Lego The Lord of the Rings
{{short description|Lego theme}}
{{For|the video game|Lego The Lord of the Rings (video game)}}
{{Infobox Lego theme
|name = Lego The Lord of the Rings
|image = Lego_The_Lord_of_the_Rings.png
|parentthemes =
|subject = The Lord of the Rings
|licensedfrom = Warner Bros., New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (The Hobbit only)
|characters = Frodo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, Aragorn "Strider" Elessar II, Samwise Gamgee (Sam), Arwen Undómiel, Gimli, Peregrin Took (Pippin), Meriadoc Brandybuck (Merry), Legolas Greenleaf, Saruman the White, Elrond, Boromir, Bilbo Baggins, Gollum, Éomer, Théoden, Gríma Wormtongue, Lurtz, Haldir, The Mouth of Sauron, Galadriel, Thorin Oakenshield II, Balin, Dwalin, Kíli, Fíli, Dori, Nori, Ori, Óin, Glóin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, The Goblin King, Yazneg, Smaug, Necromancer, Bard the Bowman, Tauriel, Thranduil, Master of Lake-town, Beorn, Radagast the Brown. Azog the Defiler, Bain and Witch-King
|from = 2012-2015, 2023
|to = present
|website = https://www.lego.com/en-my/themes/lord-of-the-rings
}}
Lego The Lord of the Rings (stylized as LEGO The Lord of the Rings) is a Lego theme based on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson and the novel by the English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. It is licensed from Warner Bros., New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (The Hobbit only).{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lego-systems-celebrates-a-new-theme-each-day-at-san-diego-comic-con-162050125.html |title= Lego Systems Celebrates a New Theme Each Day at San Diego Comic-Con |website=PR Newswire |access-date=11 July 2012}} The theme was first introduced in 2012. The first sets appeared in 2012, to coincide with a release of the video game Lego The Lord of the Rings. Subsequent sets based on The Hobbit film trilogy{{cite press release|title=Building Sets Based on Epic Film Trilogy and Forthcoming Theatrical Release Slated for 2012|publisher=Lego |date=16 December 2011 |url= http://aboutus.lego.com/en-us/news-room/2011/december/warner-bros-consumer-products-and-the-lego-group/ |access-date=3 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204205638/http://aboutus.lego.com/en-us/news-room/2011/december/warner-bros-consumer-products-and-the-lego-group/ |archive-date=4 December 2012}} would also be released and the video game Lego The Hobbit was released in 2014.{{cite web|title=A Look At Lego... The Lord Of The Rings |url=http://bricksfanz.com/a-look-at-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings/|access-date=2 September 2022|website=Bricksfanz.com}} The product line was discontinued by the end of 2015. Later, the theme was relaunched in January 2023 with three new sets released as the part of the Lego BrickHeadz theme. In February 2023, The Lego Group unveiled a new Rivendell set that released on 8 March 2023 as the part of the Lego Icons theme. Further, a Barad-Dûr set released on 1 June 2024, also as part of the Icons theme.
Overview
Lego The Lord of the Rings was based on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The product line focuses on the fictional world of Middle-earth, the films follow the hobbit Frodo Baggins as he and the Fellowship embark on a quest to destroy the One Ring, to ensure the destruction of its maker, the Dark Lord Sauron. The Fellowship eventually splits up and Frodo continues the quest with his loyal companion Sam and the treacherous Gollum. Meanwhile, Aragorn, heir in exile to the throne of Gondor, along with Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Merry, Pippin and the wizard Gandalf, unite to rally the Free Peoples of Middle-earth in the War of the Ring in order to aid Frodo by distracting Sauron's attention.{{cite web |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-consumer-products-and-lego-group-build-partnership-produce-construction-toys |title=Warner Bros. Consumer Products And The Lego Group Build On Partnership To Produce Construction Toys For The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy And The Two Films Based On The Hobbit |website=Warner Bros. |access-date= 16 December 2011}}
In November 2012, Lego The Hobbit was based on The Hobbit film trilogy. The product line focuses on the tale of Bilbo Baggins, who is convinced by the wizard Gandalf to accompany thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. In addition, The Lego Group built a life-sized model of the Hobbit home of Bilbo Baggins as it appears in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey film.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfCWlH8E9rc |title=Lego The Hobbit - An Unexpected Gathering: Bringing Bag-end to Life |date=December 20, 2012|via=YouTube}}
In May 2013, Rich-K and Big J had designed a Helm's Deep model contained a total of 150,000 Lego bricks and 1,700 mini-figures that based on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.{{Cite web|date=2013-05-07|title=Rich-K & Big J's Fan-Made Lego Helm's Deep Has Approximately 150,000 Bricks and 1,700 Mini-Figures|url=https://collider.com/lego-helms-deep/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Collider|language=en-US}}
In December 2013, Alice Finch and David Frank had designed The Rivendell model contained a total of 200,000 Lego bricks that based on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.{{Cite web|date=2013-12-11|title=200,000 Piece Lego Model of Rivendell Is Worthy of the Elves|url=https://collider.com/lego-rivendell-lord-of-the-rings/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Collider|language=en-US}}
Development
Lego The Lord of the Rings and Lego The Hobbit was inspired by The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogy. The Lego construction toy range was based on the film trilogy and developed in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. The construction sets were designed to recreate the story and characters of the film trilogy in Lego form.{{Cite web|title=LEGO Gets LOTR & Hobbit License|url=https://toynewsi.com/176-18079|access-date=2011-12-16|website=toynewsi.com}}
Launch
Lego The Lord of the Rings theme was launched at the American International Toy Fair in 2012 and Lego The Hobbit was launched in few months later. As part of the marketing campaign, The Lego Group released seven Lego sets based on the film.{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lego-systems-unveils-250-new-building-sets-at-american-international-toy-fair-190188461.html | title= Lego Systems Unveils 250 New Building Sets at American International Toy Fair | website=PR Newswire | access-date=7 February 2013}}
Characters
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- Frodo Baggins: A young hobbit who inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/parenting/news/lego/114011-lego-lord-of-the-rings|title=Lego Lord of the Rings detailed: One brick to rule them all (pictures)|author=Stuart Miles|date=January 31, 2012|website=Pocket-lint.com|access-date=September 7, 2020}}{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Axz3qh1ok|title=Lego The Lord of the Rings™ - Minifigure Design & Development|date=August 8, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{Cite book|last1=Farshtey|first1=Gregory|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TAr0DwAAQBAJ&dq=lego+the+lord+of+the+rings+minifigures+history&pg=PT165|title=Lego Minifigure A Visual History New Edition|last2=Lipkowitz|first2=Daniel|last3=Hugo|first3=Simon|date=2020-10-01|publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited|isbn=978-0-241-50202-0|pages=164–165|language=en}}
- Gandalf the Grey: An Istari wizard and mentor to Frodo.{{efn|Gandalf also make a cameo in The Lego Movie and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Voiced by Todd Hanson.{{cite web|title=Character Cameos – The LEGO Movie Wiki Guide|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/the-lego-movie/Character_Cameos|work=IGN|access-date=May 8, 2014}}}}
- Aragorn "Strider" Elessar II: A Dúnedain ranger and heir to Gondor's throne.
