LEGO Balin the Dwarf Minifigure lor049

Name: Balin the Dwarf Minifigure
Brand: LEGO
SKU: lor049
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (17 reviews)

Balin the Dwarf Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Balin the Dwarf since 2012. High accuracy

For Sale (New/Loose)

	(US) LEGO Castle Dwarf Minifigure From Set 852293 NEW	BrickEconomy Choice $33.24
	(NL) BrickLink store www.budgetbricks.nl	$33.27 -30.7%
	(AU) BrickLink store OFFICIAL BIG BRICK	$34.39 -28.3%
	(CA) New Mint condition	$35.69 -25.6%
	(CA) BrickLink store Magasin MVC	$36.37 -24.2%
	(JP) Come with sword. Never assembled. Cape is stored with cardboard.	$36.95 -23.0%
	(CA) BrickLink store a granny's brick store	$38.16 -20.5%
	(US) BrickLink store Adams_Brick Store	$38.72 -19.3%
	(US) Assembled and stored. Cape in sleeve	$39.75 -17.2%
	(US) Assembled and stored. New cape in sleeve. Arms tight	$39.75 -17.2%
	(IT) BrickLink store Lordofminifigs	$39.86 -16.9%
	(US) LEGO Balin The Dwarf (lor049) Minifig NEW Unassembled w/ Cape/Sword	$39.99 -16.7%
	(DE) +++ Assambled +++	$40.52 -15.5%
	(US) All orders ship in a box. Instant checkout for customers in USA. All parts bagged sep...	$42.00 -12.5%
	(US) LEGO Balin the Dwarf Minifigure lor049	$42.99 -10.4%
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	(ES) Assembled, but new and unplayed condition	$44.43 -7.4%
	(US) Comes Assembled.	$44.55 -7.1%
	(AU) BrickLink store Queensland Bricks	$44.76 -6.7%
	(DE) Brand new, never assembled, Cape still not attached to minifig	$44.79 -6.6%
	(CZ) NEW	$45.00 -6.2%
	(US) Lego Balin the Dwarf 79018 The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Minifigure	$45.00 -6.2%
	(US) Brand New Taken from sealed set and placed in sealed ziplock bag. Includes sword from...	$47.50 -1.0%
	(SE) NEW	$47.59 -0.8%
	(US) Assembled	$49.20 +2.5%
	(PT) BrickLink store Give Me A Brick	$53.73 +12.0%
	(SG) BrickLink store AcquaBricks	$55.32 +15.3%
	(DE) BrickLink store MinifiGERs	$56.26 +17.3%
	(US) LEGO Balin The Dwarf Minifigure (79018) - Lonely Mountain - Hobbit - New	$59.99 +25.0%
	(US) LEGO Lord of Rings Minifigure Balin the Dwarf (79018) (Genuine)	$60.99 +27.1%
	(SK) BrickLink store brickk pick	$63.98 +33.3%
	(PT) BrickLink store Likufanele	$68.25 +42.2%
	(US) LEGO Balin the Dwarf Minifigure The Hobbit 79003 Lego Minifigure NEW RARE	$75.95 +58.3%
	(US) LEGO Lord of Rings Minifigure Balin the Dwarf (Genuine)	$78.99 +64.6%
	(US) Lego Balin the Dwarf 79003 The Hobbit Minifigure	$79.95 +66.6%
	(SE) BrickLink store KE.Bricks	$88.28 +84.0%
	(NO) Excelent condition, no cracks, nice cape without fraying and good print. Looks Awesom...	$109.77 +128.8%
	(NO) Excelent condition, no cracks, nice cape without fraying and good print. Looks Awesom...	$109.77 +128.8%
	(NO) Excelent condition, no cracks, nice cape without fraying and good print. Looks Awesom...	$109.77 +128.8%
	(NO) Excelent condition, no cracks, good print and nice cape without fraying	$109.77 +128.8%
	(IE) BrickLink store Fresh Studs CHEAP SHIPPING	$134.78 +180.9%

For Sale Ranges

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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Market Momentum

Neutral

This minifigure's value is climbing, ahead of other minifigures in An Unexpected Journey, but momentum is holding level for now.

