Exclusive: Lego Unveils The Shire Kit from Lord of the Rings

Published On Mon Mar 17 2025
Exclusive: Lego Unveils The Shire Kit from Lord of the Rings

Lego Leaks New Lord of the Rings Kit

Lego recently leaked a new Lord of the Rings kit named The Shire in an event posting that has since been removed from its site. The kit is centered around Bag End, the residence of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins in the beloved fantasy series. The leak was first spotted by Jay’s Brick Blog.

Sneak peek of LEGO 10354 The Shire, an updated Bag End model

Justice Department's Antitrust Case

One of the minor changes in the Justice Department's proposed final judgement in its antitrust case involves a signing event scheduled for April 5th at Lego's flagship London store, featuring the designer of The Shire model. The DOJ Antitrust Division, currently under an acting chief awaiting confirmation, has made slight adjustments to its requests following a period of discovery. Notably, the government no longer demands that Google divest AI investments but rather asks for advance notice of future investments.

Kate Siber's Outdoor Work Experience

Kate Siber shared her month-long experience of working outdoors every day in a recent article for Outside, as reported by Jason Kottke. Her story has inspired many to consider trying this outdoor work setup as well.

Touring the Flagship London LEGO Store!

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