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LEGO The Mines of Moria (9473-1)

The Mines of Moria (9473-1) 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 776 pieces and had a RRP of $79.99 (£69.99 / 79.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.09p / 0.10€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 357.4% and now has a value of $365.87 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $395.99 4
Jan 22 $352.19 4
Feb 22 $378.47 3
Mar 22 $492.36 3
Apr 22 $329.41 4
May 22 $376.72 4
Jun 22 $415.27 2
Jul 22 $324.15 2
Aug 22 $404.75 8
Sep 22 $395.99 7
Oct 22 $425.78 4
Nov 22 $439.80 6
Dec 22 $408.26 7
Jan 23 $431.04 3
Feb 23 $518.65 5
Mar 23 $376.72 1
Apr 23 $418.77 0
May 23 $460.82 4
Jun 23 $385.48 2
Jul 23 $367.96 3
Aug 23 $395.99 2
Sep 23 $348.68 1
Oct 23 $380.22 2
Nov 23 $395.99 4
Dec 23 $332.91 5
Jan 24 $425.78 3
Feb 24 $431.04 2
Mar 24 $404.75 0
Apr 24 $378.47 1
May 24 $390.74 2
Jun 24 $380.22 6
Jul 24 $431.04 3
Aug 24 $541.42 3
Sep 24 $418.77 4
Oct 24 $420.52 6
Nov 24 $455.57 3
Dec 24 $425.78 2
Jan 25 $410.01 2
Feb 25 $450.31 3
Mar 25 $445.05 1
Apr 25 $464.33 2
May 25 $404.75 2
Jun 25 $436.29 3
Jul 25 $385.48 4
Aug 25 $418.77 0
Sep 25 $452.06 3
Oct 25 $459.07 0
Nov 25 $466.08 4
Dec 25 $471.34 6
Jan 26 $518.65 10
Feb 26 $487.11 7
Mar 26 $445.05 3

Minifigures

This set contains 8 minifigures with a combined value of $272.13. 5 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 175 sales of the The Mines of Moria 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 The Mines of Moria is $365.87

The 8 minifigures in this set make up 74% of the total set value.

The Cave Troll minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 30% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: The Mines of Moria

Theme: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

Sub Theme: The Lord of the Rings

Set number: 9473-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 12 years, 4 months

Pieces: 776

Minifigures: 8

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 Nov 18, 2013
EU Flag Dec 31, 2013

Shelf life: 1 year, 8 months

RRP:
US Flag $79.99
GB Flag £69.99
EU Flag 79.99€
PPP:
US Flag 0.103c
GB Flag 0.090p
EU Flag 0.103€

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $365.87

Increase from RRP: 357.4%

Yearly ROI: 29.0%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 7.4 / 10 based on 15 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Cave Troll
Least expensive:
Skeleton with Standard Skull
% of set value:
74%

Set colors

The The Mines of Moria has 776 pieces and is ranked 1323 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Dark Bluish Gray

The most common part in this set is Tile 1 x 1 with Groove

Stats

Faded medal
1323rd biggest LEGO set ever made
Bronze medal
3rd biggest LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set
Faded medal
909th most valuable LEGO set
Faded medal
5th most valuable LEGO The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO The Mines of Moria (9473-1) worth?

The LEGO The Mines of Moria is currently worth $365.87 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $79.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO The Mines of Moria?

The LEGO The Mines of Moria (9473-1) contains 776 pieces, making it the 1323rd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO The Mines of Moria retired?

Yes, the LEGO The Mines of Moria 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 The Mines of Moria?

The LEGO The Mines of Moria contains 8 minifigures, 5 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Cave Troll, Boromir, Peregrin Took (Pippin), Moria Orc - Olive Green, Legolas - Long Cheek Lines.

When was the LEGO The Mines of Moria released?

The LEGO The Mines of Moria (9473-1) was released in May 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Is the LEGO The Mines of Moria a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO The Mines of Moria has increased in value by 357.4% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 29.0%.

Price data last updated: Mar 26

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