations that have not been met."
Considering how much smaller it is, that is quite an unfair comparison.
@AustinPowers said:
" @The_Crea1or said:
" @bricks4everyone said:
"So far I like what I see... I don't know if I'll like it the same when I learn the price."
Allegedly it has 2017 pieces and will retail for $199.99 usd"
I read on stonewars.de that the RRP would be 269.99 Euro. Make of that what you will. "
I’m already on the boomerang fence. That might push me over the wrong side…
@Maxbricks14 said:
"I think it was needed to clear it up, because when I first saw it I just thought he was still trapped in the tower till I watched the deleted scene."
It’s less a deleted scene and more a “we can’t release the entire film in theatrical, so this stuff will have to wait until the Extended Edition.” It was planned to go that route before the first film even premiered, and all the content was being produced at the same time, rather than requiring reshoots later on. The middle stretch must have been a bear to get through, editing one movie for theatrical and the previous film for EE home video at the same time.
It’ll be an instant buy because I have so much nostalgia about the the first Bag End set. But I do wonder about some things. Like, why is the Party Tree so clunky? And if this is called the Shire, why is there no Shire in it besides Bag End? That’s ok, it’ll all be good inspiration to expand on this set.
Having looked at that image off and on today, I really think Lego's renders are not doing themselves any favors. I don't know what their current strategy is for where/when they bust out the crazy good renders, but the lower quality ones seem to be more common now.
The more I look at this set the more I like it. The render makes each piece "pop" a bit and makes it look less cohesive. It’s going to look better in person.
Side note, I really hope the $200 USD rumor is true. If it's more like $250-$300 this goes from a "yes" to a "maybe" for me.
@Maxbricks14 said:
" @BabuBrick said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
When Treebeard discloses how they 'lost' the Entwives?"
Maybe Saruman falling on a spike?"
That was so violent it was cut."
And Christopher Lee made sure that Peter Jackson never heard the end of it."
I think it was needed to clear it up, because when I first saw it I just thought he was still trapped in the tower till I watched the deleted scene."
For sure! Almost everything in the Extended Editions is far superior to the Theatrical Versions.
@BabuBrick said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @BabuBrick said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
When Treebeard discloses how they 'lost' the Entwives?"
Maybe Saruman falling on a spike?"
That was so violent it was cut."
And Christopher Lee made sure that Peter Jackson never heard the end of it."
I think it was needed to clear it up, because when I first saw it I just thought he was still trapped in the tower till I watched the deleted scene."
For sure! Almost everything in the Extended Editions is far superior to the Theatrical Versions."
In the book, they let Sarumon go, and he raises an orc army to destroy-industrialize the Shire (as forseen by Frodo in the elvish mirror- even in first movie).
Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pip have to liberate the Shire after all their other troubles. I understand why it was left out of the movies. It's quite anti-climactic.
That said, I love the extended versions. They're the only way to watch the movies.
@StyleCounselor said:
" @BabuBrick said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @BabuBrick said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @B_Space_Man said:
"I’ve always wanted a GWP that allows me to recreate the most disturbing scene in the trilogy.
"
When Treebeard discloses how they 'lost' the Entwives?"
Maybe Saruman falling on a spike?"
That was so violent it was cut."
And Christopher Lee made sure that Peter Jackson never heard the end of it."
I think it was needed to clear it up, because when I first saw it I just thought he was still trapped in the tower till I watched the deleted scene."
For sure! Almost everything in the Extended Editions is far superior to the Theatrical Versions."
In the book, they let Sarumon go, and he raises an orc army to destroy-industrialize the Shire (as forseen by Frodo in the elvish mirror- even in first movie).
Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pip have to liberate the Shire after all their other troubles. I understand why it was left out of the movies. It's quite anti-climactic.
That said, I love the extended versions. They're the only way to watch the movies. "
Very good points about the book. When my family first read LotR, we all thought that the ending was kinda underwhelming, and once we watched the RotK movie, we were so glad that they changed the ending the way they did. I still like the book, though.
Extended Trilogy all the way!
I have the original and this is not good enough for the price to buy another. I hate the large curved slopes that dominate this build and the ancillary builds are a rather poor add on. The large tree is awful. There are some nice details, the fence and printed window frames and the dragon firework is nice. I'll keep extending mine using cheap small tan and green parts rather than those awful curves.
I really hope it isn't $270 like some people are reporting. That would change it from a must-buy to a "no thanks" for me. I think around $230 would be a fair price, putting it on par with the currently available Modular Buildings.
