Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 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 #10317
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Working steering, opening doors, removable roof panels, and the iconic Defender silhouette. The most British set in the Icons lineup.
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 Land Rover Classic Defender 90 | LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 2,336 | 6,167WINS |
| MSRP | $239.99WINS | $499.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.10 | $0.08WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Land Rover enthusiasts, Icons vehicle collectors, and builders who want a working-features LEGO car. | Lord of the Rings fans, fantasy builders, and serious LEGO Icons collectors with substantial display space. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Pros
- Movie-accurate Defender 90 silhouette in Icons-tier build quality
- Working steering wheel — front wheels turn when you turn the steering
- Opening doors, hood, and tailgate
- Removable roof panels for full interior access
- Detailed engine bay under the hood
Cons
- No included minifig (it's a car, not a vignette)
- Some intricate wiring routing visible if you display with the hood up
- Wheels don't articulate over a 360-degree range (front-wheels only)
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.