Top Lord of the Rings Gifts for Adult Fans in 2023

The Lord of the Rings has captivated audiences since the 1950s through its books, movies, and now television, fostering a devoted fanbase that spans generations. This timeless saga makes it a perfect theme as you search for the perfect gift in 2025. With an array of options available, we've curated the best gifts for Lord of the Rings fans, catering to various interests from essential book and movie collections to an assortment of collectibles.

Gifts for Fans of the Books

Our Top Pick

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated

The full The Lord of the Rings saga with illustrations by Tolkien.
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Our top pick for Lord of the Rings readers is this stunning 1,248-page compilation of the entire trilogy, featuring 30 maps and sketches illustrated by Tolkien himself. With its unique cover art and red-sprayed edges, this edition of Tolkien’s fantasy saga is a striking addition to any bookshelf, encapsulating one of the greatest and most cherished works of fantasy.
For the ultimate experience, there's also a deluxe illustrated edition, though it comes with a higher price tag.

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

The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring Gift Box

Extended cuts of all three The Lord of the Rings movies with a replica One Ring.
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Our top pick is a recent release from last December. This collection includes both the theatrical and extended cuts of all three Lord of the Rings movies, housed in faux-leather packaging with a high-quality replica of the One Ring. The ring is engraved with the same Elvish text seen in the books and movies: “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 too expensive, there are numerous other Lord of the Rings 4K and Blu-ray collections available.

The Hobbit Trilogy Blu-ray

The extended editions of all three The Hobbit movies in one package.
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Prime Video

This membership grants access to Prime Video, the exclusive place to watch the new Lord of the Rings television series, The Rings of Power.
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Gifts for Fans of LEGO

Our Top Pick

LEGO Icons The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell

LEGO Icons set depicting the Elven settlement Rivendell.
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The top Lord of the Rings LEGO set we recommend is a majestic depiction of the Elven settlement Rivendell, complete with 15 minifigures and movable models of key locations like Frodo’s bedroom and the Council of Elrond. The 6,167-piece set is sure to keep its new owner engaged throughout the season. Kevin Wong, a LEGO enthusiast and builder, described the set as "an epic tribute to Fellowship" in his LEGO build guide earlier this year.
Other notable LOTR LEGO sets include the massive Barad-dûr set, as shown below.

LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr

For the serious LEGO lover in your life, this 5,471-piece set of the Dark Tower stands 32.5” tall and includes 10 character minifigures, including Sauron, Frodo, and Gollum.
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Editor's Note: There's a more affordable LEGO alternative of this set 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 is this 348-piece set of Gandalf and a Balrog, reminiscent of their epic battle in The Fellowship of the Ring.
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LEGO BrickHeadz Aragorn & Arwen

Alternatively, LEGO offers this 261-piece set of heroic lovers Aragorn and Arwen.
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For more LEGO deals, check out what's on sale during LEGO Black Friday.

Gifts for Fans of Board Games

Our Top Pick

War of the Ring

An advanced Lord of the Rings strategy game for 2 to 4 players.
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Our top pick is perfect for seasoned board game enthusiasts. War of the Ring is a meticulously crafted, advanced strategy game for 2–4 players, pitting the armies of the Free Peoples against those of the Shadows in a battle for Middle-earth.

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

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

Tales of Middle-earth Scene Boxes

A memorable gift for MtG collectors, these boxes include six foil borderless cards that combine to create scenes from The Lord of the Rings. Also included is a display easel to showcase the six-card scene and three booster packs to boot.
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Tales of Middle-Earth Riders of Rohan Commander Deck

This product contains everything one needs to start playing the Commander format: a regulation-sized deck (100 cards) led by Aragorn and Éowyn, a two-card Collector Booster Sample pack, a life tracker, deck box, and more.
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Tales of Middle-earth Set Booster Box

For the MtG fanatic in your life, the Tales of Middle-earth set booster box includes 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

A highly detailed painted sculpt of the Mouth of Sauron’s helmet and lower face.
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Straight 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.

Green Elven Mug

For the coffee or tea drinker in your life: an officially licensed Lord of the Rings mug inscribed with Elven text.
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Bendable Sauron Figure

This affordable figure of the Dark Lord Sauron stands at 7” tall. Its detail makes it worthy of displaying, while its detachable base and bendable limbs make it equally well-suited for play.
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