- Samwise Gamgee (Sam): Better known as Sam, a hobbit gardener and Frodo's best friend.
- Arwen Undómiel: An elven princess of Rivendell and Aragorn's lover.
- Gimli: A dwarf warrior who accompanies the Fellowship to Mordor after they set out from Rivendell.
- Peregrin Took (Pippin): Better known as Pippin, a hobbit who travels with the Fellowship on their journey to Mordor.
- Meriadoc Brandybuck (Merry): Better known as Merry, a distant cousin of Frodo.
- Legolas Greenleaf: A prince of the elves' Woodland Realm and a skilled archer.
- Saruman the White: The fallen head of the Istari Order who succumbs to Sauron's will through his use of the palantír.
- Elrond: The Elven-Lord of Rivendell who leads the Council of Elrond, which ultimately decides to destroy the Ring.
- Boromir: A prince of the Stewards of Gondor who journeys with the Fellowship towards Mordor.
- Old Bilbo Baggins: Frodo's uncle who gives him the Ring after he decides to retire to Rivendell.
- Gollum: A wretched hobbit-like creature whose mind was poisoned by the Ring after bearing it for centuries.
- Éomer: Théoden's nephew and previous Chief Marshal of the Riddermark who was exiled by Gríma.
- Théoden: The King of Rohan, who is under Saruman's spell until Gandalf heals him so he can lead his people once more.
- Gríma Wormtongue: An agent of Saruman at Edoras, who renders Théoden incapable of decisions, and desires Éowyn.
- Lurtz: The commander of Saruman's Orc forces.
- Haldir: The leader of the Lórien Elves sent by Elrond and Galadriel to defend Helm's Deep.
- The Mouth of Sauron: Sauron's ambassador at the Black Gate.
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- Young Bilbo Baggins:{{cite web |url=http://thebrickblogger.com/2012/08/lego-lord-of-the-rings-the-hobbit-characters/ | title= Lego Lord of the Rings The Hobbit characters | website=thebrickblogger.com | access-date=8 August 2012}} A hobbit hired by the wizard Gandalf to accompany 13 dwarves on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug.{{Cite book|last1=Farshtey|first1=Gregory|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TAr0DwAAQBAJ&dq=laval+minifigures+history&pg=PT177|title=Lego Minifigure A Visual History New Edition|last2=Lipkowitz|first2=Daniel|last3=Hugo|first3=Simon|date=2020-10-01|publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited|isbn=978-0-241-50202-0|pages=180|language=en}}
- Gandalf the Grey: A wizard who recruits Bilbo and helps to arrange the quest to reclaim the dwarves' lost treasure in Erebor.
- Galadriel: The elven co-ruler of Lothlórien along with her husband, Lord Celeborn.{{Cite book|last1=Farshtey|first1=Gregory|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TAr0DwAAQBAJ&dq=azog+minifigures+history&pg=PT192|title=Lego Minifigure A Visual History New Edition|last2=Lipkowitz|first2=Daniel|last3=Hugo|first3=Simon|date=2020-10-01|publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited|isbn=978-0-241-50202-0|pages=191|language=en}}
- Thorin Oakenshield II: The leader of the Company of dwarves who has set out to reclaim his birthright as King of the Lonely Mountain from Smaug.
- Balin: Dwalin's brother. He is described in the novel as "always their look-out man".
- Dwalin: Balin's brother.
- Kíli: Thorin's nephew and Fíli's younger brother.
- Fíli: Thorin's nephew and Kíli's older brother.
- Dori: Nori and Ori's brother.
- Nori: Dori and Ori's brother.
- Ori: Dori and Nori's brother.
- Óin: Gloin's brother.
- Glóin: Óin's brother.
- Bifur: Bofur and Bombur's cousin.
- Bofur: Bombur's brother and Bifur's cousin, described as "a disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave Dwarf".
- Bombur: Bofur's brother and Bifur's cousin; described in the novel as fat and clumsy.
- Gollum: a wretched hobbit-like creature corrupted by the One Ring.
- The Goblin King: The king of the caverns of Goblin Town in the Misty Mountains.
- Yazneg: Azog's second-in-command.
- Smaug: An enormous, powerful and psychopathic great dragon of Middle-earth who claimed the Lonely Mountain, its vast treasures and the surrounding human areas.
- Necromancer: A mysterious sorcerer residing in Dol Guldur with the ability to summon the spirits of the dead, who is later revealed to be the Dark Lord Sauron.
- Bard the Bowman: A skilled archer living in Esgaroth and the heir of Girion, the last king of old Dale.
- Tauriel: The elven chief of the Mirkwood Guards serving under Thranduil, who develops romantic feelings towards Kili and falls in love with him.
- Thranduil: The aloof and cold-hearted Elven king of the northern part of Mirkwood (the Woodland Realm).
- Master of Lake-town: The pompous and greedy mayor of the settlement of Men at Lake-town near the Lonely Mountain.
