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LEGO - Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook 10367
Average customer rating
4.1
(56 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 56 reviews
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Star
1
68%of customers recommend this product.
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32 out of
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook 10367
Posted by: Frosty
Verified Purchase:Yes
As a big LOTR fan, I’ll buy any set within that theme. That said, following the last two sets (barad-dur and Rivendell) it would be a tall order to have this set achieve the same level of success. It is unfair to compare this set with the last or expect it to be as well received. But I do like the price point. For the LOTR fan it’s a good set, for the LEGO fan it’s not a must.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Fun first set for me
on December 19, 2025
Posted by: FreckledHelmet098
Verified Purchase:No
Was amazed how this was engineered, but it was my first serious Lego set I built! Knocked down a star because two pieces were missing: a small black plate (cosmetic), and the left half of the fainted eyes piece. I got two right pieces in the set, but no left. Weird.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: Chris
Verified Purchase:Yes
Second set from the lord of the rings and we wish there were more
The detail is amazing
The detail is amazing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: SeniorEyeHalfSpoken
Verified Purchase:Yes
This scene deserves to be memorialized in LEGO. The Balrog build is super cool and looks great. Gandalf is perfect with his sword and staff. The printed plaque, surrounding fire, and bridge are all great together. Have this displayed right next to Baradur. I paid full price and although high, I don’t consider it unfair for what you get.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Great Idea, but I have notes
on January 2, 2026
Posted by: KingPiglet
Verified Purchase:No
Whoever came up with the Book Nook idea needs a raise! I am married and let’s just say not all Lego sets are equal when it comes to aesthetic in a home. LEGO has been doing a great job with the Flower and artwork sets but this is a great happy medium. I get to have a Fiery Duel from the depths of Moria raging on in the background of my bookshelf!
Now I have some notes:
1. It does not close very well. The wings get caught in the flames often, and it does not really look like it was built to be closed. It’s WAY cooler opened up with the wings spread out. So you’re a victim of your own success, I bough it to be a book-nook, but now I never want to close it.
2. The Balrog does not fit well. They did a great job with scale but not when it came to the “Nook” his feet are way too big for the platform. It’s very difficult to stage him, especially when it’s closed. It often looks like he’s just floating there (although, Canonically he does fall down. So I guess that’s why there’s no room for his feet)
3. The wing anchors kinda work. As you try to stage The Balrog, they come loose almost every time.
4. The arm with the whip is loose. It’s very difficult to stage it. It wants to just dangle towards the ground. The other arm has no issues.
1. It does not close very well. The wings get caught in the flames often, and it does not really look like it was built to be closed. It’s WAY cooler opened up with the wings spread out. So you’re a victim of your own success, I bough it to be a book-nook, but now I never want to close it.
2. The Balrog does not fit well. They did a great job with scale but not when it came to the “Nook” his feet are way too big for the platform. It’s very difficult to stage him, especially when it’s closed. It often looks like he’s just floating there (although, Canonically he does fall down. So I guess that’s why there’s no room for his feet)
3. The wing anchors kinda work. As you try to stage The Balrog, they come loose almost every time.
4. The arm with the whip is loose. It’s very difficult to stage it. It wants to just dangle towards the ground. The other arm has no issues.
Overall: great idea, great set, could have done better with execution. I’d love to see more Book-Nooks, the best blend of Nerd and Home decor they’ve done so far. I would love to see more LOTR, Dune, Narnia, or even The Princess Bride!
My wife also bought me a lighting kit for this set which I included in the photos.
Edit: none of my photos (taken on IPhone 13) are willing to upload so I’ll try again later.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Truly Magical
on January 9, 2026
Posted by: MooStacheMan
Verified Purchase:No
First off let me say that I think this set is getting a bit too much criticism and is an overall fantastic build.
The whole time I was building this set I was thinking how satisfying it was to construct the symmetrical “book binding” with the flame inside. People have said this could be a full set instead of a book nook and lacks the “finished” feel with the openings on either side. I personally disagree. I think these elements, along with the finished Balrog make for a wonderful representation of this scene and the Balrogs impact. It takes up about 80% of the space closed and the out folded wings when open is such a delight to see. Anymore detail or pieces and I think it would take away from the magic of this build, and for me, the scene itself that represents the movie and book. I like to think of the opening on either side as us viewers peering onto the beginning of this epic battle and setting the tone for this scene. Again, this is not the universally agreed upon opinion for this set, but it tickled my LOTR fancy and I’m very pleased with this build. And the ability to take the Balrog out so easily is why I rated the playability a 5. It’s a completely adjustable action figure that can be placed in numerous positions for many different additional scenes.
To close yes this isn’t the most affordable, as we’re seeing these days with Lego, for what you get. The price tag does not translate I think and I believe it should be closer to the Harry Potter book nook price tag. The price indicates “You Shall Not Pass” 💀
All that to say, a fun build and if you are a LOTR fan I’d say worth adding to your collection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: Mccloud
Verified Purchase:Yes
Been a long time LOTR fan but never really built legos saw this in a shop and decide to build my first Lego build since I was a kid was a lot of fun then I bought another one
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Had so much fun building until the end
on January 18, 2026
Posted by: Usagibunny13
Verified Purchase:No
I’m someone who never likes to get anything for myself because I feel like I’m wasting money on myself so when my husband who knows I’ve wanted a Lego set all my life and have an obsession with LOTR seen this in store got this for me I was beyond over the moon. Building it was such an amazing experience and I loved every second of it and was so proud of myself as I got more and more done. It as soon as I was finishing the Balrog and got to his face I noticed I was given 2 right face places instead of a left and right and it crushed me because I knew even though I could continue on he wouldn’t be complete because he’s missing half of his face. I’m in love with how it all looks put together and practically finished but him only having half a face has taken all the joy out of my first Lego set. I sent a missing parts request in in hopes I can get the left face plate but until then I’m deeply saddened looking at it because it goes back to me feeling this is why I don’t like to get myself anything because I feel like it’s a waste of money and time. Hoping the missing piece will come promptly until then it’s sitting on my fireplace mantle 99% completed 😞.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO