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Fell Beast

The Fell Beast is a surprisingly detailed recreation of the terrifying winged creature.

🏆 Best For: Lord of the Rings fans, adult builders looking for a display piece ⏱ 2.5 hr build 🧩 270 pcs 🎂 Ages 18+
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the detailed design and posability of the Fell Beast, making it a great display piece for Lord of the Rings enthusiasts. Some find the build repetitive in areas, but the overall result is considered a worthwhile addition to any collection.

📝 Our Take

The Fell Beast is a surprisingly detailed recreation of the terrifying winged creature. Despite the relatively low piece count, the designers have captured the essential form and menacing presence of the Fell Beast, making it a striking display piece for any Lord of the Rings fan.

This set is perfect for adult fans of the Lord of the Rings trilogy looking for a smaller, more affordable display model. The build offers a satisfying experience with clever use of parts to achieve the organic shape of the creature, and the inclusion of the Nazgûl minifigure adds to the set's appeal.

Skip this if you prefer minifigure-scale sets or are looking for a more complex and challenging build. While the Fell Beast is well-designed, its smaller size and simpler construction might not satisfy those seeking a larger, more intricate model like the Rivendell set.

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🧱 Building Experience

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270
Pieces
2.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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14cm × 28cm × 40cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Clever use of Technic elements to create posable wings and joints
  • Interesting building techniques to achieve the organic shape of the Fell Beast
  • The ruined city of Osgiliath base adds to the display value
  • Satisfying build with a detailed final model

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Fell Beast has moderate investment potential. As a licensed set from a popular franchise, it benefits from a built-in fan base. The smaller piece count may limit appreciation compared to larger, more complex sets, but the unique design and the inclusion of the Nazgûl minifigure could drive demand after retirement. Monitor the set's availability and popularity to gauge its long-term investment prospects. Like any LEGO investment, there's a risk of oversupply or declining interest in the theme.

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📖 About This Set

Soar into Middle-earth™ with this LEGO® Icons The Lord of the Rings™: Fell Beast™ (40693) set for adult fans of the epic movie trilogy. Craft a detailed interpretation of the formidable steed. Pose its wings and joints to recreate favorite movie moments, mount the Nazgûl minifigure on the Fell Beast’s back and place your creation on the ruined city of Osgiliath setting for a captivating display. Discover the inspiring range of LEGO creative building sets for adults (sold separately).

  • LEGO® Icons The Lord of the Rings™: Fell Beast™ model – Craft a replica of the formidable Nazgûl steed with this building project for adult fans of the popular movie trilogy
  • What’s in the box? – This creative building set features a replica of a Fell Beast™ as featured in The Lord of the Rings™ movie trilogy, plus a ruined city of Osgiliath setting and a Nazgûl minifigure
  • Display model – Pose the Fell Beast’s wings and joints to recreate movie scenes, put the Nazgûl minifigure on the Fell Beast’s back and place your creation on the ruined city of Osgiliath setting for display
  • LEGO® building kits for adults – This LEGO Icons project is part of a range of creative building sets (sold separately) designed specifically for adults
  • Gifts for movie-lovers – Treat yourself or give this LEGO® Icons movie memorabilia building set as a gift for adult fans of The Lord of the Rings™ movie trilogy
  • Dimensions – The Fell Beast™ in this 269-piece building set measures over 5.5 in. (14 cm) high, 11 in. (28 cm) long and 15.5 in. (40 cm) wide

Compare Similar Sets

The Fell Beast offers a smaller, more affordable entry point into the world of LEGO Lord of the Rings compared to larger sets like Rivendell (10316-1). While it doesn't offer the same level of detail or building complexity, it provides a satisfying display piece for fans on a budget. Consider the Fell Beast if you want a smaller, more manageable Lord of the Rings set, or Rivendell if you're looking for a truly immersive and detailed building experience.

1 Minifigures Included

The set includes a Ringwraith/Nazgûl minifigure, adding to the set's collectibility and play value. This figure is unique to the set, making it a desirable addition for Lord of the Rings minifigure collectors.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 78 unique parts • 236 total pieces

Black Wing, Dragon with Dark Bluish Grey Webbing Black Wing, Drago...
Part #: 10108119a [No Color/Any Color]
Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11476 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 13564 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14417 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14418 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Towball Socket and Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14419 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14704 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Tan
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Dark Bluish Gray
Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip Creature Body Par...
Part #: 16770 Black
Bar 2L with Towball Bar 2L with Towball
Part #: 22484 11× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Red
Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle Bar Holder with H...
Part #: 23443 Tan
Large Figure Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Axle Hole and Two Bar Holders Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 24122 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Reddish Brown
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 27940 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Tan
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 4 x 6...
Part #: 32059 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Slope 33° 3 x 2 Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part #: 3298 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 33° 2 x 2 Double Slope 33° 2 x 2 D...
Part #: 3300 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 3 Inverted with Center Hole Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 35459 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Dark Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Slope 65° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3678b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Candlestick Equipment Candles...
Part #: 37762 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Tan
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, without Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301b Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Black
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Dark Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin, Square Pin Hole Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 51274 Black
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Tan
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, without Groove, 7 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 54657 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Click Fingers and Axle Hole, 7 Teeth Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 57360 Black
Technic Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles at 120° Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 57585 Black
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 10× Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Black
Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 64847 Tan
Weapon Greatsword Weapon Greatsword
Part #: 66964 Flat Silver
Bar 2L with Stop in Center Bar 2L with Stop ...
Part #: 78258 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Black
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2
Part #: 88292 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 89678 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top Hinge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 92582 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Dark Bluish Gray
The set features a useful selection of Dark Bluish Gray elements, including plates, slopes, and brackets, ideal for MOC builders looking to add texture and detail to their creations. The Technic connectors are also useful for creating articulated models.

💎 Notable Parts

Dark Bluish Gray Bar 2L with Towball (11x) $2.20
Black Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] (10x) $1.50
Dark Tan Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (7x) $1.40
Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (7x) $2.10
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.20

💡 MOC Potential

🧙 Alternate winged creatures or mythical beasts
🏰 Ruined castle sections or diorama expansions
🌳 Rocky outcroppings or mountainous terrain

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Fell Beast Instructions
BI 3101, 68+4, 40693 V29
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Fell Beast Instructions
BI 3101, 68+4, 40693 V39
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Charts Inventory Statistics

78
Unique Parts
236
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1