- Legolas Greenleaf: An elf from Mirkwood and the prince of the Woodland Realm - he is Thranduil's son.
- Beorn: A skin-changer who can assume the appearance of a great black bear.
- Radagast the Brown: An Istari wizard whose wisdom is based on nature and wildlife.
- Azog the Defiler: An orc and the nemesis of Thorin Oakenshield, on whom he seeks revenge for losing his forearm and hand in battle.
- Bain: Bard's son, who is described as "confident and brave and ready to do battle if required even though he is still a boy.
- Witch-King: The lord of the Nazgûl.
Construction sets
According to BrickLink, The Lego Group released a total of 17 Lego sets and promotional polybags associated with Lego The Lord of the Rings and 24 sets and promotional polybags associated with Lego The Hobbit.{{Cite web|title=BrickLink Reference Catalog - Sets - Lego The Lord of the Rings - Items Inventoried|url=https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=789.782|access-date=2021-04-11|website=www.bricklink.com}}{{Cite web|title=BrickLink Reference Catalog - Sets - Lego The Hobbit - Items Inventoried|url=https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=789.788|access-date=2021-04-11|website=www.bricklink.com}} The product line was eventually discontinued by the end of 2014.{{Cite web|title=The Lord of the Rings Lego Sets|url=https://www.brickeconomy.com/sets/theme/the-lord-of-the-rings|access-date=15 June 2021|website=BrickEconomy|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=The Hobbit Lego Sets|url=https://www.brickeconomy.com/sets/theme/the-hobbit|access-date=15 June 2021|website=BrickEconomy|language=en}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/retired-lego-star-wars-lord-of-the-rings-and-scooby-doo-sets-up-for-auction/ |title=Retired Lego Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Scooby Doo! sets up for auction | website= Brick Fanatics | access-date=2 October 2020}}{{cite web|date=8 October 2021|title=Six licensed Lego themes that ended way too soon|url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/six-licensed-lego-themes-ended-too-soon/|website=Brick Fanatics}} Later, the theme was relaunched in 2023 with three new sets released as the part of the Lego BrickHeadz theme.
=Lego The Lord of the Rings sets=
On 16 December 2011, The Lego Group announced a partnership with Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema.{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/warner-bros-consumer-products-and-the-lego-group-build-on-partnership-to-produce-construction-toys-for-the-lord-of-the-rings-trilogy-and-the-two-films-based-on-the-hobbit-135728393.html |title= Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The Lego Group Build on Partnership to Produce Construction Toys for THE LORD OF THE RINGS™ Trilogy and the Two Films Based on THE HOBBIT |website=PR Newswire |access-date=16 December 2011}}{{cite web |url=https://news.toyark.com/2011/12/16/lego-lord-of-the-rings-and-the-hobbit-toys-announced-5107 |title=Lego Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Toys Announced |website=Toyark |access-date= 16 December 2011}} It was officially announced by The Lego Group that the seven sets based on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy was released on 16 May 2012.{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-2012-sets-revealed/ |title=Lego Lord of the Rings 2012 Sets Revealed |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=26 January 2012}} The seven sets{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lord-of-the-rings-sets-now-available-at-lego/ |title=Lord of the Rings Sets Now Available at Lego |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=16 May 2012}}{{cite magazine |last=Ward |first=Kate |title='Lord of the Rings' Legos to be released |url=https://ew.com/article/2012/01/31/lord-of-the-rings-legos/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=March 1, 2021 |date=January 31, 2012}} being released were Gandalf Arrives (set number: 9469),{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qIELtYM1vQ|title=Lego The Lord of the Rings™ - Gandalf™ Arrives|date=August 7, 2012|via=YouTube}} Shelob Attacks (set number: 9470),{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5dp4fzntIk|title=Lego The Lord of the Rings - Shelob Attacks
|date=August 7, 2012|via=YouTube}} Uruk-Hai Army (set number: 9471),{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYf5O-g4zg8|title=Lego The Lord of the Rings - Uruk-hai Army|date=August 7, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{efn|name=Combine|1=Uruk-Hai Army (set number: 9471) can combine with The Battle of Helm's Deep (set number: 9474).}} Attack of Weathertop (set number: 9472),{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvfvZDfXnpw|title=Lego The Lord of the Rings - Attack on Weathertop|date=August 7, 2012|via=YouTube}} The Mines of Moria (set number: 9473),{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NFJ4y_4CCA|title=Lego The Lord of the Rings - Mines of Moria|date=August 7, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/the-biggest-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-sets |title=The biggest LEGO The Lord of the Rings sets ever – February 2023 |website=Brick Fanatics |date=24 February 2023}} The Battle of Helm's Deep (set number: 9474){{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYK4pN0DPBg|title=Lego The Lord of the Rings - Battle of Helm's Deep|date=August 7, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{efn|name=Combine}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/the-seven-biggest-lego-castle-sets-ever-made/ |title=The seven biggest Lego castle sets ever made |website=Brick Fanatics |date=21 June 2022}} and The Orc Forge (set number: 9476).{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp9P1YzTJl0|title=Lego The Lord of the Rings - The Orc Forge|date=August 7, 2012|via=YouTube}} In addition to the sets, two polybag sets were released as promotions, which were Frodo with cooking corner (set number: 30210) and Uruk-Hai with ballista (set number: 30211). These included five key chains with a key chain attached to the minifigures of the Mordor Orc, Gandalf the Grey, Gimli, Frodo Baggins and Bilbo Baggins. Later, it was announced that Lego The Lord of the Rings (video game) was released on 30 October 2012 and also included Elrond minifigure as a free gift.{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-special-edition-elrond-minifigure/ |title=Lego Lord of the Rings Special Edition Elrond Minifigure |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=4 August 2012}}
