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This is obviously not the deal of the century if you are counting on the discount to be used on a future order, these three boxes are regularly sold elsewhere than at LEGO at a price far below their usual public price and with a discount that often exceeds the 10% that the points accumulated during the doubling period represent.

But if you need points so you're not caught short when LEGO puts a good quality Insiders reward online, it's worth a try.

It's the big day, the highly anticipated LEGO ICONS 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set is now available as an Insider Preview on the official online store.

You have to shell out the modest sum of €649,99 to acquire this large box of 8278 pieces and to thank you for the effort, LEGO offers a copy of the promotional set LEGO ICONS 40893 The Lord of the Rings: Grond (307 pieces).

The offer is theoretically valid until June 7, 2026, but we all know that the stock of promotional products will be exhausted well before that date.

If you're still hesitating, you can read or reread my "Quick Tests" on these two products:
LEGO ICONS Review 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith
LEGO ICONS Review 40893 The Lord of the Rings: Grond

As a bonus, note that LEGO is doubling Insider points from June 1st to 7th, 2026 on the three other licensed The Lord of the Rings sets:

11377 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: MINAS TIRITH ON THE LEGO SHOP >>

Today we're taking a quick look at the contents of the LEGO ICONS 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set, an 8278-piece box that will be available as an Insider preview on the official online store from June 1, 2026 at a public price of €649,99.

Almost everyone already knows that this box is the only "big" licensed The Lord of the Rings set this year; it will join the three other similar products already on the market:

Rivendell had set the bar very high in terms of finish and level of detail as early as 2023, but the subject matter almost skewed things a bit: the locations called for an elegant model with chiseled architecture, and the set did not disappoint many people, especially since it also represented the great return of the license to LEGO.

Barad-dûr was inevitably a little less architecturally impressive the following year, again due to the subject matter. The Shire was disappointing in 2025, with a finish that could seem rushed for a set with its price point; the green hill was rather crude. There's no need to prolong the suspense: Minas Tirith finally raises the bar this year in terms of polish, even if it's not perfect.

Many have witnessed the various creations offered by fans over the years, featuring increasingly impressive models of Gondor's capital, often bordering on the extravagant. It's understandable that LEGO's offering leaves them somewhat wanting, with an official version that "only" offers modest dimensions: 59 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. Especially at €650.

One might also wonder where the 8200 pieces in the inventory went, but they are indeed there, along with a plethora of small elements, some delivered in industrial quantities: 205 white 1x1 plates , 114 white 1x1 tiles , 112 white 1x6 bricks, 100 curved 1x2 slopes , 84 gray flowers, and so on. Those familiar with the LEGO Architecture range won't be surprised by this inventory, which gives pride of place to the smallest pieces in the LEGO catalog; Minas Tirith could almost have been a set in the range.

As is often the case, this product plays on a dual scale, with the walls of the fortified city in micro-scale on one side and interior spaces vaguely scaled to the included minifigures on the other. The dollhouse is flat on the back, allowing it to be placed against a wall for display without taking up too much shelf space. I can't imagine anyone wanting to display Minas Tirith with the other side facing up, and the various interior spaces will likely only be used occasionally, despite the very decent finish.

LEGO could also have marketed the product with just an internal filling structure and a solid, flat base for a little less money. They could then have simply added a small display stand to place the minifigures next to the model, which, as it stands, almost forces us to store them at the back due to scale issues with the city's facade.

Similar to the most successful Modulars , the construction phase of the large model, which is divided here into 1676 steps, is paced by an intelligent distribution between the assembly phases of the walls and their details and the placement of the minifig scale elements such as the furniture or the different spaces that will be "playable".

Following the concept typically reserved for Modular Buildings , some sub-assemblies can be removed to free up access to internal spaces. The outer wall is a separate module that can be completely removed, the city's summit is removable for easier transport and storage, and two side sections can be removed to allow access to enclosed rooms located in the upper levels of the city.

The modularity of the set is very well designed, it is neat and it allows you to both fully enjoy what the set has to offer and to store it neatly between two phases of display, being sure to find it in good condition later.

