LEGO Set 10367-1 (The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook) Alternate Builds

There’s something magical about a book nook: it doesn’t just sit on a shelf—it opens a portal. LEGO Set 10367-1 already captures that feeling with its dramatic Balrog moment, tight architectural framing, and glowing “fire-and-shadow” color palette. But the real fun begins when you treat the set as a parts palette rather than a single model. With the right rebuild, the same pieces can shift the whole mood: from a compact shelf insert into a bold statue, a wider diorama, or a refined “collector edition” book-nook casing that feels like a premium volume pulled straight from a fantasy library.

What makes this set especially exciting for alternate builds is the contrast baked into the inventory—dark structural tones for stonework, bright flame elements for motion and energy, and character-driven shaping that can become wings, horns, arches, or dramatic silhouettes. Some creators lean into the scene itself, expanding the confrontation into a longer walkway and more cinematic framing. Others reimagine the build as a display statue, putting the Balrog front-and-center as a standalone centerpiece. And if you’re the kind of builder who loves polishing official sets, you’ll find multiple “improved” and “deluxe” options that upgrade the outer shell, refine the book-spine look, and even explore alternate themes like the Red Book of Westmarch styling—perfect for collectors who want their shelf to feel curated.

Alternate Builds

10367: Balrog and Gandalf Alt build

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Partial Alternate Builds

Balrog Statue

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Modifications

The Balrog v/s Gandalf the Grey

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Balrog - Durin's Bane

By rebelnili
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10367 Balrog Book Nook - IMPROVED Deluxe

By aachthor
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10367 The Balrog (modified)

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10367 Balrog Book Nook Red Book of Westmarch Edition

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10367 Balrog Book Nook - IMPROVED

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Balrog Defeated Book Nook - Deluxe version

By aachthor
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Balrog Defeated Book Nook Red Book of Westmarch Edition

By aachthor
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