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LEGO Shelob Attacks (9470-1)

The Shelob Attacks (9470-1) is a LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set that was released in May 2012 and retired in December 2013 with a shelf life of 1 year and 7 months 15 days.

This LEGO set has 227 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£19.99 / 26.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.09c (0.09p / 0.12€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 486.3% and now has a value of $117.20 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $75.48 3
Jan 22 $124.64 16
Feb 22 $138.68 7
Mar 22 $156.23 8
Apr 22 $124.64 2
May 22 $126.39 3
Jun 22 $193.10 1
Jul 22 $163.26 1
Aug 22 $163.26 5
Sep 22 $140.44 5
Oct 22 $187.83 4
Nov 22 $193.10 7
Dec 22 $156.23 6
Jan 23 $294.92 2
Feb 23 $180.81 5
Mar 23 $168.52 44
Apr 23 $182.57 2
May 23 $157.99 1
Jun 23 $124.64 3
Jul 23 $177.30 2
Aug 23 $224.70 1
Sep 23 $180.81 2
Oct 23 $156.23 2
Nov 23 $157.99 1
Dec 23 $163.26 4
Jan 24 $184.32 2
Feb 24 $159.75 4
Mar 24 $172.03 3
Apr 24 $180.81 2
May 24 $182.57 1
Jun 24 $131.66 5
Jul 24 $145.70 4
Aug 24 $170.28 3
Sep 24 $161.50 5
Oct 24 $161.50 5
Nov 24 $149.21 23
Dec 24 $208.90 1
Jan 25 $166.77 2
Feb 25 $194.85 4
Mar 25 $163.26 1
Apr 25 $150.97 3
May 25 $150.97 3
Jun 25 $142.19 3
Jul 25 $129.90 1
Aug 25 $147.46 5
Sep 25 $156.23 1
Oct 25 $142.19 2
Nov 25 $177.30 5
Dec 25 $142.19 2
Jan 26 $142.19 4

Minifigures

This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $59.73. 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 231 sales of the Shelob Attacks 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 Shelob Attacks is $117.20

The 3 minifigures in this set make up 51% of the total set value.

The Samwise Gamgee minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 22% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Shelob Attacks

Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

Sub Theme: The Lord of the Rings

Set number: 9470-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 12 years, 4 months

Pieces: 227

Minifigures: 3

Released:
US Flag Jun 1, 2012
UK Flag Jun 1, 2012
CA Flag May 16, 2012
EU Flag Jun 1, 2012
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2013
UK Flag Dec 31, 2013
CA Flag Dec 2, 2013
EU Flag Dec 31, 2013

Shelf life: 1 year, 8 months

RRP:
US Flag $19.99
GB Flag £19.99
EU Flag 26.99€
PPP:
US Flag 0.088c
GB Flag 0.088p
EU Flag 0.119€

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $117.20

Increase from RRP: 486.3%

Yearly ROI: 39.4%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Samwise Gamgee
Least expensive:
Frodo Baggins - Dark Bluish Gray Cape
% of set value:
51%

Set colors

The Shelob Attacks has 227 pieces and is ranked 4827 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 Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

Stats

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4827th biggest LEGO set ever made
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10th biggest LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set
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3216th most valuable LEGO set
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11th most valuable LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Shelob Attacks (9470-1) worth?

The LEGO Shelob Attacks is currently worth $117.20 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $19.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Shelob Attacks?

The LEGO Shelob Attacks (9470-1) contains 227 pieces, making it the 4827th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Shelob Attacks retired?

Yes, the LEGO Shelob Attacks 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 Shelob Attacks?

The LEGO Shelob Attacks contains 3 minifigures, 3 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Samwise Gamgee, Gollum - Wide Eyes, Frodo Baggins - Dark Bluish Gray Cape.

When was the LEGO Shelob Attacks released?

The LEGO Shelob Attacks (9470-1) was released in May 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Is the LEGO Shelob Attacks a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Shelob Attacks has increased in value by 486.3% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 39.4%.

Price data last updated: Jan 26

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