I wish Star wars was that good. Obviously different places do the printing with different priorities. They know people will buy Star wars whether or not the quality sucks. Where as Lord of the Rings is still more niche compared to Star Wars so perhaps they just put that extra effort in for that reason.
As a previous collector of all the lord of the ring sets, this is a must. Such classic details and upgrades with the characters and weapons. I wish there was a horn of Gondor. If your a fan of the movie too, this beautiful set has some favorite movie scenes. A must for sure
What do you mean, what reference? He's just saying it's a good way for Lego, brick-building company of Denmark, to show it's quality. I mean, one does not simply walk into the Beyond the brick channel with a sub-par Lego-product.
This is a Set were as soon as I saw it I knew I have to buy it. This looks sooo beautiful and I can't wait to build it watching the movies or listening to the soundtrack
Terrific review, thanks so much! Loved seeing the actual size with the tape measure. One tiny thing I'm still wondering: what is the actual depth of the model, or in other words, how deep does a shelf need to be to display it?
I've watched review after review, looking for that exact question to be answered. That's my biggest hesitation with this set -- wondering if there's a bookshelf it can actually fit on. Or if, when the three parts are separated, there's some way to position it, so it can fit on a normal shelf.
Everything they did here was done beautifully, probably the best Lego set of all time, from the best film series of all time, but to come so close to perfection, a few things really bug me. I just wish the main building was a bit more condensed, and everything less spread out. It would have been great to get a little bit more verticality to the landscape to really sell that we're not looking at somewhere flat. Like if the waterfall could have kept going lower... would have been easier to display as well because it wouldn't need so much space horizontally. Would have been nice to have at least one more tree between the two sections in the background, and a bit fluffier leaves on the trees all around. If you look at the "Gazebo" scene in the movie, they're in full on forest. Then how there are stickers... there and back again is not red... The river being so BRIGHT blue... For $500 I wish I didn't have as many things I'd want to change.
12:01 - The sword that Aragorn is holding is not "Anduril." Instead, it is Aragorn's ranger sword. You can tell it's not Anduril because of the difference in the base/handle compared to the new "Narsil" piece.
Maybe we'll see anduril in the rumored Barad Dur D2C. I'm guessing that set will have a huge variety of figures, just like rivendell. I'd be surprised if aragorn in his armor from the final battle wasn't included
If lego makes cheaper lotr (which I really hope they do) It would be nice if they had different outfits for the characters that they can like the rivendell aragorn outfit be exclusive and stuff
This is funny, because LEGO sets usually go $1 for 10 pieces (roughly) so I was expecting it to be somewhere near $600. I was actually impressed with the price tag, but thats just me
Absolutely gorgeous, but they are pricing these things out of practicality. The sets I covet the most, The Coliseum, Titanic, Le Tour Eifel, The LEGO castle, are all just too expensive for anyone but the rich and well to do. This one too. I am the biggest LOTR and LEGO fan you can imagine, but I'm not spending $500 on this. I simply cannot afford it.
Purchased this set yesterday. Can’t wait to get it! I should really grab a 2nd one to put away cuz I feel it will be one of the those sets that will always be sought after.
Offensive that Lord of The Rings, the movie with every location being an immediately 'wantable' place from Isengard to Osgiliath, gave some very pitiful sets. I have beef with that Orthanc, much like with the master collectible versions of the smaller starwars ships, Lord of the Rings needs to make an accurate sized Isengard and Orthanc. Hear me out For the base, have it be around 3 feet across (that might be too large), have the entire circle pavilion of Isengards including the wall surrounding the inner area. I think what is best is for there to be a multifunctional set design where one contains Isengard before its poisoning, and then Isengard in its ruined glory. But that isn't the main issue. It's that tower, The Orthanc was done so poorly in Lego, and needs to be atleast 1/40th scale, not 1/60th like it is in the set. That Orthanc tower is unacceptable, absolutely awful looking.
As good as this is, I'm a bit disappointed that they couldn't capture more of Rivendell for $500. At that price point, I figured the set would have multiple buildings and feel like an actual small city, but instead it's basically just one building and an area off to the side.
You should look at all the expensive lego sets like, Titanic, Millenium Falcon, AT AT, Death Star, The lion knights castle they all have high price points but are very detailed as is this set. Also remember this is a licensed set that has many new molds and prints that add to the price.
