Set Facts
- The set includes minifigures of Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo Baggins in his Shire outfit, Balin the Dwarf, Dwalin the Dwarf, Bombur the Dwarf, and Bofur the Dwarf.
- The house measures over 6” (16cm) high, 11” (28cm) wide, and 6” (17cm) deep.
- Features of the set include openable doors, gate, and windows, with food and drink accessories for the Dwarves.
- It is based on the film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
- An Unexpected Gathering was designed by LEGO designer Bjarke Lykke Madsen.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
An Unexpected Gathering Reviews
“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?”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
15 mos (this set 25 mos)
Annual growth
+9.37% (this set +9.98%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
An Unexpected Gathering currently ranks #1 out of the top most owned sets in The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey.
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 $983.
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 $332, used ones can be found for $232.
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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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