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30212 LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Mirkwood Elf Guard
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LEGO 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard is a The Hobbit set currently valued at $35 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.11% since release. On the used market, values range from $25 to $32 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $34 and $40. Its market is holding its ground for now, with stable interest from members.

Mirkwood Elf Guard Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mirkwood Elf Guard since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard is a The Hobbit subtheme An Unexpected Journey polybag set released in 2012, containing 27 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set includes a Mirkwood Elf Guard with a longbow alongside a small tree, a mushroom, a barrel, and a goblet. It was initially available through Toys “R” Us before seeing broader distribution. The scene is based on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

Sealed copies of Mirkwood Elf Guard go for about $35 today. Since it retired, the set has grown roughly 7.1% a year, and our forecast puts it near $38 by this time next year. The average used price is $27 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $35 to $40.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Lord of Rings Minifigure Mirkwood Elf Guard (Genuine)
BrickEconomy Choice
$30.99
(US) 30212 - the HOBBIT Mirkwood Elf Guard - Poly Bag Set - NEW $32.99
-5.7%
(US) 30212 - the HOBBIT Mirkwood Elf Guard - Poly Bag Set - NEW $34.95
-0.1%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Guard from BrickLink seller dannyCal78 $30.00
-14.3%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Guard from BrickLink seller speshy $31.95
-8.7%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Guard from BrickLink seller bricks2plates $32.00
-8.6%
(US) The Hobbit Mirkwood Elf Guard Polybag Set 30212 Sealed Original Packaging $34.95
-0.1%
(CA) 30212 The Hobbit Mirkwood Elf Guard New Sealed Polybag 2012 $34.99
0.0%
(US) The Hobbit 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard Polybag NEW Sealed Retired Set $35.00
(US) LotR 30212 The Hobbit - Mirkwood Elf Guard - Brand New Sealed Polybag $35.99
+2.8%
(US) 30212 LOTR The Hobbit Mirkwood Elf Guard Polybag MIP NEW Sealed $37.99
+8.5%
(US) The Hobbit: Mirkwood Elf Guard Polybag (30212) New Sealed Lord Of The Rings $37.99
+8.5%
(US) 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey New 2012 Polybag $39.99
+14.3%
(US) The Hobbit 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard Polybag LOTR New Factory Sealed Retired $39.99
+14.3%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard.

Market Momentum

Neutral
More listings are appearing and this set is lagging its theme, so momentum is holding level.
DemandLower half in The Hobbit
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for The Hobbit
Listings up 57% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+14% typical for An Unexpected Journey
+2% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:33% bearish·60% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Mirkwood Elf Guard Minifigs

Mirkwood Elf Guard contains 1 minifigure. Mirkwood Elf Guard is exclusive to this set.
Values for loose minifigure in like new condition sold individually, so together they can total more than the set is worth. Learn why
lor026
Mirkwood Elf Guard
Mirkwood Elf Guard with a hood - lor026
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Value $41.04

Compared with other An Unexpected Journey sets

Mirkwood Elf Guard ranks ahead of most An Unexpected Journey sets, and the numbers show why. Sellers list fewer copies of it than of any set ranked lower and it launched at a fraction of the price of most sets below it.

#3 of 7
By growth since retail, +601%
+270%+1,777%
In the top half of the group.
$1.30 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.30
Typical
$0.71
About 85% above the group's typical value per piece.
#2 of 8
Used value as a share of new, 76%
19%81%
In the top quarter of the group.
#3 of 9 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About twice the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
1San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Micro Scale Bag End+1,777%
279000 Riddles for the Ring+642%
330212 Mirkwood Elf Guard+601%

Sets in The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey

79010 The Goblin King Battle

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 841 / 8
Availability Retired
79010 LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey The Goblin King Battle
Retail $99.99
Value $369.99
Growth  +270.0%
Annual growth 12.2%

79003 An Unexpected Gathering

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 652 / 6
Availability Retired
79003 LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey An Unexpected Gathering
Retail $69.99
Value $314.96
Growth  +350.0%
Annual growth 8.4%

79002 Attack of the Wargs

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 400 / 5
Availability Retired
79002 LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Attack of the Wargs
Retail $49.99
Value $233.60
Growth  +367.3%
Annual growth 12.4%

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Micro Scale Bag End

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 130 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Micro Scale Bag End
Retail $39.99
Value $750.48
Growth  +1776.7%
Annual growth 14.8%

79000 Riddles for the Ring

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 105 / 2
Availability Retired
79000 LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Riddles for the Ring
Retail $9.99
Value $74.15
Growth  +642.2%
Annual growth 11.7%

30213 Gandalf at Dol Guldur

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 31 / 1
Availability Retired
30213 LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Gandalf at Dol Guldur
Retail $4.99
Value $28.40
Growth  +469.1%
Annual growth 9.7%

5002130 Good Morning Bilbo Baggins

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey
Year 2014
Pieces / Minifigs 4 / 1
Availability Retired
5002130 LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Good Morning Bilbo Baggins
promotional
Value $35.62
Annual growth 3.8%

Comic-Con Bilbo Baggins

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / An Unexpected Journey
Year 2012
Pieces 4
Availability Retired
LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Comic-Con Bilbo Baggins
promotional
Value $751.60
Annual growth 4.8%

Mirkwood Elf Guard Questions

How much is LEGO 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard worth today?

Sealed in its box, Mirkwood Elf Guard is valued at $35, with most sales landing between $34 and $40. Used copies are worth about $27.

Is LEGO 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard retired?

Yes. LEGO no longer makes Mirkwood Elf Guard. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

How much has LEGO 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard gone up in value?

Mirkwood Elf Guard has gained 601% on its original retail price of $4.99, or roughly 7.1% a year on average. That trails the An Unexpected Journey average of 7.9% a year.

What will LEGO 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard be worth next year?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Mirkwood Elf Guard near $38 in twelve months, about 9% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 30212 Mirkwood Elf Guard?

The set contains 27 pieces, about $0.18 each at retail, with 1 minifigure: Mirkwood Elf Guard. On its own, Mirkwood Elf Guard is worth around $41. Mirkwood Elf Guard is exclusive to this set.

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Mirkwood Elf Guard Reviews

28 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
The Brick Fan
“The Mirkwood Elf Guard polybag is a very nice, little set. While the tree is pretty small, it could fit well with the Escape From Mirkwood Spiders (79001) set. The minifigure is a definitely a great addition to your collection. The only problem is finding the polybag in... More stores.”
Full review at www.thebrickfan.com
Brickset
“It's one of the better polybags to have been released recently, for two reasons. Firstly, the minifig is excellent. It's generic which means you can never have enough of them, and it features a piece in a new colour: the dark green cloak hood.”
Full review at brickset.com

About The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey

LEGO's An Unexpected Journey subtheme was released in November 2012 and based on the movie which is set in Middle-earth seventy-seven years before the main events of The Lord of the Rings.

An Unexpected Journey consists of 9 sets that ran from 2012 to 2014. As of today, Comic-Con Bilbo Baggins is the most valuable An Unexpected Journey set with an estimated new/sealed value of $752.
Summary
The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Mirkwood Elf Guard set 30212 was released in November 2012, retailing for $5, but has since been retired. New, unopened Mirkwood Elf Guard sets are valued at $35, while used sets can be found for $27.
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