In 2013, it was announced that four sets was released on 1 June 2013.{{Cite web|date=2013-02-10|title=Toy Fair 2013: New Lego Sets for Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and The Lone Ranger|url=https://collider.com/lord-of-the-rings-lego-star-wars-lego-images/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Collider|language=en-US}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-summer-2013-hi-res-images/ |title=Lego Lord of the Rings Summer 2013 Hi-Res Images|website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=10 April 2013}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/more-hi-res-lego-lord-of-the-rings-summer-2013-set-images/ |title=More Hi-Res Lego Lord of the Rings Summer 2013 Set Images |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=14 April 2013}} The four sets{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-summer-2013-sets-now-available-on-shophome/ |title=Lego Lord of the Rings Summer 2013 Sets Now Available on Shop@Home |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=1 June 2013}} being released were The Wizard Battle (set number: 79005), The Council of Elrond (set number: 79006), Battle at the Black Gate (set number: 79007) and Pirate Ship Ambush (set number: 79008).{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-pirate-ship-ambush-79008-first-look/ |title=Lego Lord of the Rings Pirate Ship Ambush (79008) First Look |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=23 January 2013}} Tower of Orthanc (set number: 10237){{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aOdjObziYg|title=Lego Lord of the Rings - Tower of Orthanc 10237 Designer Video|date=April 26, 2013|via=YouTube}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-ucs-the-tower-of-orthanc-10237-revealed/ |title=Lego Lord of the Rings UCS The Tower of Orthanc (10237) Revealed |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=26 April 2013}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-the-tower-of-orthanc-10237-now-on-shophome/ |title=Lego Lord of the Rings The Tower of Orthanc (10237) Now on Shop@Home |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=7 May 2013}} was an exclusive set released on 1 July 2013. The set consists of 2359 pieces with five minifigures.{{cite web|date=6 September 2022|title=The five most valuable Lego The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit sets|url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/most-valuable-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings/|website=Brick Fanatics}} Each of the sets featured eight core characters, named Frodo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, Aragorn, Samwise Gamgee (Sam), Gimli, Peregrin Took (Pippin), Meriadoc Brandybuck (Merry) and Legolas Greenleaf.{{cite web |url=http://thebrickblogger.com/2012/02/lego-lord-of-the-rings-website/ | title= Lego Lord of the Rings website now open! | website=thebrickblogger.com | access-date=17 February 2012}} A Cave Troll, Corsair Pirate, Gollum, Lurtz, Mordor Orc, Ringwraith, Soldier of the Dead, Rohan Soldier and Uruk-Hai were also introduced for each of the sets.{{cite web |url=http://thebrickblogger.com/2012/03/lego-lord-of-the-rings-characters/ | title= Lego Lord of the Rings – the bad-guys… | website=thebrickblogger.com | access-date=16 March 2012}} The theme was designed primarily for children aged 8 to 14. The series acted as a thematic replacement for the popular Lego Castle theme, featuring many of the same elements. Most of the sets are similar to the Lego Castle theme. The Lego Group also used this license for the characters, starter pack and fun packs in the Lego Dimensions toys-to-life video game.
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In 2012, it was officially announced by The Lego Group that the six sets based on The Hobbit film trilogy was released on 27 November 2012.{{cite web|author=Marc Graser |url=https://variety.com/2011/film/news/lego-lands-hobbit-toy-license-1118047584/ |title=Lego lands 'Hobbit' toy license |website=Variety.com |date=2011-12-16 |access-date=2017-12-29}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/san-diego-comic-con-2012-the-hobbit-set-revealed/ |title=San Diego Comic Con 2012 – The Hobbit Set Revealed |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=12 July 2012}}{{cite web|url=https://kidscreen.com/2012/12/12/waterstones-and-wbcp-launch-in-store-hobbit-promo/|title=Waterstones and WBCP launch in-store Hobbit promo|date=December 12, 2012|access-date=July 5, 2019|first=Jeremy|last=Dickson|work=Kidscreen|publisher=Brunico Communications}}{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoEYx6sWtUo|title=Lego The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Behind-the-scenes featurette!|date=December 3, 2013|via=YouTube}} The six sets{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-sets-information/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Sets Information |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=22 July 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/12/nycc-new-hobbit-lego-sets-unveiled |title=NYCC: New Hobbit Lego Sets Unveiled |website=IGN |access-date=12 October 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/the-hobbit-sets-now-available-at-lego/ |title=The Hobbit Sets Now Available at Lego |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=27 November 2012}} being released were Riddles for the Ring (set number: 79000),{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSKe0MD7nXU|title=Riddles of the Ring - Lego The Hobbit - 79000 - Designer Video|date=October 23, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-riddles-for-the-ring-79000-designer-video/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Riddles For The Ring (79000) Designer Video |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=25 October 2012}} Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (set number: 79001),{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-escape-from-mirkwood-spiders-79001-designer-video/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001) Designer Video |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=6 November 2012}} Attack of the Wargs (set number: 79002),{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igD3HYvyg-c|title=Attack of the Wargs - Lego The Hobbit - 79002 - Designer Video|date=October 30, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-attack-of-the-wargs-79002-designer-video/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Attack of the Wargs (79002) Designer Video |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=29 October 2012}} An Unexpected Gathering (set number: 79003),{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diGKiCzlkHM|title=An Unexpected Gathering - Lego The Hobbit - 79003 - Designer Video|date=October 11, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-gathering-79003-box-art/ |title=Lego The Hobbit: An Unexpected Gathering (79003) Box Art |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=20 September 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-gathering-79003-designer-video/ |title=Lego The Hobbit An Unexpected Gathering (79003) Designer Video |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=11 October 2012}} Barrel Escape (set number: 79004){{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfFr27E7b04|title=Barrel Escape - Lego The Hobbit - 79004 - Designer Video|date=November 5, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-barrel-escape-79004-designer-video/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Barrel Escape (79004) Designer Video |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=5 November 2012}} and The Goblin King Battle (set number: 79010).