Behold, the ever-seeing eye of Sauron. The stronghold of Barad-dûr in Mordor is the home of this epic antagonist from The Lord of the Rings series.
LEGO has now brought this tower to life, with an impressive 5,471-piece set. Featuring many of the most scary and intimidating villains of the movie, including Orcs, Goblins, and Gollum, the set has a number of moveable pieces and even an illuminated eye atop the tower.
Of course Frodo and Sam are there, venturing on their quest to destroy the one ring to rule them all.
This set will retail for $459, and goes on sale in June.
“Journey to Middle-earth with the LEGO® Icons The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr model. This impressive movie memorabilia set is bursting with features that fans will adore and depicts the ominous fortress with its soaring tower elevating the Eye of Sauron high above Middle-earth. The set also comes with 10 minifigures, including Sauron, Mouth of Sauron, Gothmog, Orc, Frodo, Sam and Gollum.
The 1st-floor interior includes Gollum’s hideout, a weapons forge and a prison with a raisable Orc cage. Above the 2nd-floor dining area you’ll find a room with a throne that opens to reveal a hidden map of Middle-earth. The 4th floor is home to Mouth of Sauron’s study, while the 5th floor houses a tower library with a rotating ladder. The black gate is automated and the Eye of Sauron illuminates for a captivating display.”
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