LEGO Unveils The Shire Set with Interactive Features

LEGO has unveiled a new 'The Lord of the Rings: The Shire' set, a detailed 2,017-piece diorama capturing Bilbo Baggins' 111th birthday celebration. This set, part of the LEGO Icons series, includes Bilbo's hobbit hole, the iconic Party Tree, and interactive elements like transforming a burning letter into The One Ring. It features nine minifigures, including beloved characters such as Frodo, Samwise, Merry, Pippin, and Gandalf the Grey. Available to LEGO Insiders on April 2 and to the general public on April 5, it retails for £229.99/$269.99. Actor Sean Astin, who played Samwise Gamgee, stars in a promotional video, adding nostalgic value. Fans who purchase early will receive a Sméagol & Déagol minibuild as a gift.