Dungeons & Dragons is a huge force in the tabletop RPG scene, with a market presence that extends to a wide variety of merchandise, but one area that had never been tapped before was the possibility of DnD LEGO products. Now, however, this historical hole is finally being filled. LEGO has revealed the DnD fan design that is slated to be put into production as an official LEGO set, and it's certain to excite many fans of both building and roleplaying.
The upcoming DnD LEGO set comes courtesy of a contest on LEGO IDEAS, LEGO's program to collect fan ideas and option the most promising ones as official sets. In 2022, LEGO opened a contest on the IDEAS website to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of DnD, a major benchmark for the game that will arrive in 2024. Once the submission deadline was reached, the selection process worked in two phases, with a team of judges choosing a limited selection of standout sets for fans to vote on. The contest received over 600 DnD-themed submissions, but only one could ultimately be selected to join LEGO's product catalog in 2024.
The Official D&D LEGO Set Showcases A Dragon's Keep
The LEGO IDEAS blog has revealed the winning entry that will become an official DnD set, and fans might want to go ahead and start setting aside some money for when 2024 rolls around. The design, submitted under the title Dragon's Keep: Journey's End, features a massive green dragon wrapped around a crumbling tower. That central feature, however, is only the start. A wonderfully cliché Dungeons & Dragons tavern sits in front of the tower, and hidden beneath the structures are a threatening dungeon and crypt. The overall model clocks in at nearly 3,000 pieces, and the size and detail that this allows are apparent.
Dungeons & Dragons Adventuring Fun Comes To Life In LEGO
Of course, to be a truly great LEGO DnD set, the inclusion of an adventuring party is necessary. Here, six figures make up a typically motley crew, all with costumes and weapons that easily designate their various classes. Aside from the dragon, the party has several more threats to face, from tricks as simple as a trapdoor to menaces as mighty as a beholder. The highly displayable set is also oriented around play, featuring multiple routes with changeable doors to reenact scary DnD adventures. With the wide variety of features at hand, most fans of DnD should be able to find something in the LEGO model that appeals to them.
LEGO IDEAS winners are always subject to further review by the designers at LEGO, who are likely to make modifications to the model before releasing it to the public. However, the core essence of the set should remain the same, so fans shouldn't need to worry about major features like the dragon disappearing. The wait for the set's eventual release for DnD's 50th anniversary might be long, but when the product does hit shelves, Dungeons & Dragons players will finally have an official LEGO set that ticks all the boxes.
Source: LEGO IDEAS, just2good/Youtube