LEGO Icons Sauron Bust Rumoured for 2026: First Details on the Lord of the Rings Display Set
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LEGO Icons Sauron Bust Rumoured for 2026: A New Lord of the Rings Display Set
The LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings line looks set to expand again in 2026, with a new display-focused model rumoured to be arriving in March. Following the success of recent adult-oriented Middle-earth sets, including Rivendell, Barad-dûr, and the Balrog Book Nook, LEGO is reportedly preparing a more compact but striking release: a fully brick-built Sauron Bust.
According to early reports, this set will carry the number 11373 and continue LEGO Icons’ recent trend of character busts, similar in concept to Marvel releases such as the Iron Man and Spider-Man busts. While official confirmation is still pending, details around pricing, piece count, and display format have begun to surface.
What Is Rumoured for LEGO Icons 11373?
LEGO Icons 11373 The Lord of the Rings: Sauron Bust is expected to depict the Dark Lord in his most recognisable form, with a brick-built recreation of his jagged, crown-like helmet and upper armour. The model is rumoured to be cut off at the neck and upper chest, focusing purely on sculpted detail rather than full character scale.
Early information points to a 538-piece build aimed at adult collectors, carrying an 18+ age rating. The colour palette is expected to lean heavily on dark grey and black tones, with possible use of translucent orange elements to subtly evoke the fiery Eye of Sauron.
At a reported retail price of $74.99 / €74.99 / £64.99, the Sauron Bust would sit firmly in the mid-tier display category — more affordable than large location builds like Rivendell or Barad-dûr, but still positioned as a premium collector piece.
Minifigure Inclusion and Display Format
Alongside the brick-built bust, the set is rumoured to include a LEGO Sauron minifigure, identical to the version previously released with 10333 The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr. This would give collectors a character-scale counterpart to the display model, increasing the set’s appeal beyond pure sculpture.
Both the bust and minifigure are expected to be mounted on a simple black display stand, similar in style to recent LEGO Icons and Marvel bust releases. This keeps the focus on the character itself while ensuring consistency across LEGO’s expanding range of adult display models.
Set Details (Rumoured)
- Set Name: The Lord of the Rings: Sauron Bust
- Set Number: 11373
- Theme: LEGO Icons
- Age Range: 18+
- Pieces: 538
- RRP: $74.99 / €74.99 / £64.99
- Release Date: 1 March 2026
Why This Matters for Collectors and Investors
From a collector perspective, the Sauron Bust fits neatly into LEGO’s growing strategy of offering iconic characters as standalone display pieces. The Dark Lord is arguably the most recognisable villain in Middle-earth, and a dedicated bust offers an alternative entry point for fans who may not have space or budget for large location builds.
For LEGO investors, character busts tend to perform modestly rather than explosively, but licensed villains with strong cultural recognition can outperform expectations — particularly when tied to a premium theme like The Lord of the Rings. Inclusion of a minifigure further strengthens long-term desirability.
Final Thoughts
If rumours prove accurate, LEGO Icons 11373 Sauron Bust will offer a compact yet striking way to display one of fantasy’s most iconic villains. Positioned between large-scale locations and smaller decorative sets, it could become a popular pick for both Middle-earth collectors and LEGO display enthusiasts.
With a reported release date of 1 March 2026, official confirmation may not be far away. Until then, this remains one of the more intriguing LEGO Lord of the Rings rumours currently circulating.
Author: Lizzie Dinning Fowler
With a background in Education and Operations Management, Lizzie brings exceptional organisation and structure to Investabrick. She became an AFOL after rediscovering LEGO while teaching, using it as a creative learning tool in the classroom and falling back in love with the brick as an adult. That spark soon grew into a passion for building and investing. Lizzie gravitates toward complex, display-worthy sets, with the Modular Buildings series and Creator Expert icons among her favourites. For her, the harder the build, the better.
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