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10367 LEGO The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook [Set review and lighting experiments]

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Illuminated LEGO structure featuring the Balrog from The Lord of the Rings in a book nook setup with fiery lighting effects.

I find the idea of a book nook appealing: a sculpture or landscape hiding out between the books on my shelves to provide a whimsical distraction in the quest for information, stories and ideas. I must confess, i was intrigued when I saw the Balrog revealed as the subject of a Book Nook based on the Lord of the Rings, but in reality, it seems right: a Mines of Moria ICONs set would probably incorporate far more action packed location, and so this location brings us an excuse to get a LEGO set focusing on a most sinister or foes, without needing to focus on a much much larger model, of wallet busting proportions. But how does this work out in real life? Is the build substantial? Does it brutally assail your finances? Let’s take a closer look.

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You Shall Not Pass! With the10367 Balrog Book Nook, Durin’s Bain Comes to a Shelf near you!

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A LEGO display featuring the Balrog and Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings, set in a book nook with flames and stone columns, captioned "You Shall Not Pass!"

LEGO Themes have taken their origins from many places: the world around us, films, comics, television, scientific and exploratory adventures, our favorite cars and other machines. And some come straight from the company’s storytellers, bypassing the need for third party licensing.

We have a new collection arriving in June, encompassing a new form factor, and crossing multiple IPs: Book Nooks. The first revealed was the 10351 Sherlock Holmes Book Nook, bringing Victorian elegance to LEGO form; followed soon after by the 76450 Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Book Nook/Book Ends and today we can reveal that we shall also have one from 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook, in the form of the Bridge of Khaza Dûm, where Gandalf the Grey faced off against the dread creature, meeting his apparent doom.

LEGO set featuring the Balrog from The Lord of the Rings, showcasing an intricate model with flames and a battle scene against Gandalf. The set box design emphasizes key elements like the fiery backdrop and iconic quote 'You shall not pass!'.
LEGO set box for The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook, featuring a Balrog figure in a dramatic scene, surrounded by books on a shelf.

Each of these properties were popular as printed words before they leapt to the Silver Screen, and those books are still loved today. These book nooks are designed to sit on your shelves between your favorite books, adding a little life and action to the storage space.

The Lord of the Rings: Balrog™ Book Nook will be released on June 1st 2025, and comes with 1201 pieces. It will be priced at AUD199.99 / 129,99 USD / 119,99 EUR / 109,99 GBP

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