So, basically the build time is roughly equivalent to a binge reader going from Naruto chapter 217, where Madara Uchiha is first mentioned, to his first appearance in the series in chapter 559.
You obviously don't know much about lego The UCS MF and the UCS AT AT are both above $800 the Titanic is almost $700. Several creator, technic, and Icons sets are above $300
Great minds think alike. Definitely watching the extended version of the LOTR movies when I pick this set up. I don’t care about the $500 price tag, this set is beautiful and a love letter to Lord of the Rings fans.
Lego said they'd most likely make a new Hobbit/Lord of the Rings theme if this set sells well. (I'm assuming it will, even with the $500 price tag.) I would get it if I didn't just purchase the Lion Knight's Castle in August. But once the line returns, I can almost guarantee they'll do something of the sort.
Just for price comparison, in 2012, you could have bought the entire first wave of LEGO Lord of the Rings sets (Gandalf Arrives, Shelob Attacks, Uruk Hai Army, The Orc Forge, Attack on Weathertop, Mines of Moria, and Helms Deep) AND thrown in Orthanc, and it would have cost only $63 more than this set.
Just for price comparison, those sets have close to 3600 pieces, this set has 6167 pieces AND costs less. Also, $563 in 2013 is $741 today, that means that Rivendell is $241 cheaper with waaay more pieces.
Thank you for doing a detailed review showing all the removable parts, with closeups of the minifigs. The modular layout leaves a great strategy for people who want to buy 2. The second Fellowship and whole gazebo pavilion can be setup as a small-scale display with the second set of minifigs. You'd then have a mega size display, and a modular portable setup that fits on a work desk. The tough part is building the "other side" of Rivendell and matching the roof & tower, figuring out what to do with the second Fellowship platform. And the cost. Who's got $1,000 for an epic, convention level setup built from 2 off-the-shelf sets? Like many things, worth it but unaffordable.
Can they be compared? I have Lion Knights Castle and will buy this - they seem different experiences. One is for my own castle adventures, the other is about reenacting scene from LOTR
@AlanKlement thanks for the reply. In my opinion, the LOTR set is more of a display set while the Lion Knight is more of a playset. However, I'm on a limited budget so I can only choose 1.
@@teozhongyu5736 I bought the Lion Knights castle and it is a really fantastic set. There are so many nice play features there (as you said) and it looks great as well. Every time I look at it, it puts a smile on my face! But the LOTR Rivendell set also looks fantastic. If I had the room for it (both physically and budget-wise) I would probably buy that one as well.
@NisseHult101 appreciate the advice. I for one think that both will look gorgeous and in scale next to each other. And am very tempted to commit that amount of money.
An instant classic. This will end a lot of Lego dark ages. Being modular means easier to display or you can have a different module in different rooms to enjoy. A masterpiece. It's a great competition between official set designers and the best moc builders, the results are scintillating.
This is one of the most beautiful sets LEGO have ever made
What are the candidates for being more beautiful?
What do you expect when the set is based on one of the most beautiful movies ever made
@@VeraLucille lego disney castle
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@@VeraLucille Probably the Eiffel Tower just a stunning design. I had nowhere to put that though lol
One of Lego's best sets by far. The landscaping and techniques used are astonishing!
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I'm pretty blown away by the print quality on these figures, definitely feels like the quality we got all those years ago in the original lotR sets.
I wish Star wars was that good. Obviously different places do the printing with different priorities. They know people will buy Star wars whether or not the quality sucks. Where as Lord of the Rings is still more niche compared to Star Wars so perhaps they just put that extra effort in for that reason.
As a previous collector of all the lord of the ring sets, this is a must. Such classic details and upgrades with the characters and weapons. I wish there was a horn of Gondor. If your a fan of the movie too, this beautiful set has some favorite movie scenes. A must for sure
I hope hey introduce the ship one again . That was awesome.
I absolutely love this set! Though, I wish they would have released five $100 sets to be more accessible to the average consumer.
I respect your subtle dialogue references. "a chance to show it's quality"
What do you mean, what reference? He's just saying it's a good way for Lego, brick-building company of Denmark, to show it's quality. I mean, one does not simply walk into the Beyond the brick channel with a sub-par Lego-product.
@anders8154 it's a lord of the rings reference. "A chance for Faramir, son of Gondor, to show his quality."
(Just in case you didn't get it ;) )
5:02, nitpick, but it bothers me to my core that the Red Book of Westmarch is....brown.
