LEGO An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1)
The An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1) is a LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set that was released in November 2012 and retired in December 2014 with a shelf life of 2 years and 1 month 4 days.
This LEGO set has 665 pieces and had a RRP of $69.99 (£59.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.09p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 275.0% and now has a value of $262.49 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21 | $322.14 | 4 |
| Jan 22 | $343.15 | 5 |
| Feb 22 | $346.65 | 3 |
| Mar 22 | $343.15 | 4 |
| Apr 22 | $350.15 | 7 |
| May 22 | $385.17 | 4 |
| Jun 22 | $376.41 | 4 |
| Jul 22 | $397.42 | 5 |
| Aug 22 | $379.91 | 7 |
| Sep 22 | $385.17 | 7 |
| Oct 22 | $395.67 | 6 |
| Nov 22 | $378.16 | 7 |
| Dec 22 | $386.92 | 2 |
| Jan 23 | $358.91 | 6 |
| Feb 23 | $413.18 | 9 |
| Mar 23 | $427.19 | 8 |
| Apr 23 | $350.15 | 2 |
| May 23 | $392.17 | 6 |
| Jun 23 | $418.43 | 4 |
| Jul 23 | $486.71 | 2 |
| Aug 23 | $399.17 | 6 |
| Sep 23 | $294.13 | 2 |
| Oct 23 | $397.42 | 7 |
| Nov 23 | $372.91 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | $372.91 | 5 |
| Jan 24 | $374.66 | 8 |
| Feb 24 | $406.18 | 8 |
| Mar 24 | $446.44 | 4 |
| Apr 24 | $358.91 | 3 |
| May 24 | $378.16 | 11 |
| Jun 24 | $423.68 | 9 |
| Jul 24 | $379.91 | 8 |
| Aug 24 | $416.68 | 5 |
| Sep 24 | $455.20 | 3 |
| Oct 24 | $407.93 | 5 |
| Nov 24 | $407.93 | 4 |
| Dec 24 | $460.45 | 4 |
| Jan 25 | $395.67 | 6 |
| Feb 25 | $409.68 | 3 |
| Mar 25 | $393.92 | 5 |
| Apr 25 | $365.91 | 0 |
| May 25 | $337.90 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | $379.91 | 3 |
| Jul 25 | $313.39 | 2 |
| Aug 25 | $353.65 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $393.92 | 4 |
| Oct 25 | $344.90 | 1 |
| Nov 25 | $329.14 | 1 |
| Dec 25 | $346.65 | 4 |
| Jan 26 | $381.67 | 1 |
| Feb 26 | $350.15 | 6 |
| Mar 26 | $329.14 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 6 minifigures with a combined value of $193.54. 5 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 233 sales of the An Unexpected Gathering 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 An Unexpected Gathering is $262.49
The 6 minifigures in this set make up 74% of the total set value.
The Dwalin the Dwarf minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 16% of the set value .
My collection
Set details
Name: An Unexpected Gathering
Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Sub Theme: The Hobbit
Set number: 79003-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 11 years, 5 months
Pieces: 665
Minifigures: 6
Nov 27, 2012
Nov 27, 2012
Nov 27, 2012
Dec 31, 2014
Dec 31, 2014
Dec 31, 2014
Dec 31, 2014
Shelf life: 2 years, 2 months
$69.99
£59.99
-€
0.105c
0.090p
-
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $262.49
Increase from RRP: 275.0%
Yearly ROI: 24.1%
Set rating
This set has been given an average rating of 7.3 / 10 based on 13 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.
Minifigures
Set colors
The An Unexpected Gathering has 665 pieces and is ranked 1679 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, Round 1 x 1
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1) worth?
The LEGO An Unexpected Gathering is currently worth $262.49 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $69.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO An Unexpected Gathering?
The LEGO An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1) contains 665 pieces, making it the 1679th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO An Unexpected Gathering retired?
Yes, the LEGO An Unexpected Gathering has been retired. It was retired in December 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 An Unexpected Gathering?
The LEGO An Unexpected Gathering contains 6 minifigures, 5 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Dwalin the Dwarf, Bofur the Dwarf, Bombur the Dwarf, Balin the Dwarf, Bilbo Baggins - Suspenders.
When was the LEGO An Unexpected Gathering released?
The LEGO An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1) was released in November 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.
Is the LEGO An Unexpected Gathering a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO An Unexpected Gathering has increased in value by 275.0% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 24.1%.
Price data last updated: Mar 26
