At 7:55, the thing is probably supposed to be lembas bread, it is a magical elf bread wrapped in leaves that can fill a man's stomach with a single bite.
I'll 100% pick up this set not only just over the fact this set is a Top Tier Lego Set, but also to show support for the Lord of the Rings Theme to come back. I got every set of the 2012-14 Lord of the Rings/ Hobbit wave, and I want this theme to come back.
Ok, a few things: Pippin is actually holding a Lembas bread, not lettuce - the little beige square is supposed to represent the bread itself, if you look at the scene from the movie, you can see the bread is, indeed, square, and the leaf under it is just the leaf that the bread is wrapped in, only unwrapped. Other than that, think this is an amazing set, and if I had the money and/or desk space, I would definitely buy this. One thing that bugs me, though, is the broken Narsil piece, and specifically because they didn't include the full-sized, reforged Andúril sword. Really hoping we get one for Aragorn in the rumored Barad-dûr set, as it would make sense for him to have it there, if it's going to be based on the third film (maybe we could even get Aragorn in his "king" battle armor?)
My biggest disappointment with this set is the lack of balconies. When I think of Rivendell, one of the first thing I think of is characters talking on the balconies overlooking the valley.
Legit, my only problem is I feel the previous versions of Legolas had a more accurate hair piece. This new one feels too thick if that makes sense. But that's really such a non-issue since you can just swap out the new piece for the old one.
Honestly I think this is easily one of the best-looking sets they've ever made. It's kind of strange though to base bringing back more sets for the theme off of the sales of a $500 set that will likely be inaccessible price wise to a lot of people, it might have made more sense to try and gauge interest with a set in the $100-200 range.
The Eye of Sauron underneath the council is a really cool little easter egg. Not only is the eye looking directly at the ring from below, but it might also be a reference to what Elrond says; "his eye is fixed on Rivendell"... his eye is straight up fixed onto Rivendell here, so that quote is taken literally.
What's even funnier imo is the Eye of Sauron in the Barad-dûr set is far bigger, so they literally just scaled up the Eye they made as an easter egg for this set.
@@Economydiestoday111 "not much beautiful architecture in Star Wars" sure, unless you count stuff like Naboo/Theed City, Coruscant/Jedi Temple/Senate Building, Mos Espa/Eisley, Yavin IV Temple, Alderaan, Besipn, Jabba's Palace, Vader's Castle, Inquisitor Fortress... yeah, hardly any beautiful architecture at all...
I can't imagine paying 500 Euro for a dust magnet but... that's a drop-dead-gorgeous, almost perfect dust magnet. It's so detailed! The entire Fellowship in one set, too. So many angles it barely looks like Lego from afar. *The roof!* For once that's a dust magnet i'd love to have.
My wife and I got this for Christmas and it arrived earlier this month. We are in our early 30s and this is our first Lego set with instructions. Growing up, we got a bucket of legos from our parents and said create lol. This is amazing and so much fun to do. We have a toddler and we work on this when he goes to bed at night. It is a fun date activity for us to do. Worth every cent! It is even better in person. Also, get the lights for it. Makes the set pop and so cool when the room is dark and Rivendell is all lit up. ***We are big Harry Potter fans and have made Lego purchases. We hope more Lord of the Rings sets are coming down the pipe. We are VERY INTERESTED.
LOTR is very special to me, it defined a huge part of my life. To see LEGO release one of the best sets it ever made being a LOTR set blows my mind on so many levels! A must own for me!!
The fact that there are so many new molds makes me think they're 100% bringing the theme back. With that said, I wonder if they would consider making sets for the shadow of Mordor games?
This set is truly stunning! The moc-like level of detail is unreal, and the variety of intricate techniques, combined with the amount of minifigures, makes this potentially the best set Lego has put out in the past year!