In the BBC radio adaptation Frodo says it is "The color of fire...the color of blood." Now he'll have to say "The color of dirt...the color of poo."
I didn't catch that and now I can't unsee it
The book might be the reddish brown color it's hard to tell
I caved and ordered this set. I love the movies-and I loved how you included all those little lines from the films in your review!
I appreciate your reviews so much Adam. Fantastic videography and talking points 😊
Love the new bilbo T. Baggins. Hope they come back with a full line
Nice job with all your quote references 😁
Love the sand highlight at the edges. Fantastic.
This is a Set were as soon as I saw it I knew I have to buy it. This looks sooo beautiful and I can't wait to build it watching the movies or listening to the soundtrack
Terrific review, thanks so much! Loved seeing the actual size with the tape measure. One tiny thing I'm still wondering: what is the actual depth of the model, or in other words, how deep does a shelf need to be to display it?
I've got the exact same question since this set has been revealed. Hope someone could answer, not just quoting the lego page, but by experiment ^^
I've watched review after review, looking for that exact question to be answered. That's my biggest hesitation with this set -- wondering if there's a bookshelf it can actually fit on. Or if, when the three parts are separated, there's some way to position it, so it can fit on a normal shelf.
This set is amazingly beautiful.
I was OK passing on it until Barad Dur was released.
Now, Rivendale is “back on the menu”. ;)
my favourite character is... LEGOlas!
Try saying leggless lego legolas 10 times fast
Everything they did here was done beautifully, probably the best Lego set of all time, from the best film series of all time, but to come so close to perfection, a few things really bug me.
I just wish the main building was a bit more condensed, and everything less spread out. It would have been great to get a little bit more verticality to the landscape to really sell that we're not looking at somewhere flat. Like if the waterfall could have kept going lower... would have been easier to display as well because it wouldn't need so much space horizontally. Would have been nice to have at least one more tree between the two sections in the background, and a bit fluffier leaves on the trees all around. If you look at the "Gazebo" scene in the movie, they're in full on forest.
Then how there are stickers... there and back again is not red... The river being so BRIGHT blue...
For $500 I wish I didn't have as many things I'd want to change.
12:01 - The sword that Aragorn is holding is not "Anduril." Instead, it is Aragorn's ranger sword.
You can tell it's not Anduril because of the difference in the base/handle compared to the new "Narsil" piece.
Correct! The forge where Anduril is formed is still here though
@@AntBandit: True!!!
Maybe we'll see anduril in the rumored Barad Dur D2C. I'm guessing that set will have a huge variety of figures, just like rivendell. I'd be surprised if aragorn in his armor from the final battle wasn't included
You can tell you've never felt the touch of a woman because you use words like " Anduril" and "Narsil"
@@GameyRaccoon: Hahahaha!!!
"Narsil" and "Anduril" are nicknames my girlfriend uses to refer to my...never mind.
12:37 the helmet mold is also new
Great review of an awesome set, but the price is going to keep me from getting this one. I wish they had released it as several smaller modular sets
You can use your holiday money 😇
I guess 500$ was still not expensive enough to get all as prints instead of stickers... The rest looks nice though
I agree, I hate stickers and for this price, it's the least they could do
If lego makes cheaper lotr (which I really hope they do) It would be nice if they had different outfits for the characters that they can like the rivendell aragorn outfit be exclusive and stuff
do you guys think the set will get cheaper in the future or should i buy it soon?
Wait for double vip points, that's how I buy most of the expensive sets.
@@Lets_levi ah ok good idea…thx for the answer :)
These sets will just get more expensive over time. Next year, it will be $1000
@@tomworks8004 thx for the answer…then i have to to buy it soon
This is funny, because LEGO sets usually go $1 for 10 pieces (roughly) so I was expecting it to be somewhere near $600. I was actually impressed with the price tag, but thats just me
True. Plus, and I'm no economist, but I'm fairly sure Lego could easily charge more and produce fewer sets, and still make the same return.
Let’s just appreciate the fact that they absolutely caked up Frodo as deserved
Excellent review Tranks you
Sorry but I need to rewatch the video. I blacked out after I heard the $500 price tag. LOL XD
Great review! Thanks, Adam.
9:34, one of your roof tile pieces is misplaced, you put a blue one on on the right side of the roof instead of a green one :D Great review btw
Beautiful set, but seriously: stickers!?
Building a COBI Yamato set right now, and even that one has a ton of printed pieces…
I would love to get this set
Can’t wait to see how the light companies come up with lighting sets.
