Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ Told in a Series of Beautiful LEGO Dioramas
LEGO presents endless possibilities – space ships, giant waves, and the ability to tell a classic fantasy tale like The Hobbit in bricks.
LEGO Builder Thorsten Bonsch has done several series of dioramas based on books and pop culture – Harry Potter, HP Lovecraft, DC, Marvel, and Doctor Who to name a few.
His most recent project is a re-telling of The Hobbit by building the major plot points as Lego dioramas – 43 in total. From Gandalf’s arrival at Bag End to Bilbo’s return home and everything in between. The work put into these is really impressive. Bonsch used existing pieces and has managed to create trees with bending boughs, arches, and brick-built beasts including Smaug’s head. These are a few highlights, the entire series can be seen here.
Gandalf Arriving at Bag End
A wizard tries to convince his homebody friend to go on a dangerous journey.
Bilbo Encounters Tom, Bert, and William
Stealing from trolls is risky, but not when they’re a bunch of argumentative trolls like these.
Taking a Break in Rivendell
Elrond discovering the Moon-letters – special Dwarven runes written in Ithildin – on Gandalf’s map.
Fighting with Fire
Goblins and wargs try to burn the party out of the trees they’ve taken refuge in… before the Lord of Eagles comes to their rescue.
Giant Spiders are Always Hungry
Bilbo’s narrow escape from a giant spider that took several of his dwarf companions.
Stealing From Dragons is Not Advised
Smaug defending his treasure from thieves.
Gandalf and Bilbo Return to Bag-End
The pair reflects on the journey of the last year before Bilbo (tries to) goes back to life as usual.