great video! I just want to offer what I think the paintings reference: 17:22 That looks like a famous ancient Elven city from long before the Lord of the Rings events. Since it's on a rock, and has a high tower in the center, it might be Gondolin, a famous city secluded in a ring of mountains that was ultimately destroyed through betrayal. It could also be Minas Ithil, a location featured in the LOTR movies themselves as the creepy green castle of the Witch King (Minas Morgul). Minas Ithil was white and beautiful before it was conquered and fouled by the Witch King, and this painting fits that image pretty well (especially with the river in front). 17:27 The first thing that comes to mind is the voyage of Earendil the Half-Elven: after a certain point also in ancient times, Morgoth (the Satan of Middle Earth) had successfully destroyed all Elven, Mannish, and Dwarven kingdoms from the initial waves of immigration and creation. All the Elves had retreated in hopelessness to a last remaining haven in the southwestern coast. Earendil, born of a man and elf, hence Half-Elven, embarked on a bold journey with his similarly half-elven wife to plead to the then-still-on-earth archangels, known as the Valar, to divinely intervene against Morgoth on behald of the despairing races of Middle Earth but his ship was famously white and beautiful, whereas this ship is pretty ... meh. So it might just be a generic sea voyage, or even a reference to the then current events of Elvendom in Middle Earth, where many of them were expatriating it back to their Holy Lands beyond this world
17:25 - That city is _probably_ Gondolin (where Sting and Glamdring are from -and where Glorfindel lived in the First Age who i hoped the blond smith was but alas yet again the greatest elf is cut from an adaption- ), and the ship could be depicting one of Eärendil's (Elrond's dad) voyages Edit: as pointed out the city's more likely to be Ost-In-Edhil
It’s not Gondolin. It’s Ost-In-Edhil in Eregion where the rings were forged. Remember Imladris was made as a replacement partly comprised of Eregion refugees after Gil-galad decided Eregion should not be remade.
@@christiancividino455 I did think that later and you're probably right (considering the room was designed as a history of the Last Alliance for the actual movie set), but I still think it resembles Alan Lee's art of Gondolin a fair amount
Fantastic review David! This must have taken you a while to put together with all aspects being covered, definitely a day 1 buy for me. Thanks for solidifying my decision! 😊
I'm blown away Lego did not overcharge for this set especially with inflation still running wild. They easily could have slapped a $6-700 price tag on this and it would have still sold out. Props to them.
@@gbrow1604 What are you talking about. It's actually priced cheap by Lego standards. And if you're new to Lego (then I apologize for the opening statement), they've ALWAYS been high-priced. I'm a collector for decades, back in the 70s and 80s they were high priced toys even then. If you don't believe, just look at Brickset on older models, use an inflation calculator and you'll see for smaller simpler brick builds how high priced they'd be today retail. But what they do is offer a price range from low to high so anyone's budget can afford something from Lego. With this set, it's priced fairly. It's about 6000 pieces, with NEW fabricated elements (weapons, foliage pieces, etc), NEW recolors on various parts, large foliage pieces, large elements (the ornate arches), over 400 printed tiles, 21 minifigures, etc. At $500 for a licensed set this large with all those new elements and prints, it's quite a good bargain.
Love how he said he does not know another set with 21 Minifigures when he is a major star wars guy and most definitely got the Mos Eisley Cantina from Lego for free ????
@@eatthewoke5170 I'd tend to agree with you but overall this is a much better display piece. I was super excited for lion knights castle but was underwhelmed with the size when I saw it in store.
I purchased the Lion Knights Castle and it is hands down one of the best sets I’ve ever owned. Not only is it a good value based on price per part ratio, but it’s loaded with functionality that makes it incredibly fun to mess around with and show people. This Rivendell set is definitely awesome and worth the price, but I think it’s strictly a display set and has practically no functionality or play features. The mini figures are the main draw here. David suggested buying this over the lion knights castle, but I actually disagree, especially given that they’re nearly the same size and the Rivendell set is $100 more. Both sets are awesome, but I wouldn’t recommend the Rivendell set over the lion knights castle unless you’re a die hard Lord of the Rings fan.
@@gregcall410 ah I see. Well I tend to just display my sets not really mess with the features. They're cool don't get me wrong! But I'm in my mid 20s so for the most part they're just fun to build and have as cool decorations. I'm not a big LOTR fan and am mostly interested in star wars so I may actually pass on a day 1 purchase but I'm sure I'll pick it up at some point. Probably won't with the lion knights castle. Maybe closer to its retirement I'll reconsider
easily one of the greatest sets ever created. it is absolutely beautiful, i showed my dad who could careless about toys/legos but is a lord of the rings fan, he was in awe, he even asked me to get it until i told him the retail price lol
You'll have a couple years to buy this set. You don't have to purchase it day one. When he says it will sell out, it's like any other set that returns on the next production batch.
