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LEGO Attack of the Wargs (79002-1)

The Attack of the Wargs (79002-1) 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 399 pieces and had a RRP of $49.99 (£49.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.13p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 292.1% and now has a value of $196.02 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $148.81 7
Feb 22 $166.32 6
Mar 22 $192.58 5
Apr 22 $185.58 0
May 22 $180.33 4
Jun 22 $134.81 1
Jul 22 $171.57 4
Aug 22 $201.34 3
Sep 22 $203.09 8
Oct 22 $204.84 4
Nov 22 $208.34 4
Dec 22 $187.33 9
Jan 23 $269.62 1
Feb 23 $220.60 6
Mar 23 $194.33 9
Apr 23 $203.09 4
May 23 $201.34 5
Jun 23 $217.09 2
Jul 23 $224.10 0
Aug 23 $231.10 5
Sep 23 $164.57 4
Oct 23 $157.57 1
Nov 23 $194.33 4
Dec 23 $197.84 4
Jan 24 $199.59 3
Feb 24 $192.58 2
Mar 24 $218.85 3
Apr 24 $243.36 2
May 24 $220.60 6
Jun 24 $208.34 10
Jul 24 $201.34 7
Aug 24 $255.61 6
Sep 24 $234.60 2
Oct 24 $215.34 4
Nov 24 $231.10 4
Dec 24 $218.85 2
Jan 25 $225.85 3
Feb 25 $220.60 1
Mar 25 $220.60 8
Apr 25 $206.59 2
May 25 $227.60 5
Jun 25 $220.60 4
Jul 25 $231.10 2
Aug 25 $245.11 3
Sep 25 $285.37 2
Oct 25 $248.61 2
Nov 25 $236.35 3
Dec 25 $243.36 4
Jan 26 $283.62 8
Feb 26 $253.86 7

Minifigures

This set contains 5 minifigures with a combined value of $110.18. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 205 sales of the Attack of the Wargs 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 Attack of the Wargs is $196.02

The 5 minifigures in this set make up 56% of the total set value.

The Thorin Oakenshield - Chain Mail minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 15% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Attack of the Wargs

Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

Sub Theme: The Hobbit

Set number: 79002-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 12 years, 5 months

Pieces: 399

Minifigures: 5

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 $49.99
GB Flag £49.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.125c
GB Flag 0.125p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $196.02

Increase from RRP: 292.1%

Yearly ROI: 23.5%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Thorin Oakenshield - Chain Mail
Least expensive:
Yazneg
% of set value:
56%

Set colors

The Attack of the Wargs has 399 pieces and is ranked 2990 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Reddish Brown

The most common part in this set is Plate 1 x 2

Stats

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2990th biggest LEGO set ever made
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7th biggest LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set
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1790th most valuable LEGO set
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9th most valuable LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Attack of the Wargs (79002-1) worth?

The LEGO Attack of the Wargs is currently worth $196.02 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $49.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Attack of the Wargs?

The LEGO Attack of the Wargs (79002-1) contains 399 pieces, making it the 2990th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Attack of the Wargs retired?

Yes, the LEGO Attack of the Wargs 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 Attack of the Wargs?

The LEGO Attack of the Wargs contains 5 minifigures, 5 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Thorin Oakenshield - Chain Mail, Bifur the Dwarf, Hunter Orc, Hunter Orc with Quiver, Yazneg.

When was the LEGO Attack of the Wargs released?

The LEGO Attack of the Wargs (79002-1) was released in November 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Is the LEGO Attack of the Wargs a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Attack of the Wargs has increased in value by 292.1% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 23.5%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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