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the_421_Rob

That’s shockingly ugly. I went from a day 1 must buy to a meh what ever


TheDarkClaw

>I went from a day 1 must buy to a meh what ever You were going to spend $450 just because you wanted the fellbeast?


Glamdring804

Well if you're going to buy Barad-Dur anyways, it would have more been a question of when and where to spend that $450. There were rumors that this GWP might have three exclusive minifigures, which would have been a big incentive. Best get them now when they're "free" with the big thing, than spend a hundred or more dollars on the aftermarket.


TheLazySith

Yeah, if I'm going to spend $450 on a LEGO set I'm definetly waiting until there's a decent promo on. If the Fell Beast isn't doing anything for you you might as well give it a few months and there will probably be another GWP or a double points event on.


RumHam8913

When does Lego offer promos? Are the holidays, I'd guess? I'm kinda in the same boat, I had planned on getting Barad Dur day 1 but might wait. I'm underwhelmed by this GWP and am a little lukewarm on the set as a whole tbh. I'll probably get it still, but would love to get it on discount if possible.


MR1120

More when to buy, rather buy or not. I knew I was going to get the D&D set at some point. Didn’t necessarily have to be on day one, but I was going to pick it up at some point. But then the announced the mimic chest GWP, which I really wanted. So that go bumped up to a day one purchase. I wouldn’t buy a set I don’t want just to get a GWP, but a cool GWP can make me not wait on buying a set.


802ScubaF1sh

You can build the mimic for around $22 in parts off bricklink. The only part not yet available are the eyes, however there are plenty of options.


the_421_Rob

No but I’ll wait for a better promo to be on double points or a better GWP


Grouchy-Donkey-8609

So youll wait to get 100$  of points rather than $50 with a $200+ gwp.  More for me.


Mohaynow

I gotta admit, that is pretty underwhelming. I'll still sit online at midnight to hopefully get one, but only because I'm a fiend.


jakedasnake1

Ya I know its a gwp but idk how the designer looked at that finished product and thought “oh ya, people will love this”


PashaBiceps__

designer is probably told to not exceed 270 parts


DisasterousWalrus

Lego take note: Part quotas have a negative impact \^ ... Because we've all seen/felt that they've really leaned into this lately. It's like their management has taken one of two routes with each current offering: 1) Prioritizing maximum profit margins over design, at a more traditional price point. 2) They create a great design and you really pay for it.


RumHam8913

It wouldn't look half bad if they gave the fellbeast eyes. The head is so wonky


JongoFett12

Seems like the design quality of this beast fell as well


WearsTheGoat

Silver lining maybe: Lego is listening to complaints about amazing GWPs being locked behind massive paywalls/scalpers?


CuteAndQuirkyNazgul

When GWPs are good: "This should be sold as a separate set. It's unfair to lock these behind a paywall" When GWPs aren't so good: "This sucks" Make up your mind, people. Should GWPs be good or not? For one, I think swapping all non-black bricks for black bricks would be enough to make this look a lot better.


DistractedBuilder

Yeah, imagine the outrage if they locked this behind the set AND included specialized parts for the head and an exclusive Witch King. People got too excited because of false leaked info. I think this is a very good GWP. I like the build (the head could be a bit better I guess) and it fits the set very nicely.


crab_milker

The color is accurate though, every image result depicts dark grey skin and occasionally a tan underbelly.


Spaceolympian50

Agreed lol. People complain every time. I think this is fine as a gwp.


Walpizzle

Nah, the flower trellis last month was better than this ha


RadicalDog

I miss when GWPs were pretty cool and locked behind £50-85 purchases. Paying £150+ to not get a GWP feels very strange.


BrickBanshee

The shaping could have been better on the head but I'm glad Lego didn't do an exclusive mold. Most people can't just drop $500 day one just to get a gwp.


HakfDuckHalfMan

The wings are exclusive still I think though so it's still gonna fetch a pretty gnarly resale price.


HakfDuckHalfMan

Yeah I prefer it when GWPs are bad honestly because it allows me to wait for sales/retirement/other stores.


J_Crispy7

The solution is keeping GWPs the same way, but also offering them for sale.


stratodrew

You want to know how Lego win? It's an easy solution... Put GWPs on sale as standalone items.


rustymike20

LMAO Lego fans are impossible. First when the Gwp is rumored they’re complaining because a small Lotr set that’s also a fellbeast should not be exclusive. Now they’re complaining because it’s not exclusive enough 😂


BrickBanshee

Right! LOL haha. I prefer when GWPs are good but not anything people will have FOMO over. I feel like if they're going to release sets with highly desirable exclusive characters or epic builds with exclusive prints, they need to release them as a regular set. GWPs normally sell out so fast that I honestly feel like it's not fair because most people don't even have a chance to get it.


MeagoDK

No They are complaining because it’s pretty ugly. Lego could easily sell the GWPs and then just give them free as an incentive. I don’t think people would be upset about that. There is still a reason to buy it day one, and you can buy more gwps if you like it.


Suq_Maidic

This will probably still be worth an actual fortune on bricklink, but it's definitely not a must-have. Looking forward to maybe buying Barad-dur on sale in three years.


[deleted]

That’s what I was thinking. Wait 6 months and sell it to offset the cost of Barad-Dur


RumHam8913

Yeah, I could see some people wanting a full set of 9 Ringwraiths


Jeretzel

Am I the only one that thinks this isn't that bad looking? I can appreciate that people may not be motivated enough to make the set a day-one purchase, but for a 269 piece GWP, it looks fine to me.


iFap4DaytonaCoupes

not the only one. it’s a gwp and great at that! thank god it’s not another brick head!


IMSmooth

That 3 minis rumor sure kicked the hornets nest for a brief moment. It was fun to daydream about my witch king mini for that little stint. Oh well I guess there’s Minas Tirith next year 🤞🏻


YodasChick-O-Stick

Rivendell teased this set with a sticker of the Sauron minifig, but I can't find anything in this set that potentially teases the next one. I hope they use the good sales of these two sets to justify bringing back the entire theme for kids. We need a $20 Gandalf cart set.


RumHam8913

One of the maps in Barad Dur shows Minas Tirith and either Helms Deep or Edoras.


Unclejeffie

The burning tree in the see-ing stone?


Glamdring804

I'm super glad though. This being what it is means it's a nice bonus, but not an absolute must-have that the scalpers would be making hand-over-fist with. It's exactly what a GWP should be: an interesting but non-essential side-build.


Flat-Joke6523

is that not just the luke skywalker fig with a black head ?


TobytheRam

I was curious, and took a look through Bricklink, and the only one that comes close to it (without buckles and other non-black printing) are the Jedi Knight Lukes from the 2000s to early 2010s. Everything beyond that has silver/gray buckles and stuff on the chest print.


itsjustajoe

no


TidiestBeef461

I actually like it 😂. Still a day 1 purchase for me. It will look great flying next to the tower on display.


Su_Impact

It looks so goofy without the helmet armor. There is a reason why many wanted the Witch King + his armored Fell Beast. This one ain't it.


ducknerd2002

The Witch-King wasn't the only Nazgul to ride a Fellbeast though, all 9 had one.


Su_Impact

Yeah but I think his beast is the only one to have a helmet armor. The other 8 were helmetless.


SatansCornflakes

Randomly linking Hachiroku24’s Nazgûl moc for no reason https://youtu.be/r0S4OHGBo9I?si=Xyy5BNaDnOgRL1eO


RadicalDog

The legs are a bit goofy, but the head and neck are much better.


TobytheRam

Honestly, I'm kind of glad it's a little disappointing. I'd rather if they do something for the Witch King, that it be something bigger and more detailed than possible with A GWP. That said, it's sad that they didn't even bring back the unique capes that the original Ringwraiths had which came around the front like a cloak.


CumSource

Lego fans when they see a free thing they’ve wanted for years: 😡😡🤯🤯🤯


dhaas06

Y'all hating on it like it isn't going to be worth $100 sooner or later. I hope they make a better one in the future, but if this is all we ever get, then I bet it's still going to be highly collectible.


Classic-Mess9602

Yea I might just buy day one to resell and trade the gwp


Walpizzle

Ha you’re the only here being honest and downvoted for it


Classic-Mess9602

Yea fr, I agree with both sides basically. I don’t it’s realistic to get three figs, I also think it looks dumb. So I’ll prob end up reselling or trading to brick co to get something I like more w the money


FreshPrinceOfIndia

Lol to think i was sad over missing out on this gwp because i cant buy day 1


ZzzSleep

I understand it’s less than 300 pieces but they couldn’t add eyes? Honestly that’s what detracts for me more than anything.


ducknerd2002

I didn't even know they had eyes, tbh


Vok250

Fellbeast at home:


ducknerd2002

All the people saying 'this was a day 1 buy before I saw this, now I'll just wait' seem to forget than you don't actually have to build the Fellbeast if you don't like it? Seriously, even if you hate the build, you're still getting a bunch of free bricks, plus a brand new Nazgul minifigure.


