LEGO Launches Lord of the Rings Prize Contest

LEGO Ideas is hosting an exciting building competition from June 23 through August 6, offering rare and valuable prizes for Tolkien fans. Dubbed "A Night to Remember in the Shire," the challenge invites builders to craft their most imaginative birthday celebration scenes set in Middle-earth's beloved countryside. Originality and ingenuity will be key, giving participants ample time to develop creative concepts before constructing their masterpieces.

The winners will be revealed on September 22 - fittingly coinciding with Bilbo Baggins' birthday. Complete contest guidelines can be found on the official LEGO Ideas page.

LEGO Ideas Contest Prizes

Set #10316### Lord of the Rings: Rivendell

$499.99 at LEGO

Set #10354### Lord of the Rings: The Shire

$269.99 at LEGO

Set #10367### Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook

$129.99 at LEGO

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The contest's biggest appeal lies beyond mere glory - participants stand to win some of LEGO's most coveted Lord of the Rings sets, celebrated for their incredible detail and premium pricing. According to official rules:

Grand Prize Winner receives:

- Autographed 10316 Rivendell by LEGO designers

- Autographed 10354 The Shire

- Autographed 10367 Balrog Book Nook

Two Runners-Up will receive:

- The Shire set

- Balrog Book Nook

Additional Finalists (2 winners) receive:

- Balrog Book Nook

For those curious about these remarkable sets, we've completed builds of both Rivendell and The Shire, with our Balrog Book Nook review coming soon.

Contest Details

The competition follows a carefully structured timeline to ensure fairness:

Building Phase:

- Runs through August 6 at 6AM EST

- Submission edits accepted until August 7

Expert Review Phase:

- LEGO specialists will evaluate entries

- Select top five builds

- Finalists progress to Fan Vote beginning August 25

Voting Period:

- LEGO Ideas members cast single votes

- Runs August 25 through September 8

- Determines ultimate champion

Final Reveal:

- Official announcement September 25

- Winners contacted via email

- Prize distribution follows