This explains why Merry and Pippin don't end their journeys there ... Sam also becomes mayor of the Shire, so he has a long and happy life there before he joins Frodo in Valinor.

Remaining in Middle-earth did not prevent the hobbits from leading long, happy lives after the events of The Lord of the Rings. Merry and Pippin both held government positions in the Shire ...

The set launches on April 5th for $269 and includes nine minifigures: Frodo, Samwise, Merry, Pippin, Bilbo, Gandalf, Mrs. Proudfoot, Farmer Proudfoot, and Rosie Cotton. Interactive play features ...