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"With a BrickScore of 78.5 and 422 owner ratings averaging 4.78, Sauron's Helmet earns its Recommended tier as a visually striking display piece elevated by an exceptional minifigure, though buyers who prioritize size-for-price should temper their expectations."
Reviewers are unanimous in their enthusiasm for Sauron's Helmet, praising its accurate, menacing recreation of the Dark Lord's iconic headgear and the clever use of angles to achieve its distinctive shape. The included Sauron minifigure with the One Ring is treated as a standout highlight, with multiple reviewers calling for it to become standard across the helmet line. Owner sentiment runs equally high, with a 4.78 average across 422 ratings, though LEGO's own platform signals a more cautious 54% would-recommend rate, suggesting some buyers feel the price is a stretch for the size.
Where they split: The spikes are the one design element that divides opinion: some reviewers love their imposing length as screen-accurate, while others trimmed them for a cleaner, more balanced look. Price-to-size perception also varies, with insider-points holders and gift recipients feeling far more satisfied than those who paid full retail.
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"11373 Sauron's Helmet also breaks the convention of LEGO's Helmet Collection sets by including a Sauron minifigure, which makes this an extremely compelling purchase for LEGO LOTR fans who do not own 10333 Barad-Dur"
Jay's Brick Blog
"I say real to reference the fact that it is not a cheapened down version. It's the exact same version as came in the Baradur set for $460."
JANG's LEGO Reviews"That's a Sauron minifigure right there. The exact one from Borador. If you guys didn't know, that minifigure goes for a lot of money on the aftermarket. Like more than what this set costs, like $80 to $90 on average."
Solid Brix Studios
"LEGO Icons 11373 Sauron's Helmet is the first helmet set from The Lord of the Rings, and is also the first helmet set to include a minifigure: the Dark Lord himself."
The Brothers Brick"11373 Sauron's Helmet also breaks the convention of LEGO's Helmet Collection sets by including a Sauron minifigure, which makes this an extremely compelling purchase for LEGO LOTR fans who do not own 10333 Barad-Dur"
"I say real to reference the fact that it is not a cheapened down version. It's the exact same version as came in the Baradur set for $460."
"That's a Sauron minifigure right there. The exact one from Borador. If you guys didn't know, that minifigure goes for a lot of money on the aftermarket. Like more than what this set costs, like $80 to $90 on average."
"LEGO Icons 11373 Sauron's Helmet is the first helmet set from The Lord of the Rings, and is also the first helmet set to include a minifigure: the Dark Lord himself."
Most owners are impressed by Sauron's Helmet as a striking display piece with a standout minifigure, though a vocal minority finds it fragile during assembly, overpriced relative to piece count, and disappointingly repetitive.
Amazon4.9Walmart4.6LEGO.com4.6
