Which scene does the set depict?

It shows the riverside moment when Sméagol and Déagol find the One Ring, the backstory to Gollum's transformation.

How many minifigures are included?

Two minifigures, Sméagol and Déagol, both shown before their transformation.

Does it pair well with other Middle-earth sets?

Yes, the reddish brown, dark green and dark blue palette combines well with other Lord of the Rings sets.

Icons

The Lord of the Rings: Sméagol & Déagol

This LEGO Icons set captures the pivotal moment when Sméagol meets his friend Déagol by the river, long before he becomes Gollum. With 181 pieces and two minifigures, the set stays small but focuses entirely on this single scene from The Lord of the Rings. Reddish brown, dark green, dark blue and black build the riverbank setting and the two characters' clothing.

Set number: 40761
Year: 2025
Pieces: 181
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Icons
Different parts: 88

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 88

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 (16)

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

Minifigures 2

Sméagol fig-0162124 pieces × 1
Déagol fig-0162134 pieces × 1

Description

One scene from Middle-earth's backstory

Sméagol & Déagol doesn't recreate a grand structure but a single moment: the discovery of the Ring by the river that sets the entire story of The Lord of the Rings in motion. At 181 pieces, the build stays small and focused on the riverbank and the two figures themselves. For collectors who already own larger Icons sets such as Minas Tirith or Rivendell, this small set fills in a piece of backstory rarely covered by other LEGO sets. Anyone familiar with the films usually remembers this moment only as a brief flashback, and this set turns it into a standalone building experience.

Two minifigures take centre stage

The set includes two minifigures, Sméagol and Déagol, shown as ordinary hobbits by the river before any transformation. With 88 unique parts spread across 181 pieces, the emphasis clearly sits on detail rather than sheer volume. The complete parts list with every colour is available on this page, so you can see exactly which elements go into the riverside scene and the two figures before buying. Both figures wear simple, earth-toned clothing fitting their lives as hobbits, long before the Ring changes their fate.

Colour palette: river, bank and clothing

Reddish brown and dark green build the bank and vegetation, dark blue suggests the river, and black covers clothing and detail work. This natural colour combination is typical of Middle-earth's outdoor sets and deliberately differs from the stone-grey tones of larger builds like Minas Tirith. Anyone collecting several Middle-earth sets can reuse this palette as landscape elements in bigger dioramas. Small details like plants and stones along the bank also add to the scene's quiet, natural atmosphere.

For fans of the backstory

At 181 pieces, this set suits anyone after a short build who still wants a scene with real narrative weight. It works well alongside existing Lord of the Rings sets or as a standalone way in for fans wanting to recreate one of the saga's best-known flashbacks without tackling a large structure. Because the set captures a scene often overlooked elsewhere, it also makes a good talking point among fans who enjoy discussing details from the books and films.

FAQ

Which scene does the set depict?: It shows the riverside moment when Sméagol and Déagol find the One Ring, the backstory to Gollum's transformation.
How many minifigures are included?: Two minifigures, Sméagol and Déagol, both shown before their transformation.
Does it pair well with other Middle-earth sets?: Yes, the reddish brown, dark green and dark blue palette combines well with other Lord of the Rings sets.