While the walls of Gondor's capital are sufficiently textured and detailed to embody what they are meant to represent, I am less convinced by the surface of the rocky ridge that cuts through the city. On screen, the difference in color between the rock and the city walls is not as pronounced, and the surface of the rocky spur, which in the film blends seamlessly into the rest of the city, undoubtedly deserved a little more attention.

I understand the designer's intention, who probably wanted to create a contrast, but I find the overall effect a bit clumsy, with large gray and brown pieces simply slapped onto the structure. The whole thing loses some of its elegance, and I think the very large elements installed on the sides of the rocky ridge make the scale less clear.

This is also a construction which makes use of the effect of forced perspective, with a base almost oversized compared to the top of the construction, and it will therefore take a little imagination to visualize the whole thing as if one were at the foot of the city.

Although it may seem secondary or even anecdotal, the rear of the structure is also very well executed. The throne room benefits from the model's height, offering a generous space that lends it a certain cachet, and the black paneling elegantly highlights the architecture while ensuring maximum visual clarity. A few statues, attractive tiling, and beautifully crafted furniture—it all comes together very well.

Once again, don't spoil the construction process and the few references to scenes seen on screen scattered throughout the model's various areas. You're also paying to preserve the joy of discovery, and knowing whether or not a particular technique is used won't significantly alter your purchasing intentions, if they are genuine.

What I can tell you is that it will be hard to get bored here, that you'll need to be meticulous, and that you'll need to have seen the film The Return of the King recently or know it by heart to spot all the references. LEGO has done its homework; fans shouldn't be disappointed.

The white city of Gondor is depicted here in a creamy hue, and we know that LEGO white tends to have a slightly yellowish tint. This aesthetic detail is a matter of personal taste; personally, I would have preferred a truly pristine white. Many are also concerned about the model potentially yellowing over time, and they will undoubtedly be difficult to reassure.

It is known that LEGO stopped using halogen-based flame retardants a long time ago, as the brominated compounds in these retardants migrated to the surface of the bricks over time, giving them the characteristic dark yellow tint of old, poorly stored sets. However, the white bricks still yellow today, albeit more slowly but just as gradually, under the influence of UV light. Therefore, it is advisable to limit the product's exposure to UV rays or to protect it with a display case whose panels are treated to filter them.

There are no stickers in this box; all the patterned elements are pad-printed, which is the bare minimum. We shouldn't even have to marvel at the absence of stickers anymore, although when they are included, it's a real improvement, and I can't help but point it out.

It's impossible to market such a product without providing fans of the license with some minifigures; the added value they offer and the resulting near-justification of the product's retail price are essential. LEGO therefore includes 10 minifigures here, not counting the two white statues placed in the throne room: Aragorn, now King Elessar Telcontar; Arwen; Gandalf the White; Faramir and his father Denethor; Peregrin Took; and four Gondor soldiers in armor. It's worth noting that this product only includes two completely new elements: Aragorn's hair with its integrated crown, also used in white for the two throne room statues, and the helmets worn by the four Gondor soldiers.

The figures are all very well done, with top-notch printing, near-perfect alignment (like on the Denethor figure), and designs wherever possible. Only Arwen feels a bit cheap, with a monochrome skirt that lacks character. A little texture on the lower part of the skirt would have made the figure perfect and consistent with the two Arwen figures already produced in 2013 and 2023, which benefited from attractive printing on the lower part of their outfits.

The Gandalf the White figure is generally convincing, but I personally preferred the hair and beard delivered in 2013 in set 79007 Battle at the Black Gate , which I find more suitable.

For those wondering, the torso of the four soldiers is also the one used for Peregrin Took. The soldiers of Gondor are obviously all identical; only their heads differ.

In my opinion, LEGO has once again missed the opportunity to provide us with nice plastic capes instead of the usual rags. The four characters wearing them would have really benefited from rigid, textured elements. Sorry, I prefer plastic to paper, fabric, and bits of string. Especially at €650 a set.

