Ever feel like swapping the rush hour for rolling green hills and the incessant ping of emails for the comforting aroma of pipe-weed? Well, while a trip to Middle-earth™ might be off the cards, the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire™ Set ($269.99) offers the next best thing. This intricate movie memorabilia set is practically bursting with nostalgic charm, ready to transport you to Bilbo Baggins’ epic eleventy-first birthday bash. And you won’t be celebrating alone – this set includes a fellowship of nine minifigures, from Bilbo and Frodo to Gandalf the Grey himself.






Forget flat-pack furniture; you’ll be recreating Bilbo’s iconic hillside hobbit hole, complete with that oh-so-inviting round door and a surprisingly well-furnished interior. But the real magic lies in the interactive functions. Fancy making a burning letter transform into The One Ring™? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to make Bilbo disappear in a puff of smoke? Now you can, with just the turn of a dial. Packed with delightful movie Easter eggs – keep an eye out for Gandalf’s horse and cart and that legendary firework dragon – this set isn’t just for building; it’s an enchanting display piece perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your home or office. For the princely sum of $269.99, it’s an investment in pure, unadulterated hobbit happiness (and a whole lot of satisfying clicks).