Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Jazz Club vs LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10312
LEGO Icons Jazz Club
A jazz club. A pizza place. A tailor's shop. Three connected New Orleans venues, all photographable, all fully furnished.
Set #10316
LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell
Elrond's hidden valley. Five sub-buildings. Fifteen minifigures. The most ambitious LOTR LEGO set ever made — and the most stunning.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Jazz Club | LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 2,899 | 6,167WINS |
| MSRP | $229.99WINS | $499.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Modular Building collectors expanding their LEGO street; jazz fans; food-and-music city builders. | Lord of the Rings fans, fantasy builders, and serious LEGO Icons collectors with substantial display space. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Icons Jazz Club
Pros
- Three connected venues — jazz club, pizza place, tailor's shop
- Working stage with horn quartet and pianist setup
- New Orleans-style architecture with cast-iron balconies
- Seven characters with story-rich casting (musicians, server, tailor, customers)
- Modular base — connects to the [Boutique Hotel](/reviews/boutique-hotel) and other Modular sets
Cons
- $230 is on the higher end of recent Modular MSRPs
- Cast-iron balcony work is fiddly — small pieces, tight tolerances
- Limited gritty-NOLA character (set is more polished than authentic)
LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell
Pros
- 6,167 pieces — one of the largest single LEGO Icons sets ever made
- Five sub-buildings, plus the Council of Elrond gazebo
- 15 minifigures including all 9 members of the Fellowship
- Waterfall, river, and full elven-valley landscape detail
- The Shards of Narsil display alone is worth the build effort
Cons
- Footprint is enormous — 72cm × 39cm — measure before ordering
- $500 commitment matches a UCS Star Wars flagship
- Build is 26+ hours — serious time investment
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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.