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LEGO Riddles for The Ring (79000-1)

The Riddles for The Ring (79000-1) is a LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set that was released in November 2012 and retired in December 2013 with a shelf life of 1 year and 1 month 4 days.

This LEGO set has 105 pieces and had a RRP of $9.99 (£11.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.11p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 504.4% and now has a value of $60.38 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $55.05 4
Feb 22 $63.92 0
Mar 22 $71.03 4
Apr 22 $62.15 3
May 22 $56.82 4
Jun 22 $55.05 0
Jul 22 $55.05 1
Aug 22 $87.01 2
Sep 22 $90.56 2
Oct 22 $69.25 2
Nov 22 $90.56 2
Dec 22 $62.15 1
Jan 23 $65.70 1
Feb 23 $81.68 4
Mar 23 $67.48 5
Apr 23 $81.68 3
May 23 $102.99 2
Jun 23 $79.91 2
Jul 23 $83.46 1
Aug 23 $67.48 1
Sep 23 $60.37 0
Oct 23 $53.27 3
Nov 23 $78.13 2
Dec 23 $67.48 5
Jan 24 $87.01 3
Feb 24 $62.15 1
Mar 24 $85.23 6
Apr 24 $69.25 1
May 24 $78.13 5
Jun 24 $76.35 3
Jul 24 $85.23 2
Aug 24 $72.80 4
Sep 24 $76.35 25
Oct 24 $90.56 6
Nov 24 $81.68 4
Dec 24 $85.23 9
Jan 25 $92.34 2
Feb 25 $46.17 2
Mar 25 $81.68 5
Apr 25 $72.80 3
May 25 $67.48 6
Jun 25 $58.60 3
Jul 25 $62.15 3
Aug 25 $58.60 0
Sep 25 $56.82 2
Oct 25 $78.13 4
Nov 25 $85.23 4
Dec 25 $97.66 1
Jan 26 $76.35 7
Feb 26 $88.78 4

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $28.65. None of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they all appear in other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 169 sales of the Riddles for The Ring set since Jan 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Riddles for The Ring is $60.38

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 47% of the total set value.

The Bilbo Baggins - Dark Red Coat minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 25% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Riddles for The Ring

Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

Sub Theme: The Hobbit

Set number: 79000-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 12 years, 4 months

Pieces: 105

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag Nov 27, 2012
UK Flag Nov 27, 2012
CA Flag Nov 27, 2012
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2013
UK Flag Dec 31, 2013
CA Flag Dec 31, 2013
EU Flag Dec 31, 2013

Shelf life: 1 year, 2 months

RRP:
US Flag $9.99
GB Flag £11.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.095c
GB Flag 0.114p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $60.38

Increase from RRP: 504.4%

Yearly ROI: 40.9%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 7.4 / 10 based on 9 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Bilbo Baggins - Dark Red Coat
Least expensive:
Gollum - Narrow Eyes
% of set value:
47%

Set colors

The Riddles for The Ring has 105 pieces and is ranked 7392 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Dark Bluish Gray

The most common part in this set is Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

Stats

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7392nd biggest LEGO set ever made
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14th biggest LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set
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4874th most valuable LEGO set
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17th most valuable LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Riddles for The Ring (79000-1) worth?

The LEGO Riddles for The Ring is currently worth $60.38 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $9.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Riddles for The Ring?

The LEGO Riddles for The Ring (79000-1) contains 105 pieces, making it the 7392nd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Riddles for The Ring retired?

Yes, the LEGO Riddles for The Ring has been retired. It was retired in December 2013 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Riddles for The Ring?

The LEGO Riddles for The Ring contains 2 minifigures. The minifigures include: Bilbo Baggins - Dark Red Coat, Gollum - Narrow Eyes.

When was the LEGO Riddles for The Ring released?

The LEGO Riddles for The Ring (79000-1) was released in November 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Is the LEGO Riddles for The Ring a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Riddles for The Ring has increased in value by 504.4% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 40.9%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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