BearishBullish

Value trendUp 8% in 3 months

Up 11% over the year

12 months agoToday

Listings

Listings steady

12 months agoToday

SalesSold prices up 15%

Selling slower

MaySep

Outlook:7% bearish·76% neutral·17% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Balin the Dwarf Appears in the Following LEGO Set


	79003 An Unexpected Gathering Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey Year 2012 Pieces / Minifigs 652 / 6 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $69.99 Value $314.96 Growth +350.0% Annual growth 8.4% I own this set I want this set

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*Values are based on loose minifigs in like new condition.

Balin the Dwarf Questions

What is LEGO Balin the Dwarf (lor049) worth?

A new, loose Balin the Dwarf minifigure is valued at $47.98 today. That is up 4% in 2025.

Which LEGO set has the Balin the Dwarf minifigure (lor049)?

Balin the Dwarf appears in one set, 79003 An Unexpected Gathering (2012), and in no other.

Can you still buy Balin the Dwarf (lor049) at retail?

No. 79003 An Unexpected Gathering (2012) is retired, so Balin the Dwarf is no longer sold new by LEGO.

Has Balin the Dwarf (lor049) gone up in value?

Yes. Balin the Dwarf is worth 748% more than when released. That is about 11.8% a year.

How much could Balin the Dwarf (lor049) be worth in a year?

In a year, Balin the Dwarf is forecast at $51.98, up about 8% on today. A forecast is an estimate, not a promise.

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Minifig Details

Minifig number

lor049

Name

Balin the Dwarf

Theme

The Hobbit

Subtheme

An Unexpected Journey

Year

2012

Released

November 2012

Sets

1Exclusive

Availability

Retired

Minifig Pricing

New/Loose

Value

$47.98

Growth

+747.70%

Annual growth

+11.82%

2025 growth

+4.31%

1-year growth

+8.34% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+8.54% (2-5 year outlook)

*Value is for new/loose minifig.

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$33.24

Highest price

$79.95

BrickLink

Buy

Lowest price

$33.27

Highest price

$134.78

*Listings are for new/loose minifig.

Minifig Predictions

1 year forecast

$51.98

5 year forecast

$72.14

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts the Balin the Dwarf minifigure at about $72.14 in five years. That is in line with most minifigures.

Prediction Insights

A single-set exclusive minifigure, Balin the Dwarf has distinctive character prints and a named beard element that left few close substitutes, supporting steady collector demand; remake risk and licensed-theme cycles introduce some volatility.

Minifig Facts

Balin the Dwarf is a LEGO minifigure representing a character from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" and "An Unexpected Gathering" sets. He is one of the thirteen dwarves recruited by Thorin Oakenshield to reclaim Erebor. The minifigure includes a detailed beard element and is depicted with his distinct red attire and a staff. Balin is known for his wisdom and close relationship with Thorin.

Balin the Dwarf Reviews

17 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?

“With an annualized growth of around 9.3%, the Balin the Dwarf minifig offers solid returns for LEGO investors, and continues to hold value for The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey collectors.”

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Review for LEGO set 79003 An Unexpected Gathering from The Brothers Brick

“At any price, this is an absolute must-have set for every LEGO Castle and Middle Earth enthusiast. These days, isn't that pretty much everybody?”

Full review at www.brothers-brick.com

Community Stats

Balin the Dwarf (lor049) currently ranks #4 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.

#1Gandalf the Grey (lor001)

#2Bombur the Dwarf (lor051)

#3Dwalin the Dwarf (lor050)

#4Balin the Dwarf (lor049)

#5Bofur the Dwarf (lor052)

#6Bilbo Baggins (lor029)

#7Balin the Dwarf (lor094)

About The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey

The An Unexpected Journey subtheme includes minifigures such as Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, Thorin Oakenshield, and various dwarves like Balin and Dwalin. The storyline follows Bilbo Baggins as he joins a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug, encountering trolls, goblins, and other dangers along the way.

The Hobbit Sets

The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey Sets