Here at Nerdist, we’ve been huge supporters of LEGO’s The Lord of the Rings sets. From the beauty of Rivendell to the menace of Barad-dûr, and everything in between, these builds have been a gorgeous gift to fans. And the newest entry to the LEGO The Lord of the Rings world does NOT disappoint. In fact, LEGO’s The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set is one of its BIGGEST ever and truly an architectural marvel you can construct in your living room. Let’s take a closer look at what lies in store for your fellowship when they crack open LEGO’s 8,278-piece recreation of the iconic White City of Minas Tirith.
In celebration of The Lord of the Rings‘ 25th anniversary comes one of the biggest sets that LEGO has ever created. LEGO Minas Tirith is even bigger than LEGO’s Millennium Falcon (though still smaller than the Death Star). But you’re going to need every one of those 8,000+ pieces if you’re going to create the massive towers, different levels, and ornate fixtures of this city of Gondor. The Age of Men is beginning, after all. And it needs to start in the finest of fashions. Honestly, we just can’t get enough of the way that stone outcropping juts out over the rest of the build. It is literally SO gorgeous.
LEGO shares of this The Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith set:
Crafted from 8,278 pieces, this highly detailed set recreates the majestic city of Gondor – the legendary White City of Minas Tirith™. Designed as a striking display model, the build captures the towering architecture, layered walls and iconic citadel that defined one of Middle-earth’s most memorable locations.
The set features a hybrid-scale design, combining an expansive microscale cityscape with richly detailed minifigure-scale interior scenes. From afar, builders can admire the sweeping skyline and defensive walls of Minas Tirith. Up close, they can explore key interior spaces, including the throne room of the citadel, where pivotal moments from the story unfold.
We can see why this Lord of the Rings build is deemed a display model. You would not want to accidentally shatter that many pieces into dust. Some builds, it’s best to just appreciate with the eye. Although that doesn’t mean that this LEGO Minas Tirith lacks humor—just take a look at Denethor and his tomatoes.
Speaking of—this LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith contains 10 minifigures. LEGO shares, “To bring the world of Middle-earth to life, the set includes 10 minifigures and the legendary Shadowfax™ horse figure. Characters featured in the set include Gandalf™ the White, Faramir, Denethor, Peregrin Took™, Aragorn™ as King Elessar, Arwen™, and four Soldiers of Gondor, along with themed accessories such as Gondor helmets, shields, and Aragorn’s crown.” We adore seeing everyone dressed up in their Return of the King finery.
LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith will release for LEGO Insiders on June 1 and widely on June 4, 2026. Additionally, shoppers who purchase the new set (11377) between 1st – 7th June 2026 will receive the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Grond (40893) as a Gift with Purchase. This LEGO set will cost $649.99.
LEGO The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith: Release Date, Pieces, Dimensions, and More
- Product Number: 11377
- Age: 18+
- RRP: £579.99 / €649.99 / $649.99
- Pieces: 8,278
- Dimensions: over 23.5 in. (59cm) high, 24.5 in. (62 cm) wide, and 14.5 in. (37 cm) deep
- Availability:
- LEGO Insiders Early Access: 1st June 2026
- For all: 4th June 2026
- Available from LEGO Stores and LEGO.com/MinasTirith