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The Shire in LEGO: a Tribute to the Sams We’ve Had, and the Ones We’ve Been
Tiny hobbits, big feelings, and the unexpected power of friendship…
There’s something magical about opening a new LEGO box — and when it’s a set I’ve deeply wished for, like The Shire (), the moment feels even sweeter. I may or may not have whispered “my precious” as I cut the tape. The rustling of paper bags, the fresh scent of brand-new bricks… it all carries the quiet promise of a slow afternoon where I can build a story — click by click — and for a while, everything feels completely peaceful.
Some sets are just about building. But this one? It’s also a return to Tolkien’s world, and that means a lot to me. I’ve read The Hobbit and the full LOTR trilogy, dipped into The Silmarillion, and watched all six extended editions more times than I can count! Any chance to step into Middle-earth feels like a dream, filled with stories that shape us, and friendships that save us. So when I started assembling the Danish toymaker’s newest masterpiece, I didn’t just see bricks: I felt comfort, memory, and... hope. :)
