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LEGO - Icons The Lord of the Rings: Sauron's Helmet 11373
Average customer rating
4.7
(45 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 45 reviews
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
2
94%of customers recommend this product.
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34 out of
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Icons The Lord of the Rings: Sauron's Helmet 11373
Customer Rating
1
This is a SPIT in the FACE
on March 24, 2026
Posted by: Louis
I honestly regret buying the LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Sauron’s Helmet (11373), and that’s not something I say lightly because I usually enjoy LEGO sets even when they have flaws. This one just feels like a complete letdown from start to finish. The build is painfully repetitive, like they ran out of ideas halfway through designing it and just decided to copy-paste the same steps over and over again. For something aimed at adults, it’s shockingly boring. I kept waiting for some clever technique or satisfying moment to make it feel worth it, but it never came. It just ends, and you’re left wondering why it felt so underwhelming.
What really makes it worse is how disappointing the final result looks in person. Sauron is supposed to be this terrifying, imposing figure from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, but this helmet just doesn’t capture that at all. The shaping looks awkward, the angles don’t line up as cleanly as they should, and instead of looking sharp and menacing, it comes off as chunky and kind of sloppy. From certain angles it looks okay, but from others it just falls apart visually, and you can’t unsee it once you notice it.
And for a display set, it’s honestly kind of ugly. It’s just a big, dark lump of black pieces that doesn’t stand out on a shelf the way you’d expect. There’s barely any contrast or detail to catch your eye, and the stand feels cheap and uninspired. This is supposed to be a centerpiece type of set, but it ends up blending into the background instead of standing out. I’ve seen way better-looking LEGO display builds at this price point, and that just makes this one feel even more like a ripoff.
Speaking of price, it’s absolutely not worth it. You’re paying a premium for what should be a high-quality collector’s item, but instead you get a short, repetitive build and a final model that doesn’t live up to the source material or the cost. It feels like you’re paying for the name and not the experience. Even the connection to Sauron doesn’t save it, because it doesn’t do the character justice in the first place.
Overall, this set is just frustrating. It had so much potential and completely wasted it. I went into it expecting something impressive and ended up with something that feels rushed, overpriced, and honestly kind of forgettable. If you’re thinking about getting it, I’d seriously recommend skipping it and putting your money toward something that actually feels worth building and displaying. This is an easy one-star for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
LOTR
on March 22, 2026
Posted by: ColonelKindheartedCamera
Awesome addition to my ever expanding LOTR collection!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Impressive lego.
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: MarguR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely amazing! It's cool,detailed, and has a great design. It's impressive; this LEGO is an eye-catcher. LEGO has great durable quality and is easy to assemble. It is said to be for adults and ages 18 years old and up,but my 7-and 9-year Olds assembled it,and they had fun.This is a great gift.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
More LOTR Lego
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: FlexibleWindow053
This was a fun build… pricey, but the end result does look great. Really wish Sauron’s mace had been included…
I do want to prioritize calling out the need more AFFORDABLE LOTR Lego - bring back the battle packs PLEASE; there is definitely a market for it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Great item to display
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: RachaelM
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Could not have been more thrilled to receive the Lord of the Rings Sauron set. This is my ultimate favorite movie, book, trilogy, everything. The helmet is awesome, would love to see a Witch King version. The mini fig of Sauron is also a wonderful addition to the helmet bust. Cannot wait to put on display.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Perfectly Recreated Into Lego
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: PeacefulOrc9000
I was waiting for this to come out ever since I first saw it and I bought it as soon as it was available for pre-order. Best decision I ever made! The detail put into this helmet makes it seem like it was just copy and pasted from the movie straight into Lego form. It looks so good on my desk right across from the Barad-Dur set and I could not be happier. Highly recommend for any fan of the Lego helmets and TLOTR nerds like me
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Another great Lord of the Rings build
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: pokematt
This was a super fun and quick build. Great techniques and easy to put all the pieces together. The Sauron mini figure is also great. Another outstanding Lord of the Rings Lego set!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Something something Black Speech
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: ThaTrixRabbit
I’m a huge LOTR fan and was pumped when this came out to put alongside Vader. Two of the most evil villains in pop culture side by side was enough to lure me in. It took about 2 hours and was an enjoyable build. My favorite part is probably the minifig and the rubber helmet for him. I will say the spikes are super tall and nice size for a helmet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO