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LEGO 79003 An Unexpected Gathering is a The Hobbit set valued at $308 for new and sealed sets, up 340% from an original retail price of $69.99. The set retired in December 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 8.62% since. On the used market, values range from $150 to $196 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $290 and $334.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

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LEGO 79003 An Unexpected Gathering is a The Hobbit set released in 2012, containing 652 pieces and 6 minifigures: Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo Baggins, Balin, Dwalin, Bombur, and Bofur. The set depicts Bag End, Bilbo’s Hobbit hole in the Shire, with a detailed interior featuring a round front door, dining area, and numerous food and drink elements. Based on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the build captures the scene where Bilbo hosts Gandalf and the Dwarves at the start of their adventure.

A new and sealed An Unexpected Gathering is currently valued at around $308, with annual growth of approximately 6%, which is lower than other An Unexpected Journey sets. The average used price is $163 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $300 to $347. While long-term growth remains positive, recent trends indicate the rate of appreciation is slowing. The set was available for 25 months, from November 2012 to December 2014.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for An Unexpected Gathering ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$295.95
(US) BrickLink store The Whimsical World $269.00
-12.6%
(US) Box in amazing condition $270.00
-12.3%
(US) Small bit of normal shelf-wear on box evident, primarily at corners, and has price ta... $279.84
-9.1%
(US) - Sealed, smoke free home, adult collector. Box has some shelf wear. Pics available u... $280.00
-9.1%
(US) BrickLink store Midwest Outpost $280.00
-9.1%
(US) Box in good condition. May have some mild shelf wear. $289.99
-5.8%
(AU) Sealed LEGO The Hobbit 79003 An Unexpected Gathering 652pc Complete Set w/ Box $291.73
-5.2%
(US) 79003 The Hobbit An Unexpected Gathering - Box Water Damage $295.95
-3.9%
(US) BrickLink store Premium Minifigs $296.99
-3.5%
(US) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Gathering (79003) - New Sealed LOTR $299.98
-2.6%
(US) NEW Lego THE HOBBIT An Unexpected Gathering (79003) Balin Dwalin Bombur Bofur $299.99
-2.6%
(US) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Gathering (79003) $300.00
-2.6%
(US) The Hobbit An Unexpected Gathering79003 6 Minifigures Factory Sealed $300.00
-2.6%
(US) 79003 the Lord of the Rings Hobbit An Unexpected Gathering SEALED $300.00
-2.6%
(US) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Gathering (79003)-Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $300.00
-2.6%
(US) Box has creasing and shelf wear $300.00
-2.6%
(US) BrickLink store Mich Bricks $300.00
-2.6%
(CA) 79003 The Hobbit An Unexpected Gathering New in Sealed Box retired rare $300.54
-2.4%
(KR) Hobbit 79003 An Unexpected Gathering Bag End New Sealed Retired 2012 $304.97
-0.9%
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For Sale (Used)

 (AU) 79003 An Unexpected Gathering $173.61

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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An Unexpected Gathering Reviews

40 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
“This set is Shire through and through. Lego manages the pack and cram Bag End into this smaller than scale smial (hobbit-hole). The inside includes a small fireplace that can be enhanced using extra pieces, garden, a table with seating for all included minifigures, the... More famous Red Book and quill, broom and other special touches. The set is very well built structurally , even though the roof comes off.”
Full review at www.amazon.com
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

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, San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Micro Scale Bag End is the most valuable An Unexpected Journey set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $750.
Summary
The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey An Unexpected Gathering set 79003 was released on November 27, 2012, retailing for $70, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $308, used ones can be found for $163.
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Gandalf™ the Grey has invited the Dwarves to Bag End the Hobbit home of Bilbo Baggins™. Uncover the Hobbit hole to entertain the Dwarves with food and drink accessories! Then invite Bilbo Baggins on a great journey to The Lonely Mountain and begin the epic LEGO® The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey™ adventure. Includes Gandalf the Grey and 5 exclusive minifigures featured only in this set: Bilbo Baggins in his Shire outfit, Balin the Dwarf, Dwalin the Dwarf, Bombur the Dwarf and Bofur the Dwarf, all with assorted weapons.

Feed the hungry Dwarves with tons of food and drink accessories! Open the doors, gate and windows! House measures over 6” (16cm) high, 11” (28cm) wide and 6” (17cm) deep.
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