10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com The ultimate LEGO magazine for fans. Providing inspiration, techniques and going behind-the-scenes with LEGO experts. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:19:56 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/blocksmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Blocks-favicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com 32 32 174750775 Throw your own Hobbit birthday bash in the latest LEGO Ideas challenge https://blocksmag.com/throw-your-own-hobbit-birthday-bash-in-the-latest-lego-ideas-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throw-your-own-hobbit-birthday-bash-in-the-latest-lego-ideas-challenge https://blocksmag.com/throw-your-own-hobbit-birthday-bash-in-the-latest-lego-ideas-challenge/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:43:54 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=50442 The latest LEGO Ideas challenge sends builders to the rolling hills of The Shire, tasking them with designing the ultimate hobbit birthday bash inspired by The Lord of the Rings. Winners of the A Night to Remember in The Shire challenge will receive a prize of LEGO The Lord of the Rings sets fit for a dragon's hoard.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/throw-your-own-hobbit-birthday-bash-in-the-latest-lego-ideas-challenge/feed/ 0 50442 New LEGO magazine goes inside Disney Beauty and the Beast Castle https://blocksmag.com/new-lego-magazine-goes-inside-disney-beauty-and-the-beast-castle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-lego-magazine-goes-inside-disney-beauty-and-the-beast-castle https://blocksmag.com/new-lego-magazine-goes-inside-disney-beauty-and-the-beast-castle/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 23:01:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=49379 The latest LEGO magazine issue features a focus on the Disney 43263 Beauty and the Beast Castle, including an interview with designer Ryan Van Woerkom. It offers building tips, insights on illegal connections, and prize opportunities for subscribers. Special subscription deals with free polybags are available for a limited time.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/new-lego-magazine-goes-inside-disney-beauty-and-the-beast-castle/feed/ 0 49379 LEGO The Lord of the Rings 40761 Smeagol & Deagol – the Blocks review https://blocksmag.com/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-40761-smeagol-deagol-the-blocks-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-40761-smeagol-deagol-the-blocks-review https://blocksmag.com/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-40761-smeagol-deagol-the-blocks-review/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=48153 The LEGO 40761 Smeagol & Deagol set is a free gift with purchase of 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire until April 8, unless stock runs out. Unfortunately, the set feels incomplete and disconnected from the parent model, though it features two exclusive minifigures appealing to collectors.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-40761-smeagol-deagol-the-blocks-review/feed/ 0 48153 The best references in LEGO 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire https://blocksmag.com/the-best-references-in-lego-10354-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-shire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-references-in-lego-10354-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-shire https://blocksmag.com/the-best-references-in-lego-10354-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-shire/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=48003 Read More The best references in LEGO 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire

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]]> https://blocksmag.com/the-best-references-in-lego-10354-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-shire/feed/ 0 48003 The biggest ever LEGO The Lord of the Rings sets https://blocksmag.com/the-biggest-ever-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-sets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-biggest-ever-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-sets https://blocksmag.com/the-biggest-ever-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-sets/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=47918 The Lord of the Rings is known for its grand scale and sweeping landscapes, and the LEGO sets are no different. Some incredible models have been released based on the acclaimed trilogy; here are the biggest LEGO The Lord of the Rings sets.

]]> https://blocksmag.com/the-biggest-ever-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-sets/feed/ 0 47918 Back to the beginning in LEGO 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire https://blocksmag.com/back-to-the-beginning-in-lego-10354-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-shire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-to-the-beginning-in-lego-10354-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-shire https://blocksmag.com/back-to-the-beginning-in-lego-10354-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-shire/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=47938 LEGO Icons 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire will be available on April 2, featuring 2,017 pieces and retailing at £229.99 / $269.99. Exclusive minifigures include Bilbo and Frodo, alongside others, in a detailed depiction of Bilbo's 111st birthday celebration. Pre-orders before April 8 come with a free additional set.

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