10333 Barad-dûr — Alternative Build Possibilities

Barad-dûr is one of the most striking display sets in the entire LEGO® Icons line, and it also hides a treasure trove of parts for inventive alternate builds and smart upgrades. With its soaring black spires, trans-orange flames, ornate masonry, and a deep inventory of arches, slopes, tiles, hinges, and window elements, 10333 equips you to explore Mordor and beyond. The set’s palette naturally lends itself to obsidian fortresses, dioramas framed by lava flows, and even expanded terrain modules that anchor the tower more convincingly on your shelf. But the magic doesn’t stop at Middle-earth themes: the same silhouettes and parts vocabulary can morph into other iconic towers, sci-fi citadels, starfighter perches, or even mythic beasts.

What makes Barad-dûr such a great donor set for alternates is the balance of structural elements and decorative detail. There are plenty of brackets and SNOT options for crisp wall textures; abundant wedge pieces to sculpt crenellations and gatehouses; and a healthy stock of plates and tiles to stabilize big sections without introducing color noise. As you browse the models below, you’ll find pure alternates (built only from 10333), partial alternates that pair 10333 with another set, and modifications/expansions designed to integrate right into the official tower. Whether you want to transform the Eye’s perch into a different fantasy icon, extend the base for a more imposing footprint, or build adjacent scenes like the Black Gate or Mines of Moria, the builds below show just how far 10333 can stretch. Pick a favorite, clear a workspace, and let Mordor fuel your creativity.

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Alternate Builds (10333 only)

The Black Gates

Designer: SkirbBricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-231826/SkirbBricks/the-black-gates/

Vader’s Castle – 10333 Barad-dûr Alternative Build

Designer: PL MOCs
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-236789/PL%20MOCs/vaders-castle-10333-barad-dur-alternative-build/

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Partial Alternate Builds (uses 10333 plus other set/s)

Black Dragon

Designer: Terraxz
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-233240/Terraxz/black-dragon/

Partial Alternate

The Barad-dûr Expansion

Designer: BlackWolfStudio
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-232015/BlackWolfStudio/the-barad-dur-expansion/

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Modifications & Expansions (designed to integrate with 10333)

The Fires of Mount Doom

Designer: rebelnili
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-226536/rebelnili/the-fires-of-mount-doom/

Base Extension for Barad-dûr (10333)

Designer: Tigerton_bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-187734/Tigerton_bricks/base-extension-for-barad-dur-10333/

Back for the “Tower with Eye” (aka Barad-dûr)

Designer: Brix_just4me
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-193370/Brix_just4me/back-for-the-tower-with-eye-aka-barad-dur/

Barad-dûr Height Extension Module

Designer: Pixabricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-188585/Pixabricks/barad-dur-height-extension-module/

Barad-dûr Enclosure — Compatible with Set 10333

Designer: Brick Artisan
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-185421/Brick%20Artisan/barad-dur-enclosure-compatible-with-set-10333/

LOTR Black Gate

Designer: Tigerton_bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-189194/Tigerton_bricks/lotr-black-gate/

LOTR Black Gate — Expanded Version

Designer: Tigerton_bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-189756/Tigerton_bricks/lotr-black-gate-expanded-version/

Barad-dûr 10333 Tower Extension (13.9")

Designer: emilewski
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-189180/emilewski/barad-dur-10333-tower-extension-139/

The Fellowship of the Ring — Diorama (The Mines of Moria)

Designer: Xx_Icarus_xX
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-231018/Xx_Icarus_xX/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-diorama-the-mines-of-moria/

Turning Eye for the “Tower with Eye” (aka Barad-dûr)

Designer: Brix_just4me
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-191804/Brix_just4me/turning-eye-for-the-tower-with-eye-aka-barad-dur/

Barad-dûr 10333 Tower Extension (7")

Designer: emilewski
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-190018/emilewski/barad-dur-10333-tower-extension-7/

LOTR Fell Beast — Mini Scale

Designer: Tigerton_bricks
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-203467/Tigerton_bricks/lotr-fell-beast-mini-scale/

Morgoth’s Statue (10333 Barad-dûr Extension)

Designer: AlexEscapist
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-205377/AlexEscapist/morgoths-statue-10333-barad-dur-extention/

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