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LEGO 79004 Barrel Escape is a The Hobbit set valued at $188 for new and sealed sets, up 371% from an original retail price of $39.99. The set retired in June 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 10.89% since. Used copies are valued between $134 and $168 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $180 and $230. The market for it is holding level, with rising member interest balanced by a recent dip in value.

Barrel Escape Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Barrel Escape since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 79004 Barrel Escape is a The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug set released in 2012, containing 334 pieces and 5 minifigures. The set includes Bilbo Baggins, Glóin the Dwarf, Óin the Dwarf, a Mirkwood Elf Chief, and a Mirkwood Elf Guard with assorted weapons. The build depicts a Mirkwood palace dungeon with barrel elements and a barrel roll function, plus a dungeon door with a breakout lever. It is based on the escape sequence from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug film.

At around $188 for a sealed copy, Barrel Escape has averaged 10.9% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $267 within five years. The average used price is $140 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $180 to $230. The set was available for 19 months, from November 2012 to June 2014.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) The Hobbit 79004 Barrel Escape An Unexpected Journey 334pcs Bilbo Box
BrickEconomy Choice
$170.00
(US) SEALED LEGO The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey 79004 Barrel Escape Set 334 pcs $177.50
-5.7%
(US) 79004 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Barrel Escape (New Sealed In Box) $179.00
-4.9%
(US) Barrel Escape from BrickLink seller novovault $169.99
-9.7%
(US) Barrel Escape from BrickLink seller Luciant $170.00
-9.7%
(US) Barrel Escape from BrickLink seller Qzaks $170.00
-9.7%
(US) The Hobbit 79004 Barrel Escape - New, Factory Sealed $180.00
-4.4%
(US) The Hobbit: Barrel Escape (79004). new and factory sealed. $180.00
-4.4%
(US) The Hobbit: Barrel Escape (79004) Sealed $189.50
+0.6%
(US) The Hobbit 79004 Barrel Escape An Unexpected Journey 334 pcs Set Box $190.00
+0.9%
(US) The Hobbit: Barrel Escape (79004) - New Sealed Lord of the Rings LOTR $195.00
+3.6%
(US) 79004 The Hobbit BARREL ESCAPE New excellent cond 5figs special trilogy set $199.00
+5.7%
(US) the Hobbit: Barrel Escape (79004) , SEALED BY MANUFACTURER TAPE, BRAND NEW $199.00
+5.7%
(US) The Hobbit: Barrel Escape (79004) - New Lord of the Rings LOTR $199.00
+5.7%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 79004 Barrel Escape.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 79004 Barrel Escape.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Member demand is rising, but this set's value is slipping, so momentum is holding level.
DemandTop 9% in The Hobbit
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for The Hobbit
Listings up 18% this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+22% typical for The Desolation of Smaug
+18% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:10% bearish·78% neutral·12% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Barrel Escape Minifigs

Barrel Escape contains 5 minifigures. Four of the minifigures are exclusive to this set.
Values for loose minifigures in like new condition sold individually, so together they can total more than the set is worth. Learn why
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Bilbo Baggins
Bilbo Baggins wearing a dark red coat - lor030
4 sets
Value $19.43
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Gloin the Dwarf
Gloin the Dwarf - lor055
Exclusive
Value $74.89
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Mirkwood Elf Chief
Mirkwood Elf Chief - lor054
Exclusive
Value $31.26
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Mirkwood Elf Guard
Mirkwood Elf Guard - lor053
Exclusive
Value $35.49
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Oin the Dwarf
Oin the Dwarf - lor056
Exclusive
Value $87.04

Compared with other The Desolation of Smaug sets

Why is Barrel Escape the weakest performer among The Desolation of Smaug sets? Mostly because copies of it are easier to find than those of most sets above it.

#7 of 7
By growth since retail, +371%
+371%+1,041%
The weakest performer in the group.
$0.56 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.56
Typical
$0.57
Close to 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%
779004 Barrel Escape+371%

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%

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%

30216 Lake-town Guard

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 31 / 1
Availability Retired
30216 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Guard
Retail $4.99
Value $56.94
Growth  +1041.1%
Annual growth 13.2%

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%

Barrel Escape Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 79004 Barrel Escape?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Barrel Escape is $188. Sealed copies typically change hands for $180 to $230. The value has slipped 5% in the past 90 days. Used copies are worth about $140.

When did LEGO 79004 Barrel Escape retire?

LEGO retired Barrel Escape in June 2014 after 19 months on sale, about as long as the typical The Desolation of Smaug set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 79004 Barrel Escape worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $39.99 in shops, Barrel Escape has risen 371% in value, about 10.9% a year. That is in line with the The Desolation of Smaug average of 10.7% a year.

Will LEGO 79004 Barrel Escape go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. In twelve months, Barrel Escape could be worth around $206, about 9% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What comes in LEGO 79004 Barrel Escape?

Barrel Escape has 334 pieces, about $0.12 each at retail, and 5 minifigures: Bilbo Baggins, Gloin the Dwarf, Mirkwood Elf Chief, Mirkwood Elf Guard and Oin the Dwarf. Together the minifigures are worth about $248, and Oin the Dwarf is the most valuable at $87. Four of the minifigures appear in no other set.

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Barrel Escape Reviews

40 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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The Brick Fan
“The Barrel Escape set is pretty nicely designed. There are some some play features but I feel that is set would make a better display piece. There are also many useful pieces for people to use though. I think the main attraction of the set are the minifigures and the weapons... More that are included.”
Full review at www.thebrickfan.com
Jays Brick Blog
“This was a really fun set to put together, and it makes a really nice preview set for the second Hobbit movie. It's a little thin with only about 300+ pieces and for the price you're paying, it really leaves you hungry for more. The minifigs, as with most licensed sets these... More days are the main draw for this set. Parts-wise, we get a lot of great accessories like the One Ring, Sting, Elven swords, wine glasses and bottles and whopping 3 large wooden barrels which are pretty nice to have.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com

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/sealed value of $442.
Summary
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Barrel Escape set 79004 was released on November 27, 2012, retailing for $40, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $188, while used sets sell around $140.
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Help! The Mirkwood Elves have locked the Dwarves in The Elvenking's palace dungeon! Use the Ring to imagine Bilbo Baggins is invisible to the guards, then steal their dungeon key to free the Dwarves! Hide the Dwarves inside of the barrel elements and trigger the barrel roll function to start escaping! As the barrels roll down the ramp with the Dwarves inside, bust the dungeon door open with the breakout function lever!

Keep holding the magical Ring to imagine Bilbo Baggins is invisible as he pushes the Dwarves out of the palace and back onto their epic journey. Includes Bilbo Baggins and 4 minifigures exclusive to this building set: Gloin the Dwarf, Oin the Dwarf, Mirkwood Elf Chief and Mirkwood Elf Guard, all with assorted accessories and weapons.

Includes 5 minifigures: Bilbo Baggins, Gloin the Dwarf, Oin the Dwarf, Mirkwood Elf Chief and Mirkwood Elf Guard, all with assorted weapons.
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