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LEGO Unveils Lord of the Rings Building Contest with Exclusive Prizes

By NoahAug 06,2025

From June 23 to August 6, LEGO Ideas hosts a creative building competition featuring rare and valuable prizes. The theme, "A Night to Remember in the Shire," invites fans to design their best birthday party scenes set in the tranquil Shire. Unleash your imagination and start crafting your entry, as there's ample time to perfect your creation.

Winners will be revealed on September 22, coinciding with Bilbo Baggins' birthday. Visit the contest page for complete details.

LEGO Ideas Contest Prizes

Set #10316

Lord of the Rings: Rivendell

0$499.99 at LEGOSet #10354

Lord of the Rings: The Shire

0$269.99 at LEGOSet #10367

Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook

0$129.99 at LEGO

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Beyond the prestige, the contest offers a chance to win some of the most detailed and costly LEGO Lord of the Rings sets. Here’s the prize breakdown, as listed on the contest page:

Grand Prize Winner Receives:

10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell, signed by a designer10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire, signed by a designer10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook, signed by a designer

Two Runners-Up Receive:

10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook

Two Finalists Receive:

10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook

Curious about the building process? We’ve assembled Rivendell and The Shire, with the Balrog Book Nook coming soon.

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Contest Phases

The competition is structured in phases to ensure fair evaluation of all entries. Here’s the breakdown:

Building Phase

Running until August 6 at 6 AM EST, with edits allowed until the end of August 7.

Expert Review Phase

After submissions close, LEGO experts will select five standout builds, advancing them to the Fan Vote on August 25.

Voting Phase

From August 25 to September 8, LEGO Ideas members can cast one vote to decide the winner.

Winners Announced

Results will be shared on LEGO Ideas on September 25. Winners will be emailed for their LEGO ID to receive the listed prizes.

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