{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NXkibpeJJ4|title=The Goblin King Battle - Lego The Hobbit - 79010 - Designer Video|date=October 15, 2012|via=YouTube}}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-the-goblin-king-battle-79010-designer-video/ |title=Lego The Hobbit The Goblin King Battle (79010) Designer Video |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=11 October 2012}} In addition to the sets, four polybag sets were released as promotions, named Mirkwood Elf Guard (set number: 30212),{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-mirkwood-elf-guard-30212-polybag-available-at-toys-r-us/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Mirkwood Elf Guard (30212) Polybag Available at Toys R Us |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=19 November 2012}} Gandalf at Dol Guldur (set number: 30213),{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-gandalf-the-grey-polybag-30213-found/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Gandalf The Grey Polybag (30213) Found |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=25 November 2012}} Legolas Greenleaf (set number: 30215){{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-hobbit-legolas-greenleaf-polybag-30215-found/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Legolas Greenleaf Polybag (30215) Found |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=2 December 2013}}{{efn|This polybag set is a free gift for qualify purchase of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Blu-ray.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/parenting/news/lego/128041-hobbit-desolation-of-smaug-blu-ray-set-comes-with-free-hobbit-lego|title=Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Blu-ray set comes with free Hobbit Lego|author=Elyse Betters|date=March 21, 2014|website=Pocket-lint.com|access-date=September 7, 2020}}}} and Lake-town Guard (set number: 30216).{{efn|This polybag set only available at Toys "R" Us.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-hobbit-lake-town-guard-30216-polybag-available-toys-r-us/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Lake-Town Guard (30216) Polybag Available at Toys R Us |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=1 December 2013}}}}
In 2013, it was announced that four sets was released on 2 December 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-2013-set-names-revealed/ |title=Lego The Hobbit 2013 Set Names Revealed |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=7 August 2013}} The four sets{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-hobbit-desolation-smaug-set-details/ |title=Lego The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Set Details |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=9 October 2013}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-2014-minifigure-details/ |title=Lego The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 2014 Minifigure Details |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=18 October 2013}} being released were Dol Guldur Ambush (set number: 79011),{{efn|name=SetCombine|1=Dol Guldur Ambush (set number: 79011) can combine with Dol Guldur Battle (set number: 79014).}} Mirkwood Elf Army (set number: 79012), Lake-town Chase (set number: 79013) and Dol Guldur Battle (set number: 79014).{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-hobbit-dol-guldur-battle-79014-new-set-image/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Dol Guldur Battle (79014) New Set Image |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=6 November 2013}}{{efn|name=SetCombine}}
In 2014, it was announced that the Lego The Hobbit (video game) was released on 8 April 2014 and also included Bilbo Baggins minifigure as a free gift. Later, it was announced that the four sets would be released on 18 October 2014. The four sets{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-the-battle-of-the-five-armies-sets-now-available-on-shop-at-home/ |title=Lego The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies Sets Now Available on Shop@Home |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=15 October 2014}} being released were Witch-King Battle (set number: 79015), Attack on Lake-town (set number: 79016), The Battle of Five Armies (set number: 79017) and The Lonely Mountain (set number: 79018).{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-the-hobbit-the-lonely-mountain-79018-to-launch-october-15th/ |title=Lego The Hobbit The Lonely Mountain (79018) to Launch October 15th |website=thebrickfan.com |access-date=3 August 2014}} Each of the sets feature 15 core characters, named Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, Thorin Oakenshield II, Balin, Dwalin, Kíli, Fíli, Dori, Nori, Ori, Óin, Glóin, Bifur, Bofur and Bombur. The Goblin King, Goblin Scribe, Warg,{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr-ehwGvcAw|title=Wigs and Wargs - Lego The Hobbit - Designer Video|date=January 25, 2013|via=YouTube}} Mirkwood Elf Chief, Mirkwood Elf Guard, Goblin Soldier, Lake-town Guard, Mirkwood Elf, Gundabad Orc, Hunter Orc, Smaug and Gwaihir were also introduced for each of the sets. The theme was designed primarily for children aged 8 to 14.
=Lego Games sets=
Two board game sets were released as a part of Lego Games theme. The two board game sets were The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (set number: 3920) was released on 3 October 2012 and later The Battle of Helms Deep (set number: 50011) was released on 1 August 2013. The two board game sets based on The Hobbit film trilogy and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.{{cite web | url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lego-systems-inc-launches-new-constructible-board-game-based-on-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-172269901.html | title=Lego Systems, Inc. Launches New Constructible Board Game Based on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | website=PR Newswire | access-date=2012-10-02}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-the-battle-of-helms-deep-50011-board-game-image/|title=Lego Lord of the Rings The Battle of Helms Deep (50011) Board Game Image|website=thebrickfan.com|access-date=January 24, 2013}}
==The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey==
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (set number: 3920) was released on 3 October 2012 as a part of Lego Games theme and based on The Hobbit film trilogy. The set consists of 389 pieces with dice, game board and 4 micro figures. The set included Lego micro figures of Gandalf the Grey, Kili the dwarf, Fili the dwarf and Dwalin the dwarf.
==The Battle of Helms Deep==
The Battle of Helms Deep (set number: 50011) was released on 1 August 2013 as a part of Lego Games theme and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The set consists of 338 pieces with dice, game board and 28 micro figures. The set included Lego micro figures of Aragorn, Haldir, Eowyn, Gimli, Legolas, King Théoden, 4 Rohirrim swordsmen, Uruk-Hai archer, 5 Uruk-Hai Berserkers, Uruk-Hai leader and 11 Uruk-hai swordsmen.
