Lord of the Rings Ongoing Discussion

[JohnTPT17]

30 minutes ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

Take this with a grain of salt, but @TandNbricks is hinting at another LOTR set!  He posted a story with several references, one of which is a „fellowship“!

Just priming it as "fellowship" makes me think of two things:

1. A Shire party scene. Makes the most sense as the next logical place to go, but that does make me think there will be no sign of dwarves.

2. Moria. I think this is more unlikely, but it does actually have the full Fellowship of the Ring together.

I suppose it could also refer to the end of the movie, when the fellowship breaks up, but that build would just be two very similar grey statues and a few trees - not quite in line with what's already been seen.

[BrickBob Studpants]

1 minute ago, JohnTPT17 said:

Just priming it as "fellowship" makes me think of two things:

I wouldn‘t take the hint literally. The Simpsons hint is „donuts“ despite the set being rumoured/speculated to be Krusty‘s Burger. The way the hints were joined together, „fellowship“ made the most sense without namedropping anything specific

[Blazej_Holen]

I will be happy with basically anything thats minifig compatible as long as there will be some new characters or at least old ones in new guise :)

 

[hikouki]

People on Reddit keep saying that Lego might not come around and finally make smaller, cheaper sets. I think this is possible, given the decision for large D2C sets is a Lego decision. However, how "cheap" or "small" will Lego go? Also how many minifigs will they reuse?

As a collector, I prefer quality over quantity. Not against smaller sets, but I am afraid Lego might also make the quality "less."

[MAB]

3 hours ago, hikouki said:

People on Reddit keep saying that Lego might not come around and finally make smaller, cheaper sets. I think this is possible, given the decision for large D2C sets is a Lego decision. However, how "cheap" or "small" will Lego go? Also how many minifigs will they reuse?

As a collector, I prefer quality over quantity. Not against smaller sets, but I am afraid Lego might also make the quality "less."

What does quality mean? Quality of parts, quality of design of sets, size of sets? A Sauron minifigure with ten bricks to nake a tiny Barad-Dur would probably be a poorly designed build but the quality of minifigure parts would be the same as the big set. And if put in a polybag, would sell 1000s. Similar for a 100, 200, 500, 1000, or 2000 part set. They will nearly always be less quality than a bigger set as the designer can do more with more parts. The original Council of Elrond set is poor quality compared to Rivendell, but in terms if value was pretty decent.

[Renny The Spaceman]

What if they finally make an affordable wave and a few years and it's exclusively based on the gollum movie 

[FullBrickDev]

Happy to hear some rumours about LOTR.

11 hours ago, hikouki said:

As a collector, I prefer quality over quantity. Not against smaller sets, but I am afraid Lego might also make the quality "less."

As someone who builds MOCs quite frequently, I would definitely prefer if the minifigures were more accessible/cheaper, meaning I would prefer quantity. However, I'm happy to receive big, detailed sets at the very least, and would prefer if there were smaller, accompanying sets. Although, I guess that's basically what anyone would say  I would just like to amass army-building figures, like soldiers of Gondor and orcs, in a good quantity. Hopefully the rumour is about smaller sets.

[GumStump]

Hello folks, I'm new to Eurobricks, so I'm posting here and there on topics I'm interested in, mainly to be raised up into the lordly status of 'Vassal'.

 Don't let me interrupt the conversation otherwise.

Very excited about the Rivendell set, less interested in Barad-Dur, hoping we can get a Minas Tirith or Edoras. Or the Green Dragon. Or an Entmoot.

[mirkwoodspiders]

23 hours ago, JohnTPT17 said:

Just priming it as "fellowship" makes me think of two things:

1. A Shire party scene. Makes the most sense as the next logical place to go, but that does make me think there will be no sign of dwarves.

2. Moria. I think this is more unlikely, but it does actually have the full Fellowship of the Ring together.

I suppose it could also refer to the end of the movie, when the fellowship breaks up, but that build would just be two very similar grey statues and a few trees - not quite in line with what's already been seen.

How reliable is TandDBricks?

Also - "... stands not alone..." - Helm's Deep, anyone? Yeah, the references are probably just general, but if not...

[wesker]

On 9/11/2024 at 5:10 AM, Blazej_Holen said:

I will be happy with basically anything thats minifig compatible as long as there will be some new characters or at least old ones in new guise :)

I don't mind which sets we get either but I do want to see the original cast completed as soon as possible. That includes both the characters that were skipped over last time as well as the ones that are yet to receive modern updates.

