LEGO The Lord of the Rings – 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. Tue, 12 May 2026 20:10:57 +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 LEGO The Lord of the Rings – Blocks – the monthly LEGO magazine for fans https://blocksmag.com 32 32 174750775 Free LEGO 40893 The Lord of the Rings: Grond set revealed https://blocksmag.com/free-lego-40893-the-lord-of-the-rings-grond-set-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-lego-40893-the-lord-of-the-rings-grond-set-revealed https://blocksmag.com/free-lego-40893-the-lord-of-the-rings-grond-set-revealed/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=68185 Fans purchasing the new 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set will receive the free exclusive 40893 The Lord of the Rings: Grond during a promotional period. Grond, a detailed battering ram, complements Minas Tirith's set, includes two Orc minifigures, making this combination a must-have for collectors.

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LEGO Icons 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith officially unveiled https://blocksmag.com/lego-icons-11377-the-lord-of-the-rings-minas-tirith-officially-unveiled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-icons-11377-the-lord-of-the-rings-minas-tirith-officially-unveiled https://blocksmag.com/lego-icons-11377-the-lord-of-the-rings-minas-tirith-officially-unveiled/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=68190 The 8,278-piece LEGO set, 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith, celebrates the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring. Priced at £579.99, it features a blend of minifigure and micro-scale designs, ten new characters, and there will be exclusive launch events. Preorders are available, including a free Grond set for early buyers.

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New LEGO magazine –  the SMART Brick takes centre stage in Blocks 137 https://blocksmag.com/new-lego-magazine-the-smart-brick-takes-centre-stage-in-blocks-137/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-lego-magazine-the-smart-brick-takes-centre-stage-in-blocks-137 https://blocksmag.com/new-lego-magazine-the-smart-brick-takes-centre-stage-in-blocks-137/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=63358 Issue 137 of the LEGO magazine, Blocks, offers an in-depth look at the new SMART Brick and Play system, highlighting its potential and development. Additionally, it features exclusive insights from LEGO designers about the I Love Billund set and includes step-by-step build instructions, reviews, and a prize draw for a LEGO Star Wars X-wing.

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LEGO 11373 The Lord of the Rings: Sauron helmet revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-11373-the-lord-of-the-rings-sauron-helmet-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-11373-the-lord-of-the-rings-sauron-helmet-revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-11373-the-lord-of-the-rings-sauron-helmet-revealed/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=59635 The new LEGO set, 11373 The Lord of the Rings: Sauron, is set to launch on March 1, 2026, featuring 538 pieces for £64.99. It includes a display stand, a decorated tile, and a villain minifigure. The design prioritises a singular grey colour for a unique display aesthetic.

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Ultra rare LEGO Peter Jackson minifigure sells for over $15,000 https://blocksmag.com/ultra-rare-lego-peter-jackson-minifigure-sells-for-over-15000/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ultra-rare-lego-peter-jackson-minifigure-sells-for-over-15000 https://blocksmag.com/ultra-rare-lego-peter-jackson-minifigure-sells-for-over-15000/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:48:59 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=50590 An ultra rare LEGO Peter Jackson minifigure has sold at auction for over $15,000. The minifigure, depicting the acclaimed director of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, was previously unknown and was first revealed to the public via auction.

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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.

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LEGO Icons 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-icons-10367-the-lord-of-the-rings-balrog-book-nook-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lego-icons-10367-the-lord-of-the-rings-balrog-book-nook-revealed https://blocksmag.com/lego-icons-10367-the-lord-of-the-rings-balrog-book-nook-revealed/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://blocksmag.com/?p=49210 LEGO Icons is beginning its new book nook subtheme with a bang, bringing one of Middle-Earth's fiercest creatures into the brick for the first time with 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook, complete with a fiery frame and Gandalf ready to take the formidable demon down.

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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.

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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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With LEGO Icons 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire about to launch as the set to rule them all, Blocks is taking a look at some of the references inside… "I wish it need not have happened in…

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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.

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