Lego picked a moderately becoming scene from The Lord of the Rings for the brick-built Guide Nook. The 1,201 piece mannequin relies on Gandalf the Gray’s battle with Durin’s Bane within the film adaptation of The Fellowship of the Ring.
As soon as totally constructed, the body resembles the stone pillars and archways of the First and Second Halls within the Mines of Moria. The buildable stand for the Gandalf the Gray minifigure represents the narrowest level on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.
With the Guide Nook closed, as proven above, the mannequin is 5.5 x 6.5 x 9 inches and captures the second Gandalf confidently blocks the Balrog’s path and exclaims, “You shall not move!” The memorable line of dialogue is quoted on the Guide Nook’s entrance plaque. Lego Gandalf wields his signature employees in a single hand and Glamdring (his sword) within the different.
The buildable Balrog determine is actually an articulated motion determine, as a result of you’ll be able to pose his wings, arms, palms, legs, and fingers. Balrog comes with a whip accent, and flame components connect to his again. Lego used versatile sheets of translucent plastic to make the wings. It is solely been included with one different Lego set: the 269-piece Fell Beast, which was a purchase order bonus Lego Insiders when the huge Barad-dûr constructing set launched in 2024.
You possibly can disconnect the bridge from all sides to open the Guide Nook. This alternate show mode showcases the Balrog’s imposing presence with its wings totally unfurled. Flame components embellish the left and proper archways, which is a reference to the Balrog of Moria’s capacity to begin a hearth by flapping its wings.
With the Guide Nook totally unfolded, the broader mannequin is 17.5 x 6.5 x 9 inches. Since neither the Balrog determine or Gandalf minifigure should be related to the body, you’ll be able to show them with out the Lego Guide Nook, too.
