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30216 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Guard
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LEGO 30216 Lake-town Guard is a The Hobbit set valued at $57 for new and sealed sets, up 1041% from an original retail price of $4.99. The set retired in December 2013 with annual appreciation averaging 13.18% since. Used copies are valued between $34 and $45 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $52 and $61. Momentum has turned upward lately, with a value on the rise as well as faster growth than similar sets.

Lake-town Guard Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Lake-town Guard since November 2022. Very high accuracy
LEGO 30216 Lake-town Guard is a The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug set released in 2013, containing 31 pieces and 1 minifigure. It includes a Lake-town Guard minifigure with torso and back printing, plus a small armory stand with a bow, arrows, and a quiver. A wheeled catapult is included and can launch small black projectiles. The set was sold through Toys R Us stores and is based on The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug film.

A new and sealed Lake-town Guard is currently valued at around $57, with annual growth of 8.8% that is expected to level off to around 8.5% in the coming year. The average used price is $37 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $60 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $53 to $60.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 30216 - The Hobbit - Lake-town Guard - Poly Bag Set - NEW
BrickEconomy Choice
$49.99
(US) Lake-town Guard Polybag Set (30216) - Minifigure - The Hobbit - New $49.99
-12.2%
(US) The Hobbit: Lake-Town Guard (30216) Polybag NEW Retired Set $50.00
-12.2%
(US) Lake-town Guard from BrickLink seller bricks2plates $49.00
-13.9%
(DE) 30216 Lake-town Guard Polybag Set - Minifigure - The Hobbit - New $50.06
-12.1%
(US) Lake-town Guard from BrickLink seller mnoel2 $52.68
-7.5%
(US) Lake-town Guard from BrickLink seller premiumminifigs $53.99
-5.2%
(US) 30216 The Hobbit: Lake-Town Guard $55.79
-2.0%
(US) 30216 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Guard (New Sealed) $59.00
+3.6%
(US) 30216 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Guard (New Sealed) $59.00
+3.6%
(US) 30216 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Guard (New Sealed Bag) $59.00
+3.6%
(US) The Hobbit: Lake-Town Guard (30216) - New, sealed $59.95
+5.3%
(US) 30216 - The Hobbit - Lake-town Guard - Poly Bag Set - NEW $99.95
+75.5%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 30216 Lake-town Guard.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 30216 Lake-town Guard.

Market Momentum

Bullish
Interest from collectors is steady for 30216 Lake-town Guard. Its value has climbed over the last three months, growing faster than similar retired sets from The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug theme. Fewer copies are listed for sale.
DemandLower half in The Hobbit
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in The Hobbit
Listings up 20% this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+22% typical for The Desolation of Smaug
+44% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:8% bearish·34% neutral·58% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Lake-town Guard Minifigs

Lake-town Guard contains 1 minifigure. Lake-town Guard is also included in 1 other set.
Values for loose minifigure in like new condition sold individually, so together they can total more than the set is worth. Learn why
lor086
Lake-town Guard
Lake-town Guard - lor086
2 sets
Value $57.07

Compared with other The Desolation of Smaug sets

Lake-town Guard leads The Desolation of Smaug sets since few sets below it are as hard to find for sale, over the past year it outpaced similar sets, and most sets below it cost several times as much at launch.

#1 of 7
By growth since retail, +1,041%
+371%+1,041%
The best performer in the group.
$1.84 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.84
Typical
$0.57
About 3 times the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
130216 Lake-town Guard+1,041%
279012 Mirkwood Elf Army+799%
379014 Dol Guldur Battle+532%

Sets in The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug

79014 Dol Guldur Battle

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 797 / 8
Availability Retired
79014 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Dol Guldur Battle
Retail $69.99
Value $442.28
Growth  +531.9%
Annual growth 15.5%

79013 Lake-town Chase

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 470 / 5
Availability Retired
79013 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Chase
Retail $49.99
Value $269.00
Growth  +438.1%
Annual growth 9.6%

79004 Barrel Escape

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 334 / 5
Availability Retired
79004 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Barrel Escape
Retail $39.99
Value $188.31
Growth  +370.9%
Annual growth 10.9%

79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 298 / 4
Availability Retired
79001 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
Retail $29.99
Value $142.71
Growth  +375.9%
Annual growth 11.0%

79012 Mirkwood Elf Army

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 276 / 6
Availability Retired
79012 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Mirkwood Elf Army
Retail $29.99
Value $269.56
Growth  +798.8%
Annual growth 16.1%

79011 Dol Guldur Ambush

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 217 / 3
Availability Retired
79011 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Dol Guldur Ambush
Retail $19.99
Value $122.89
Growth  +514.8%
Annual growth 13.7%

30215 Legolas Greenleaf

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 1
Availability Retired
30215 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Legolas Greenleaf
promotional
Value $29.71
Annual growth 10.5%

Mirkwood Elf

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 6 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Mirkwood Elf
promotional
Value $36.20
Annual growth 3.5%

Lake-town Guard Questions

What does LEGO 30216 Lake-town Guard sell for now?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Lake-town Guard is $57. Sealed copies typically change hands for $52 to $61. That is up 18% on three months ago. On the used market, expect to pay around $37.

When did LEGO 30216 Lake-town Guard retire?

Lake-town Guard retired in December 2013. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 30216 Lake-town Guard worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $4.99 in shops, Lake-town Guard has risen 1,041% in value, about 13.2% a year. That edges past the The Desolation of Smaug average of 10.7% a year.

Will LEGO 30216 Lake-town Guard go up in value?

If its long-run trend holds, yes. BrickEconomy's forecast, built on its long-run growth, puts Lake-town Guard near $60 in twelve months, about 5% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

What comes in LEGO 30216 Lake-town Guard?

Lake-town Guard has 31 pieces ($0.16 a piece at its retail price), and 1 minifigure: Lake-town Guard. Lake-town Guard is valued at about $57.

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Lake-town Guard Reviews

25 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
The Brick Fan
“Overall, the Lake-Town Guard polybag is a pretty nice set especially if you're trying to build a whole army of the Guards.”
Full review at www.thebrickfan.com
Brickset
“The finished model, consisting of a small catapult and weapons rack are pretty basic, and are definitely not made for display. The models themselves seem to have been included to justify the price of this polybag, and add some playability to an otherwise lonely minifigure.”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The Lake-town Guard polybag from *The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug* includes a detailed minifigure with unique armor and silver-colored arms, perfect for customizing or adding to builds. The set also features a small, functional catapult and a stand with a bow, arrow, and quiver, adding play value. For its size, it offers a nice combination of accessories and a high-quality figure.”
 

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 $442.
Summary
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Guard set 30216 was released in December 2013, retailing for $5, but has since been retired. New, unopened Lake-town Guard sets are valued at $57, while used sets can be found for $37 in good condition.
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