From June 23 through August 6, LEGO Ideas is hosting a prestigious building competition featuring rare collector's items as prizes. The "A Night to Remember in the Shire" contest challenges fans to design imaginative birthday celebration scenes within Tolkien's iconic hobbit village. Participants have ample time to conceptualize and construct their most creative entries before the submission deadline.
Prestigious LEGO Lord of the Rings Prizes
The contest offers winners exclusive access to some of LEGO's most sought-after Middle-earth sets, known for their intricate details and premium pricing. These collector's items represent the pinnacle of LEGO craftsmanship for Lord of the Rings enthusiasts.
Prize Structure Breakdown
The competition features a tiered reward system that makes participation worthwhile at every level:
Grand Prize Winner Receives:
- Autographed Rivendell set by LEGO designers
- Autographed Shire set
- Autographed Balrog Book Nook
Two Runners-Up Receive:
- The Shire set
- Balrog Book Nook
Additional Finalists Receive:
- Balrog Book Nook
Competition Timeline
The contest follows carefully structured phases to ensure fair judging:
Building Phase (June 23 - August 6):
Participants can submit and modify their entries until 6AM EST on August 6, with final edits accepted through August 7.
Expert Review (August 8-24):
LEGO's expert panel will evaluate all submissions, selecting the top five designs to advance.
Community Voting (August 25 - September 8):
LEGO Ideas members can cast a single vote for their favorite design during this period.
Results Announcement (September 25):
The winning designs will be revealed on Bilbo's birthday, with prizes distributed to winners shortly after.