Absolutely gorgeous, but they are pricing these things out of practicality. The sets I covet the most, The Coliseum, Titanic, Le Tour Eifel, The LEGO castle, are all just too expensive for anyone but the rich and well to do. This one too. I am the biggest LOTR and LEGO fan you can imagine, but I'm not spending $500 on this. I simply cannot afford it.
I agree. These sets all feel kind of gimmicky, I wish they would give us a detailed set like this, just on a smaller scale.
Anybody know the measurements of the three individual parts? I only find info on it combined 😢
6000 pieces and 2000 of them are tiles 1x1 🤔
정말 저 아반떼는 구입하기
꺼려지는 포인트가 ㅈㄴ 많음 ㅎㅎㅎ
진짜 주인 딱 정해진 사람이 사긋네
The one set to rule them all?
Hope they use the sword for the Dark Saber in Star Wars set
Purchased this set yesterday. Can’t wait to get it! I should really grab a 2nd one to put away cuz I feel it will be one of the those sets that will always be sought after.
Bluey's house in real life and LEGO City
I so want this set, I need to find a way to pull the money together
It is $799 in OZ
Fern peice should be used in jarrasic Park sets
Best review ...epic
Wow such a great review Adam!
So many one stud pieces, and good way to justify the high price tag
Bought this set but can't find where the capes are stored. Can anyone tell me where the capes are for the figures?
The $500 price tag will feel a little easier to swallow if they also include a really nice gift with purchase (maybe a micro Rivendell?)
It is painfully obvious that lego has lost it with these expensive sets. Most people can't ever afford this.
Yes. It all feels pretty gimmicky. I wish they would give us this much detail in more affordable sets.
LEGO Lord of the Rings the game
For a fun game, see if you can spot the single roof tile that I placed incorrectly 🥲
Great review. Thank you.
This set looks phenomenal but $500 seems a bit excessive....
Great review. It really is a stunning set.
Yup nothing like waiting a near decade for your favorite theme to come back. Then being alienated by it with a $500 price tag.
Try $800 in Australia lol
Waiting for the $2000 Minas Tirith set
Small point...the statue hairpieces... they are lacking Elven ears
One of the greatest sets i can never afford
Will it fit an IKEA Billy Shelf?
Offensive that Lord of The Rings, the movie with every location being an immediately 'wantable' place from Isengard to Osgiliath, gave some very pitiful sets. I have beef with that Orthanc, much like with the master collectible versions of the smaller starwars ships, Lord of the Rings needs to make an accurate sized Isengard and Orthanc. Hear me out
For the base, have it be around 3 feet across (that might be too large), have the entire circle pavilion of Isengards including the wall surrounding the inner area. I think what is best is for there to be a multifunctional set design where one contains Isengard before its poisoning, and then Isengard in its ruined glory. But that isn't the main issue. It's that tower, The Orthanc was done so poorly in Lego, and needs to be atleast 1/40th scale, not 1/60th like it is in the set. That Orthanc tower is unacceptable, absolutely awful looking.
Finally ! ❤
Just curious lego send you the set for review, do u need to return them after reviewing?
No, we are not required to return the set.
Great.. It's apart of their marketing, i guess. Anyway good video, very insightful content . I enjoy watching it.
Where’s Golum
It’s not middle earth anymore it’s little earth
You said Ned Stark wrong lol
Ah yes, the LotR original trilogy goodness. Just before Disney had a chance to burn down a 75 years old lore with mediocre nonsense spin offs.
As good as this is, I'm a bit disappointed that they couldn't capture more of Rivendell for $500. At that price point, I figured the set would have multiple buildings and feel like an actual small city, but instead it's basically just one building and an area off to the side.
You should look at all the expensive lego sets like, Titanic, Millenium Falcon, AT AT, Death Star, The lion knights castle they all have high price points but are very detailed as is this set. Also remember this is a licensed set that has many new molds and prints that add to the price.
So, basically the build time is roughly equivalent to a binge reader going from Naruto chapter 217, where Madara Uchiha is first mentioned, to his first appearance in the series in chapter 559.
Riverdale
$500, are you completely deluded for mass produced plastic
You obviously don't know much about lego The UCS MF and the UCS AT AT are both above $800 the Titanic is almost $700. Several creator, technic, and Icons sets are above $300
What hobby isn't expensive?
