Seaber Posted December 1, 2016 I am a fr bigger fan of LOTR than TH, but I think that subtheme had better sets in general, hence my picks. 1. Helm's Deep 2. Orthanc 3. Unexpected Gathering 4. Mines of Moria 5. Lake-town 6. Uruk-Hai Army 7. Gandalf Arrives 8. Black Gate 9. Council of Elrond 10. Pirate Ship The top three are brilliant, 4-6 are really good sets but do not catch the eye quite as much, 7 is a perfect £10-£12 set, but as it's so cheap I put it lower down. 8-9 are good, but need doubles to really get a good set up and 10 was a nice ship, but a small part of the films that didn't really warrant a £100 set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAKRONDEWL Posted December 6, 2016 I got the okay to share my Lothlorien LDD file, so here it is http://ldd.us.lego.com/en-us/gallery/f7010ec8-ed5f-4d91-b537-87108e042b7c?index=7& Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sahidko Posted December 6, 2016 Wow thanks a lot Rakrondewl! Guys like you are keeping Lego LOTR alive for me. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ali1994 Posted December 7, 2016 On 06.12.2016 at 5:58 AM, RAKRONDEWL said: I got the okay to share my Lothlorien LDD file, so here it is http://ldd.us.lego.com/en-us/gallery/f7010ec8-ed5f-4d91-b537-87108e042b7c?index=7& You are the best my friend! I hope you continue sharing your great designs with us!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoBrick1 Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) I am Actually Planning to do a full scale Lego Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit Build Encompassing all of Middle Earth starting in Hobbiton Edited December 12, 2016 by LegoBrick1 change in idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBeeze Posted December 28, 2016 Being that Lego is paying so much to retain the license, do we ever foresee reissuing of sets or new ones from the trilogy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faefrost Posted December 29, 2016 4 hours ago, Thebeeze111 said: Being that Lego is paying so much to retain the license, do we ever foresee reissuing of sets or new ones from the trilogy? I doubt if Lego is currently paying much of anything to retain or extend the license. The only place they are using it is in the Lego Dimensions property, of which Warner Brothers is a co-owner. So using Warner Brothers properties in the game was likely a gimme. Which brings up something that few people grasp. The end of the LotR licensed sets was likely not simply Lego's decision. They have had a long term ongoing relationship with Warner Brothers for over a decade. Much like they have with Disney and Lucasfilms (now more Disney). Harry Potter -> LotR -> The Hobbit -> Scooby Doo -> The Lego Batman movie, etc. with D.C. superheroes/Batman running concurrently. It is not simply LEGO, but where WB wishes to put their marketing and merchandising focus for maximum synergy, at a given time. For WB Middle Earth is a largely fallow license. As much as they might have liked it to hit Star Wars type Evergreen status the way Marvel and D.C. subjects have, they will not cannibalizes exposure of other properties by keeping a line out there if it clearly isn't hitting that long term threshold. Lego just gave them a bunch more shelf space in new uncharted territory with Superheroes Girls sets. The Licensor will follow the money and use Lego sets to pimp their latest and greatest offerings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Magma Posted January 10, 2017 I have been, and am, working on new LOTR custom figures again. Anyone who's interested in seeing them can come take a look at my topic. Recently added Gothmog, and I'm currently working on the Dead Men of Dunharrow, including their King. Topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted January 11, 2017 The problem with those is that they are (for me) too movie realistic and no longer look anything like lego minifigures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Magma Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) On 1/11/2017 at 6:26 PM, MAB said: The problem with those is that they are (for me) too movie realistic and no longer look anything like lego minifigures. They still have the shapes, however, like highly detailed LEGO figures - that's my overall goal with these, so I'm glad. I will also be redoing other existing LOTR figures in that style, so anyone who's interested, feel free to come follow my topic (or Flickr) there, there's much more to come in the coming weeks (months). Edited January 14, 2017 by General Magma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seaber Posted May 1, 2017 I know the angle of the wings is a little off, but I think Thor's helmet from the Ragnarok sets may service as a 2nd age Gondorian one. There are photos on the front-page if you haven't seen :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderbrad Posted May 4, 2017 On 5/1/2017 at 0:41 PM, Seaber said: I know the angle of the wings is a little off, but I think Thor's helmet from the Ragnarok sets may service as a 2nd age Gondorian one. There are photos on the front-page if you haven't seen :) That's an interesting idea, I may check that out too! I'm still resentful over all the missing links in the Lord of the Rings line. Does anyone have any idea where I can get a custom molded Witchking helmet? Is there any reason why Bickforge or someone like that hasn't made one yet? It and Sauron's helmet seem like obvious choices. Do you think they are concerned about copyright claims? Also, have any of you seen any cool LOTR or Hobbit mocs lately? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted May 5, 2017 I can imagine two reasons: 1) copyright if it is movie accurate and 2) lack of likely sales for them. I imagine (2) is a bigger problem than (1). Who is going to buy 100, 50 or even 10 of a Witch King helmet? Many people will want 1. Brickforge / brickwarriors don't make money by selling one of something, they make money shifting bulk items to army builders. Plus now it is probably too late to attract the masses. Sure, 1000 people might want to buy one helmet. But is that worth the design, mold manufacturing, fabrication, etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakguest Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) I can tell this thread is not updated often, is there any thread here about update my figures, equallent to what exist in the star wars thread? I want to have ideas on what LOTR figures I can construct that is not made by lego cheers! Edited May 22, 2017 by Sneakguest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted May 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Sneakguest said: I can tell this thread is not updated often, is there any thread here about update my figures, equallent to what exist in the star wars thread? I want to have ideas on what LOTR figures I can construct that is not made by lego 2 People would probably be interested in all of the ones that haven't been made by lego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakguest Posted May 22, 2017 3 hours ago, MAB said: People would probably be interested in all of the ones that haven't been made by lego. Sorry, don't exactly get you point, are you trying to say it would be nice if it existed but it doesn't? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord_Tyrannus Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) He said that people would be more insterested in characters that haven't been made (like Faramir, Eowyn, Sauron, etc) than updating existing ones. But I agree with you, it would be nice to have a thead that assembles both options: purists improvements on existing characters and purists creations of new characters, like one Denethor we've seen using sith black robe and the grandma (collection minifigs) gray hair.. Edited May 22, 2017 by Lord_Tyrannus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sahidko Posted November 15, 2017 Amazon is officially making a ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV series https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/lord-of-the-rings-amazon-series/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordLEGOtube Posted November 15, 2017 1 minute ago, sahidko said: Amazon is officially making a ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV series https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/lord-of-the-rings-amazon-series/ What’re the chances we might see LEGO sets for this or a return to the LoTR theme? I d say it depends on the suitability of the content, if they choose to go GoT style then definitely not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littleworlds Posted November 15, 2017 10 minutes ago, LordLEGOtube said: What’re the chances we might see LEGO sets for this or a return to the LoTR theme? I d say it depends on the suitability of the content, if they choose to go GoT style then definitely not. I absolutely agree. But even if the series is a success, the Hobbit movies were very profitable as well, but not for TLG trying to sell its sets. I would love to see new sets, or any proper castle-theme, for that part. but I wonder if it needs a general resurgence of classical, high fantasy to see sets like this on the shelves again. And even then, they would be up against themes like Star Wars and Super Heroes, which are far more action/vehicle-oriented, which - I think - makes them more appealing to kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted November 15, 2017 1 hour ago, LordLEGOtube said: What’re the chances we might see LEGO sets for this or a return to the LoTR theme? I d say it depends on the suitability of the content, if they choose to go GoT style then definitely not. I hope they don't go down the soft core nudity route, it isn't necessary for LOTR. But fantasy battle violence is OK, just like the original movies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actor Builder Posted November 15, 2017 1 minute ago, MAB said: I hope they don't go down the soft core nudity route, it isn't necessary for LOTR. The Extended Edition of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey contains Fleeting Nudity. I.e. dwarf butt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lego Petman Posted November 26, 2017 Amazon will have a LOTR tv series.Can we see a new sets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted November 27, 2017 Read the above few posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sahidko Posted February 3, 2018 On 29. 12. 2015 at 9:40 PM, sahidko said: Just found out that Rakrondewl published LDD files to his LOTR Lego Ideas creations if anybody is interested: http://www.us.lego.com/en-us/gallery/eb963081-87f1-4b55-9d37-846e7325061a?index=2 I am actually thinking about building the Minas Tirith one. "Bit" later than originally planned but i finally built the Minas Tirith. Not 100% complete yet and some parts need to be changed to correct color but it is still a very nice build to look at. Thanks RAKRONDEWL for releasing the LDD file to public! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites