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The Best Gift Ideas for Adult Lord of the Rings Fans This Year

by Michael Mar 28,2025

The Lord of the Rings has captivated audiences since the 1950s through its books, movies, and now television, fostering a fandom that spans generations. This makes it an ideal starting point for finding the perfect gift in 2025 for any Lord of the Rings enthusiast. With a plethora of options available, we've curated a selection of the best gifts tailored to different interests, ranging from essential book and movie collections to a variety of collectibles.

Gifts for Fans of the Books

Our Top Pick: The Lord of the Rings Illustrated

Our top recommendation for Lord of the Rings book lovers is this stunning 1,248-page compilation of the entire trilogy, enriched with 30 maps and sketches personally illustrated by Tolkien. The unique cover art and red-sprayed edges make this edition a visually striking addition to any bookshelf, encapsulating one of the most cherished works of fantasy literature.

For those seeking the ultimate experience, there's also a deluxe illustrated edition available at a higher price point.

The Lord of the Rings Four-Book Set

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The Lord of the Rings Four-Book Pocket Set

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The Hobbit Illustrated

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The Atlas of Middle-earth

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An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery

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Gifts for Fans of the Movies

Our Top Pick: The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring Gift Box

Our top choice is a recent release from last December, featuring both the theatrical and extended cuts of all three Lord of the Rings movies. Packaged in faux-leather and accompanied by a high-quality replica of the One Ring, engraved with the iconic Elvish text: "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them."

If this set is beyond your budget, there are numerous other Lord of the Rings 4K and Blu-ray collections available.

The Hobbit Trilogy Blu-ray

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Prime Video

This membership provides access to Prime Video, the exclusive platform for the new Lord of the Rings television series, The Rings of Power.

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Gifts for Fans of LEGO

Our build of the Rivendell set

Our Top Pick: LEGO Icons The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell

Our top recommendation for Lord of the Rings LEGO enthusiasts is this magnificent set depicting the Elven settlement of Rivendell. It includes 15 minifigures and movable models of key locations such as Frodo’s bedroom and the Council of Elrond. With 6,167 pieces, this set promises hours of engaging building time. Kevin Wong, a LEGO enthusiast and builder, praised it as "an epic tribute to Fellowship" in his LEGO build guide earlier this year.

Other notable LEGO sets include the Barad-dûr, another large-scale set inspired by the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr

For the dedicated LEGO fan, this 5,471-piece set of the Dark Tower stands at 32.5” tall and includes 10 character minifigures, including Sauron, Frodo, and Gollum.

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Editor's Note: A more affordable LEGO alternative of this set is featured in our Lord of the Rings puzzle guide.

LEGO BrickHeadz Gandalf the Grey & Balrog

A more budget-friendly option for Lord of the Rings fans, this 348-piece set recreates the iconic battle between Gandalf and the Balrog from The Fellowship of the Ring.

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LEGO BrickHeadz Aragorn & Arwen

Alternatively, LEGO offers this 261-piece set featuring the heroic lovers Aragorn and Arwen.

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For more LEGO options, check out what's on sale during LEGO Black Friday.

Gifts for Fans of Board Games

Our Top Pick: War of the Ring

Our top choice for seasoned board game players is War of the Ring, an intricately designed strategy game for 2 to 4 players. It recreates the epic battle between the Free Peoples and the forces of the Shadows for control of Middle-earth.

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The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game

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The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth

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The Lord of the Rings Monopoly

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The Lord of the Rings Chess Set

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Gifts for Fans of Magic the Gathering

Our Top Pick: Lord of the Rings Two-Deck Starter Kit

This starter kit offers two gifts in one: the cards and the ability to start playing immediately with two ready-to-play, 60-card decks. Priced at $20, it's an excellent value and our top pick for those eager to dive into Magic the Gathering with a friend. Don't miss our comprehensive Magic the Gathering gift list, which also highlights these Lord of the Rings-themed products!

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Tales of Middle-earth Scene Boxes

A memorable gift for Magic the Gathering collectors, these boxes contain six foil borderless cards that form scenes from The Lord of the Rings. They come with a display easel to showcase the six-card scene and three booster packs.

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Tales of Middle-Earth Riders of Rohan Commander Deck

This product includes everything needed to start playing the Commander format: a 100-card deck led by Aragorn and Éowyn, a two-card Collector Booster Sample pack, a life tracker, a deck box, and more.

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Tales of Middle-earth Set Booster Box

For the avid Magic the Gathering fan, this set booster box contains 30 Lord of the Rings-themed packs.

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Gifts for Collectors

Our Top Pick: Mouth Of Sauron 1:1 Scale Art Mask

Available from the IGN Store, this highly detailed 1:1 replica of the Mouth of Sauron is a collector's dream. The painted sculpt of the Mouth of Sauron’s helmet and lower face stands at 26" tall and features an LED-lit base depicting the Mordor Gate Tower.

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Green Elven Mug

For the coffee or tea enthusiast, this officially licensed Lord of the Rings mug is inscribed with Elven text.

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Bendable Sauron Figure

This affordable figure of the Dark Lord Sauron stands at 7” tall. Its detailed design makes it perfect for display, while its detachable base and bendable limbs make it suitable for play as well.

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