LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1)
The Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1) is a LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set that was released in November 2012 and retired in July 2014 with a shelf life of 1 year and 7 months 6 days.
This LEGO set has 298 pieces and had a RRP of $29.99 (£24.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.08p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 249.2% and now has a value of $104.72 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21 | $106.80 | 2 |
| Jan 22 | $89.29 | 10 |
| Feb 22 | $92.79 | 8 |
| Mar 22 | $175.08 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | $94.54 | 3 |
| May 22 | $99.79 | 4 |
| Jun 22 | $98.04 | 3 |
| Jul 22 | $98.04 | 2 |
| Aug 22 | $108.55 | 3 |
| Sep 22 | $115.55 | 3 |
| Oct 22 | $106.80 | 6 |
| Nov 22 | $113.80 | 1 |
| Dec 22 | $115.55 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $115.55 | 3 |
| Feb 23 | $106.80 | 6 |
| Mar 23 | $98.04 | 11 |
| Apr 23 | $112.05 | 4 |
| May 23 | $119.05 | 1 |
| Jun 23 | $105.05 | 5 |
| Jul 23 | $101.54 | 3 |
| Aug 23 | $99.79 | 2 |
| Sep 23 | $84.04 | 2 |
| Oct 23 | $103.29 | 6 |
| Nov 23 | $108.55 | 5 |
| Dec 23 | $117.30 | 3 |
| Jan 24 | $113.80 | 10 |
| Feb 24 | $150.57 | 3 |
| Mar 24 | $105.05 | 5 |
| Apr 24 | $101.54 | 4 |
| May 24 | $127.81 | 7 |
| Jun 24 | $115.55 | 8 |
| Jul 24 | $115.55 | 2 |
| Aug 24 | $101.54 | 2 |
| Sep 24 | $110.30 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | $117.30 | 4 |
| Nov 24 | $124.30 | 3 |
| Dec 24 | $138.31 | 7 |
| Jan 25 | $101.54 | 2 |
| Feb 25 | $129.56 | 1 |
| Mar 25 | $120.80 | 4 |
| Apr 25 | $99.79 | 1 |
| May 25 | $127.81 | 3 |
| Jun 25 | $138.31 | 3 |
| Jul 25 | $133.06 | 9 |
| Aug 25 | $131.31 | 1 |
| Sep 25 | $138.31 | 4 |
| Oct 25 | $122.55 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $108.55 | 7 |
| Dec 25 | $162.82 | 2 |
| Jan 26 | $140.06 | 3 |
| Feb 26 | $171.57 | 4 |
| Mar 26 | $141.81 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 4 minifigures with a combined value of $86.49. 3 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 197 sales of the Escape from Mirkwood Spiders set since Dec 21. 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 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders is $104.72
The 4 minifigures in this set make up 83% of the total set value.
The Kili the Dwarf minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 24% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Sub Theme: The Hobbit
Set number: 79001-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 11 years, 10 months
Pieces: 298
Minifigures: 4
Nov 27, 2012
Nov 27, 2012
Nov 27, 2012
Jul 3, 2014
Jul 1, 2014
Jul 3, 2014
Shelf life: 1 year, 9 months
$29.99
£24.99
-€
0.101c
0.084p
-
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $104.72
Increase from RRP: 249.2%
Yearly ROI: 21.1%
Set rating
This set has been given an average rating of 7.5 / 10 based on 4 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.
Minifigures
Set colors
The Escape from Mirkwood Spiders has 298 pieces and is ranked 3890 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Black
The most common part in this set is Plate 1 x 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1) worth?
The LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders is currently worth $104.72 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $29.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders?
The LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1) contains 298 pieces, making it the 3890th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders retired?
Yes, the LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders has been retired. It was retired in July 2014 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 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders?
The LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders contains 4 minifigures, 3 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Kili the Dwarf, Tauriel, Dark Green and Dark Brown Outfit, Fili the Dwarf, Legolas Greenleaf.
When was the LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders released?
The LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1) was released in November 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.
Is the LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders has increased in value by 249.2% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 21.1%.
Price data last updated: Mar 26
