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Barrel Escape Reviews
The Brick Fan
“The Barrel Escape set is pretty nicely designed. There are some some play features but I feel that is set would make a better display piece. There are also many useful pieces for people to use though. I think the main attraction of the set are the minifigures and the weapons... More that are included.”
Jays Brick Blog
“This was a really fun set to put together, and it makes a really nice preview set for the second Hobbit movie. It's a little thin with only about 300+ pieces and for the price you're paying, it really leaves you hungry for more. The minifigs, as with most licensed sets these... More days are the main draw for this set. Parts-wise, we get a lot of great accessories like the One Ring, Sting, Elven swords, wine glasses and bottles and whopping 3 large wooden barrels which are pretty nice to have.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
16 mos (this set 19 mos)
Annual growth
+9.32% (this set +6.42%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Barrel Escape currently ranks #4 out of the top most owned sets in The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug.
About The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug
LEGO's The Desolation of Smaug subtheme was released in 2012 and based on the movie.
The Desolation of Smaug consists of 9 sets that ran from 2012 to 2013. As of today,
79014 Dol Guldur Battle is the most valuable The Desolation of Smaug set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $230.
Summary
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Barrel Escape set 79004 was released on November 27, 2012, retailing for $40, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $156, while used sets sell around $120.
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Help! The Mirkwood Elves have locked the Dwarves in The Elvenking's palace dungeon! Use the Ring to imagine Bilbo Baggins is invisible to the guards, then steal their dungeon key to free the Dwarves! Hide the Dwarves inside of the barrel elements and trigger the barrel roll function to start escaping! As the barrels roll down the ramp with the Dwarves inside, bust the dungeon door open with the breakout function lever!
Keep holding the magical Ring to imagine Bilbo Baggins is invisible as he pushes the Dwarves out of the palace and back onto their epic journey. Includes Bilbo Baggins and 4 minifigures exclusive to this building set: Gloin the Dwarf, Oin the Dwarf, Mirkwood Elf Chief and Mirkwood Elf Guard, all with assorted accessories and weapons.
Includes 5 minifigures: Bilbo Baggins, Gloin the Dwarf, Oin the Dwarf, Mirkwood Elf Chief and Mirkwood Elf Guard, all with assorted weapons.
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