We all love LOTR and this set really pulled hit it off with the boys. for the cost... I'd give it a "C" just because it's known Lego has gotten expensive. But, for the reaction my kids gave when they saw the box and put it together... still an A+ reaction and they love the display. Not a complicated build, a little delicate but very good add to the collection.
It's very expensive for not very much. It's definitely an awesome looking set when viewed from afar but wasn't very impressive while building. You have to build the exact same thing twice when building the two "walls." It was very repetitive. I think my biggest complaint is the whip. It's pretty sad looking and cheap.
Balrog looks great displayed next to Barad, Gandalf looks better than ever hanging out in another scene, and the build itself modified into a nice backdrop for yet another scene. As is, was not a fan though tbh.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Not As Bad As Expected
on July 4, 2025
Posted by: stormblezed
Verified Purchase:No
Reading the reviews for this product I came in with low expectations. While it is a bit of a finiky build, and doesn't feel very sturdy, I found it an enjoyable build and when used as a book nook (it sits in my bookshelf in my office), It gives the appearance of being much bigger and more complicated than it actually is which has a cool effect on the books it is tucked between. Overall, better than expected with my favorite part of this build being the way it integrates into my bookshelf.
First time missing pieces. Cannot finish one of the wings. Have to wait 8 to 10 weeks for replacement.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Missing face piece
on November 16, 2025
Posted by: Chocolatedude
Verified Purchase:No
Cool build, until I got to the end and realized the sent me a duplicate face piece, and have to wait 8 + weeks for the piece to finish it. Beyond sucks
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
I love it.
on August 11, 2025
Posted by: Tripsidious
Verified Purchase:No
Looks better in person, and I hope they do a scene from each part of the trilogy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Needs Some Work
on September 26, 2025
Posted by: AuntRelaxedSkalidor101
Verified Purchase:No
Not an enjoyable build for me since I didn’t find the instructions clear. It would have if the directions told us right or left when building the sides.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Leah, LEGO® Customer Service, September 27, 2025
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your build. We apprciate your feedback and will pass it on.