[Black Falcon]

On 9/11/2024 at 5:14 PM, mirkwoodspiders said:

How reliable is TandDBricks?

Also - "... stands not alone..." - Helm's Deep, anyone? Yeah, the references are probably just general, but if not...

The thing with such predictions is, since they are quite vague, it is easy to claim you got it right in the end. I mean like you said you could take the quote you quoted for Helms Deep, the Fellowship for a Set containing the Fellowship or take it as a Set from the first Movie.

About the reliability from what I heard he seems pretty reliable. But with what we got, the question would be how reliable are our interpretations of them? ;)

[BitByBrick]

While we are waiting for more leaks…. Anyone here buy the minifigure factory design-and-build figures ( I believe there were 3 LotR torso designs to choose from awhile back… a map of Mordor with a quote on back, the one ring with preciousss on front and continued on back, and a third design, may have been a heart or something ) 

My questions are…

1) will Lego ever bring back these or any other LotR designs to the minifigure factory? (My guess is no) 

2) What kind of quality were these prints? (Good, bad, ugly?)

3) has anyone seen these sold anywhere by resellers, possibly on Bricklink or eBay? (I have been unable to locate any. Just curious.)

Sorry for the random post. I welcome any new set from the original trilogy, even if it is a re-make of Helms Deep.

[Lordhelmet]

14 hours ago, BitByBrick said:

While we are waiting for more leaks…. Anyone here buy the minifigure factory design-and-build figures ( I believe there were 3 LotR torso designs to choose from awhile back… a map of Mordor with a quote on back, the one ring with preciousss on front and continued on back, and a third design, may have been a heart or something ) 

My questions are…

1) will Lego ever bring back these or any other LotR designs to the minifigure factory? (My guess is no) 

2) What kind of quality were these prints? (Good, bad, ugly?)

3) has anyone seen these sold anywhere by resellers, possibly on Bricklink or eBay? (I have been unable to locate any. Just curious.)

Sorry for the random post. I welcome any new set from the original trilogy, even if it is a re-make of Helms Deep.

I looked at them for a little, but did not buy them.  I wished they had included parts other than just the torso that were LOTR themed.  Like I could get that torso with a sword, or orc helmet or something.  The price was not worth it to me for one torso print (and then some spares I didn't care about or need).

[Balrogofmorgoth]

On 9/10/2024 at 10:32 PM, hikouki said:

People on Reddit keep saying that Lego might not come around and finally make smaller, cheaper sets. I think this is possible, given the decision for large D2C sets is a Lego decision. However, how "cheap" or "small" will Lego go? Also how many minifigs will they reuse?

As a collector, I prefer quality over quantity. Not against smaller sets, but I am afraid Lego might also make the quality "less."

Not making playsets would be a major L and basically a refusal to take everyone’s money lol

On 9/12/2024 at 3:23 PM, Black Falcon said:

The thing with such predictions is, since they are quite vague, it is easy to claim you got it right in the end. I mean like you said you could take the quote you quoted for Helms Deep, the Fellowship for a Set containing the Fellowship or take it as a Set from the first Movie.

About the reliability from what I heard he seems pretty reliable. But with what we got, the question would be how reliable are our interpretations of them? ;)

We should also keep in mind that half the time leakers don’t know the source material from these sets. I’ve lost count how many HP leaks have had entirely wrong information only because the leaker doesn’t know HP. So a leaker might be able to say “fellowship” as a hint and the set still have nothing to do with the Fellowship or with the Fellowship of the Ring movie

[CallumPears]

3 hours ago, Balrogofmorgoth said:

We should also keep in mind that half the time leakers don’t know the source material from these sets. I’ve lost count how many HP leaks have had entirely wrong information only because the leaker doesn’t know HP. So a leaker might be able to say “fellowship” as a hint and the set still have nothing to do with the Fellowship or with the Fellowship of the Ring movie

Yeah that's happening with Star Wars right now too. Some leakers are saying the next buildable helmet is Bo-Katan, others are saying it's Jango Fett. I doubt they are both coming; more likely they googled "blue mandalorian" and picked the first name that came up. We'll find out next year which one is correct lol

[Lordhelmet]

On 9/15/2024 at 12:31 PM, CallumPears said:

Yeah that's happening with Star Wars right now too. Some leakers are saying the next buildable helmet is Bo-Katan, others are saying it's Jango Fett. I doubt they are both coming; more likely they googled "blue mandalorian" and picked the first name that came up. We'll find out next year which one is correct lol

Agreed that the leakers seem to be missing on a lot lately (although the Death Star rumor seemed right for the minifigs even though it turned out to be an ISD).