Why is the road just cut off awkwardly? Really not a fan…
@CCC said:
"I have the original and this is not good enough for the price to buy another. I hate the large curved slopes that dominate this build and the ancillary builds are a rather poor add on. The large tree is awful. There are some nice details, the fence and printed window frames and the dragon firework is nice. I'll keep extending mine using cheap small tan and green parts rather than those awful curves."
I also own the original Bag End and it was really good at the time for its price and piece count, but the new one is just so much better, I will definitely buy it! I watched again the beginning of the first LOTR movie to compare and the new set is remarkably faithful to it. The only criticism I agree with is regarding the tree behind Bilbo, but I plan to fix this. As for my 79003 set, I will certainly not sell it as some people have. i will probably use it to extend the Shire (may need to change the door color), and anyway I need the dwarves for my complete collection (I bought all the Hobbit sets especially for that).
I really could have used some more Shire than what's being offered here - I do love myself some good round doors. I know folks aren't loving the design, but I think to keep the part count lower this is probably the best they could manage in terms of hill shaping. Until I see the rest of the photos, though, this is not an autobuy.
@Altair1970 said:
" @CCC said:
"I have the original and this is not good enough for the price to buy another. I hate the large curved slopes that dominate this build and the ancillary builds are a rather poor add on. The large tree is awful. There are some nice details, the fence and printed window frames and the dragon firework is nice. I'll keep extending mine using cheap small tan and green parts rather than those awful curves."
I also own the original Bag End and it was really good at the time for its price and piece count, but the new one is just so much better, I will definitely buy it! I watched again the beginning of the first LOTR movie to compare and the new set is remarkably faithful to it. The only criticism I agree with is regarding the tree behind Bilbo, but I plan to fix this. As for my 79003 set, I will certainly not sell it as some people have. i will probably use it to extend the Shire (may need to change the door color), and anyway I need the dwarves for my complete collection (I bought all the Hobbit sets especially for that)."
The value of the old set is primarily in the figures, especially the dwarves. Although there possibly will be renewed interest in the old Bag End minus figures to extend Hobbiton.
@CCC said:
"The value of the old set is primarily in the figures, especially the dwarves. Although there possibly will be renewed interest in the old Bag End minus figures to extend Hobbiton."
I'm sure some people will set the old one next to this to represent one of the neighbors, but I'd think at that point it would just make more sense to download the instructions and build a slight recolor so it doesn't just look like two versions of Bag-End.
@The_Crea1or said:
" @bricks4everyone said:
"So far I like what I see... I don't know if I'll like it the same when I learn the price."
Allegedly it has 2017 pieces and will retail for $199.99 usd"
I have heard it will be 270 and 2017 parts. Hmmm
It's now confirmed to be $270 USD, unfortunately. The interior and GWP better be worth it!
@TheOtherMike said: "That boomerang fence is some NPU"
It sure is Ner PU than the gables in 21060 - those looks like mustaches, making the towers look like 71045-1.
@JimmyO said: "Too much big pieces [...] And that tree on top of the house, [...] just ugly and underwhelming [...] As if it was made out of chocalate and started melting in the sun"
I feel the quarter-circle parts adds to that, making the whole structure look like it's melting and forming puddles. A few of them would be OK, but here they just dominates too much.
@Maxbricks14 said:
" @Username28 said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @LotRBrickfan196 said:
"…most of these figures look very rep ."
I realize I’m now old but what?"
I'm not that old but even I don't understand this foreign language. "
It means repetitive. That's not even slang, that's just an abbreviation."
Rep is most commonly used as an abbreviation for representative."
The auto-correct strikes again! I meant to right repititive, but auto-correct does whatever it wants to do. But the more I look at it and think, they are hobbits, and they all wear similar clothing, so I can't expect much more from the figures.
Oh, hey, I just realized something. Nine minifigures. So that's basically the entire Fellowship in one box, right? Right?
@Maxbricks14 said:
"It's now confirmed to be $270 USD, unfortunately. The interior and GWP better be worth it!
"
Yeah I'll probably pass seeing as I still have the original one then if it is $270
@madsbyday said:
"Why is the road just cut off awkwardly? Really not a fan…"
"The road goes ever on and on... or maybe not."
@LotRBrickfan196 said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @Username28 said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @LotRBrickfan196 said:
"…most of these figures look very rep ."
I realize I’m now old but what?"
I'm not that old but even I don't understand this foreign language. "
It means repetitive. That's not even slang, that's just an abbreviation."
