Description
This custom LEGO Aragorn’s Andúril / Narsil sword is designed as a premium display piece and looks like an ultimate collector’s LEGO sword set. It features:
- advanced building techniques
- optional mode: Shards of Narsil
- length: 52.9″ / 134cm
- brick-built wall mount
Each of my realistic Brick Replicas takes about 20–30hrs to research and design by hand (and at least another 10–20hrs to produce the professional-grade instructions): there’s no shortcut to this level of realism and quality. I have limited time available outside of my full-time job and taking care of family, and I want to provide you with the most realistic replicas and the best building experience… so if you like my work and want to see more new stuff come out, please purchase a set of instructions. Your support makes it possible for me to continue creating these!
—Cole Edmonson
The parts you need (not included)
- Sword: 355pcs for ~$63
- Wall mount (Optional): 34pcs for ~$8*
Click here for free wall mount instructions and parts list.
Nails/screws or 3M Command Strips may be used to hang the wall mount.
Estimated parts costs are in $ USD when buying at BrickLink.com, shipping will vary.
Click here to download Andúril parts lists and see the needed pieces ahead of time.
Note that the same wall mount design fits all of my Tolkien swords.
Check out all my other Tolkien weapon replicas here.
How to Upload XML Code to BrickLink
- Open the .rtf file containing XML code.
- Copy the entire contents of the text starting with “<INVENTORY>”.
- Go to https://bricklink.com.
- Create an account on BrickLink if you don’t have one yet. Make sure you’re signed in.
- In the drop-down menu options under your profile, select “My Wanted Lists”.
- There will be several tab options in your ‘Wanted Lists’ section; select “Upload”.
- Select the sub-tab “Upload BrickLink XML format”. Then, under the ‘Add to:’ drop-down menu, choose “Create New Wanted List” and give it a name.
- Paste the entire text you copied in Step 2.
- Click “Proceed to verify Items”; at this point you should see the list of parts you need to purchase.
- You can now buy all the parts you need by selecting this newly created wanted list from your My Wanted Lists section and either choosing the ‘Easy Buy’ button or clicking into the wanted list and choosing ‘Buy All’ for more cart-creation options (e.g. limiting sellers/stores to only those from your country, etc.).Pro tip: If you have multiple models you’re shopping for (e.g. gun and display stand and display plaque), it’s highly recommended you upload all their parts to the same Wanted List so that you can more easily combine them into the smallest possible number of shopping carts / stores / orders placed at the same time for less expensive shipping.
If you encounter any parts errors (for example, parts 3062b, 3068b, 3069b and/or 3070b) when trying to upload your parts list code to BrickLink, open the text file with XML code in a text editor app, search for those codes (Command+F or Ctrl+F) and delete the ‘b’ or other add-on letter in each code. If you encounter any further issues, please contact me.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How long is the Narsil / Andúril sword model?
A: The sword is a whopping 52.9″ / 134cm long and is durable enough (with its multilayered plate construction) to be held at any angle without breaking.
Q: What is the grip made of?
A: I used standard rubber tires from LEGO cars and trucks, then turned them inside-out in order to hide the checkered tread pattern and get more of a wrapped ‘leather’ look. The side-benefit of this technique is that the tires are also helping hold together the ‘tang’ of the blade that is passing through to the hilt.
Q: Is this thing actually strong enough to be picked up without falling apart? Can I duel with it?
A: The sword replica can be held up at any angle from the grip and will hold its weight along the model’s full length (though it will bow/flex a bit in certain orientations), and I have figured out the trick of spinning the thing in a variety of ways for exhibition visitors. As far as fighting/dueling with it… you’ll start to find pieces separating from each other pretty quick(!), and the cross-guard is very delicate, so it’s not going to survive contact with other objects.
Q: How should I display the finished model?
A: Be sure to see the details in the section above with the photo of the hanging sword; I’ve designed a completely brick-built, LEGO-based wall mount that holds onto the sword vertically and can be mounted on the wall with either screws/nails or 3M Command strips. I’ve also had people send me photos of custom fab mounts, shelf solutions, etc. that they’ve come up with.
Reviews
I’ve finally finished this beauty. The Shards of Narsil, reforged to Anduril, Flame of the West.
—Mirren Wilson
2024/06/08
This is my favorite sword of all time, Andúirl (Flame of the West) from LOTR. It was designed to be displayed both whole and broken. It’s a very creative build and my first experience with a “not issued” LEGO set. The handle is done with tires turned inside out and it requires a minimum of hard to find pieces. Very happy with the results.
—browncoat47
2024/06/02
★★★★★
im madly in love with it! I cary the handle around everywhere (as my comfort item) and when I reunite it with the rest I just can’t help smiling! I mean cmon, Narsil is standing next to my bed!!! Thank you for this!!!
—Floris
2023/06/06
★★★★★
A long overdue review. Excellent build, the planning so it can be displayed as either the Shards of Narsil or Andúril is phenomenal. The blade is quite weak so while it can be held at pretty much any angle the blade will droop severely although it doesn’t break which is pretty impressive and I can’t see how the integrity of the blade could be improved without ruining the look of the sword. Overall its a great set and looks fantastic on my shelf. Looking at the Hobbit bundle of 3 instructions next
—Mark C
2022/06/08
Note: “LEGO” is a trademark of The LEGO Group, which the seller is not affiliated with or endorsed by: same goes for The Saul Zaentz Company (d/b/a Middle-Earth Enterprises) and its associated properties (e.g. The Lord of the Rings), along with 3M and its Command brand of products.
Note that this is a digital purchase that gives you the access and individual right to download and use the instruction files, parts lists, and XML code for this custom model. You will not receive any physical items or pieces as part of this transaction.
To see original feature page for my Andúril design (rather than instructions), click here.