$500- no way
Don't look at many other lego sets then. AT AT, MF are $850 the Titanic is $670. Real madrid $400 Some technic sets $300-500.
Great minds think alike. Definitely watching the extended version of the LOTR movies when I pick this set up. I don’t care about the $500 price tag, this set is beautiful and a love letter to Lord of the Rings fans.
I want just the middle Council of Elrod as a set for $250. They should have released this as modulars similar to Harry Potter.
Lego said they'd most likely make a new Hobbit/Lord of the Rings theme if this set sells well. (I'm assuming it will, even with the $500 price tag.) I would get it if I didn't just purchase the Lion Knight's Castle in August.
But once the line returns, I can almost guarantee they'll do something of the sort.
Just for price comparison, in 2012, you could have bought the entire first wave of LEGO Lord of the Rings sets (Gandalf Arrives, Shelob Attacks, Uruk Hai Army, The Orc Forge, Attack on Weathertop, Mines of Moria, and Helms Deep) AND thrown in Orthanc, and it would have cost only $63 more than this set.
Just for price comparison, those sets have close to 3600 pieces, this set has 6167 pieces AND costs less. Also, $563 in 2013 is $741 today, that means that Rivendell is $241 cheaper with waaay more pieces.
@@regenenyeah, people are always saying that Lego is getting way too expensive when it has always been way too expensive
Expensive? Sure
Overpriced? Maybe
Fantastic collector piece? Absolutely
Hotel? Trivago
Got for 420€ and that price was completly ok to me 350 would have been perfect but i am pretty happy
Death Star was $400
This is $500
Bruh
This does have 2000+ more pieces tbf still expensive
I want to use that beard to make stoic the vast from how to train your dragon
Thank you for doing a detailed review showing all the removable parts, with closeups of the minifigs. The modular layout leaves a great strategy for people who want to buy 2. The second Fellowship and whole gazebo pavilion can be setup as a small-scale display with the second set of minifigs. You'd then have a mega size display, and a modular portable setup that fits on a work desk. The tough part is building the "other side" of Rivendell and matching the roof & tower, figuring out what to do with the second Fellowship platform. And the cost. Who's got $1,000 for an epic, convention level setup built from 2 off-the-shelf sets? Like many things, worth it but unaffordable.
What a great set 😮
Wow
This seems more like an advertisement than a review.
How much does Lego pay for people to do this?
In the UK it only costs £430 so if you were in the UK your price point would be met well
After seeing this review, I now REALLY want this set.
As a LOTR fan I will probably buy this. Is it announced if LEGO will continue LOTR with new sets after this one?
I'm hoping that some cheaper LOTR sets are coming in the future. Give us a Hobbiton set Lego!!!
I'm waiting for it in France. Still a few days and it will be mine ... but I don't have any place to put it on.
Could you give me the real size of the base. Im trying to found a space in my house to fit it.
Great review. May I ask how this compare to the Lion Knights Castle and which will be recommended? Thanks in advance
Can they be compared? I have Lion Knights Castle and will buy this - they seem different experiences. One is for my own castle adventures, the other is about reenacting scene from LOTR
@AlanKlement thanks for the reply. In my opinion, the LOTR set is more of a display set while the Lion Knight is more of a playset. However, I'm on a limited budget so I can only choose 1.
@@teozhongyu5736 I bought the Lion Knights castle and it is a really fantastic set. There are so many nice play features there (as you said) and it looks great as well. Every time I look at it, it puts a smile on my face! But the LOTR Rivendell set also looks fantastic. If I had the room for it (both physically and budget-wise) I would probably buy that one as well.
@@teozhongyu5736 Both of these sets will be out for awhile. So if you wanted to buy one this year and buy the other next year.
@NisseHult101 appreciate the advice. I for one think that both will look gorgeous and in scale next to each other. And am very tempted to commit that amount of money.
I'm not even exactly a fan of Lord of the Rings but this set is so stunning it makes me want it!!
Greatest set ever. Waiting for a whole new wave of smaller lotr sets
Never ever will this set be worth 500$. If it was 300$ I would maybe start to think of buying it. But 500 is just beyond insane.
It is a really large set though. Much better than the silly Lion Castle or whatever it is.
Whoa!
what should I do for a lego stop motion.
An instant classic. This will end a lot of Lego dark ages. Being modular means easier to display or you can have a different module in different rooms to enjoy. A masterpiece. It's a great competition between official set designers and the best moc builders, the results are scintillating.