Rep is most commonly used as an abbreviation for representative."
The auto-correct strikes again! I meant to right repititive, but auto-correct does whatever it wants to do. But the more I look at it and think, they are hobbits, and they all wear similar clothing, so I can't expect much more from the figures. "
"I meant to write 'repetitive,' but..."
There ya' go, champ.
I really wanted to like it but I don't. The tree is way off and I don't care for all the side builds.
Will look at the interiors and expand my original accordingly, everything else in this set is just noise.
As a slight aside (and apologies if this has already been suggested) but I can't help thinking this set would have been better called 'A Long-Expected Party' rather than The Shire, given it's limited scope.
The French commentators on Hoth Bricks are calling it a pile of green vomit with a door. I love that…it does have a bit of a UCS Slimer vibe due to the colour.
@YoungB1ood said:
"I don't want to rain on anybodies parade, but I don't like it. If this looks good to you, fantastic. I am truly happy for you.
With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring. As someone who has bought every new Lotr set in the last 2 years, this will be an easy pass. I was waiting for this to be revealed before I bought the Endurance but it looks like I won't be waiting any longer
"
bro what are you on this looks amazing
When I first saw it I questioned if it was that much better than the original. And then I looked at them side by side and YES! this set blows the other one out of the water.
I'd say Day 1 purchase if the GWP is worthy. But otherwise I can wait, but I want it eventually for sure. Too many sets are retiring this year and I need to manage money to accommodate.
@namekuji said:
"The French commentators on Hoth Bricks are calling it a pile of green vomit with a door. I love that…it does have a bit of a UCS Slimer vibe due to the colour."
Bilbo had a professional gardener tending to the landscaping. If the grass was not of uniform color and texture, Sam should have been fired with haste. I don’t know what these people think would have looked better, but I have every confidence that a Hobbit would have shuddered at how unkempt the result would have looked.
@Lokipool said:
" @YoungB1ood said:
"I don't want to rain on anybodies parade, but I don't like it. If this looks good to you, fantastic. I am truly happy for you.
With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring. As someone who has bought every new Lotr set in the last 2 years, this will be an easy pass. I was waiting for this to be revealed before I bought the Endurance but it looks like I won't be waiting any longer
"
bro what are you on this looks amazing"
I totally get it if you like it dude. It just doesn't have enough texture or detail for me. Feels like a let down. That's probably because I have the other two LOTR sets, but I have no desire to purchase this and I thought I would love the shire in lego.
@PurpleDave said:
" @namekuji said:
"The French commentators on Hoth Bricks are calling it a pile of green vomit with a door. I love that…it does have a bit of a UCS Slimer vibe due to the colour."
Bilbo had a professional gardener tending to the landscaping. If the grass was not of uniform color and texture, Sam should have been fired with haste. I don’t know what these people think would have looked better, but I have every confidence that a Hobbit would have shuddered at how unkempt the result would have looked."
A bit late for trimming the verge, don't you think?
Looking at the source material, I think they missed an opportunity to carry on with the brick wall and give the left side the appropriate garden terrace. That would definitely help.
I do understand that fans want more texture and fewer big arcing pieces. It is a bit like a spaceship or a slowly melting ice cream cake barely held up by the stiffness of the green fondant icing.
Perhaps, a better name is The Green Splat?
The party tree needs leaves, at the very least.
@StyleCounselor said:
[[A bit late for trimming the verge, don't you think?]]
Can’t remember for sure, but I’m assuming that’s Gandalf’s line when he catches Sam “dropping eaves”?
[[Looking at the source material, I think they missed an opportunity to carry on with the brick wall and give the left side the appropriate garden terrace. That would definitely help.]]
Yeah, I’m sure there are ways it could have been made more accurate, but the question is if it could have been made more accurate without becoming the most expensive LotR set released so far. That’s likely what would have happened if they’d made the set it sounds like some people really wanted, with multiple houses, and (digging deep into college-era in-jokes, here) a “poorly manicured lawn”.
I do understand that fans want more texture and fewer big arcing pieces. It is a bit like a spaceship or a slowly melting ice cream cake barely held up by the stiffness of the green fondant icing.]]
Normally I’m all for avoiding the big, chunky pieces, but I don’t know how else you’re supposed to get big, graceful curves without big curved pieces. And this was Hobbiton, not the Scottish highlands.
[[The party tree needs leaves, at the very least.]]
