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79012 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Mirkwood Elf Army
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LEGO 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army is a The Hobbit set valued at $262 for new and sealed sets, up 775% from an original retail price of $29.99. The set retired in October 2015 with annual appreciation averaging 15.89% since. On the used market, values range from $100 to $204 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $228 and $305. Signals for it are pulling both ways, with rising member interest against growth that trails similar sets.

Mirkwood Elf Army Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mirkwood Elf Army since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army is a The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug set released in 2013, containing 276 pieces and 6 minifigures. Based on the film, it builds a Mirkwood forest outpost with a defense wall and a rotating tree that splits for ambush attacks, and includes flick missiles and a ladder. The minifigures are Thranduil, a Mirkwood Elf, two Mirkwood Elf Archers, and two Gundabad Orcs, and the set also includes a brown Warg figure.

Sealed copies of Mirkwood Elf Army go for about $262 today. Since it retired, the set has grown roughly 15.9% a year, and our forecast puts it near $292 by this time next year. The average used price is $144 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $220 to $290. The 6 included minifigs account for approximately 78% of the set's total value. The set was available for 22 months, from December 2013 to October 2015.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller Luciant $200.00
-23.8%
(SE) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller zickan $205.75
-21.6%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller Gnomito.31 $210.00
-19.9%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller macduff2000 $220.00
-16.1%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller MMillere $220.00
-16.1%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller tmarasco $224.99
-14.2%
(CA) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller Ashleyjin $244.93
-6.6%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller harpelleon $250.00
-4.7%
(IT) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller CALATRAVA_STORE $254.32
-3.0%
(US) eBay listing for Mirkwood Elf Army $254.43
-3.0%
(GB) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller yorbrick $258.49
-1.5%
(GB) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller baggs1981 $265.11
+1.1%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller EspA $269.00
+2.6%
(US) Mirkwood Elf Army from BrickLink seller iluvmyelement $275.00
+4.8%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Member demand is rising and this set's forecast is ahead of similar sets, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandUpper half in The Hobbit
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+24% typical for The Desolation of Smaug
+19% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:5% bearish·83% neutral·12% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other The Desolation of Smaug sets

#2 of 7
By growth since retail, +775%
+392%+1,073%
In the top quarter of the group.
$0.95 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.95
Typical
$0.58
About 65% above the group's typical value per piece.
#4 of 8
Used value as a share of new, 55%
41%71%
In the top half of the group.
#7 of 9 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
130216 Lake-town Guard+1,073%
279012 Mirkwood Elf Army+775%
379014 Dol Guldur Battle+500%

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 $419.69
Growth  +499.6%
Annual growth 15.3%

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 $196.80
Growth  +392.1%
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 $149.71
Growth  +399.2%
Annual growth 11.0%

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 $114.49
Growth  +472.7%
Annual growth 13.3%

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 $30.75
Annual growth 10.8%

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 $58.51
Growth  +1072.5%
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 $36.76
Annual growth 3.6%

Mirkwood Elf Army Questions

What does LEGO 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army sell for now?

A new, sealed copy of Mirkwood Elf Army is worth about $262 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $228 and $305. On the used market, expect to pay around $144.

When did LEGO 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army retire?

Mirkwood Elf Army retired in October 2015, having been in production for 22 months, 3 months longer than the typical The Desolation of Smaug set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How much has LEGO 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army gone up in value?

Mirkwood Elf Army is now worth 775% more than its $29.99 retail price, or roughly 15.9% a year on average. That is well ahead of the The Desolation of Smaug average of 10.9% a year.

What will LEGO 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army be worth next year?

In twelve months, Mirkwood Elf Army could be worth around $292, about 11% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces does LEGO 79012 Mirkwood Elf Army have, and which minifigures are included?

Mirkwood Elf Army is built from 276 pieces, or $0.11 per piece at retail. The 6 minifigures included are Gundabad Orc (2), Mirkwood Elf, Mirkwood Elf Archer (2) and Thranduil. Their combined value is about $204, about three quarters of what the set is worth. Thranduil is the most valuable at $71. Mirkwood Elf and Thranduil are exclusive to this set.

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Mirkwood Elf Army Reviews

32 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Eurobricks
“Overall this is a decent enough set. The walls are very short and this particular design was never seen in the film. It was probably based on early prelim images of the gate seen during the Barrels out of Bond scene in the film. As a stand alone army builder (it does not... More connect to a larger set like the Uruk-hai Army does, just connects to other Mirkwood Elf Army sets) I feel like Thranduil should have been left out and included in another set to give it more multiple purchase appeal.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
FBTB
“Part of the attraction of this one, that kicks it from good to great, is the simple addition of elves and a better balance of good guys over the bad guys. We can get bad guys almost anywhere, but elves are fairly rare. So now, we can elf armies easier than we could Rohan... More armies. Given how over-the-top and big all of the battles have been in The Hobbit, we're going to need them.”
Full review at www.fbtb.net

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 $420.
Summary
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Mirkwood Elf Army set 79012 was released on December 2, 2013, retailing for $30, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $262, used ones can be found for $144.
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The Orcs are trespassing on the lands of the great Elven king, Thranduil, and a thrilling battle is inevitable. Climb the rotating tree at the edge of Mirkwood Forest and keep watch. When the Gundabad Orc warriors draw near on foot or riding the ferocious brown Warg, defend the Elven stronghold with the Mirkwood Elf army. Watch out for Orcs using the ladder to scale the wall. Flick missiles from the wall, then grab a weapon from the rack and attack! Split the tree in two for ambush mode to send Elven warriors flying over the wall and shock the Orc invaders!

Includes 6 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Thranduil, Mirkwood Elf, 2 Mirkwood Elf Archers and 2 Gundabad Orcs.
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