= Lego BrickHeadz sets =
Frodo & Gollum (set number: 40630), Gandalf the Grey & Balrog (set number: 40631) and Aragorn & Arwen (set number: 40632) were released on 1 January 2023 and based on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy as the part of the Lego BrickHeadz theme.{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-brickheadz/ |title=Lego The Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz prices and release date confirmed |website=Brick Fanatics |date=8 December 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-the-lord-the-rings-brickheadz-compared/ |title=Lego The Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz compared to the minifigures |website=Brick Fanatics |date=9 December 2022}}
= Lego Icons sets =
Rivendell (set number: 10316) was released on the 8th of March 2023 as the part of the Lego Icons theme. The largest set consists of 6,167 pieces with 15 minifigures. The largest set included 3 sections. The largest set included Lego minifigures of Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merriadoc “Merry” Brandybuck, Peregrin “Pippin” Took, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Aragorn, Elrond, Arwen, Bilbo Baggins, elves and Gloin.{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/seven-secrets-spotted-in-lego-10316-rivendell |title=Seven secrets we've spotted in Lego Icons 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell |website=Brick Fanatics |date=10 February 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-10316-the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell |title=Five more things we've spotted in Lego 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell |website=Brick Fanatics |date=11 February 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/middle-earth-character-most-lego-minifigures |title=This Middle-earth character has the most LEGO minifigures |website=Brick Fanatics |date=22 February 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/new-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-minifigures |title=Five things we love about the new LEGO The Lord of the Rings minifigures |website=Brick Fanatics |date=26 February 2023}}{{cite web|title=The Fellowship of the Rings minifigures: 2012 vs. 2023|url=https://brickset.com/article/92327/the-fellowship-of-the-rings-minifigures-2012-vs-2023|access-date=26 February 2023|website=Brickset}}{{cite web |url=https://www.newelementary.com/2023/03/lego-element-design-interview-10316.html |title=LEGO element design interview: 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell |website=New Elementary |date=4 March 2023}}{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0TZ4JNvUPc|title=LEGO LORD OF THE RINGS RIVENDELL Designer Video|date=March 6, 2023|via=YouTube}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/why-rivendell-includes-so-many-new-elements |title=LEGO explains why 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell includes so many new elements |website=Brick Fanatics |date=18 March 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-10316-rivendell-comes-to-life-animated |title=LEGO 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell comes to life in animated short |website=Brick Fanatics |date=27 October 2023}} Lego Design Master, Mike Psaiki explained, “We know many of our fans have been anticipating a set like this for a long-time – but a great Lego The Lord of the Rings set is never late, it arrives precisely when it means to! It was important to us that we created something really special in this recreation of Rivendell. We aimed to add as much detail as possible and create an engaging experience throughout the build to delight fans recreating scenes or proudly displaying Elrond’s home. We are really pleased with the final design and how we have brought Rivendell to life in brick form.”{{cite web|date=7 February 2023|title=Lego Icons The Lord Of The Rings: Rivendell™, The one Lego Set to rule them all|url=https://www.lego.com/en-my/aboutus/news/2023/february/lego-icons-the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell|access-date=8 February 2023|website=Lego}}
Lego designers Mike Psiaki, Wes Talbott, Chris Perron and Ashwin Visser discussed the development of Rivendell (set number: 10316). Mike said, “For the development of this, we’re collaborating with Warner Brothers,” and continued, “They’re the ones that made the Hobbit movies, and then I’m not an expert on this, I guess they currently own the rights to the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. They were quite good to work with. They have a good understanding of the limitations and capabilities of LEGO bricks. And so a lot of the suggestions we made, they’re very much on board with. They gave us access to a lot of great reference material from production – a lot of images that we could go through. So yeah, it was a super great collaboration, we didn’t work directly with anyone that had done any of the production design in the original film trilogy, which could have been awesome. But they had plenty of resources for us to get what we needed to make this model as authentic as it is.”{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-knows-more-the-lord-of-the-rings |title=LEGO knows more about The Lord of the Rings than Warner Bros. |website=Brick Fanatics |date=19 March 2023}}
Web shorts
The product line was accompanied by a series of animated short films that was released on YouTube.
=''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' (2012 Web shorts)=
The 4 web shorts have been released on YouTube.
=''Lego The Hobbit'' (2014 Web shorts)=
The 8 web shorts have been released on YouTube.
Video games
=''Lego The Lord of the Rings'' (2012)=
{{Main|Lego The Lord of the Rings (video game)}}
Lego The Lord of the Rings is a Lego-themed action-adventure video game developed by Traveller's Tales, that was released on Nintendo 3DS,{{cite web |url=https://nintendoeverything.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-launch-day-press-release-for-handhelds/ |title=Lego: Lord of the Rings – Launch day press release for handhelds |website=Nintendo Everything |access-date=30 October 2012}} Nintendo DS, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/lego_the_lord_of_the_rings/b/xbox360/archive/2012/07/12/a-look-at-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715024111/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/lego_the_lord_of_the_rings/b/xbox360/archive/2012/07/12/a-look-at-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings.aspx|url-status=live|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=A Look At Lego The Lord of the Rings|publisher=Game Informer|first=Jim|last=Reilly|date=12 July 2012|access-date=3 May 2016}} The OS X version of the game, published by Feral Interactive, was released on 21 February 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/359/ |title=Feral Interactive: Lego The Lord of the Rings release announcement |website=feralinteractive.com |access-date=21 February 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-lord-of-the-rings-hits-mac-this-month/1100-6403764/|title=Lego Lord of the Rings hits Mac this month|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|date=2013-02-12|work=GameSpot|access-date=2016-06-21}} The Android and iOS was released on 7 November 2013.{{cite web |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/068736/2-years-late-lego-lord-of-the-rings-finally-arrives-on-android/ |title=2 years late, Lego Lord of the Rings finally arrives on Android |website=Pocket Gamer |access-date=11 January 2016}}{{cite web |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-tt-games-and-lego-group-announce-%E2%80%9Clego-lord-rings%E2%80%9D |title=Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The Lego Group Announce "Lego The Lord of the Rings" Now Available on iOS |website=Warner Bros. |access-date= 7 November 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-lord-of-the-rings-hits-ios/1100-6416028/|title=Lego: Lord of the Rings hits iOS|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|date=2013-11-07|work=GameSpot|access-date=2016-06-21}}
Based on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, the game follows the original but spoofed storylines of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events, "re-imagined with the humour and endless variety of Lego play". The game utilises music and voice acting taken from all three films of the film trilogy. Developer Traveller's Tales has stated they toned down the slapstick humour found in other Lego-licensed titles. The game follows the events in the films; however, like the Lego Star Wars series, some scenes from the films have been altered to become more family friendly or just provide comic relief to the player.
