Minas Tirith Lego Set: 8,278-Piece Lord of the Rings Build

Lego Unveils Massive 8,278-Piece Minas Tirith Set

Lego has officially pulled back the curtain on its newest—and largest—Lord of the Rings collection item yet. The Lego Icons: The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set is a colossal 8,278-piece recreation of the White City, bringing the iconic location from Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King to life in brick form.

Priced at $650, this architectural marvel is now available for preorder. Lego Insiders, members of the brand's free rewards program, can secure their sets first when they go on sale on June 1. The global launch follows shortly after on June 4.

For those eager to add to their collection immediately, there is an added bonus. Anyone who purchases the set between June 1 and June 7 will receive the Lego Icons: Lord of the Rings Grond battering ram set as a Gift with Purchase.

Unmatched Scale and Detail

Based on the depiction of the city in the third film, the Minas Tirith set functions as a detailed diorama. It combines an expansive exterior cityscape with intricate interior scenes, most notably the citadel throne room.

The sheer scale of the build is impressive. Once assembled, the set measures:

Height: Over 23.5 inches
Width: 24.5 inches
Depth: 14.5 inches

Prospective owners should note that you will need significant display space to showcase it in all its glory.

Cast of Characters

To accompany the massive structure, the set includes 10 minifigures, allowing fans to recreate key moments from the saga. The roster features:

Aragorn (in King Elessar garb)
Arwen
Denethor (complete with tiny tomatoes)
Faramir
Gandalf the White
Gondor Guards (four total)
Peregrin Took

The Largest LOTR Set Yet

This release establishes the Minas Tirith set as Lego’s largest Lord of the Rings set to date. It significantly dwarfs previous impressive releases such as the Rivendell and Barad-dûr Tower sets.

For collectors looking to complete their Middle-earth library, other sets remain available:

Rivendell (6,167 pieces) – $499
Barad-dûr Tower (5,471 pieces) – $459
The Shire (2,017 pieces) – $270
Balrog Book Nook (1,201 pieces) – $109 (was $130)
Sauron's Helmet (538 pieces) – $70
Sméagol & Déagol (181 pieces) – $110 (was $120)

Beyond Middle-earth

While the Minas Tirith set dominates the fantasy lineup, Lego is also expanding its offerings into other realms. The company is preparing to preorder several new sets, including: