Anyone still considering LEGO Icons 11377 Minas Tirith has one more reason to decide quickly. Brick Fanatics reports that June 7 is the final day to secure the free 40893 The Lord of the Rings: Grond gift with purchase in the UK and US, while stocks have already run out in parts of Europe. The offer remains tied to purchases of Minas Tirith, the massive Lord of the Rings model that launched as one of the biggest and most expensive sets in LEGO's current lineup.
At 307 pieces, Grond is not a throwaway add-on. The promotional build includes the siege weapon itself alongside two minifigures, giving collectors a compact companion piece that plugs neatly into the wider Minas Tirith moment. Brick Fanatics notes that the qualifying set carries a price of 579.99 GBP in the UK, 649.99 USD in the US, and 649.99 EUR in Europe, which puts the gift squarely in premium launch territory. That is also why its continued availability this late in the promotion stands out. High-profile Lord of the Rings bonuses have not always lasted long.
Jay's Brick Blog backs up the broader picture around demand. According to its latest update, Minas Tirith is already on backorder in the US, UK, and Europe even though Grond is still available worldwide as of publication. That combination is unusual. A flagship set moving into backorder only days after launch usually goes hand in hand with a promotional item disappearing just as fast, especially in a theme with an eager adult collector base. Instead, LEGO appears to have planned for stronger demand this time around.
That matters because fans still remember how quickly previous Lord of the Rings extras vanished. Jay's Brick Blog specifically points to the earlier Barad-dur launch and the 40693 Fell Beast promotion, both of which sold through rapidly. By contrast, Grond surviving through the final day suggests that LEGO put a larger production run behind the freebie, likely in response to the lessons from those earlier releases. For collectors, that is a small but meaningful sign that LEGO is getting better at matching promotional inventory to the appetite surrounding prestige fantasy sets.
The timing is also important if you have been on the fence about Minas Tirith itself. Brick Fanatics highlights that double Insiders points on other large Lord of the Rings sets, including 10316 Rivendell, 10333 Barad-dur, and 10354 The Shire, are also due to end at midnight tonight. Even if Minas Tirith is clearly the headline, the broader window for stacking value across the current Lord of the Rings range is closing at the same time. For shoppers who were already planning a major purchase, the final-day pressure is very real.
What makes this story worth watching is not just the deal itself, but what it says about the way LEGO is handling blockbuster launches in 2026. Minas Tirith was always going to attract serious attention. It is a huge build, it lands in a theme with a loyal older audience, and it follows a recent run of Middle-earth sets that helped re-establish Lord of the Rings as one of LEGO's most talked-about collector lines. Keeping the associated gift available deeper into launch week creates a better buying experience and avoids the familiar frustration of fans rushing to place orders before a bonus disappears within hours.
There is still no confirmed alternate path to getting Grond outside this promotion, and Brick Fanatics is clear that the current offer ends tonight unless stock runs out first. Jay's Brick Blog adds one more interesting angle: because the freebie appears to have been produced in larger numbers, there is a reasonable chance it could return with Minas Tirith later on. That is still speculation, not a confirmed second run, so anyone who definitely wants the set should treat today as the safest opportunity rather than gamble on a future comeback.
For now, the takeaway is simple. Minas Tirith remains the centerpiece, but Grond gives the launch a sharper edge on its final day. If you were already leaning toward the set, this is the last clean shot at getting the companion build as part of the purchase. If you were waiting for a sign to move, this is probably it.
Sources: Brick Fanatics and Jay's Brick Blog, both published June 7, 2026.
