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LEGO Lord of the Rings: Shire Begins Epic Journey

Author : Jason Update : Jan 14,2026

LEGO is launching The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set on April 2 for LEGO Insiders members, followed by a general release on April 5. This marks the third LOTR-themed collection in three years—following the 6,167-piece Rivendell in 2023 and the 5,471-piece Barad-dûr earlier this year.

Available April 5

LEGO LOTR: The Shire – Where an Epic Journey Begins

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The new 2,017-piece Shire set brims with intricate details—rounded walls, curved surfaces, and accessories at every turn. After building LEGO's provided review copy, we found it charmingly faithful to Middle-earth... yet surprisingly pricey relative to its piece count.

Building LEGO's LOTR Shire Set

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Set #10354 recreates Bilbo Baggins' iconic hobbit-hole from his "eleventy-first" birthday celebration. The package includes nine minifigures: Bilbo, Frodo, the Proudfoots, Merry, Pippin, Rosie Cotton, Samwise, and Gandalf. The hillside dwelling features an open-back design revealing three detailed rooms—an entry foyer with circular door, left-side study, and right-hand dining area.

Builders assemble these sections separately before connecting them with clamps, creating seamless interior spaces within the grassy hillside exterior. The designers perfected cozy hobbit aesthetics—patterned rugs, piled letters (from "well-wishers"), and tucked-away food items like cheese above the fireplace and bread on the windowsill.

The set cleverly references Bilbo's adventures through hidden treasures: Frodo's future Mithril Coat in the entryway chest, Thorin's weathered map near the teapot, and Sting resting in an umbrella stand beside a hobbit parasol.

A standout feature uses LEGO Technic mechanics—turning a knob switches the fireplace display between a burning envelope and the One Ring, recreating Fellowship's pivotal moment when Gandalf reveals the Ring's inscription.

The squat, wide rooms stay true to hobbit architecture while keeping construction straightforward. The curving exterior hillside requires more precision—layered green pieces create organic slopes that echo childhood globe textures under your fingers.

Like the films, the design emphasizes how hobbits blend with their environment. The hilltop tree's gnarled branches cascade over Bag End beautifully.

Scene-setting extras include fireworks, Gandalf's carriage (with swappable sitting/standing legs for figures), Merry and Pippin's tent, the Party Tree with lanterns, and clever gear-powered barrels that make Bilbo "vanish" like his birthday finale.

Compared to intricate Rivendell or Barad-dûr, The Shire embraces hobbit simplicity—no ornate details, just honest craftsmanship. LEGO proves smaller sets can charm without excessive piece counts.

Yet the $270 price challenges expectations. At 2,017 pieces, it costs 34% above the typical 10-cent-per-brick standard—unlike Rivendell (19% under) or Barad-dûr (16% under). While visually stunning, it feels like a $200 set.

Even LEGO Star Wars' "Disney tax" seems milder—2024's Jabba's Sail Barge had nearly double the pieces for $500 (27% above metric).

Despite pricing concerns, this remains LOTR fans' most accessible option versus pricier predecessors—though they deliver better value per brick.

Whether LEGO's pricing reflects Middle-earth's enduring appeal remains to be seen. Demand may justify costs, but builders should consider piece count versus display value.

Don't miss LEGO's official set trailer:

LEGO The Lord of the Rings: The Shire (Set #10354) includes 2,017 pieces for $269.99, launching April 2 for LEGO Insiders and April 5 generally at LEGO Stores.