Don't forget I also uploaded a full Unboxing & Building Timelapse of Rivendell! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fH933Kl_lsuWYrA.html

@danwolf6307

Жыл бұрын

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.

@bobbysanders8715

Жыл бұрын

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!

@oldben1800

Жыл бұрын

and I guess you'll say it again

@StarryCuriosity

Жыл бұрын

Can you link where you said it before?

@oldben1800

Жыл бұрын

@@StarryCuriosity lol

@ForeverTraitor

Жыл бұрын

It looks way too good for LEGO standards, even the weapons look like customs you'd usually buy from a third party!

@Marvidsen1973

Жыл бұрын

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.

@radekemmerich6151

Жыл бұрын

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?)

@davidtreece3922

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure they didn't get that bread until reaching lothlorien right. So technically inaccurate but still cool they included it.

@georgejupp1840

Жыл бұрын

It’s weird we get two elven smiths and a forge area but we don’t get the reforged anduril

@KerioFive

Жыл бұрын

​@@georgejupp1840 I guess cause that doesn't happen until return of the king. We'll get the remade one

@zanef2273

Жыл бұрын

Elf bread hits hard

@Koluma

Жыл бұрын

It makes sense for him to have it at Rivendell too as thats where he receives it in the book

I can imagine there eventually being a hyper-detailed Bag End set down the line

@austinescamilla2037

Жыл бұрын

Dang, that would be something incredible 👀

@NotEnoughAlpacas

Жыл бұрын

I would spend so much money on for high end LOTR Lego builds

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.

@shadowclawclaw3

Жыл бұрын

Your 100% correct. his hair is supposed to be behind his ears. Also his eyebrows should be darker.

@christiancividino455

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

@tacosombrero1879

Жыл бұрын

I agree, the price is bit of an overkill.

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.

@grishy8203

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

9 Rings were given to the men of earth who designed this amazing set! Great job!

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.

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.

@Economydiestoday111

Жыл бұрын

There isn’t much beautiful architecture in Star Wars anyway

@Azact

2 ай бұрын

@@Economydiestoday111fair enough, but he meant overall detail and making it look good. He didnt say buildings specifically

@rjwallace7477

Ай бұрын

@@Economydiestoday111look at Naboo that place is very beautiful

@Vincentzw

Ай бұрын

@@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...

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!

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?

@rubensoeteman

Жыл бұрын

Shadow of mordor is unlikely if you ask me for a couple of reasons, it being non canon and less Iconic the biggest ones

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!!

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.

@toyinstruments478

Жыл бұрын

I use a 1 inch paintbrush to periodically remove dust from my LEGO displays! Best couple of pounds I've spent on LEGO!

@GameyRaccoon

Жыл бұрын

​@@toyinstruments478 !! Gotta try this

@eldritchpalmerable

6 ай бұрын

A dust magnet is not legit criticism for Lego.

It was so funny when he builds up the anticipation and begins to lift the council section then says “the eye of Saruman!” 💀💀

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

@ruckhusstudios1012

Жыл бұрын

Lettuce lmaooooo

@zara6854

Жыл бұрын

Damn imagine not shitting for two weeks lol

@GoatzombieBubba

3 ай бұрын

@@ruckhusstudios1012 Lembas is wrapped in green leaves.

It really is a beautiful set. Also David you do a fantastic job capturing all the details on camera, great review!

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

Great looking set LEGO needs to explore a New Death Star Set!

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.

@brethilnen

Жыл бұрын

In Canada it is $700

@jirijicha1

Жыл бұрын

@@brethilnen But not USD, so Justin´s point remains valid.

@gbrow1604

Жыл бұрын

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.

@ShortRound42

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@bz6046

Жыл бұрын

​@@gbrow1604how it's over 6100 pieces with several new molds. 15 mini figs plus 6 statues and its a licensed set

"holding lettuce" bro do you even LOTR lol

Your review of this set is the best one yet! Thank you for the care that this set deserves

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.

The details on this set it is INSANE! I really love it

I think Pipen is supposed to be holding the Lembas bread given to them by the elves wrapped in a leaf.

@cowboydup

Жыл бұрын

they werent given any lembas bread until the forest elves after moria mines though right?

22:27 what Legolas doin’ tho? 😂

@bouncybubble

4 ай бұрын

He has an addiction to defying gravity

This set is so awesome!!! I love the opening line too, it confirms EVERYTHING I needed to know :)

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 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 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

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 😂

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

@tomatosoup44

Жыл бұрын

and the blue drape is the banner of Eärendil

@christiancividino455

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@tomatosoup44 No, that’s the banner of Gil-galad from the Last Alliance. Compare with the art books and making of FOTR.

@johannesandree182

Жыл бұрын

@@christiancividino455 exactly!

@Joseph-----

Жыл бұрын

@@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

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.

If they ever make another mold of Narsil, I hope it will be Andúril. Showing the sword being more complete.

