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What, Lego sets don't have magnets anymore?
The style of magnet that is used was phased out in 2008. The Lego group was concerned that children could swallow the magnets and hurt themselves. The most common use was to couple train cars together, so Lego designed a new train buffer bar that had an integrated magnet.
 
The Lego Group continues to leverage vintage space nostalgia:



The upcoming set will be a gift with purchase, likely available on Jan 1st, 2023. The purchase threshold has not been reveled, but it likely to be in the $150-$190 range.
 
That is a set that should cost 20€ at most.
It's would be 30-35€ if it had been offered at retail, which I would have preferred. I had a Lego purchase planned for January 1st, but it wasn't anywhere close to the threshold required to get the "free" set. Ultimately, I couldn't justify stretching the budget just to get this set.
 
10316 Rivendell
Rated 18+, 6167 pieces
$499.99 / £429.99 / €499.99
Available from 5th March at LEGO.com

LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings Rivendell, the one LEGO set to rule them all

The LEGO Group, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, today announced the much-anticipated LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell set, inspired by the award-winning film adaptations. This highly detailed, 6167-piece set features the iconic Elven stronghold from Middle-earth and comes complete with 15 minifigures. (Brickset)


 
10316 Rivendell
Rated 18+, 6167 pieces
$499.99 / £429.99 / €499.99
Available from 5th March at LEGO.com

LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings Rivendell, the one LEGO set to rule them all

The LEGO Group, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, today announced the much-anticipated LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell set, inspired by the award-winning film adaptations. This highly detailed, 6167-piece set features the iconic Elven stronghold from Middle-earth and comes complete with 15 minifigures. (Brickset)


In December '01, I met Mr. Z when we saw Fellowship of the Ring opening weekend. This March will mark 20 years since our first date. I looooove this set (Fellowship is still my favorite of the LotR trilogy), but I can NOT justify a $500 price tag. That said, it is so pretty and so tempting!
 
Rumor has it that Lego will be producing a 2000-piece version of Himiji castle, which will retail for approximately $160 and be available in August.

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