Catch-22. People are already complaining that the tree is only there to jack up the price. More tree, more complaints (or at least more emphatic ones). Ditch the tree, and you’ll hear about Ferrari collections because there’s “not enough stuff”.
A bunch of extra crap to drive up the price. Why couldn't it be a $100 Bag End set with just the Gandolf cart? Lego standard procedure these days.
@PurpleDave said:
[[ @StyleCounselor said:
[[A bit late for trimming the verge, don't you think?]]
Can’t remember for sure, but I’m assuming that’s Gandalf’s line when he catches Sam “dropping eaves”?
[[Looking at the source material, I think they missed an opportunity to carry on with the brick wall and give the left side the appropriate garden terrace. That would definitely help.]]
Yeah, I’m sure there are ways it could have been made more accurate, but the question is if it could have been made more accurate without becoming the most expensive LotR set released so far. That’s likely what would have happened if they’d made the set it sounds like some people really wanted, with multiple houses, and (digging deep into college-era in-jokes, here) a “poorly manicured lawn”.
I do understand that fans want more texture and fewer big arcing pieces. It is a bit like a spaceship or a slowly melting ice cream cake barely held up by the stiffness of the green fondant icing.]]
Normally I’m all for avoiding the big, chunky pieces, but I don’t know how else you’re supposed to get big, graceful curves without big curved pieces. And this was Hobbiton, not the Scottish highlands.
[[The party tree needs leaves, at the very least.]]
Catch-22. People are already complaining that the tree is only there to jack up the price. More tree, more complaints (or at least more emphatic ones). Ditch the tree, and you’ll hear about Ferrari collections because there’s “not enough stuff”.]]
I agree with everything you said in general. Yet, 20 leaves and 4 more inches of brick wall 'shouldn't' jack up the price.
I'm fine if this is $200. If it's $270 with a BrickHeadz GWP as some have speculated, I will be waiting for the end of days discounts- just like the Venator.
Really disappointed with first impressions. Colouration is not right. Misses the mark for me. Hoping that seeing it in reality will change my mind...
@YoungB1ood said:
"I don't want to rain on anybodies parade, but I don't like it. If this looks good to you, fantastic. I am truly happy for you.
With that said, I HATE THIS SET. Did a 4 year old with an excess of green curved slope brick pieces design this? It is just so basic. Tiny clumps of green Wolverine claws? Really? Maybe my hopes were to high but this set is just so boring. As someone who has bought every new Lotr set in the last 2 years, this will be an easy pass. I was waiting for this to be revealed before I bought the Endurance but it looks like I won't be waiting any longer
"
Totally agree. This looks like a Disney set or something...the style reminds me of 21326 Winnie the Pooh for example.
The set itself seems quite appreciable. When I saw the price tag is 269.99 $/€ any interest collapsed suddenly to zero. This is an unjustifiable price hike in the price per parts metric, from 0,08 (Barad dur and Rivendell) to an obscene 13,5 cents. I won't buy it probably not even 25% discounted, still above 200 $/€ cause there is no such intrinsic value as Lego would us to believe. And I'll not be disposed to absorb these excessive prices for other set to come in the future. This is greedy behaviour from Lego corporate strategies.
It looks truly amazong and definitely on par with Rivendell. But as the price is concerned well, I'm half tempted to go on a quest for treasure to pay for it myself. I'm guessing we'll get an updated 79007 with about 20+ minifigs (for the armies) next?
I could see myself make a rare 1. day buy if the gwp is desirable.
If it is in deed the rumoured smeagol and Deagol I just hop they are mini figs and not brickheadz!
The slopes are a bit jarring. It reminds me of Muk from Pokemon lol. It's nice to see what a modern rendition looks like, but man it's weird seeing grass be represented so flatly in lego form. I understand if the slopes were used to represent sand on the beach or something similar. Bit of a shame, may get on discount but unlikely with owning the original.
I have the original in a display case with the 13 dwarves. I like the look of the new one and would lean towards perhaps getting it later in the year if it is $200. If it is $270 it goes to a hard "no" from me. Even if the interior is well done, I cannot see how this thing would be worth that much.
I read the price will be €270 so it automatically becomes less interesting to me.
I have one of the first HOBIT sets ( 79003 ) and am excited to add this one to the collection. I'm so glad they revisited this because I always thought it would be great to have at least 1 alternate version of the home so one should do a mini SHIRE setup
This looks awesome! Can't wait to see more pictures with higher quality!
So glad to see that the GWP is now confirmed to be minifigures based and not a Brickheadz! The Shire is definitely a day one purchase for me :-)