Instead of a display stand for all the included minifigures, LEGO has opted to provide ways to showcase them on the front of the set, particularly at the city gate, which fits well with the forced perspective effect used here, or to place them in the throne room and the two other internal spaces of the structure. The manufacturer even groups them on a simple piece of white polystyrene, which is obviously not included in the box, in the official product images.

This product seems to me to be a very successful overall result; it raises the level dangerously low after a model of the Shire that was a little too crude for my taste, and returns to the elegance and finish expected in these boxes marked 18+ intended for an audience of adult fans who wait every year for their set on the subject.

Admittedly, it's not a meter-high Minas Tirith and the rocky ridge stands out a bit too much here compared to the representation of the city on screen, but this version is not without merit and will obviously easily find its audience.

The joy of building is undeniable, the included cast is very convincing with impeccably finished minifigures, and the set is a beautiful tribute to the capital of Gondor, the site of the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. This battle will be symbolized by the contents of the promotional product included with this large box: the LEGO ICONS 40893 The Lord of the Rings: Grond set , which will be available from June 1st, 2026, and at the earliest until June 7th, 2026, on the official online store.

For those who would like to wait for a price drop by skipping the promotional product, be aware that this large box will be an Amazon exclusive once the period reserving it for the LEGO Shop has passed.

So it's a big yes, because Minas Tirith has been a long time coming from LEGO and this version, finally available, seems convincing to me despite the few flaws that can be found in it.

Note: The product shown here, provided by LEGO , is, as usual, up for grabs. The deadline is June 8, 2026 at 23:59 PM. Simply leave a comment below the article to participate.

Update: The winner has been drawn and notified by email; their username is shown below.

Before taking a look at the large white fortress of more than 8000 pieces, we'll take a quick look at the contents of the LEGO ICONS 40893 The Lord of the Rings: Grond set , a 307-piece promotional product that will be offered with the purchase of the LEGO ICONS 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set (8278 pieces - €649,99) from June 1, 2026, and at best until June 7, 2026. If any remain more than a few hours after the launch of the offer.

As you already know, this small box of 307 pieces allows you to assemble a version of the wolf-mouthed battering ram used by Sauron's forces to destroy the Great Gate of Minas Tirith during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, and the construction is accompanied by two generic orcs.

LEGO's offering is, in principle, roughly to scale with the gate of Minas Tirith, making it more symbolic than if the manufacturer had tackled the subject independently at a scale that would likely have resulted in a more polished and comprehensive model. As it stands, it's very basic, even visually messy, and the battering ram only vaguely resembles the one seen on screen. You can have some fun making the suspended ram move forward and backward using the integrated mechanism accessible from both sides of the model.

No creatures to pull the battering ram, nor trolls to push it; we'll have to make do with this quick-assembly model. Come to think of it, LEGO could have also spared us these two minifigures and provided trolls based on the large Hulk figure to push the ram.

The two orcs delivered with Grond are obviously much too large compared to the build, but the same is true of the figures delivered in set 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith , which can only be credibly staged in the rear area of ​​the fortress, which is vaguely to scale.

The green orc with his bow is based on the minifigure already seen in set 10333 The Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dûr , but here it features a double-sided head and new printing. The other orc is also a minifigure from set 10333 The Lord of the Rings: Barad-Dûr , and here it's equipped with the Viking helmet available from LEGO since 2022. A single new piece in a promotional item accompanying a set sold for €650 is, in my opinion, a bit stingy, but it will be up to each individual to decide if the offer is worthwhile starting June 1st.

Even though this promotional product does not in my opinion compete with the LEGO ICONS sets 40693 The Lord of the Rings: Fell Beast (2024) and 40761 The Lord of the Rings: Sméagol & Déagol (2025), the set remains in my opinion a nice nod to the scene from the film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

In any case, there's no good reason to pass up this free box as a thank you for paying full price for set 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith at launch, unless you're hoping for a significant price reduction on the larger box so you don't regret skipping the smaller one. Amazon will also have exclusive rights to set 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith later this year.

Note: The product shown here, provided by LEGO , is, as usual, up for grabs. The deadline is June 8, 2026 at 23:59 PM. Simply leave a comment below the article to participate.

Update: The winner has been drawn and notified by email; their username is shown below.

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