LEGO Lord of the Rings 2025: Balrog Set Leaked + Future Set Rumors!

LEGO 10367 Gandalf vs Balrog Set REVEALED – What Comes Next?

The fires of Mount Doom are glowing again—and no, it’s not your lava lamp—it’s the leak of the LEGO Lord of the Rings 2025 Balrog Booknook Set! As Middle-earth fans brace themselves for another epic collectible, we’ve got leaks, rumors, and one burning question: will this be the set that keeps LEGO Lord of the Rings alive… or is it walking alone into the Mines of Moria?

Let’s crack open the Booknook and see what the future holds for LEGO’s most legendary fantasy line.

🧙 10367 Gandalf vs. Durin's Bane – What We Know

The upcoming set, officially titled 10367: Gandalf the Grey vs. Durin’s Bane, is shaping up to be both visually striking and emotionally charged. Based on the iconic Bridge of Khazad-dûm scene from The Fellowship of the Ring, this Booknook-style set drops on June 1, 2025, with a piece count of 1,121 and a price tag of $120.

📦 Set Highlights:

• A reused Gandalf the Grey minifig—unfortunately, no new mold for hair or an upgraded staff crystal.
• A full Balrog build—though not officially shown yet, it’s expected to dominate one side of the Booknook in full fiery glory.
• A bookend-style design rather than a traditional “nook,” similar to leaked sketches of the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express set.

It's a bold move from LEGO—leaning into display-piece territory rather than classic playset styles. But is it what fans really want?

🧊 A Missed Minifig Opportunity?

Look, we’re not ones to complain… unless LEGO brings back the same Gandalf minifig again when the moment is crying out for something new. We’re talking the defining showdown between light and shadow, good and evil, pipe-smoking wizard and demonic flame demon… and we don’t even get a new facial print?

To quote Boromir: “One does not simply reuse Gandalf for the Balrog set.”

Including a few other Fellowship members—Frodo, Legolas, or even just Gimli—would have added a lot to the value here. But alas, it looks like it’s just Big G and Big Fire.

🔥 What Will the Set Actually Look Like?

Thanks to LEGO leaker @cmf6169 on Instagram, we’ve seen a sketch of the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Booknook, which gives us a decent idea of what to expect here. The design seems more bookend than booknook, with two separate vertical slices forming a dynamic scene.

Imagine:

• On one end: Gandalf, bent like a wizard-tree, staff in hand, standing alone on the crumbling stone bridge.
• On the other end: The Balrog, towering high, wings stretching to the heavens, fire and shadow dripping from its horns.

It's a cinematic snapshot in LEGO form. But will it feel epic enough for $120? That remains to be seen.

🏰 The Future of LEGO Lord of the Rings: Is It Hanging by a Thread?

Here’s where things get dicey. As of now, this is the only confirmed LEGO Lord of the Rings set for 2025. Beyond this Booknook, it’s tumbleweeds in the Shire.

Fans have been asking—no, begging—for:

• Minas Tirith: The White City in all its tiered glory
• Battle packs: Orcs vs. Gondor, Rohirrim vs. Uruk-hai
• Isildur vs. Sauron showdown playset
• Even a LEGO Silmarillion collection for the lore-heads

But LEGO seems locked into their adult-targeted display strategy, and smaller, more traditional sets are being left out in the cold. It’s risky, especially considering this theme has one of the most passionate fanbases in the brickverse.

And while whispers of a potential Hunt for Gollum movie are stirring in the distance (with a hopeful 2027 tie-in?), we’re left to wonder: is this line just fan-service nostalgia or the beginning of a real comeback?

🧩 What We Want Next (And You Probably Do Too)

Here’s a quick wishlist of what needs to happen next if LEGO really wants to reignite the fires of Mount Brick:

• 🔨 New Minifigs: Updated Fellowship characters, expanded side cast (Éowyn! Faramir! Elrond!)
• 🧱 Playsets: Mines of Moria, Helm’s Deep, Black Gate
• 🏰 Modular Minas Tirith: Layer-by-layer buildable tiers
• 🐉 Smaller Sets: $20–$40 impulse buys with exclusive figs and clever designs
• 📚 More Booknooks: If this one succeeds, how about Rivendell, Bag End, or Barad-dûr?

Let’s be real—if this line fails, it won’t be because the fans weren’t there. It’ll be because LEGO chose to gatekeep Middle-earth behind adult-only, premium-priced display pieces.

⚖️ Will LEGO Lord of the Rings Pass… or Fall?

The Balrog Booknook might be epic, it might be gorgeous, and it might capture one of the most powerful moments in cinematic fantasy history—but it’s a gamble. If LEGO wants this line to thrive, they’ll need to balance beautiful display sets with affordable, playable, and minifig-rich builds.

So LEGO, if you're listening: You shall not pass… up this chance to give fans what they want.

Stay brave, stay nerdy, and may your bricks always click together perfectly—only at Land of Geek Magazine!

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