A fresh leak has stirred up the LEGO community, and this time it’s Middle-earth that’s under construction. New details surrounding the LEGO Minas Tirith set have surfaced, and if they hold true, this could be one of the biggest Lord of the Rings kits ever made.
LEGO Minas Tirith set brings 8,278 pieces and major figures
According to the leak, the upcoming Minas Tirith set will contain a whopping 8,278 pieces. That puts it well into LEGO’s ultra-premium territory. More exciting still, it’s rumored to come packed with key characters from the trilogy: Gandalf the White, King Aragorn, Pippin, Denethor, Faramir, four Gondorian soldiers and even Shadowfax.
That’s a serious lineup, suggesting this isn’t just a static castle build. The number and variety of included minifigures point toward a scene-rich set, perhaps covering multiple pivotal moments from the Return of the King.
Possible pricing and release window raise eyebrows
The set is reportedly priced between $600 and $650. That’s steep, but not outrageous for a LEGO kit of this scale. Especially when sets like the Millennium Falcon or Hogwarts Castle have hovered around the same mark. Still, fans are split some see the cost as fair for over 8,000 pieces, others call it excessive.
If the leak is accurate, LEGO is planning to release the Minas Tirith set on June 1st, 2026. That gives plenty of time for anticipation to build, and possibly for early reveals ahead of that date.
LEGO fans should stay skeptical at least for now
The details sound exciting, but caution is key. LEGO has not confirmed anything yet, and leaked product info doesn’t always match the final release. Some Reddit users have pointed out that the exact dimensions of the build are still unknown. Others wonder how much of the city will be represented will it include the entire mountain-side structure or just key sections?
Here’s a quick rundown of what the leak claims:
- 8,278 total pieces
- Price range: $600–$650
- Release date: June 1st, 2026
- Minifigures: Gandalf, Aragorn, Denethor, Faramir, Pippin, 4 Gondor soldiers, Shadowfax
Fans wait while the White City looms
For now, it’s best to treat this leak as hopeful speculation. If it pans out, Minas Tirith could become one of LEGO’s most ambitious fantasy sets ever. But until an official reveal, we’re left with more questions than answers and one very tall shadow cast across the Citadel.
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