@@eatthewoke5170 If inflation is something that could cause serious financial difficulties for you, buying a $500 Lego set may not be in your best interest. 🤣
@@2railnation I made no comment about my finances, just commenting on the price going up, which they recently did. I was implying that you may want to get it sooner rather than later. Work on your reading comprehension, little one. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Only have 1 complaint, I wish they threw in some elvish soldiers would make the set feel perfect to have a battle with the Mordor set, other than that it’s perfect
Great video! This Lego set is a dream! One thing I would say to the Lego group if they pay attention to any of this is telling people to “vote with their wallets” on a quite expensive set, in order for them to release more of that theme, isn't entirely fair. I am someone in a position who will be able to afford the set but I know many cannot and are very disappointed and are still very eager to see more lord of the rings. I understand business is business and numbers need to come through-but I would get that “vote with your wallet” mentality more if it was a $40-$100 set. I think the “votes” are clear based on reviews and feedback alone of lord of the rings returning, that there is a huge market for it. It would be a shame for people to miss out on anything Lord of the rings simply because they cannot afford something. Instead of releasing those brick head sets they could have released smaller Play sets Again great review! I'm so happy to see Lego lord of the rings! Here's hoping there is more to come ❤
I'd really wish LEGO would do something similar with the LEGO Star Wars UCS for 649,- in Fall, being an extremely well designed Ewok Village with loads of minifigs and three force ghosts in it. That'd be awesome.
I was so happy when he did the side by side comparison with the lion knights castle because he put the cow with the cart exactly where I do. It the most logical spot to do so and one of the only spots where he has enough studs to connect 😂
I mean just having this and the background will make a stunning view not just that it’s a LOTR set but like I think people who didn’t even watch it would absolutely love this it’s a beautiful build
thanks for comparing the old model, crazy to see that progress from lego. wish the skinny tree was built a bit cleaner but looks awesome to a non-lotr fan
I just bought this set a couple days ago. I knew it was a set I would regret not buying it if I saw it retire without buying it. I also bought the Gandalf and Balrog Brickheadz. I love Lord of the Rings so I hope they continue making more sets. BTW for those still looking for this set When I went to the Lego Store to buy it, they didn't have it out on the shelves. I had to tell one of the employees I was looking for it and they pulled it out of the back.
Only thing im missing, is some kind of animal included...even birds on trees would do the trick. Also glad that the box isnt that humungous, as I expected to be
As he looks at the Barad Dur sticker piece he says “a nice little Easter egg here…” he knows… he knows it’s a set that’s actually coming and not just a rumor, just like he’s known about Rivendell for at least 6 months! Lego often puts nods to other sets in… other sets.
This is fan service! So many ways to display this set. Sure the price tag is still something I have to think about, but that's definately the best set this year.
This is a must grab set for any Lego fan it’s just beautiful! Probably a top 10 Lego set of all time! 10 years from now people will be begging for a remake and this will be thousands of dollars!
sticker 1: sailors of numenor. A great island of men in the second age. Aragorn is descended from them. Elrond halfelven is also the brother of their first king. Stciker 2: great city of gondolin, an epic epic place!
Absolutely! These "reviewers" (in fact: advertisers) make me laugh! They have _no_ business talking about the price of something they didn't buy. And how often do you hear them say "Is it worth it? No."? Of course, never! They must think we're complete idiots.
The statues without printing on their legs/tunics is the one and only nit pick I have for this set, but it kinda stands out because it’s surrounded by such perfection. The box is on my shelf, waiting for a special time to be built.
This set is a work of art! All of the easter eggs and details, so amazing! I hope the rumors are true and we will get a Barad-Dur at the end of the year or next year!
The fact that such an expensive set has stickers in it makes it almost not worth it for me personally. I’m still going to get it but I’m going to wait for it to go on sale at some point.
Given that I was unlikely to buy this set this review was a great way to experience it. I might be tempted to vote with my wallet and buy it, but I'm a Star Wars guy at heart and it's expensive enough keeping up with that theme xD
Yeah, I agree with you in regards to too many huge 250+$ sets in quick succession. I can justify max 2 per year. But the amount they produce is just pure insanity...
Thank you for the excellent review of this amazing set. I am getting this set for sure. A spectacular comeback for Lego Lord of the Rings. I am really hoping that the future LotR sets will be as good a quality as this.
Looks like an amazing set. The only nitpick I have is some of the faces for the Minifigures really don't work very well, especially Gandalf (the old Gandalf face was perfect). And the elf hairpiece for Arwen and Legolaas looks a bit off imo. But the set itself looks phenomenal
i really really want to see some Star Wars environment that well designed and detailed coming out someday. Seeing how well the Dioramas are doing i hope they take it up a notch.
