Lego Minas Tirith might be the most damn impressive Lego set I've ever seen

• Copy link
• Facebook
• X
• Pinterest
• Flipboard
• Email

Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter

The beacons have been lit, and after getting a good look at Lego Minas Tirith, I can safely say: good freakin' lord.

A brick-built version of the Lord of the Rings city has been rumored for some time, but I wasn't expecting the reality to be so staggering - both in terms of size and ambition. There was talk of a micro-scale version with accompanying minifigures, along with whispers of a larger model recreating the top of the citadel where Aragorn has his coronation. But as it turns out, the reality is both. Lego Minas Tirith has minifig-sized lower walls and hidden rooms, but micro-scale upper levels in a spot of forced-perspective magic. That way you get the best of both worlds, and a model capable of giving the best Lego sets a run for their money.

Naturally, all that comes at a hefty price. However, this might just be one of the most impressive models I've seen in a long while. Yes, it's visually jaw-dropping in the same way Lego Rivendell or Barad-dur are. But the thing that astounds me is how it blends two distinct approaches without compromise, in what feels like a first for Lego. A full-size Lego Minas Tirith would be cool (as fan-made mock-ups prove), yet it'd be impractical to display or afford for the vast majority of people. Meanwhile, a miniature version along the lines of Hogwarts Castle and Grounds wouldn't necessarily provide the needed gravitas. That's why combining the two concepts for a larger, but still practical set is so cool... especially because you can flip it around to see interior, minifig-size scenes of the throne room, Denathor's pyre, and even the space where Gandalf researches the One Ring.

Latest Videos From

As for minifigures, it's a suitably impressive ensemble. There's Aragon in his kingly garb from the end of the trilogy, Arwen with her elven banner, Gandalf the White, Pippin in his guard's outfit, Denethor (with tomatoes, of course), Faramir, and a load of Gondorian soldiers to keep them all safe.

You'll be able to pre-order this kit at Lego soon ahead of its June launch, and there's a chance it'll appear at the likes of Amazon eventually - but not for a while. It took quite a few months for the others to drop on Amazon, and I expect the same pattern to hold true here.

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

Benjamin AbbottTabletop & Merch Editor

I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, but these days you'll find me managing GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage (I spend my time here handling everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news). I've also been obsessed with Warhammer since the 1990s, and love nothing more than running tabletop RPGs like D&D as a Dungeon Master.

View More

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Logout LATEST ARTICLES

1. 1Hasbro CEO says "you should expect more" crossovers for D&D
2. 2We finally have a price tag for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, but that RTX 5070 Ti rig is going to be difficult to justify
3. 3As The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake rumors swirl, Nintendo boss teases "titles beyond those already announced"
4. 4How to unlock the Leaping Kuku Bird in Crimson Desert
5. 5GTA 6 Trailer 3 copium is at an all-time high with fans convinced today "might actually be the day"