The Missing Sets of Middle Earth

The article explores locations and scenes from *The Lord of the Rings* and *The Hobbit* movies that never received official LEGO sets, following the announcement of set 11377 Minas Tirith. It revisits the world of Middle Earth, highlighting missed opportunities for LEGO sets and showcasing fan-made creations (MOCs) that fill the gaps.

The article focuses on locations from Peter Jackson's movie adaptations of *The Hobbit* and *The Lord of the Rings*. It begins with scenes from *The Hobbit*, such as Bilbo's encounter with the trolls, a scene that could have made a neat set. The article also mentions Ravenhill, where Azog commands his armies, and suggests a scaled-down version similar to the Star Wars duel sets like 75236 and 75269.

Moving on to *The Fellowship of the Ring*, the article discusses Bilbo's eleventy-first birthday party, which could have been a smaller set. The article also notes the absence of a set for the Bridge of Khazad-Dum, despite the iconic fight between Gandalf and the Balrog. The article references fan-made interpretations of these scenes, offering a glimpse of what could have been.

For fans eager to expand their LEGO Middle Earth collection, consider a LEGO display case to showcase your sets.