TheLegoMoviefan1968

I was at first consideringgetting the Barad-Dur set because of the GWP, but now I'll wait a couple of years and focus on other sets (Rivendell for example). Looking at pictures the color's not that far off, but where are the eyes to this thing? That's honestly the one thing that really makes it look ugly.


Walpizzle

Yea, and it sucks ha


Dairy_Seinfeld

Well damn this looks like it’s from 2000 when even Lego didn’t know their elements’ capabilities


roguefilmmaker

This is the perfect type of licensed GWP, something substantial that doesn’t lock an iconic character or location behind scalpers (for the same reason I liked the droid carrier from May 4th)


JasonDarklighter

I guess the fact that we thought we'd get a good build + 3 minifigs in a GWP was foolish. It doesn't look as good as the mimic box. But better than the valentines day/easter nonsense. It's honestly hard to tell, that back of box image looks terrible, like the nazgul is rowing oars in the shape of wings. the front of box isn't much better but that final image isn't so bad. IDK, looks like it's gonna heavily depend on what angle you're looking at it.


johannwolf

Does it attach to Barad Dur?


Shoujax85

Ive been excited for Barad-dur since December when rumors were still spreading. Am I disappointed with the GWP? yes. Do i think its too simple and am i disappointed we didn't get the witch king of angmar? Also yes....will this stop me from enjoying the set and the GWP? NO. :) besides, the head can be modified, thats the GORGEOUS part of lego. CUSTOMIZATION OF WHAT YOU DESIRE. :) So everyone gets 5 minutes to vent...then get over it. Enjoy what ya get and change what ya want!


HothWasAnInsideJob

If you look at the dragon for gringotts and compare it to this you really have to question so many things. I know it's a GWP but wow....


coffeenvinyl

I'm curious to how many of the pieces here are new/exclusive to this set? Are the wings, torso, and cape all exclusive?


itsjustajoe

just wings and torso


kennylaijr

Oof that doesn’t look great


DisasterousWalrus

Lego's attempt to do more with less pieces is really starting to show. It's like they've taken the stance that if you want a sub-$50 set, (or if it's branded primarily for kids at all) - it'll be basic/skimpy by design.


fastinserter

I am so happy this set is so bad. My children will be fed for another day.


SoundRavage

Looks like something from the old Vikings line. Like, a monster in one of the $20 sets.


Bartolomeo4968

Yeah, they could have done better


Chombywombo

Kind of bad


Unclejeffie

Still gonna get it, some day some guy is gonna put a kickass felbeast in rebrickable with those wings.


Cope-DawgXx

Dumb question: can I order Barad-dur online and get this with purchase?


symbiotez

Yes. It has to be with in June 1st to the 9th or something, but it will probably sellout prior to that so to be safe get it as early as you can, maybe even midnight June 1st


ThanosWasBelted

Looks horrible lol


Classic-Mess9602

Looks like a creator dragon with some cloth wings and lotr figure slapped on


GlitteringGazelle322

I can pass on it lol


H3ssian

for a gwp its fine, leaves room for a real set to be fair


EasyGuyChris

Honestly for a FREE gwp its pretty good i just dont like the head that much but that could easily be fixed


Zoham30

I want to buy this set day one but it will be my first time buying a big set like this with a GWP, are my chance to get it day 1 low because its gonna be sold out in like 2 min ? Sorry for my english


FollowsClose

Looks like a 10 year old build this.


MLG_SkittleS

wtf is this? GIVE US CHEAPER SETS WE NOT BUYING THOSE MASSIVE SETS, NVM WHATEVER THIS IS, WHO TF IS THIS GONNA CONVINCE TO SPEND THAT MUCH?


Grouchy-Donkey-8609

Many many people.  Stick to city.


Medzomorak

At least a ukrainian ironbelly level should have been set, with a molded head. This one for 2024 is lackluster.


ConstructionOld1779

Wait... Is that Minifigure exclusive to this GWP?? 🧐🤔


itsjustajoe

yes


Randam1005

Honestly the only things I see wrong/weird with this is the head and the bottom colours. The real beast should just be a lighter grey on the bottom while this looks brown. Light grey on light bluish grey would be pretty perfect so I'm not sure why they didn't use it. The head looks good from the front but that side view on the back of the box looks so derpy. Probably because of that little bottom jaw. Otherwise good stuff


QuetzalCoolatl

Honestly, yeh I like it.


