My unsponsored, independent review of Lego set 10333 LOTR Barad-dûr and the Fell Beast GWP. I purchased this myself and my thoughts are my own. #lego #legolordoftherings #legoreview
I really want a LotR CMF series. Imagine getting characters like Eowyn, Smeagol, Galadriel, Grima Wormtongue, King Theoden, Faramir, Rosie Cotton, Denethor, Eomer, Wood Elves, Uruk-Hai, and the shadow realm Witch King and/or more Nazgul.
Imagine also getting Isildur (which should have been included in Barad Dur), Elrond (2nd age), Elendil, Gil Galad, arnor Soldier, and High Elven Warrior
It was so worth it. I got it for myself for my birthday and it’s one of my favorite things over ever bought. Currently working on a MOC mech suit for Sauron because why not.
2 biggest issues I have with the set are. 1. The tower is just not tall enough. It's missing a large section above the rock formation. It should be much taller than the Orthac set it isn't. 2. The lack of Orc MiniFigures. If they wouldn't give us more at least make Sam and Frodo Orcs instead. A Ninjago set would have had 20 plus MiniFigures for this price.
Good review! I lucked out and scored the GWP on day one before they sold out. I am really excited to build this and set it next to my Rivendell set. Sadly, it's gonna be a bit since there are so many other lego sets that I need build before this one. It's been a good year for lego and a bad year for my wallet.
FYI, the two Klatoonians from the At_ST Raiders set from Star Wars make for great stand ins for Orcs. A horded a few because I knew this theme would one day come back!
To all the people who are hating on this set: 1. It's a Lego set 2. the interior of the real building is UNKNOWN, so lego had to INNOVATE, and because it's lego they can't do blood and gore ( which, it's also a lego set so YOUR THE COOK, MAKE IT WHAT YOU WANT.) 3. It has SO MANY new features that have NEVER been in ANY LEGO SET EVER. 4. The size is a good point, lego does need to do more $20 or $40 sets (PLEASE DO A FELLBEAST SET.) 5. IT HAS FRICKIN *SAURON*
That is exactly the point, well not all of them. The set looks great and I agree with the impressive new features BUT it’s clearly a set for fanboys (and girls). I love the books read them like 30 times, first when I was about 12 yo. For me the book gave much more than the films did and I do really want this set but in a form where I do not have to rearrange my whole living room.
@@JayAlbion not sure how this set would be made in a significantly smaller scale tbh. If were smaller than the old Orthanc set (which I have) it would be a little weird. I suppose they could have made a mini-scale version. Or just the part of the tower with the eye? I do think Lego needs to bring back smaller LOTR sets.
Thanks nice review. I really wanted the fell beast but not paying stupid money for it. Could have been better than it was. And you’re right Minas Tirith makes sense they should do it 🤞
The fell beast is really nothing to rave about. It’s very flimsy and lacks details. I think it’s just the hype around it. It’s also hard to place on the set. I really loved the tour. It’s so beautiful to look at and it display beautifully
Have you thought about doing a lego ideas video about sets that you like but deserve more support. Mainly ideas that have less than 1000 supporters currently
If you were able to score the GWP with the Barad-dur, the set gets a good score. So its like 11 figures and a Fell Beast.. The GWP by itself was selling for 175 on Ebay
Hmm good to know, thanks. I know for some it won’t matter but for collectors it’s annoying. Don’t see why it can’t be smaller or a separate piece of card rather than printed on the box
I think barad dur is a great set. Is it better than Rivendell… no, but this set has a really good interior even tho we don’t know what it looks like in the movie. They definitely could have added a little more height to it but I think it works well as it’s own model.
Random question time: Why are there no James Bond Lego sets? I know his car was featured once but I am talking about playsets. Is he too adult? Lack of interest?
US here, I just finished this set an hour ago!! It does have that new warning label on the box, and all my bags were the usual plastic. Strangely, they only put bags 1-19 in a separate box, and the rest of the bags were loose in the big box
I was really hoping for Frodo & Sam to have tattered & burnt clothing. Like how Obi-Wan & Anakin had it in two Star Wars sets for their final duel in episode 3.
