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LEGO Gandalf Arrives (9469-1)

The Gandalf Arrives (9469-1) is a LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set that was released in May 2012 and retired in July 2013 with a shelf life of 1 year and 2 months 15 days.

This LEGO set has 83 pieces and had a RRP of $12.99 (£11.99 / 14.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.16c (0.14p / 0.18€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 749.8% and now has a value of $110.38 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $89.29 2
Jan 22 $103.29 8
Feb 22 $96.29 5
Mar 22 $119.05 8
Apr 22 $94.54 3
May 22 $92.79 5
Jun 22 $96.29 0
Jul 22 $98.04 3
Aug 22 $126.05 5
Sep 22 $113.80 6
Oct 22 $117.30 3
Nov 22 $92.79 5
Dec 22 $101.54 9
Jan 23 $124.30 5
Feb 23 $122.55 5
Mar 23 $129.56 5
Apr 23 $115.55 13
May 23 $117.30 3
Jun 23 $126.05 4
Jul 23 $103.29 3
Aug 23 $131.31 3
Sep 23 $94.54 1
Oct 23 $117.30 6
Nov 23 $129.56 2
Dec 23 $127.81 9
Jan 24 $119.05 5
Feb 24 $113.80 7
Mar 24 $136.56 4
Apr 24 $119.05 6
May 24 $112.05 7
Jun 24 $150.57 3
Jul 24 $122.55 2
Aug 24 $80.53 1
Sep 24 $124.30 6
Oct 24 $147.06 6
Nov 24 $124.30 3
Dec 24 $133.06 3
Jan 25 $136.56 4
Feb 25 $148.81 5
Mar 25 $140.06 6
Apr 25 $148.81 1
May 25 $136.56 2
Jun 25 $140.06 5
Jul 25 $162.82 1
Aug 25 $203.09 2
Sep 25 $147.06 0
Oct 25 $92.79 1
Nov 25 $141.81 2
Dec 25 $91.04 2
Jan 26 $143.56 6
Feb 26 $211.84 2

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $23.10. 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 213 sales of the Gandalf Arrives 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 Gandalf Arrives is $110.38

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 21% of the total set value.

The Frodo Baggins - Sand Green Shirt minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 11% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Gandalf Arrives

Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

Sub Theme: The Lord of the Rings

Set number: 9469-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 12 years, 10 months

Pieces: 83

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag Jun 1, 2012
UK Flag Jun 1, 2012
CA Flag May 16, 2012
EU Flag Jun 1, 2012
Retired:
US Flag Jul 31, 2013
UK Flag Jul 31, 2013
CA Flag Jun 11, 2013
EU Flag Jul 31, 2013

Shelf life: 1 year, 3 months

RRP:
US Flag $12.99
GB Flag £11.99
EU Flag 14.99€
PPP:
US Flag 0.157c
GB Flag 0.144p
EU Flag 0.181€

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $110.38

Increase from RRP: 749.8%

Yearly ROI: 58.4%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 7.0 / 10 based on 7 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Frodo Baggins - Sand Green Shirt
Least expensive:
Gandalf the Grey - Wizard / Witch Hat, Short Cheek Lines
% of set value:
21%

Set colors

The Gandalf Arrives has 83 pieces and is ranked 8313 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 1 x 1

Stats

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8313th biggest LEGO set ever made
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12th biggest LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set
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3193rd 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 Gandalf Arrives (9469-1) worth?

The LEGO Gandalf Arrives is currently worth $110.38 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $12.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Gandalf Arrives?

The LEGO Gandalf Arrives (9469-1) contains 83 pieces, making it the 8313th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Gandalf Arrives retired?

Yes, the LEGO Gandalf Arrives has been retired. It was retired in July 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 Gandalf Arrives?

The LEGO Gandalf Arrives contains 2 minifigures. The minifigures include: Frodo Baggins - Sand Green Shirt, Gandalf the Grey - Wizard / Witch Hat, Short Cheek Lines.

When was the LEGO Gandalf Arrives released?

The LEGO Gandalf Arrives (9469-1) was released in May 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Is the LEGO Gandalf Arrives a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Gandalf Arrives has increased in value by 749.8% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 58.4%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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