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In the realm of LEGO Lord of the Rings, Set 10316 Lord of The Rings Rivendell emerges as a captivating masterpiece, teeming with remarkable intricacies and an array of LEGO minifigures, making it an unmissable addition to any collection. LEGO Rivendell, the Last Homely House East of the Sea in Middle-Earth, is a fictional refuge crafted by Elrond Halfelven in J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series. This LEGO Lord of the Rings set, inspired by Peter Jackson’s cinematic interpretation, allows fantasy enthusiasts to delve into the enchanting world of Rivendell.
With 6,167 pieces, the collectible set captures the essence of the iconic Middle-earth valley, featuring a bridge, river, waterfall, Elven forge, Frodo’s bedroom, and Elrond’s study. Divided into three sections—tower, council ring, and gazebo with river and bridge—the model can be joined or displayed individually. The set also includes 15 highly detailed minifigures, enabling fans to recreate pivotal scenes from the movie. Measuring an expansive 73cm across, this limited edition set promises enduring joy and is a must-have for collectors seeking to immortalize the magic of Rivendell.
| Model Name | The Lord of the Rings Rivendell |
| Model Number | 10316 |
| Theme | Icons |
| Sub Themes | N/A |
| Pieces | 6167 |
| RRP | $499.99 / £429.99 / €499.99 |
| Price Per Piece | 8c / 7p / 8c |
| Minifigures | 15 |
| Minifigures Value | $230 / £185 / €220 |
| Launch Date | March 2023 |
| Current Status | LEGO.com Exclusive |
| Retirement Date | (Projected) December 2025 |
Investment Potential
This set has created a tremendous buzz. Not only is it beautiful and a wonderful build, but it has incredible investment potential because of both its solid LEGO Icons theme and is massively underpinned by a group of linked LEGO sets from the LEGO Lord of the Rings universe with the vast majority performing incredibly well.
| Projected 5 Yr Value | $702 / £553 / €669 |
| % Increase ($) | 40% |
| Projected Future Annual Growth | 12% |
| Theme Growth | 12% |
| Sub-Theme Growth | N/A |
Theme Analysis
This set sits in the LEGO Icons them which has a great degree of variety in types of LEGO building which this model again shows. The theme has a whopping 7% average annual appreciation which cannot be ignored. We have compiled a summary below of some key LEGO Icon Sets. LEGO Ferris Wheel, LEGO Big Ben, LEGO Sydney Opera House and LEGO Vesta Wind Turbine. The only set here that has struggled so far is one that has been released a couple of times in different guises; the Sydney Opera House.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 10247 | Ferris Wheel | December 2018 | $200 | $368 | 84% | 13% |
| 10253 | Big Ben | November 2018 | $250 | $374 | 50% | 8% |
| 10234 | Sydney Opera House | November 2016 | $320 | $381 | 19% | 2% |
| 10268 | Vestas Wind Turbine | November 2020 | $150 | $189 | 26% | 12% |
Comparable Set Analysis
As well being part of a strong theme in LEGO Icons. It can be benchmarked against the following group of sets. LEGO Lord of the Rings; The Fellowship of the Ring, LEGO Lord of the Rings; The Two Towers and LEGO Lord of the rings; The Return of the King. We would also suggest that the LEGO Hobbit group of sets could certainly considered but not used in our assessment. We have shown some comparison data below from LEGO The Battle of Helms Deep, LEGO Uruk-Hai Army, LEGO Pirate Ship Ambush and LEGO Tower of Orthanc. The sets below have an average annualised growth of an amazing 16%.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 9474 | The Battle of Helm’s Deep | November 2013 | $130 | $515 | 296% | 14% |
| 9471 | Uruk-Hai Army | November 2013 | $30 | $196 | 553% | 20% |
| 79008 | Pirate Ship Ambush | December 2014 | $100 | $342 | 242% | 14% |
| 10237 | Tower of Orthanc | October 2015 | $200 | $727 | 264% | 17% |
Conclusion
The data has driven a truly exceptional projected annual growth of 12% so this must be a no brainer for us with the strong theme performance and especially that of the comparable sets. A must buy as a LEGO.com exclusive, the only issue is whether you buy to build and/or invest!!
