The beacons have been lit, and after getting a good look at Lego Minas Tirith, I can safely say: good freakin' lord (of the Rings).
A brick-built version of the Lord of the Rings city has been rumored for some time, but I wasn't expecting the reality to be so staggering - both in terms of size and ambition. There was talk of a micro-scale version with accompanying minifigures, along with whispers of a larger model recreating the top of the citadel where Aragorn has his coronation. But as it turns out, the reality is both. Lego Minas Tirith has minifig-sized lower walls and hidden rooms around the back (including the throne room), but micro-scale upper levels in a spot of forced-perspective magic. That way you get the best of both worlds, and a model capable of giving the best Lego sets a run for their money.
