Top Lord of the Rings Gifts for Adult Fans in 2023

The Lord of the Rings has captivated audiences since the 1950s, maintaining its cultural significance through books, movies, and now television. Its expansive universe has fostered a dedicated fandom that spans generations, making it an ideal inspiration for the perfect gift in 2025. Whether you're shopping for a book lover, a movie enthusiast, a LEGO builder, a board game aficionado, a Magic the Gathering player, or a collector, there's a wealth of options to choose from. We've curated the best Lord of the Rings gifts across various interests to help you find that One Gift.

Gifts for Fans of the Books

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated

3The 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 full trilogy, featuring 30 maps and sketches illustrated by Tolkien himself. With unique cover art and red-sprayed edges, this edition of Tolkien's fantasy saga is a visually striking addition to any bookshelf, housing one of the greatest and most beloved works of fantasy.

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

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

0See it at Amazon

An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery

0See it at Amazon

Gifts for Fans of the Movies

The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring Gift Box

0Extended 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 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.”

For those on a budget, there are numerous other Lord of the Rings 4K and Blu-ray collections available.

The Hobbit Trilogy Blu-ray

0The extended editions of all three The Hobbit movies in one package.
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Prime Video

0This membership grants access to Prime Video, the exclusive place to watch the new Lord of the Rings television series, The Rings of Power.
See it at Amazon

Gifts for Fans of LEGO

LEGO Icons The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell

1LEGO 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 well into the season. Kevin Wong, a LEGO enthusiast and builder, described the set as "an epic tribute to Fellowship" in his LEGO build guide from earlier this year.

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

LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr

3For 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: A more budget-friendly LEGO alternative for this set can be found in our Lord of the Rings puzzle guide.

LEGO BrickHeadz Gandalf the Grey & Balrog

0A more reasonably priced option for Lord of the Rings fans is this 348-piece set of Gandalf and a Balrog, calling back to the duo's battle in The Fellowship of the Ring.
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LEGO BrickHeadz Aragorn & Arwen

0Alternatively, 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

War of the Ring

1An advanced Lord of the Rings strategy game for 2 to 4 players.
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Our top pick for experienced board game players is War of the Ring, an expertly crafted strategy game for 2–4 people that pits 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

0See it at Amazon

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

Lord of the Rings Two-Deck Starter Kit

1Magic 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 themselves and the ability to immediately start playing with two ready-to-play, 60-card decks. It's a great value at $20, and it's our top pick for those looking to learn the ins and outs of MtG with a friend. For more options, check out our best Magic the Gathering gift list, which also highlights these LOTR-themed products!

Tales of Middle-earth Scene Boxes

0A 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

0This 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

0For 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

Mouth Of Sauron 1:1 Scale Art Mask

1A highly detailed painted sculpt of the Mouth of Sauron’s helmet and lower face.
See it at IGN Store

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

1For 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

0This 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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