Four places LEGO could choose as its next big The Lord of the Rings set

With The Lord of the Rings now back in full swing for large-scale builds, attention is already turning to where the LEGO Group might go next.

11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith continues the recent trend of annual, large-scale Middle-earth releases, following 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell, 10333 The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr, and 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire.

All four have been released annually since 2023, and if that pattern continues into next year, there are several obvious directions the LEGO Group could take. Here are four of the strongest contenders.

Helm’s Deep

The LEGO Group released a version of Helm’s Deep in 2012, but a modern, larger-scale remake now feels like a natural next step after Minas Tirith.

As the site of one of the trilogy’s most iconic battles, Helm’s Deep would translate well into a detailed display set. It could include King Théoden’s forces and Saruman’s Uruk-hai army, alongside a modular design element such as a breakable wall to recreate the battle dynamic.

Isengard

Isengard would offer a return to a more villain-focused location following recent more heroic or neutral builds.

While the LEGO Group previously explored the location in 2013 with a Tower of Orthanc set, a redesigned, expanded version in the style of Barad-dûr could make for a striking modern reinterpretation. The industrial design and towering structure would also suit a large-scale display model.

Edoras

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Edoras offers a different tone for the large scale builds, as it is less warfare, and more medieval coded.

The Golden Hall of Meduseld remains one of the most visually distinctive locations in Middle-earth, and it would fit naturally into a display-focused line. Whether it arrives soon or later, it feels like a strong candidate the LEGO Group will eventually return to.

Minas Morgul

Image: New Line Productions

Minas Morgul stands out for its atmosphere more than its scale.

The corrupted city, held by the Nazgûl, would allow for a striking colour palette and a more eerie, stylised build. Capturing its supernatural glow and unsettling design would be the main challenge, but it would also make it one of the most visually unique sets in the theme.

Of course, nothing guarantees the LEGO Group will follow this exact path. Part of the appeal of the modern Lord of the Rings line has been how deliberately it balances obvious fan favourites with unexpected deep cuts.

However, what is clear is that there is still plenty of Middle-earth left to explore in brick-built form.

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