Dude. 1973 (1+9+7+3) is for the amount of rings given to the races. 1 ring for sauron to rule them all, 9 rings for men, 7 rings for the dwarves, 3 rings for the elves. So I think Is it amazing Tolkien passed away in 1973 cause that is the same number. What a crazy coincidence
Is Barad Dur worth it? Yes and No. It looks great, so worth it. What do I do with it once built though. Its too big for the shelf and it does not fit with anything else, not putting it next to Brickcross station or cafe corner are we? So No, its not worth it. Also, why is youtube telling me I spelt "cafe" wrong when I know its correct...very strange.
Both the tower and Rivendell are made for the extreme fans. It’s a nice build but the inside is just meh. I’d appreciate rather smaller sets but we all know Lego.
I don’t agree Jay at all .in movie we. Don’t get anything inside tower so Lego can’t create Disney land they did provide a lot inside which also need to be approved from Tolkien family for sure .and I just love this set is amazing
how can you complain about the interior when there is 0 source material. it’s a lego set, not a super serious miniature made for display only. this is a lego set so they will be a little playful with it.
I really want a LotR CMF series. Imagine getting characters like Eowyn, Smeagol, Galadriel, Grima Wormtongue, King Theoden, Faramir, Rosie Cotton, Denethor, Eomer, Wood Elves, Uruk-Hai, and the shadow realm Witch King and/or more Nazgul.
Yeah that would be amazing I doubt Lego will ever do it tho
Agreed. I would really like that and battle packs!
And a shire CMF? Immagine all those little hobitsis
Imagine also getting Isildur (which should have been included in Barad Dur), Elrond (2nd age), Elendil, Gil Galad, arnor Soldier, and High Elven Warrior
It was so worth it. I got it for myself for my birthday and it’s one of my favorite things over ever bought. Currently working on a MOC mech suit for Sauron because why not.
lol why not indeed 👍
2 biggest issues I have with the set are.
1. The tower is just not tall enough. It's missing a large section above the rock formation. It should be much taller than the Orthac set it isn't.
2. The lack of Orc MiniFigures. If they wouldn't give us more at least make Sam and Frodo Orcs instead. A Ninjago set would have had 20 plus MiniFigures for this price.
Buy two.
Lol. Jk
Good review! I lucked out and scored the GWP on day one before they sold out. I am really excited to build this and set it next to my Rivendell set. Sadly, it's gonna be a bit since there are so many other lego sets that I need build before this one. It's been a good year for lego and a bad year for my wallet.
Haha couldn’t agree more. My bank account has had a few palpitations lately! But enjoy it when you get to it, it is a really immersive build :)
I think so. Really enjoyed the build and it goes well with Rivendell.
👍 absolutely
Even though it has a few flaws I don't regret the purchase such an amazing set
Agreed. A few things I think could have been better but overall I really enjoy it
FYI, the two Klatoonians from the At_ST Raiders set from Star Wars make for great stand ins for Orcs. A horded a few because I knew this theme would one day come back!
To all the people who are hating on this set:
1. It's a Lego set
2. the interior of the real building is UNKNOWN, so lego had to INNOVATE, and because it's lego they can't do blood and gore ( which, it's also a lego set so YOUR THE COOK, MAKE IT WHAT YOU WANT.)
3. It has SO MANY new features that have NEVER been in ANY LEGO SET EVER.
4. The size is a good point, lego does need to do more $20 or $40 sets (PLEASE DO A FELLBEAST SET.)
5. IT HAS FRICKIN *SAURON*
That is exactly the point, well not all of them. The set looks great and I agree with the impressive new features BUT it’s clearly a set for fanboys (and girls). I love the books read them like 30 times, first when I was about 12 yo. For me the book gave much more than the films did and I do really want this set but in a form where I do not have to rearrange my whole living room.
It’s ridiculous to hate on this set
There are more than two emotions are allowed I assume?! There is no hate there is only not enough space
@@JayAlbion not sure how this set would be made in a significantly smaller scale tbh. If were smaller than the old Orthanc set (which I have) it would be a little weird. I suppose they could have made a mini-scale version. Or just the part of the tower with the eye? I do think
Lego needs to bring back smaller LOTR sets.
