Riddles for the Ring

This is it. This is the set around which the entire world of Middle Earth revolves. This is where the Ring of Power comes into the unlikely hands of a Hobbit. For those who love the books and the movies, this is a must-have set. Put it on your desk at the office. Put it in your kids' stockings or Pascha (Easter) baskets. This one set so beautifully captures the essence of the story. Here we have the forgotten Golem, victim of his own self serving love, confronted with Bilbo, a selfless Hobbit who has left his own beloved home to aid those he never even met in their quest to return to their home. Here they meet in the stinking depths of a Goblin underworld. There they come face-to-face with each other, and in their meeting the history of Middle Earth is changed for all time. Then of course, after you get this set, be sure to read the books if you haven't already. You will thank yourself for it. more less

The Riddles For The Ring set is a very good set to pick up. The minifigures are nicely detailed and the cave makes a good display piece. You also get some spare pieces including an extra Ring piece. I would highly recommend it as a starting set to the Hobbit theme. more less

I think this is a pretty decent set overall. It's an affordable way of getting Bilbo, the movie's main character, as well as Gollum. Though there are no exclusive characters in this set, so if you own a set with Bilbo and the Shelob Attacks set, there really isn't a need for you to get this. more less

One copy is a must-buy for anybody interested in Tolkien LEGO, but I'd recommend multiple copies for LEGO Castle builders and anybody starting to specialize in LEGO models of Middle Earth (as I know some Castle builders are beginning to do) — this set is a fantastic way to bulk up on both Hobbit minifigs and landscaping parts. (Notice that I said “both;" if you're just after the readily available gray parts, you're probably overpaying.) more less

For the smallest of small sets, this is a pretty good buy. You get Bilbo Baggins without having to shell out 70 bucks for Barrel Escape AND of course Gollum, which is the main reason why anyone would pick this set up. It's great that Lego inserted such an iconic character into the cheapest Hobbit set to make it easy for collectors to get their hands on him. As a set, it's pretty decently designed, especially when placed within the context of the books and movie. The craggy slope structure might get a little old if you've been building Lord of the Rings sets but at 20 dollars, you'd be hard pressed to complain. more less

In the end, this is really a set for the fans and for people who want the minifigs. It offers some good play value and parts, but nothing that makes it a must-buy. I'm glad I have it on display though, along with my many other Tolkien LEGO sets. more less