This is the one lego set that I will purchase 100% purchase. I can’t wait

Sams and Merrys hears are reversed😂

Excellently thorough review with superb cinematography. Thank you

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.

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*

Thank you for the great review! This is certainly a day-one purchase, bring it on!!

I like how the extra legs make them become caked up

I always enjoy viewing your review videos. Always positive and criticism is spot on. Lego can just take my money lol. I got to see one build at a lego store for their display model and man it is so beautiful!

LOL the hot dog chairs broke me. If you ever create a Terminator MOC one of those statues would work as T-1000.

The detail and the design methods are insane

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.

@iamfallin4ux3

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

That was before Bidenflation though. Love the cantina.

@svensantesson2020

Жыл бұрын

@@eatthewoke5170 Bidenflation? Stop talking nonsense.

@svensantesson2020

Жыл бұрын

@@iamfallin4ux3 Yeah

@eatthewoke5170

Жыл бұрын

@@svensantesson2020 Nonsense is people voting for dementia joe. Hope people have learned their lesson!

7:55 pippin is holding an elvish bread!

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 love watching your reviews.

Lego hit it out of the ballpark. What a gem.

I’ve been out of Lego for years, this has sparked my interest again

I love how formal these videos are

Great tip about using the brick separator for the roof tiles. ❤

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 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!

I really think they made al the new molds to bring the theme back, one can hope!

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.

Loved the review. Love the channel. Planning to save for this set. ...If I hear "Rivendale" one more time my head will explode.

@worldsheaviestjamband93

Жыл бұрын

“There are things I might mispronounce” …ya don’t say

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.

i think this is the most beautiful lego set ever. a dream set for me.

the detail is gorgeous, honestly looks like a moc

4:28 Those headlight bricks really do thicken Bilbo up...

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

Lion Knights' Castle has 22 minifigs, but still 21 is impressive and the set looks amazing!!!!

@eatthewoke5170

Жыл бұрын

Lion knights' Castle has better value IMO. Cool functions, displayability and was cheaper.

@chavesmeister

Жыл бұрын

@@eatthewoke5170 I agree, but imo both are worth the price, love seeing these sets from lego

@stevenuseda6317

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@gregcall410

Жыл бұрын

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.

@stevenuseda6317

Жыл бұрын

@@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

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR AN EARLIER REVIEW

“ 16:10 yeah, I’m getting this, but only for the frog. 😊” -half-asleep Chris

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

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.

Bilbo is double cheeked up on a tuesday afternoon

SW Mos Eisley 75290 has also 21 minifigures and is still in production (and cheaper) ;)

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but with dems running the show, the set could be $600 in 2 years.

@2railnation

Жыл бұрын

@@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. 🤣

@eatthewoke5170

Жыл бұрын

@@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. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jameshavenga4998

Жыл бұрын

​@@eatthewoke5170 Anime PFP, bringing politics up, God complex, calling someone else "little one". Yup, checks out

@xox8874

Жыл бұрын

@@jameshavenga4998 I seriously love that the internet still cherishes the "anime pfp, ignored" attitude haha lmao

Inasmuch as this set is amazing, it is depressing that Lego doesn’t put this level of detail into Star Wars sets.

It would be nice to hear more about the pieces that were previously made in other sets. For example , the hot dogs and the life preservers.

Is it possible to pick this set up in-person on March 5th as a VIP? Should I trust my local lego store will have it in stock to pick up that morning, or is it best to just try to get it online? Thanks!

This comes out on my birthday. I haven’t seen the lord of the rings but this set is beautiful

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

Looks like an epic set it would be nice if the Lego Star Wars team put as much detail into many of there sets like they did here

Gandalf's face print matches really well with a certain magnetic field controlling man 🤔

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.

What is the exact size of the set? It feels like on LEGO’s website it’s listed larger than it really is, or I just can’t imagine the scale

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.

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!

I’m sold. Can’t wait to get this!!

21:10 , The eye of Salmon..😂

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

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 ❤

Does anyone know how wide this is going to be? I'm starting to look at shelf options. I know the Lego website says it has a depth of 20 inches but I just can't imagine this set being that wide.

I am just wondering where did you buy the shelf for 75331? It's really cool

This has to be the best lego set ever made! I’d love to get this, but man, I’d be scared to have it out at all.

Mos eisley absolutely bussin with mini figs as well

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

@Uchiha-fi4ij

Жыл бұрын

Legolas*

The Gandalf face is a reuse of Cornelius Fudge's from the 2019 Hargrid's Hut set.

This will be a cool set

Wow incredible, it looks even better

"Are you literally going to die placing these 1x1 tiles..." 🤣

You also have the Lego Star Wars UCS Cantina. That set have 21 minifigures

I hope These barad dur leaks are correct, more hyped for that

What an amazing set and what an amazing review! Wow! 🤩