This and the recent Barad-dûr set are some of the only sets I feel will look better when they have a bit of dust resting on them. Rivendell and Barad-dûr are, in the lore at least, quite old locations, so looking all brand new and shiny isn't going to really evoke that feeling of age.
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Don't forget I also uploaded a full Unboxing & Building Timelapse of Rivendell! ua-cam.com/video/JKCzGFfh02M/v-deo.html
At 7:55, the thing is probably supposed to be lembas bread, it is a magical elf bread wrapped in leaves that can fill a man's stomach with a single bite.
10:30
9 builders?????
Or 9 members of the fellowship???
I've said it before, this set looks like a MOC in the best way possible. Stunning!
and I guess you'll say it again
Can you link where you said it before?
@@StarryCuriosity lol
It looks way too good for LEGO standards, even the weapons look like customs you'd usually buy from a third party!
Well said, was thinking the same thing. Truly impressive 🙌🏻
I'll 100% pick up this set not only just over the fact this set is a Top Tier Lego Set, but also to show support for the Lord of the Rings Theme to come back. I got every set of the 2012-14 Lord of the Rings/ Hobbit wave, and I want this theme to come back.
agreed 100 % ! As much as Ï hate the price tag, lotr simply deserves it and derserves a big comeback.-
Ok, a few things: Pippin is actually holding a Lembas bread, not lettuce - the little beige square is supposed to represent the bread itself, if you look at the scene from the movie, you can see the bread is, indeed, square, and the leaf under it is just the leaf that the bread is wrapped in, only unwrapped.
Other than that, think this is an amazing set, and if I had the money and/or desk space, I would definitely buy this. One thing that bugs me, though, is the broken Narsil piece, and specifically because they didn't include the full-sized, reforged Andúril sword. Really hoping we get one for Aragorn in the rumored Barad-dûr set, as it would make sense for him to have it there, if it's going to be based on the third film (maybe we could even get Aragorn in his "king" battle armor?)
I'm pretty sure they didn't get that bread until reaching lothlorien right. So technically inaccurate but still cool they included it.
It’s weird we get two elven smiths and a forge area but we don’t get the reforged anduril
@@georgejupp1840 I guess cause that doesn't happen until return of the king. We'll get the remade one
Elf bread hits hard
It makes sense for him to have it at Rivendell too as thats where he receives it in the book
My biggest disappointment with this set is the lack of balconies. When I think of Rivendell, one of the first thing I think of is characters talking on the balconies overlooking the valley.
I was thinking the same thing
9 Rings were given to the men of earth who designed this amazing set! Great job!
Legit, my only problem is I feel the previous versions of Legolas had a more accurate hair piece. This new one feels too thick if that makes sense. But that's really such a non-issue since you can just swap out the new piece for the old one.
Your 100% correct. his hair is supposed to be behind his ears. Also his eyebrows should be darker.
@@shadowclawclaw3 Both molds aren’t accurate because while he has his hair behind his ears, part of it also lays on his shoulders like Qui-gon.
I can imagine there eventually being a hyper-detailed Bag End set down the line
Dang, that would be something incredible 👀
I would spend so much money on for high end LOTR Lego builds
UPDATE: there will be a new updated version of Bag End in 2025. It's confirmed :) !
Honestly I think this is easily one of the best-looking sets they've ever made. It's kind of strange though to base bringing back more sets for the theme off of the sales of a $500 set that will likely be inaccessible price wise to a lot of people, it might have made more sense to try and gauge interest with a set in the $100-200 range.
I agree, the price is bit of an overkill.
The Eye of Sauron underneath the council is a really cool little easter egg. Not only is the eye looking directly at the ring from below, but it might also be a reference to what Elrond says; "his eye is fixed on Rivendell"... his eye is straight up fixed onto Rivendell here, so that quote is taken literally.
What's even funnier imo is the Eye of Sauron in the Barad-dûr set is far bigger, so they literally just scaled up the Eye they made as an easter egg for this set.
Damn. You can really tell the designers that made this CARED. I wish Lego Star Wars designers would put in the same level of love.
There isn’t much beautiful architecture in Star Wars anyway
@@Economydiestoday111fair enough, but he meant overall detail and making it look good. He didnt say buildings specifically
@@Economydiestoday111look at Naboo that place is very beautiful
@@Economydiestoday111 "not much beautiful architecture in Star Wars" sure, unless you count stuff like Naboo/Theed City, Coruscant/Jedi Temple/Senate Building, Mos Espa/Eisley, Yavin IV Temple, Alderaan, Besipn, Jabba's Palace, Vader's Castle, Inquisitor Fortress... yeah, hardly any beautiful architecture at all...
I can't imagine paying 500 Euro for a dust magnet but... that's a drop-dead-gorgeous, almost perfect dust magnet. It's so detailed! The entire Fellowship in one set, too. So many angles it barely looks like Lego from afar. *The roof!* For once that's a dust magnet i'd love to have.
I use a 1 inch paintbrush to periodically remove dust from my LEGO displays! Best couple of pounds I've spent on LEGO!
@@toyinstruments478 !! Gotta try this
A dust magnet is not legit criticism for Lego.
My wife and I got this for Christmas and it arrived earlier this month. We are in our early 30s and this is our first Lego set with instructions. Growing up, we got a bucket of legos from our parents and said create lol. This is amazing and so much fun to do. We have a toddler and we work on this when he goes to bed at night. It is a fun date activity for us to do. Worth every cent! It is even better in person. Also, get the lights for it. Makes the set pop and so cool when the room is dark and Rivendell is all lit up. ***We are big Harry Potter fans and have made Lego purchases. We hope more Lord of the Rings sets are coming down the pipe. We are VERY INTERESTED.
LOTR is very special to me, it defined a huge part of my life. To see LEGO release one of the best sets it ever made being a LOTR set blows my mind on so many levels! A must own for me!!
The fact that there are so many new molds makes me think they're 100% bringing the theme back. With that said, I wonder if they would consider making sets for the shadow of Mordor games?
Shadow of mordor is unlikely if you ask me for a couple of reasons, it being non canon and less Iconic the biggest ones
This set is truly stunning! The moc-like level of detail is unreal, and the variety of intricate techniques, combined with the amount of minifigures, makes this potentially the best set Lego has put out in the past year!
Great looking set LEGO needs to explore a New Death Star Set!
"holding lettuce" bro do you even LOTR lol
Elvish bread!!!
It was so funny when he builds up the anticipation and begins to lift the council section then says “the eye of Saruman!” 💀💀
great video! I just want to offer what I think the paintings reference:
17:22 That looks like a famous ancient Elven city from long before the Lord of the Rings events. Since it's on a rock, and has a high tower in the center, it might be Gondolin, a famous city secluded in a ring of mountains that was ultimately destroyed through betrayal. It could also be Minas Ithil, a location featured in the LOTR movies themselves as the creepy green castle of the Witch King (Minas Morgul). Minas Ithil was white and beautiful before it was conquered and fouled by the Witch King, and this painting fits that image pretty well (especially with the river in front).
17:27 The first thing that comes to mind is the voyage of Earendil the Half-Elven: after a certain point also in ancient times, Morgoth (the Satan of Middle Earth) had successfully destroyed all Elven, Mannish, and Dwarven kingdoms from the initial waves of immigration and creation. All the Elves had retreated in hopelessness to a last remaining haven in the southwestern coast. Earendil, born of a man and elf, hence Half-Elven, embarked on a bold journey with his similarly half-elven wife to plead to the then-still-on-earth archangels, known as the Valar, to divinely intervene against Morgoth on behald of the despairing races of Middle Earth
but his ship was famously white and beautiful, whereas this ship is pretty ... meh. So it might just be a generic sea voyage, or even a reference to the then current events of Elvendom in Middle Earth, where many of them were expatriating it back to their Holy Lands beyond this world
I think Pipen is supposed to be holding the Lembas bread given to them by the elves wrapped in a leaf.
they werent given any lembas bread until the forest elves after moria mines though right?
17:25 - That city is _probably_ Gondolin (where Sting and Glamdring are from -and where Glorfindel lived in the First Age who i hoped the blond smith was but alas yet again the greatest elf is cut from an adaption- ), and the ship could be depicting one of Eärendil's (Elrond's dad) voyages
Edit: as pointed out the city's more likely to be Ost-In-Edhil
and the blue drape is the banner of Eärendil
It’s not Gondolin. It’s Ost-In-Edhil in Eregion where the rings were forged. Remember Imladris was made as a replacement partly comprised of Eregion refugees after Gil-galad decided Eregion should not be remade.
@@tomatosoup44 No, that’s the banner of Gil-galad from the Last Alliance. Compare with the art books and making of FOTR.
@@christiancividino455 exactly!
