Head-to-head
LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System 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 #10341
LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System
The SLS rocket. The Orion spacecraft. The mobile launcher. NASA's return to the Moon, captured in LEGO at 1m of vertical display energy.
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 NASA Artemis Space Launch System | LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 3,601 | 6,167WINS |
| MSRP | $259.99WINS | $499.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.07WINS | $0.08 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Space enthusiasts, NASA fans, and Icons collectors who want a vertical display centerpiece without the architectural bulk. | Lord of the Rings fans, fantasy builders, and serious LEGO Icons collectors with substantial display space. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System
Pros
- 1m of vertical display height — the tallest LEGO space set ever made
- Iconic orange-and-white SLS livery in actual brick colour, not stickers
- Removable Orion spacecraft sub-build at the top
- Mobile launcher tower with detailed servicing arms
- Booster separation stages display modes
Cons
- Vertical footprint demands 1m+ of ceiling clearance
- Mobile launcher tower is tall and tip-prone — anchor it
- Some sticker work on the SLS livery panels
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.