From June 23 to August 6, LEGO Ideas is hosting a building competition featuring rare and valuable prizes. The theme, "A Night to Remember in the Shire," invites participants to design an imaginative birthday celebration set in Tolkien's iconic village. Creativity and originality are key, giving entrants ample time to develop and construct their submissions.
Winners will be revealed on September 22 - coincidentally Bilbo Baggins' birthday. Complete contest details are available 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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Beyond prestige, the competition offers exclusive LEGO Lord of the Rings sets - some of the most sought-after collector's items. Here's the prize breakdown:
Grand Prize Winner Receives
- 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell (signed by designer)
- 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire (signed by designer)
- 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook (signed by designer)
Two Runners-Up Receive
- 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire
- 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook
Two Additional Finalists Receive
- 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook
For insights into these sets, we've completed builds of Rivendell and The Shire, with the Balrog Book Nook review coming soon.
Contest Timeline
The competition follows a structured evaluation process:
Building Phase
Submission window: June 23 - August 6 (6AM EST)
Edits permitted until: August 7 (end of day)
Expert Review
LEGO specialists will select five finalists by August 25
Public Voting
Voting period: August 25 - September 8
LEGO Ideas members cast single votes to determine the winner
Results Announcement
Winners notified September 25 via email
Prize distribution follows verification of LEGO IDs
