LEGO's An Unexpected Journey subtheme was released in November 2012 and based on the movie which is set in Middle-earth seventy-seven years before the main events of The Lord of the Rings.
2014 LEGO Sets
In 2014, LEGO reached a new level of mainstream success with the theatrical release of The LEGO Movie on February 7, introducing LEGO to a new generation of fans, collectors, and investors. The film’s popularity not only boosted LEGO’s brand but also led to the launch of The LEGO Movie theme, featuring sets based on key locations, vehicles, and characters from the film.