 

I am curious if we believe the rumors that LOTR will have more sets next year and it is just trying to figure out what the set will be.  I would love to know that we will see more sets but I am concerned that we will not until the new movies come out (they are clearly skipping past War of the Rohirim as nothing is coming out around the movie this year). 

[zoth33]

1 hour ago, Lordhelmet said:

Agreed that the leakers seem to be missing on a lot lately (although the Death Star rumor seemed right for the minifigs even though it turned out to be an ISD).

 

I am curious if we believe the rumors that LOTR will have more sets next year and it is just trying to figure out what the set will be.  I would love to know that we will see more sets but I am concerned that we will not until the new movies come out (they are clearly skipping past War of the Rohirim as nothing is coming out around the movie this year). 

They would know by now because they would have to start producing it soon.  The set is already known if it is coming it takes a long time to design and produce a set like that. It's just whether leakers have the info or not from their sources.  

Edited September 18 by zoth33

[Lordhelmet]

2 hours ago, zoth33 said:

They would know by now because they would have to start producing it soon.  The set is already known if it is coming it takes a long time to design and produce a set like that. It's just whether leakers have the info or not from their sources.  

Agreed.  I think Lego for sure knows and would have already need to start some form of production at this point for a set next year.  It would be nice to have an indication that a set is coming or not.  We had a pretty long lead up to Rivendell (September) and I think some rumors that there would be LOTR were well before that.  Then Barad Dur had some rumors and leaks a year in advance, plus the designers saying if Rivendell sold well there would be more future LOTR.  But it has been rather silent if we will see more sets this next year.  Just hoping that it is that leakers don't know yet, but curious if there is nothing and they are waiting for the first Gollum movie in 2026 for the theme, and 2025 will have nothing.

[Roebuck]

If the last years are anything to go buy the RFLM days will be in Billund any day now so the participants will probably see the set on display then. Usually not much leak from that group, but some rumors may start circulating after that

[Black Falcon]

2 hours ago, Roebuck said:

If the last years are anything to go buy the RFLM days will be in Billund any day now so the participants will probably see the set on display then. Usually not much leak from that group, but some rumors may start circulating after that

As far as I remember last year there was not any new information at all at this point, so the chances are actually not that high I think. Aside from that, some leakers already stated that there would be new Sets next year, so there might be informations coming from a different source - though of course it is also possible that with that kind of info that it is just a claim, as it is quite easy to be right there IMO. I would be surprised if they wouldn´t do a set at least. 

[RichardGoring]

7 hours ago, Black Falcon said:

As far as I remember last year there was not any new information at all at this point, so the chances are actually not that high I think. Aside from that, some leakers already stated that there would be new Sets next year, so there might be informations coming from a different source - though of course it is also possible that with that kind of info that it is just a claim, as it is quite easy to be right there IMO. I would be surprised if they wouldn´t do a set at least. 

In general, my understanding is that a lot of the early leaks about set numbers, names, piece counts, and prices come from retail partners. But D2C set information isn't shared with retailers, and so leaks are less common and/or not as early. Unless LEGO does something like put preliminary photos in a survey given to the general public with no NDA, or accidently hit publish on a press release in a specific country. You know, professional stuff like that! 

[Lordhelmet]

Wish they would say something sooner in the process (at least confirmation if we will or will not get more future sets even if they don't say what or how many).  I still am not over how they ended the LOTR theme last time around.  It felt like we were in the middle of something great, and then nothing.  Where was Gondor when the theme fell?

Hoping the same does not happen this time, I would really like some Gondor soldiers and guards.  (Maybe some rangers too)

[Lego Nostalgia]

HELMS OF THE DEEP PLEASE, 500$ , VERY DETAILED, LOTS OF FIGURES, I also want a Shire

[Blazej_Holen]

2 hours ago, Lego Nostalgia said:

HELMS OF THE DEEP PLEASE, 500$ , VERY DETAILED, LOTS OF FIGURES, I also want a Shire

“Helms of the Deep” 😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[Lego Nostalgia]

3 hours ago, Blazej_Holen said:

“Helms of the Deep” 😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

Didn't realize I said that lmao, that's a good one