I knew from early on when building Minas Tirith that it was one of my favorite Lego sets. It's a jaw-dropping build with an incredible level of detail, and the forced perspective is so cleverly done... but even then, it can't beat what I would argue is one of the all-time best Lego sets: Rivendell.
This is a masterpiece of a model. Yes, it's a dead ringer for the on-screen version in all its autumnal glory and that never fails to make me nerd out when I see it on my shelf. But what impresses me most is how downright beautiful this thing is. Everything from those gorgeously arranged roof tiles to the artfully scattered foliage is made with pinpoint precision to make Rivendell one of the most stunning Lego sets around. Minas Tirith (which is still one of the most damn impressive kits I've ever seen) is fantastic, but I don't think it matches Rivendell for variety or sheer prettiness.
As it so happens, Rivendell just got a major price cut for this week's Lego Prime Day deals - and it's never been cheaper.
Lord of the Rings: Rivendell: was £429.99 now £355.99
Rivendell typically gets a price cut around sales season (once or twice a year, in my experience), but it's never dipped this low. Indeed, this is a few quid cheaper than the previous record, so now's the time to grab the model if you were ever tempted.
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