Thanks nice review. I really wanted the fell beast but not paying stupid money for it. Could have been better than it was. And you’re right Minas Tirith makes sense they should do it 🤞
The fell beast is really nothing to rave about. It’s very flimsy and lacks details. I think it’s just the hype around it. It’s also hard to place on the set. I really loved the tour. It’s so beautiful to look at and it display beautifully
I love the Fell Beast, looks so much better in person
Have you thought about doing a lego ideas video about sets that you like but deserve more support. Mainly ideas that have less than 1000 supporters currently
Absolutely… got mine on Saturday and finished the Fell Beast yesterday. Started the tower today. 😁
Enjoy the build, for the most part it’s really good 👍
@@Stud-Lord thank you 👏
Cool
1973 also - One Ring, 9 rings of men, 7 rings for dwarfs, and 3 rings for elves
If you were able to score the GWP with the Barad-dur, the set gets a good score. So its like 11 figures and a Fell Beast.. The GWP by itself was selling for 175 on Ebay
Very good review
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I bought this set june 1 with the fell beast! i have not had the time to build it yet but i still think it was worth it!
Yes boxes in the US came with the annoying warning labels
Hmm good to know, thanks. I know for some it won’t matter but for collectors it’s annoying. Don’t see why it can’t be smaller or a separate piece of card rather than printed on the box
Thank you for the review. Shame the Fell beast disappeared so fast.
Welcome, thanks for watching. Yes it is a shame, quite a few people will have missed out on it
I received mine in the US and the box does have the warnings.
Thanks for letting me know. I wondered if it would
I think barad dur is a great set. Is it better than Rivendell… no, but this set has a really good interior even tho we don’t know what it looks like in the movie. They definitely could have added a little more height to it but I think it works well as it’s own model.
The box in the US does have the warning on it. Also, idk if this is a US thing, but mije still had plastic bags
Random question time: Why are there no James Bond Lego sets? I know his car was featured once but I am talking about playsets. Is he too adult? Lack of interest?
US here, I just finished this set an hour ago!! It does have that new warning label on the box, and all my bags were the usual plastic. Strangely, they only put bags 1-19 in a separate box, and the rest of the bags were loose in the big box
Yeah. Its so its easier to find the bags
Strange about the bags being plastic when here they were all paper
When did you purchase this set? If you don't mind me asking.
"Well, no. But also yes..."
Yes
I was really hoping for Frodo & Sam to have tattered & burnt clothing. Like how Obi-Wan & Anakin had it in two Star Wars sets for their final duel in episode 3.
That would have been better, yes
Got it for the eye 👁️
mine did come with the hazard warning
Dude. 1973 (1+9+7+3) is for the amount of rings given to the races. 1 ring for sauron to rule them all, 9 rings for men, 7 rings for the dwarves, 3 rings for the elves. So I think Is it amazing Tolkien passed away in 1973 cause that is the same number. What a crazy coincidence
I’m not wrong, I’m saying the reason I like they’ve done it. All reasons were given by Lego in the designer interview
@@Stud-Lord oh cool! Didn't know that about the interview! Where can I watch that
Is Barad Dur worth it? Yes and No. It looks great, so worth it. What do I do with it once built though. Its too big for the shelf and it does not fit with anything else, not putting it next to Brickcross station or cafe corner are we? So No, its not worth it.
Also, why is youtube telling me I spelt "cafe" wrong when I know its correct...very strange.
it's Café
Th mouth doing some work for the dark master? 😅😅😅 what kind of work bruh?
Might as well get a hottoys.
Both the tower and Rivendell are made for the extreme fans. It’s a nice build but the inside is just meh. I’d appreciate rather smaller sets but we all know Lego.
They need to do it like Harry Potter and have smaller sets for the LOTR franchise *AND THE HOBBIT*
I don’t agree Jay at all .in movie we. Don’t get anything inside tower so Lego can’t create Disney land they did provide a lot inside which also need to be approved from Tolkien family for sure .and I just love this set is amazing
@@thatoneguy6432 Erabor would be such a fire build
We know Lego? 90% sets are small, fuck of dude
how can you complain about the interior when there is 0 source material. it’s a lego set, not a super serious miniature made for display only. this is a lego set so they will be a little playful with it.
Great set with a bad interior
no
No.