LEGO: Minas Tirith Is No Longer A Rumor – New Massive LotR Set Revealed

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May 13 2026

The long-rumored set is no longer a rumor, and it is just as massive as those rumors predicted – over 8,000 pieces.

Minas Tirith, the White City, The Tower of Guard. Capital of the realm of Gondor and seat of the Stewards. There are a few more iconic locations in the Lord of the Rings setting, and a few more striking and beautiful.

Built by the survivors of Numenor as a fortress. Over time, it evolved into a major city and the capital of the southern realm of Gondor. By the time of The Lord of the Rings, it was the most important city in the world and a major bastion protecting the free peoples from the might of Mordor. It is also the setting for a good section of the books, featuring the pivotal siege of Gondor and the Battle of Pelennor Fields.

The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith (11377)

This hybrid-scale model has an intricate microscale majestic city of Gondor on the outside, which houses a minifigure-scale interior. The exterior captures the towering architecture built around a mast of stone, the layered city walls, and the citadel that defined one of Middle-earth’s most memorable locations. The interior centers on the famous throne room, with Denthor’s dining table. There are also some fun easter eggs for movie fans. to discover as they build.

8,278 pieces
10 minifigs
23.5 in. (59cm) high, 24.5 in. (62 cm) wide, and 14.5 in. (37 cm) deep
Available June 1st for Insiders, June 4th for Everyone Else

The set includes ten minifigures: Gandalf the White, Faramir, Denethor (with tomatoes), Peregrin Took, Aragorn as King Elessar (with his crown), Aragorn’s horse, and four Soldiers of Gondor, plus a Shadowfax horse figure.

If you get your order in between the 1st and 7th June, you will receive a Grond (40893) as a gift with purchase – while stocks last, of course.

More Lord of the Rings Sets

Don’t want to wait till June? Build Tolkien’s world now with these official sets…

Sauron’s Helmet (11373)

This is the first LoTR helmet set LEGO has released (maybe we’ll see Rohan next). It’s super detailed with its crown of spikes and captures the menacing, evil look of the one Sauron wears in the movies. The set also includes a Sauron minifigure holding The One Ring and a display stand with a plaque.

585 pieces
1 minifig
13 in. (33 cm) high, 5 in. (13 cm) wide, and 5 in. (13 cm) deep

GET IT HERE

Barad-Dûr (10333)

The 5,471-piece build is split into four main sections; the tower section is fully modular. The dark tower features a throne room with a complement containing a map and a ladder to the top floor. The 4th floor is home to Mouth of Sauron’s study, while the 5th floor houses a tower library with a rotating ladder. At the summit of the tower is the Eye of Sauron, which rotates in various directions and features a light brick to make the eye glow.

5,471 pieces
10 minifigures
32.5 in. (83 cm) high, 17.5 in. (45 cm) wide, and 12 in. (30 cm) deep
Pick up a light kit to complete your display

GET IT HERE

The Shire (10354)

This set recreates Bilbo Baggins’ eleventy-first birthday celebration, complete with dragon fireworks. Build Bag End with its iconic round green door and detailed interior with an entrance hall, study, and parlor. Bilbo’s book, which can be displayed open or closed, can be found in the study. Join the birthday festivities in the Shire with fireworks, a firework dragon figure, the Party Tree, and a party pavilion.

2,017 pieces
9 minifigs
7.5 in. (20 cm) high, 17.5 in. (45 cm) wide, and 10.5 in. (27 cm) deep
Snag a light kit

GET IT HERE

Rivendell (10316)

Build Elrond’s home where the fellowship formed and the adventure began with this set. This massive set, inspired by Peter Jackson’s movies, invites you to build and explore the beautiful elven valley. Build the council ring, the river bridge, and the statues of elven warriors. It also includes fan-favorite moments, objects from the magical place, and minifigs for the characters.

6,167 pieces
15 minifigures
15 in. (39 cm) high / 29.5 in. (75 cm) wide / 19.5 in. (50 cm) deep
Splits into three sections: the tower, the council ring, and the gazebo with river and bridge
Add a light kit

GET IT HERE

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