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Sean Astin Stars in New LEGO Lord of the Rings Set

3/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Sean Astin, famed as Samwise Gamgee, stars in a mini-film for the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set.
This 2,017-piece set captures Bilbo Baggins' birthday, featuring nine minifigures and interactive elements.
Pre-orders begin April 2, 2025, priced at €269.99/£229.99/$269.99, with a bonus Sméagol & Déagol minibuild for early buyers.
The release follows Barad-dûr and Rivendell, suggesting a possible conclusion for the LOTR theme in LEGO Icons.

History

Historical Context

Sean Astin's participation in a LEGO mini-film for The Lord of the Rings reflects the enduring popularity of the franchise, which began with J.R.R. Tolkien's novels in the 1930s. The success of Peter Jackson's film trilogy in the early 2000s revitalized interest in Tolkien's work. LEGO's adaptation of this iconic story continues a trend of merging classic literature with modern pop culture, similar to adaptations seen with other franchises like Harry Potter.

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Story summary

Sean Astin, famed as Samwise Gamgee, stars in a mini-film for the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set.
This 2,017-piece set captures Bilbo Baggins' birthday, featuring nine minifigures and interactive elements.
Pre-orders begin April 2, 2025, priced at €269.99/£229.99/$269.99, with a bonus Sméagol & Déagol minibuild for early buyers.
The release follows Barad-dûr and Rivendell, suggesting a possible conclusion for the LOTR theme in LEGO Icons.

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