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LEGO Barrel Escape (79004-1)

The Barrel Escape (79004-1) is a LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set that was released in November 2012 and retired in June 2014 with a shelf life of 1 year and 6 months 29 days.

This LEGO set has 334 pieces and had a RRP of $39.99 (£39.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.12p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 375.8% and now has a value of $190.25 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $154.07 1
Jan 22 $171.57 3
Feb 22 $211.84 2
Mar 22 $206.59 7
Apr 22 $136.56 2
May 22 $161.07 7
Jun 22 $227.60 2
Jul 22 $129.56 1
Aug 22 $161.07 3
Sep 22 $224.10 4
Oct 22 $222.35 6
Nov 22 $243.36 3
Dec 22 $206.59 4
Jan 23 $225.85 5
Feb 23 $227.60 5
Mar 23 $238.10 4
Apr 23 $271.37 2
May 23 $211.84 0
Jun 23 $152.32 1
Jul 23 $162.82 0
Aug 23 $171.57 2
Sep 23 $173.33 0
Oct 23 $175.08 2
Nov 23 $190.83 3
Dec 23 $166.32 5
Jan 24 $213.59 4
Feb 24 $220.60 4
Mar 24 $239.85 5
Apr 24 $189.08 4
May 24 $168.07 2
Jun 24 $218.85 6
Jul 24 $211.84 3
Aug 24 $288.88 4
Sep 24 $257.36 5
Oct 24 $267.87 2
Nov 24 $196.09 1
Dec 24 $315.14 1
Jan 25 $248.61 0
Feb 25 $183.83 2
Mar 25 $187.33 3
Apr 25 $224.10 5
May 25 $257.36 4
Jun 25 $171.57 3
Jul 25 $148.81 2
Aug 25 $183.83 0
Sep 25 $217.09 4
Oct 25 $220.60 2
Nov 25 $213.59 2
Dec 25 $229.35 4
Jan 26 $246.86 5
Feb 26 $306.38 5

Minifigures

This set contains 5 minifigures with a combined value of $181.87. 4 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 156 sales of the Barrel Escape 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 Barrel Escape is $190.25

The 5 minifigures in this set make up 96% of the total set value.

The Oin the Dwarf minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 35% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Barrel Escape

Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

Sub Theme: The Hobbit

Set number: 79004-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 11 years, 11 months

Pieces: 334

Minifigures: 5

Released:
US Flag Nov 27, 2012
UK Flag Nov 27, 2012
CA Flag Nov 27, 2012
Retired:
US Flag Jun 22, 2014
UK Flag Jun 25, 2014
CA Flag Jun 22, 2014

Shelf life: 1 year, 8 months

RRP:
US Flag $39.99
GB Flag £39.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.120c
GB Flag 0.120p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $190.25

Increase from RRP: 375.8%

Yearly ROI: 31.5%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 5.3 / 10 based on 3 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Oin the Dwarf
Least expensive:
Bilbo Baggins - Dark Red Coat
% of set value:
96%

Set colors

The Barrel Escape has 334 pieces and is ranked 3533 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Tan

The most common part in this set is Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Log Profile

Stats

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3533rd biggest LEGO set ever made
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8th biggest LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set
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1838th most valuable LEGO set
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10th most valuable LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Barrel Escape (79004-1) worth?

The LEGO Barrel Escape is currently worth $190.25 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $39.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Barrel Escape?

The LEGO Barrel Escape (79004-1) contains 334 pieces, making it the 3533rd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Barrel Escape retired?

Yes, the LEGO Barrel Escape has been retired. It was retired in June 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 Barrel Escape?

The LEGO Barrel Escape contains 5 minifigures, 4 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Oin the Dwarf, Gloin the Dwarf, Mirkwood Elf Chief, Mirkwood Elf Guard, Bilbo Baggins - Dark Red Coat.

When was the LEGO Barrel Escape released?

The LEGO Barrel Escape (79004-1) was released in November 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Is the LEGO Barrel Escape a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Barrel Escape has increased in value by 375.8% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 31.5%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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