You Shall Not Pass: LEGO Icons Unveil 'The Lord of the Rings' Balrog Book Nook
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Get ready to 'Fly, you fools' with theLEGO IconsThe Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook.
The upcoming set pays tribute to a popularThe Fellowship of the Ringscene, which sees Gandalf go head-to-head with Durin's Bane, the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. Arriving with a total of 1,201 pieces, the build features a black Balrog figure with a fiery whip and flames on its back. Its posable limbs and wings also allows it to extend for a dynamic display.
Standing across the Balrog is a detachable Gandalf the Grey minifigure, complete with his staff and sword. As he sacrifices himself for the Fellowship, the figure stands atop a platform with a plaque stating his famous line: 'You shall not pass!'
Check out the set above. The LEGO IconsThe Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook is available for pre-order now via theLEGO webstore, and is set to release on June 1.
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