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Sean Astin Interview: ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ Star Talks New Shire LEGO Set And The Joy Of Imagination

Lego announced a new set featuring Bag End and scenes from Bilbo's 111th birthday party, consisting of over 2,000 pieces and nine minifigures, including Gandalf and Bilbo.
Starting from April 2, Lego Insiders can pre-order the set for $269, and general pre-orders will begin on April 5 for $260.
Sean Astin showcases the details of the set in a reveal trailer, celebrating Bilbo's eleventy-first birthday with various characters present.
Purchasing the set between April 2 and April 8 allows Lego Insiders to receive a bonus gift build of Smeagol & Deagol, recreating a scene from Return of the King.

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Sean Astin announces launch of new Lord of the Rings Lego set

Iconic Lord of the Rings actor Sean Astin has announced the launch of LEGO® Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire™ set, a 2,017-piece diorama straight from Middle-earth. Known for playing the role of Samwise Gamgee, Astin revived his love for the well-known fantasy series in a commercial for the Lego set. The commercial, released on 25 March 2025, features the actor taking viewers through a tour of the miniature set. "It's no bad thing to celeb…

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Lego's Newest Lord of the Rings Set Takes You There and Back Again

The 2,017-piece recreation of the Shire celebrates Bilbo's 111th birthday in style when it releases starting April 2.

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Lego’s next Lord of the Rings set takes us to The Shire

Via an adorable featurette starring Sean Astin, aka Samwise Gamgee, Lego has pulled back the curtain on its latest set inspired by The Lord of the Rings. The Shire Lego set will be available to pre-order for Lego Insiders on April 2 for $269. Everyone else will have a chance to reserve this set starting on April 5. If you’d like to pre-order this set ASAP, a Lego Insiders membership is free, and will net you access to exclusive discounts and oth…

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Sean Astin Interview: ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ Star Talks New Shire LEGO Set And The Joy Of Imagination

The Samwise Gamgee actor talks about his new LEGO 'The Shire' set and commercial, and why The Lord Of The Rings trilogy has become such a beloved classic.

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Collecting The Precious: Weta Workshop’s Coronation Arwen Statue Review

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How the Real Sam Gamgee Contacted J.R.R. Tolkien When He Learned His Name Was in 'Lord of the Rings'

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Celebreabird (@celebreabird) Celebreabird shared the fascinating story of how a man with the name Sam Gamgee wrote author J.R.R. Tolkien in 1956 because he found out that his unusual name was used in The Lord of the Rings after hearing the radio series and wanted to know how the author came to use that particular name. A surprised Tolkien responded to Gamgee in a very kind manner, stating that he was …

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