From June 23 to August 6, LEGO Ideas is hosting a building competition with rare and valuable prizes up for grabs. The theme "A Night to Remember in the Shire" challenges fans to design their most creative birthday celebration concepts within Middle-earth's iconic village. Originality and craftsmanship will determine the winners, giving participants ample time to develop and construct their entries.
Winners will be revealed on September 22 - coinciding with Bilbo Baggins' birthday. Visit the official contest page for complete rules and submission guidelines.
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 offers participants the chance to win some of the most elaborate and sought-after LEGO Lord of the Rings sets available. Here's the complete prize breakdown from the official contest page:
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 Will Receive:
- 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire
- 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook
Additional Finalists (2) Will Receive:
- 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook
For those curious about these sets, we've completed builds of both Rivendell and The Shire, with the Balrog Book Nook review coming soon.
Competition Timeline
The contest follows a structured evaluation process to ensure fairness for all participants:
Building Phase
Now through August 6 at 6:00 AM EST, with edit submissions accepted until end of day August 7.
Expert Review Phase
LEGO specialists will evaluate all entries and select five finalists. These will proceed to the Fan Vote beginning August 25.
Voting Period
LEGO Ideas members can cast one vote between August 25 and September 8 to decide the ultimate winner.
Results Announcement
Winners will be announced on the LEGO Ideas platform September 25. Prize recipients will be contacted via email to collect necessary shipping information before receiving their awards.