@@christiancividino455 I did think that later and you're probably right (considering the room was designed as a history of the Last Alliance for the actual movie set), but I still think it resembles Alan Lee's art of Gondolin a fair amount
The piece on pippin must be a nod towards “lembas bread” elven food made for travel, fills the stomach of a grown man for (I think) two weeks
Lettuce lmaooooo
Damn imagine not shitting for two weeks lol
@@ruckhusstudios1012 Lembas is wrapped in green leaves.
22:27 what Legolas doin’ tho? 😂
He has an addiction to defying gravity
Fantastic review David! This must have taken you a while to put together with all aspects being covered, definitely a day 1 buy for me. Thanks for solidifying my decision! 😊
I'm blown away Lego did not overcharge for this set especially with inflation still running wild. They easily could have slapped a $6-700 price tag on this and it would have still sold out. Props to them.
In Canada it is $700
@@brethilnen But not USD, so Justin´s point remains valid.
Are you kidding? The set’s overpriced as it is. For $500, you’re basically just getting an incomplete building and an area off to the side.
@@gbrow1604 What are you talking about. It's actually priced cheap by Lego standards.
And if you're new to Lego (then I apologize for the opening statement), they've ALWAYS been high-priced. I'm a collector for decades, back in the 70s and 80s they were high priced toys even then. If you don't believe, just look at Brickset on older models, use an inflation calculator and you'll see for smaller simpler brick builds how high priced they'd be today retail.
But what they do is offer a price range from low to high so anyone's budget can afford something from Lego.
With this set, it's priced fairly.
It's about 6000 pieces, with NEW fabricated elements (weapons, foliage pieces, etc), NEW recolors on various parts, large foliage pieces, large elements (the ornate arches), over 400 printed tiles, 21 minifigures, etc.
At $500 for a licensed set this large with all those new elements and prints, it's quite a good bargain.
@@gbrow1604how it's over 6100 pieces with several new molds. 15 mini figs plus 6 statues and its a licensed set
7:57
"That's elven lembas bread. One small bite is enough to fill an adult for a day."
"How many have you had Pippin?"
"Five *gags slightly*
The mos eisley cantina does have 21 minifigures too, even at a cheaper price, and none of them being grey. There's even a dewbag.
Love how he said he does not know another set with 21 Minifigures when he is a major star wars guy and most definitely got the Mos Eisley Cantina from Lego for free ????
That was before Bidenflation though. Love the cantina.
@@eatthewoke5170 Bidenflation? Stop talking nonsense.
@@iamfallin4ux3 Yeah
@@svensantesson2020 Nonsense is people voting for dementia joe. Hope people have learned their lesson!
This is the one lego set that I will purchase 100% purchase. I can’t wait
Lion Knights' Castle has 22 minifigs, but still 21 is impressive and the set looks amazing!!!!
Lion knights' Castle has better value IMO. Cool functions, displayability and was cheaper.
@@eatthewoke5170 I agree, but imo both are worth the price, love seeing these sets from lego
@@eatthewoke5170 I'd tend to agree with you but overall this is a much better display piece. I was super excited for lion knights castle but was underwhelmed with the size when I saw it in store.
I purchased the Lion Knights Castle and it is hands down one of the best sets I’ve ever owned. Not only is it a good value based on price per part ratio, but it’s loaded with functionality that makes it incredibly fun to mess around with and show people. This Rivendell set is definitely awesome and worth the price, but I think it’s strictly a display set and has practically no functionality or play features. The mini figures are the main draw here. David suggested buying this over the lion knights castle, but I actually disagree, especially given that they’re nearly the same size and the Rivendell set is $100 more. Both sets are awesome, but I wouldn’t recommend the Rivendell set over the lion knights castle unless you’re a die hard Lord of the Rings fan.
@@gregcall410 ah I see. Well I tend to just display my sets not really mess with the features. They're cool don't get me wrong! But I'm in my mid 20s so for the most part they're just fun to build and have as cool decorations. I'm not a big LOTR fan and am mostly interested in star wars so I may actually pass on a day 1 purchase but I'm sure I'll pick it up at some point. Probably won't with the lion knights castle. Maybe closer to its retirement I'll reconsider
easily one of the greatest sets ever created. it is absolutely beautiful, i showed my dad who could careless about toys/legos but is a lord of the rings fan, he was in awe, he even asked me to get it until i told him the retail price lol
You'll have a couple years to buy this set. You don't have to purchase it day one. When he says it will sell out, it's like any other set that returns on the next production batch.
Yeah, but with dems running the show, the set could be $600 in 2 years.
