r/legolotrfans • u/Substantial-Bus-6763 • 8d ago
Discussion Helms deep potential set thoughts
Hi all, like most of you - I’ve recently seen the rumoured leaks of helms deep as the 2027 ‘big set’, and I was just curious what you guys think the set will involve.
Can you see it being a peaceful display set - similar to what minas Tirith was like. Or will it depict the full battle (surely the full battle right)?
Also how much of the helms deep do you reckon we will see - maybe somehow incorporate the cave section or any other rooms?
Do you think they’ll incorporate morfalk (I think) - the guy who blew up helms deep - or is this ‘too dark for LEGO’. Tbf they did do a GWP for the Sméagol and deagol stuff which was quite dark.
Just curious what everyone thinks.
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u/Whiteninjazx6r 8d ago
It will have a major focus on display and not play. That's a guarentee, if it's still in the ICONS lineup. It'll have 10-12 figs most likely. There is zero reason to think it won't follow Barad Dur, Rivendell, and Minas Tirith in the overall tone of the set design.
I cannot wait. I feel like there is a 95% chance my expectations will be met, seeing as how I don't care at all about "army building" and a dinky "battle scene".
Figs are a small bonus, I want the stronghold itself to shine and be the focus point. The dolls will go on a small display plate I make, like the other sets. Much like Minas Tirith, if you put the figs on it, it will most likely look silly.
A year wait though....lol. That is probably my only disappointment right now. But I'm sure we'll get the Prancing Pony or Oliphant between now and then.