I wasn’t raised on the Lord of the Rings films, but working on coverage of Rings of Power’s second season really drew me into Tolkien’s world. I quickly went from knowing little about it to becoming a huge fan! When I saw how beautiful the Lego Rivendell set was, I knew I needed it. It cost $500, though, so I decided to impose a year-long Lego buying ban if I purchased it. I’m nearing the end of that year now, and I can honestly say the cost and the ban were completely worth it – the build was fantastic.
Lego Rivendell Forced Me To Put Myself On A Lego Buying Ban
I spent a long time considering whether to buy the Lego Rivendell set. Watching The Rings of Power on Prime Video last year got me thinking about it, and by the end of 2024, I’d made up my mind. I finally ordered it for my birthday in February, but I knew I’d have to stick to some rules afterward.
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The very first thing I was told was to not rush the process. I really had to slow down and enjoy building it, taking my time with every step. It wasn’t about getting it done, it was about the experience of doing it, and honestly, that’s a philosophy I really appreciate when it comes to any creative project.
The second rule was a year-long ban on buying any more Lego sets. That meant no getting the Wicked Lego set, and definitely no big purchases like Rivendell or the Lego Death Star. I wasn’t even allowed to buy a small, cheap set – everything was off-limits.
I decided against continuing with it for a couple of reasons. Primarily, Rivendell is quite costly – it’s around $500, which is a significant amount for a single hobby. Because of that price, I knew I couldn’t justify buying more.
Rivendell is a huge Lego set, and unfortunately, I don’t have much room for it in my small apartment. I’m limited on space, especially for larger sets like this one.
After I finished building this Lord of the Rings set, I couldn’t buy any more LEGOs for a while, but it was totally worth the wait.
Why It Was Worth Every Penny And The Ban
Considering everything included, the Rivendell set actually justifies its cost. With over 6,000 pieces and 15 minifigures – featuring popular characters like Frodo, Bilbo, Gandalf, and Aragorn – you definitely get a lot for your money.
Despite the expense and the subsequent building restrictions, creating the Rivendell set was ultimately worth it. It genuinely took weeks to complete! I painstakingly sorted through all 49 bags, working through a couple each evening. The set includes three books that can be built separately, making it feel like three distinct building experiences.
This project was surprisingly complex. I ended up building everything from tile roofs and waterfalls to a detailed gazebo, castle towers, and large trees. It included a really diverse range of building techniques that you don’t usually find in a single set.
Yes, I definitely think it was worth it to stop myself from buying LEGOs for the past year. I’d happily do it again just to have the experience of building something amazing like Rivendell.
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