@@eatthewoke5170 If inflation is something that could cause serious financial difficulties for you, buying a $500 Lego set may not be in your best interest. 🤣
@@2railnation I made no comment about my finances, just commenting on the price going up, which they recently did. I was implying that you may want to get it sooner rather than later. Work on your reading comprehension, little one. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@eatthewoke5170 Anime PFP, bringing politics up, God complex, calling someone else "little one". Yup, checks out
@@jameshavenga4998 I seriously love that the internet still cherishes the "anime pfp, ignored" attitude haha lmao
It really is a beautiful set. Also David you do a fantastic job capturing all the details on camera, great review!
If they ever make another mold of Narsil, I hope it will be Andúril. Showing the sword being more complete.
LOL the hot dog chairs broke me.
If you ever create a Terminator MOC one of those statues would work as T-1000.
7:55 pippin is holding an elvish bread!
4:28 Those headlight bricks really do thicken Bilbo up...
The details on this set it is INSANE! I really love it
Your review of this set is the best one yet! Thank you for the care that this set deserves
Only have 1 complaint, I wish they threw in some elvish soldiers would make the set feel perfect to have a battle with the Mordor set, other than that it’s perfect
Great video! This Lego set is a dream! One thing I would say to the Lego group if they pay attention to any of this is telling people to “vote with their wallets” on a quite expensive set, in order for them to release more of that theme, isn't entirely fair. I am someone in a position who will be able to afford the set but I know many cannot and are very disappointed and are still very eager to see more lord of the rings. I understand business is business and numbers need to come through-but I would get that “vote with your wallet” mentality more if it was a $40-$100 set. I think the “votes” are clear based on reviews and feedback alone of lord of the rings returning, that there is a huge market for it. It would be a shame for people to miss out on anything Lord of the rings simply because they cannot afford something.
Instead of releasing those brick head sets they could have released smaller Play sets
Again great review! I'm so happy to see Lego lord of the rings! Here's hoping there is more to come ❤
I'd really wish LEGO would do something similar with the LEGO Star Wars UCS for 649,- in Fall, being an extremely well designed Ewok Village with loads of minifigs and three force ghosts in it. That'd be awesome.
I like how the extra legs make them become caked up
I love the fact that "the nine" worked on the set. its like the nazgul building rivendell
I was so happy when he did the side by side comparison with the lion knights castle because he put the cow with the cart exactly where I do. It the most logical spot to do so and one of the only spots where he has enough studs to connect 😂
The detail and the design methods are insane
I mean just having this and the background will make a stunning view not just that it’s a LOTR set but like I think people who didn’t even watch it would absolutely love this it’s a beautiful build
thanks for comparing the old model, crazy to see that progress from lego. wish the skinny tree was built a bit cleaner but looks awesome to a non-lotr fan
21:10 "The eye of salmon"
SW Mos Eisley 75290 has also 21 minifigures and is still in production (and cheaper) ;)
I just bought this set a couple days ago. I knew it was a set I would regret not buying it if I saw it retire without buying it. I also bought the Gandalf and Balrog Brickheadz. I love Lord of the Rings so I hope they continue making more sets.
BTW for those still looking for this set
When I went to the Lego Store to buy it, they didn't have it out on the shelves. I had to tell one of the employees I was looking for it and they pulled it out of the back.
Only thing im missing, is some kind of animal included...even birds on trees would do the trick. Also glad that the box isnt that humungous, as I expected to be
I really think they made al the new molds to bring the theme back, one can hope!
As he looks at the Barad Dur sticker piece he says “a nice little Easter egg here…” he knows… he knows it’s a set that’s actually coming and not just a rumor, just like he’s known about Rivendell for at least 6 months!
Lego often puts nods to other sets in… other sets.
This is fan service! So many ways to display this set. Sure the price tag is still something I have to think about, but that's definately the best set this year.
Just purchased this today. Gonna keep it stored away for several years until my child is older and then build it with him 😊
This is a must grab set for any Lego fan it’s just beautiful! Probably a top 10 Lego set of all time! 10 years from now people will be begging for a remake and this will be thousands of dollars!
I just picked this up at midnight and I’m for sure going to be using your brick separator method to line up those roof tiles. That’s a good tip
Inasmuch as this set is amazing, it is depressing that Lego doesn’t put this level of detail into Star Wars sets.
I'm really hoping to be able to get this for my wife. She's a huge LoTR fan and has been wanting some of the LEGO LoTR sets.