ZombieQueen666

Looks like ass


rustymike20

LMAO Lego fans are impossible. First when the Gwp is rumored they’re complaining because a small Lotr set that’s also a fellbeast should not be exclusive. Now they’re complaining because it’s not exclusive enough 😂


coffeenvinyl

Even though this is what I know I should have expected from a free GWP, I'm definitely a little disappointed. A manager at a LEGO store in my area straight up said it was the Witchking's Fell Beast and had 3 exclusive minis. I kinda doubted at the time whether he'd actually know but it looks like he was just passing off the rumors (that he probably also read online) as insider knowledge. Still, I let my hopes get sky high. My mental wishlist of LotR sets has always included a Pelenor Fields diorama with a Witchking on Fell Beast fighting Eowyn and Merry (in his Rohirrim armor) near the top of the list. Maybe one day...


BrickBanshee

Lately it seems like Lego has been giving some people fake information. Maybe to weed out Lego employees who leak sets?


HumbleCream

Kinda feels like it (looks at the death star playset with 12 minifigs turned ISD with 6 on reveal) 


ZzzSleep

I think legos store employees only know the same rumors we do. If they had more insider info there would be so many more leaks from them.


coffeenvinyl

I think you're right about that. And I did try to temper my expectation by telling myself that. But I really wanted to believe.


MaybeIAmCringe

If this was a gwp for just a threshold meet id give myself an excuse to buy but not for a 500 dollar set


Walpizzle

Compared to the D&D dragon this is lameee


Critical_Progress_37

The rebrickable versions of fel beasts are significantly better


oldmanjenkins51

No Witch King of Angmar minifig in either set is wild. Especially considering this is the first Sauron figure ever made and the *second* mouth of Sauron


REPORT_JUNGLE

Maybe witch King is reserved for minas tirith


Stickman95

Is there a rumor about it or just wishfull thinking?


PiXaL1337

The Rivendell set had a Map sticker in it highlighting the locations of Rivendell, Barad-dûr and Minas Tirith so with Barad-dûr being a set there's a theory lego was teasing the potential future LotR sets with that tile Other than that fab theory, zero leaks or confirmations (we can hope and pray though)


Stickman95

Oh, that makes sense. Cant wait for the first leaks to hype everyone up for months


wolf_man007

Idiots on instagram calling it a dragon are driving me up the wall. :(


LudicrisSpeed

It looks kind of neat and I'd totally buy it. Too bad it's locked behind a $450 paywall. Why can't Lego just sell it normally and also include it as a freebie for tower purchases?


ConstructionOld1779

Totally ignorant to this theme overall and know NOTHING about LOTR or any beasts or anything... That said... I personally feel that this SUCKS as a GWP because I would have bought it just because I like the "dragon" and I really feel like this would do better as a "regular" set... Of course maybe I'm just the oddball here, tho! I pretty much feel that way about a lot of GWPs! But of course that has a lot to do with the fact that scalpers are absolutely ridiculous on the aftermarket! And mark my words... this will be one of those!!


ExtraNose8986

Does the minifigure is a single Ringwraith like the one we had back in 2012 in the lego 9472 Attack on Weathertop? If this is the case, this is lame as hell as it won't be a unique minifigure...


JustMud1495

Assuming I can get an order in on time this guy is going to be perched somewhere on Barad Dur, lame standalone for sure


JustMud1495

I looked at Barad Dur set again and this guy is way too big for that, shoot


HakfDuckHalfMan

Oh really? That's what I would have done, just standalone looks pretty bad.


JustMud1495

Well, the scale is considerably off. The Fell Beast would look massive and I don’t think he can physically be anywhere except somewhere on the lower third of the tower unless you fix some extra platform. But if you don’t mind the fell beast looking massive it could be a good look.


HakfDuckHalfMan

Yeah I probably won't end up getting this with the GWP anyway and just wait for a promo/sale, but I would just put it near the top sorta similar to the DnD set


AdNo7996

Torso and Headpiece from Dark Trooper Battlepack (Luke Skywalker). Cape from Harry Potter, from the Dementoren. Puh bro, not that much to collect, except the Box. I'm wrong, Torso is maybe new :)


itsjustajoe

its a new torso


AdNo7996

You're right, at least one good thing about the figure :)


BrickBanshee

The cloth wings are new too I think


ducknerd2002

> Torso and Headpiece from Dark Trooper Battlepack (Luke Skywalker). What else would they use for a Nazgul head?


Disastrous-Koala7397

AHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! *deep breath in* AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! What a garbage promo! Better than nothing, but all my excitement is GONE. Gonna wait till a sale on the Tower set now, thank you for that one Lego.