LEGO's new Minas Tirith™ (8,278 pcs · $649.99) is a beautiful set — but if you're a true Lord of the Rings devotee, there's a more epic quest ahead. We've laid all three builds side-by-side so you can choose your path to Middle-Earth.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Three Paths to Minas Tirith
Every build compared across the dimensions that matter most to serious collectors.
⭐ Our Pick
MOC-64235 The Seven Rings – Part A
$3,009.99
Flagship · Ultimate Scale
Alternative
MOC-253141 Smaller White City of Gondor
$261.99
Budget-Friendly · Display-Ready
LEGO Official
LEGO® Minas Tirith™ #11377
$649.99
Official · Includes Minifigures
Piece Count
99,548 pcs
12× more than LEGO
12× more than LEGO
3,257 pcs
8,278 pcs
Price
$3,009.99
$261.99 ✓ Lowest
$649.99
Cost per Piece
~$0.030 ✓ Lowest
Best value / brick
Best value / brick
~$0.080
~$0.079
Assembled Size
W 231.8 cm · L 116.7 cm · H 131.2 cm
91.2" × 45.9" × 51.7"
91.2" × 45.9" × 51.7"
Compact — ideal for shelves & display cases
W 62 cm · H 59 cm
24.5" × 23.5"
24.5" × 23.5"
Scale vs LEGO
3.7× wider · 2.1× taller
Comparable footprint
Reference (1×)
Build Method
7-Layer Modular
Progressive · milestone build
Progressive · milestone build
Standard brick build
Standard LEGO technique
Minifigures
Not included
Not included
✓ Included
Best For
Serious collectors, LOTR devotees,
prestige display
prestige display
Budget-conscious fans,
limited display space
limited display space
LEGO collectors,
minifigure fans
minifigure fans
The Seven Rings vs. LEGO Minas Tirith™
3.7× wider.
2.1× taller.
2.1× taller.
In the same display room, there's simply no comparison.
Visual Comparison
See the Difference for Yourself
Scale Comparison — Front View
Scale Comparison — Detail View
Choose Your Path
Which Build Calls to You?
Every collector is different. Here's who each build is made for.
⭐ Our Flagship Pick
MOC-64235 The Seven Rings — Part A
You want the most epic version of Minas Tirith ever built in brick form.
Nearly 100K pieces. 7-layer modular construction. A centrepiece that commands any room.
At ~$0.030 per piece, it's the lowest cost-per-brick of all three builds — you're paying for scale, not mark-up.
Best for: serious collectors, hardcore LOTR fans, prestige display pieces.
At ~$0.030 per piece, it's the lowest cost-per-brick of all three builds — you're paying for scale, not mark-up.
Best for: serious collectors, hardcore LOTR fans, prestige display pieces.
Shop The Seven Rings →
Budget-Friendly Alternative
MOC-253141 Smaller White City of Gondor
Love the aesthetic of Minas Tirith but have limited space or budget?
This 3,257-piece build delivers the same iconic silhouette at the most accessible price of the three.
At just $261.99 — the least expensive option — it's a stunning shelf piece that won't overwhelm a room.
Best for: first-time LOTR builders, collectors with limited space, gift-buyers.
At just $261.99 — the least expensive option — it's a stunning shelf piece that won't overwhelm a room.
Best for: first-time LOTR builders, collectors with limited space, gift-buyers.
View White City →
LEGO Official Set
LEGO® Minas Tirith™ #11377
The official LEGO set shines for those who love minifigures and branded collectibles.
Iconic characters from the films rendered in classic LEGO style — perfect for display with living characters.
At $649.99 it sits in the middle on price, but offers something neither MOC does: official LEGO minifigures.
Best for: LEGO brand loyalists, minifigure collectors, character enthusiasts.
At $649.99 it sits in the middle on price, but offers something neither MOC does: official LEGO minifigures.
Best for: LEGO brand loyalists, minifigure collectors, character enthusiasts.
View on LEGO.com ↗
Your Quest Begins Here
Build the White City.
Own the Room.
Two legendary builds. Choose your scale, choose your fellowship.
Letbricks · Middle-Earth Collection · Not affiliated with LEGO® Group or New Line Cinema
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