I’ve been out of Lego for years, this has sparked my interest again
The Gandalf face is a reuse of Cornelius Fudge's from the 2019 Hargrid's Hut set.
Lego hit it out of the ballpark. What a gem.
Bilbo is double cheeked up on a tuesday afternoon
You also have the Lego Star Wars UCS Cantina. That set have 21 minifigures
What? I'm not jealous. Why would you ask? Yes, my eye normally twitches like that.
sticker 1: sailors of numenor. A great island of men in the second age. Aragorn is descended from them. Elrond halfelven is also the brother of their first king.
Stciker 2: great city of gondolin, an epic epic place!
"Is it really worth it? Yes. Yes it is"
Says the guy who GOT THE SET FOR FREE.
Absolutely!
These "reviewers" (in fact: advertisers) make me laugh!
They have _no_ business talking about the price of something they didn't buy.
And how often do you hear them say "Is it worth it? No."? Of course, never!
They must think we're complete idiots.
@@elchapito4580 huh what?? Anyone can have an opinion on anything whether it is worth a certain price without buying it - wth are you talking about
The statues without printing on their legs/tunics is the one and only nit pick I have for this set, but it kinda stands out because it’s surrounded by such perfection. The box is on my shelf, waiting for a special time to be built.
21:10 , The eye of Salmon..😂
This set is so awesome!!! I love the opening line too, it confirms EVERYTHING I needed to know :)
Great tip about using the brick separator for the roof tiles. ❤
Hahha eye of Saruman had me raised my eyebrow. Amazing shots and great review
Loved the review.
Love the channel.
Planning to save for this set.
...If I hear "Rivendale" one more time my head will explode.
“There are things I might mispronounce”
…ya don’t say
nice to see them make an anduril mold for the set, even if its half the blade, hopefully theyll make a full one for future sets
“eye of Saruman” killed me
"I also got a one-on-one interview with on of the NINE-"
Ringwraiths??
"-Lego designers who worked on this set."
*phew*
Truly a feat of Lego design and architecture but I can’t help but feel that it priced out many fans in these tough economic times
This set is a work of art! All of the easter eggs and details, so amazing! I hope the rumors are true and we will get a Barad-Dur at the end of the year or next year!
Excellently thorough review with superb cinematography. Thank you
The fact that such an expensive set has stickers in it makes it almost not worth it for me personally. I’m still going to get it but I’m going to wait for it to go on sale at some point.
Gandalf's face print matches really well with a certain magnetic field controlling man 🤔
Given that I was unlikely to buy this set this review was a great way to experience it. I might be tempted to vote with my wallet and buy it, but I'm a Star Wars guy at heart and it's expensive enough keeping up with that theme xD
maybe it should have been different modular sections in multiple sets, but makes sense why lego wouldn't want that
Yeah, I agree with you in regards to too many huge 250+$ sets in quick succession. I can justify max 2 per year. But the amount they produce is just pure insanity...
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR AN EARLIER REVIEW
Thank you for the excellent review of this amazing set. I am getting this set for sure. A spectacular comeback for Lego Lord of the Rings. I am really hoping that the future LotR sets will be as good a quality as this.
Looks like an amazing set. The only nitpick I have is some of the faces for the Minifigures really don't work very well, especially Gandalf (the old Gandalf face was perfect). And the elf hairpiece for Arwen and Legolaas looks a bit off imo. But the set itself looks phenomenal
Legolas*
This comes out on my birthday. I haven’t seen the lord of the rings but this set is beautiful
i really really want to see some Star Wars environment that well designed and detailed coming out someday. Seeing how well the Dioramas are doing i hope they take it up a notch.
This looks amazing but why can’t we get this detail, creativity, and scope with Star Wars sets?
i think this is the most beautiful lego set ever. a dream set for me.
I love how formal these videos are
I hope These barad dur leaks are correct, more hyped for that
8:30 I believe that torso has been used on a tony stark figure in the past, so it's not brand new to this set
I love watching your reviews.
The lye-berries taste like lye-berries!
That slip-up gave me a good chuckle.
The "lettuce" is lembas bread and the "chainmail" is Mithril
This and the recent Barad-dûr set are some of the only sets I feel will look better when they have a bit of dust resting on them. Rivendell and Barad-dûr are, in the lore at least, quite old locations, so looking all brand new and shiny isn't going to really evoke that feeling of age.
I think what pippin is holding is supposed to be the elvish lembas bread which is just amazing