On 1 January 2019, all digital sales of the game were halted. This was confirmed a few days later by publisher Warner Bros. Interactive.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-01-03-lego-lord-of-the-rings-games-removed-from-steam-xbox-and-ps4-stores|title=Lego Lord of the Rings games removed from Steam, Xbox and PS4 stores|first=Tom|last=Phillips|publisher=Eurogamer|date=3 January 2019|access-date=4 January 2019}} The game was later re-added to Steam on 27 April 2020.{{cite web |last1=Talbot |first1=Carrie |title=The Lego Lord of the Rings games are back on Steam |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings/steam-pc |website=PCGamesN |access-date=28 April 2020}}{{efn|name=Steam|1=Later, it was no longer available on Steam.{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/6/18170661/lego-lord-of-the-rings-lego-the-hobbit-removed-steam-ps4-xbox-live|title=Yes, Lego Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are no longer for sale online |last=S. Good |first=Owen |date=6 January 2019|magazine=Polygon |access-date=28 August 2020}}}}
=''Lego The Hobbit'' (2014)=
{{Main|Lego The Hobbit (video game)}}
Lego The Hobbit is a Lego-themed action-adventure video game developed by Traveller's Tales.{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/lego_the_hobbit/b/xbox360/archive/2013/12/16/warner-releases-first-look-at-lego-the-hobbit-in-action.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222023610/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/lego_the_hobbit/b/xbox360/archive/2013/12/16/warner-releases-first-look-at-lego-the-hobbit-in-action.aspx|url-status=live|archive-date=December 22, 2013|title=Warner Releases First Look At Lego The Hobbit In Action|publisher=Game Informer|first=Jeff|last=Cork|date=16 December 2013|access-date=3 May 2016}}{{cite web | url =https://www.polygon.com/2013/12/16/5216034/lego-the-hobbits-first-trailer-wants-no-adventure-here-good-morning| title = Lego The Hobbit's first trailer wants no adventure here, good morning | date = 16 December 2013 | access-date = 11 May 2015 | work = Polygon}} The game was released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on 8 April 2014 in North America, and 11 April in Europe.{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-the-hobbit-game-coming-in-2014-report/1100-6416333/|title=Lego: The Hobbit game coming in 2014 - Report|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|date=2013-11-22|work=GameSpot|access-date=2016-06-21}}{{cite web | url = https://venturebeat.com/2013/11/25/comb-your-hairy-feet-lego-the-hobbit-is-coming-in-2014/ | title = Comb your hairy feet: Lego The Hobbit is coming in 2014 | first= Jeff | last =Grubb | date = November 25, 2013 | access-date = October 2, 2018 | work = Venture Beat }} The game is a follow-up to Lego The Lord of the Rings based on the first two Hobbit films; An Unexpected Journey and The Desolation of Smaug.{{efn|The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies DLC it was cancelled.{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/2015/3/16/8222999/lego-the-hobbits-five-armies-dlc-canceled-by-warner-bros|title=Lego: The Hobbit won't get Battle of the Five Armies DLC |last=Gera |first=Emily |date=16 March 2015|magazine=Polygon |access-date=28 August 2020}}}}{{cite web|url=http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/02/26/lego-the-hobbit-release-date-announced/ |title=Lego The Hobbit Release Date Announced |last=Karmali|first=Luke|website=IGN |date=26 February 2014 |access-date=6 March 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-tt-games-and-lego-group-set-new-journey-create- |title=Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The Lego Group Set Off on a New Journey to Create "LEGO The Hobbit" |website=Warner Bros. |access-date= 25 November 2012}} It was released on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita,{{cite web |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/057932/lego-the-hobbit-is-coming-to-vita-and-3ds-in-april-in-europe-and-the-us/ |title=Lego The Hobbit is coming to Vita and 3DS in April in Europe and the US |website=Pocket Gamer |access-date=6 March 2014}} Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, OS X and Microsoft Windows.{{Cite news |first=Sinan |last=Kubba |url=http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/25/lego-the-hobbit-confirmed-sets-off-for-lots-of-systems-this-sp/ |title=Lego: The Hobbit Announced |publisher=Joystiq |date=25 November 2013 |access-date=6 March 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-tt-games-and-lego-group-buddy-launch-%E2%80%9Clego-hobbit%E2%80%9D |title=Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The Lego Group Buddy-up to Launch "Lego The Hobbit" Videogame |website=Warner Bros. |access-date= 8 April 2014}}{{cite web | url =https://www.polygon.com/2013/11/25/5143356/lego-the-hobbit-first-two-films-2014| title = Lego The Hobbit based on first two 'Hobbit' films, coming in 2014 | date = 25 November 2013 | access-date = 11 May 2015 | work = Polygon}}{{cite web | url =https://www.polygon.com/2014/2/26/5449118/lego-the-hobbit-dated-for-april-8| title = Lego The Hobbit dated for April 8 | date = 26 February 2014 | access-date = 11 May 2015 | work = Polygon }}
On 1 January 2019, all digital sales of the game were halted. This was confirmed a few days later by publisher Warner Bros. Interactive.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-01-03-lego-lord-of-the-rings-games-removed-from-steam-xbox-and-ps4-stores|title=Lego Lord of the Rings games removed from Steam, Xbox and PS4 stores|first=Tom|last=Phillips|website=Eurogamer|date=3 January 2019|access-date=4 January 2019}} The game was later re-added to Steam on 27 April 2020 and on PSN Store on 6 May 2020.{{efn|name=Steam}}
=''Lego Dimensions'' (2015)=
{{Main|Lego Dimensions}}
The crossover toys-to-life game Lego Dimensions{{cite web |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-tt-games-and-lego-group-announce-lego-dimensions |title=Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The Lego Group Announce Lego Dimensions |website=Warner Bros. |access-date= 9 April 2015}}{{cite web |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-tt-games-and-lego-group-announce-launch-lego |title=Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The Lego Group Announce the Launch of "Lego Dimensions" |website=warnerbros.com |access-date= 27 September 2015}}{{cite web|author=Todd Spangler |url=https://variety.com/2015/digital/news/lego-dimensions-game-from-warner-bros-to-meld-batman-lord-of-the-rings-and-more-1201469329/ |title='Lego Dimensions' Game from Warner Bros. to Meld Batman, 'Lord of the Rings' and More |website=Variety |date=2015-04-09 |access-date=2015-04-09}} developed by Traveller's Tales features content based on the original The Lord of the Rings. A "Starter Pack" includes an additional level that recreates the events of the original film and adds Gandalf as a playable character.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/lego/133857-lego-dimensions-figures-leaked-doctor-who-portal-2-the-simpsons-and-more|title=Lego Dimensions figures leaked: Doctor Who, Portal 2, The Simpsons and more|author=Rik Henderson|date=May 11, 2015|website=Pocket-lint.com|access-date=September 7, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/lego/135436-lego-dimensions-wave-1-in-pictures-the-starter-pack-team-packs-level-packs-and-fun-packs-in-the-flesh|title=Lego Dimensions wave 1 in pictures: The Starter Pack, Team Packs, Level Packs and Fun Packs in the flesh|author=Rik Henderson|date=September 28, 2015|website=Pocket-lint.com|access-date=September 7, 2020}}{{cite web | url =http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/10/8583417/lego-dimensions-leak-portal-dr-who-jurassic-world-the-simpsons| title = Portal, Doctor Who, The Simpsons and more confirmed for Lego Dimensions | date = 10 May 2015 | access-date = 11 May 2015 | work = Polygon }}{{cite web |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-tt-games-and-lego-group-announce-expansion-lego |title=Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The Lego Group Announce The Expansion of "Lego Dimensions" |website=warnerbros.com |access-date= 9 June 2016}} Additional "Fun packs" add Gollum, Shelob the Great, Legolas and Gimli as playable characters.{{cite web|url=http://gonintendo.com/stories/235314-gamestop-shares-listing-for-lego-dimensions-laval-fun-pack-chim |title=GameStop shares listing for Lego Dimensions' Laval fun pack (Chima) |publisher=GoNintendo |date=8 June 2015 |access-date=14 October 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Gollum-not-machine-specific/dp/B00VMB5ZU6/ref=pd_sbs_4/140-2428084-6257430?pd_rd_w=ULloB&pf_rd_p=3676f086-9496-4fd7-8490-77cf7f43f846&pf_rd_r=8341WDEWEVZ9XPS3PSH7&pd_rd_r=914c1334-44e6-4121-b1ac-afb4fc72e058&pd_rd_wg=cXGCh&pd_rd_i=B00VMB5ZU6&psc=1 |title=Lord Of The Rings Gollum Fun Pack - Lego Dimensions |website=Amazon |access-date=14 October 2015}}{{Cite book|last1=Farshtey|first1=Gregory|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TAr0DwAAQBAJ&dq=lego+dimensions+minifigures+history&pg=PT195|title=Lego Minifigure A Visual History New Edition|last2=Lipkowitz|first2=Daniel|last3=Hugo|first3=Simon|date=2020-10-01|publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited|isbn=978-0-241-50202-0|pages=194|language=en}}
Other media
=Lego Ideas=
A project based on Minas Tirith was uploaded to the Lego Ideas site on March 4, 2021, and it was created by GJC15344. The project hopes to reach 10,000 supporters in order for Lego to consider to make it into an official set. The project is based on Minas Tirith from the original The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and includes characters such as Gandalf the White, Pippin, Lord Denethor and Faramir.{{cite web |url=https://ideas.lego.com/projects/e8dd07a1-ba66-44ac-b411-096fe14b34d7 |title=Minas Tirith | website= Ideas.lego.com | access-date=4 March 2021}}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-10k-on-lego-ideas/ |title=Lego Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith project hits 10K on Lego Ideas | website= Brick Fanatics | access-date=17 August 2021}}
Reception
In November 2012, The Battle of Helm's Deep (set number: 9474) was listed as one of the Top 20 Toys for Christmas by Play.com, and The Mines of Moria (set number: 9473) was awarded "DreamToys" in the Construction category by the Toy Retailers Association.{{Cite web|date=2012-11-06|title=Play.com announces Top 20 Toys for Christmas|url=https://toyworldmag.co.uk/play-com-announces-top-20-toys-for-christmas/|url-status=dead|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Toy World Magazine|language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714060324/https://toyworldmag.co.uk/play-com-announces-top-20-toys-for-christmas/}}{{cite web |title=2012 Construction |url=https://www.toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys-2012/construction/ |access-date=9 November 2022 |website=Toy Retailers Association}}
In October 2013, Lego The Lord of the Rings video game was listed as one of the BAFTA Kids’ Vote Top 10s.{{Cite web|date=2013-10-24|title=BAFTA Children's Awards nominations revealed|url=https://toyworldmag.co.uk/bafta-childrens-awards-nominations-revealed/|url-status=dead|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Toy World Magazine|language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716181531/https://toyworldmag.co.uk/bafta-childrens-awards-nominations-revealed/}}
In January 2021, a Lego The Lord of the Rings fan build had set the Guinness Record for the "World's Largest Mini Brick Build" with a Lego build consisting of 150 million pieces.{{cite web |title=Only Lord of the Rings Is Epic Enough to Set the Guinness Record With a 150-Million-Block Lego Build |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/lord-of-the-rings-guinness-world-record-largest-lego-build |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=Syfy Wire}}
In September 2022, The Battle of Helm's Deep (set number: 9474), The Mines of Moria (set number: 9473), The Tower of Orthanc (set number: 10237), The Lonely Mountain (set number: 79018), The Council of Elrond (set number: 79006) and An Unexpected Gathering (set number: 79003) was listed on the "Six of the best Lego The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit sets" by Lego fansite BrickFanatics.{{cite web |date=6 September 2022 |title=Six of the best Lego The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit sets |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/best-lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-hobbit-sets/ |website=Brick Fanatics}}
Rivendell (set number: 10316) received positive reviews, described by Gizmodo as a "must have" for fans of the franchise, but criticised its price of US$500.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-20 |title=Lego's Huge Rivendell Set Is as Epic a Feat as the Lord of the Rings Movies |url=https://gizmodo.com/lego-rivendell-review-lord-of-the-rings-gallery-1850244808 |access-date=2023-05-18 |website=Gizmodo |language=en}}
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://www.lego.com/en-my/themes/lord-of-the-rings Official website]
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