LEGO launched a series of book nooks back in June 2025, but none of them had received any sort of discount until now. Amazon is currently offering the first deal on the LEGO Balrog Book Nook set, dropping the price by 10% for a limited time. This 1,201-piece diorama set depicts Gandalf facing off against the Balrog and is specifically targeted at adult builders.
There are currently only four LEGO Lord of the Rings sets available to buy in 2026 and discounts on them are extremely rare. If you’re looking for a good LotR gift, I’d definitely recommend grabbing this while the savings are still available.
LEGO Lord of the Rings Book Nook Sale at Amazon Today
With the 10% discount on Amazon right now, this is the lowest price we’ve ever seen on the Balrog Book Nook since it was first released. The build itself is made up of 1,201 pieces and features a Gandalf minifigure as well as the larger Balrog. Once put together, the book nook sits at 8.5 inches high and is meant to be placed in between books on your shelf. The completed set depicts the iconic “You shall not pass!” scene from The Fellowship of the Ring movie. Those precise words are featured on a little plaque piece that adorns the front of the set. This is notable because while Gandalf says that phrase in the film, he actually says “you cannot pass” in Tolkien’s original books.
We actually had the chance to build this set when it was first released and loved the unorthodox brick connectivity and the overall design. Despite a rather unfortunate position of this set making headlines last year, it’s an overall fun build that looks great on any collector’s shelf.
New Sets Just Released for 2026
If you’re looking for something newer, LEGO has released a ton of new sets for January 2026. The list includes a new Back to the Future Delorean set, new Star Wars builds, and Stranger Things sets. You can also already preorder the first LEGO Star Wars bricks integrated with Smart Brick technology, but they don’t release until March 2026.
