What defines the BrickHeadz style?

BrickHeadz figures use oversized, block-shaped heads on compact bodies, focused on a character's most recognisable features.

Does the set include standard minifigures?

No, 40630 is made up of two BrickHeadz figures rather than traditional minifigures.

What colours make up the set?

Tan, reddish brown, dark green and light bluish grey dominate the parts list, matching both characters' earthy costumes.

Brickheadz

Frodo & Gollum

LEGO® BrickHeadz 40630 Frodo & Gollum brings two Lord of the Rings characters together in the signature blocky BrickHeadz style. Its 184 pieces form two compact collectible figures rather than a play scene. This page covers the full facts and parts list.

Set number: 40630
Year: 2023
Pieces: 184
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Brickheadz
Different parts: 70

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 70

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (12)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

The BrickHeadz format in brief

BrickHeadz sets follow a consistent style: oversized, block-shaped heads on compact bodies, stripped down to whichever features make a character instantly recognisable. In 40630, Frodo and Gollum share the set's 184 pieces between them, so each figure gets a modest but still distinctive build sequence. That keeps the whole set to a fairly quick project, where getting the likeness right matters more than piling on fine detail, which is the usual trade-off across the BrickHeadz range.

A pair with a shared story

Frodo and Gollum are two of the most closely linked characters in the Lord of the Rings story, their fates tied together for most of the narrative. Packaging them as a pair lets that relationship carry over to the shelf, with both figures standing side by side rather than sold separately. For anyone following the wider Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz line-up, it's a pairing that makes more narrative sense than many of the other character combinations in the range.

Earthy colours for earthy characters

Tan, reddish brown, dark green and light bluish grey make up the parts list, and the choices map fairly directly onto both characters' well-known appearances: earthy tones for clothing and cloaks, with grey handling smaller details. Split across two figures, the 70 unique parts leave enough room to capture distinguishing features, such as Frodo's outfit or Gollum's leaner build, without the palette needing to expand much further. That restraint fits characters known for plain, weathered clothing rather than anything eye-catching.

Built to be displayed together

BrickHeadz sets are built primarily for collecting and display, typically lined up on a shelf alongside other figures from the same range. With no minifigures or play scene involved, the whole focus sits on the two finished figures themselves. The full parts list on this page details every element by colour and quantity, useful for replacing a missing piece or checking which parts might work across other Lord of the Rings BrickHeadz sets.

FAQ

What defines the BrickHeadz style?: BrickHeadz figures use oversized, block-shaped heads on compact bodies, focused on a character's most recognisable features.
Does the set include standard minifigures?: No, 40630 is made up of two BrickHeadz figures rather than traditional minifigures.
What colours make up the set?: Tan, reddish brown, dark green and light bluish grey dominate the parts list, matching both characters' earthy costumes.