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LEGO 79013 Lake-town Chase is a The Hobbit set valued at $269 for new and sealed sets, up 438% from an original retail price of $49.99. The set retired in December 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 9.59% since. Used copies are valued between $150 and $187 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $250 and $340. Momentum is building as the set's value climbs, with minifigure prices rising to support that gain.

Lake-town Chase Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Lake-town Chase since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 79013 Lake-town Chase is a The Hobbit set in The Desolation of Smaug subtheme released in 2013, containing 470 pieces and 5 minifigures. The build centers on a dual-purpose house and prison with a guard room, cell with key, lookout, and a roof-mounted catapult, plus a small armory and a boat. The minifigures are Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, Bard the Bowman, the Master of Lake-town, and a Lake-town Guard. The set is based on scenes from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug film.

A new Lake-town Chase sells for around $269 today, after averaging 9.6% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $397. The average used price is $156 for those in good overall condition. The 5 included minifigs account for approximately 80% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $250 to $448. The set was available for 12 months, from December 2013 to December 2014.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) The Hobbit Lake-town Chase Set #79013 New Sealed Retired
BrickEconomy Choice
$214.99
(US) The Hobbit: Lake-Town Chase (79013) New Factory Sealed $249.99
-7.1%
(US) The Hobbit Lake-town Chase Set #79013 New Sealed Retired $249.99
-7.1%
(US) The Hobbit: Lake-Town Chase (79013) New Sealed $250.00
-7.1%
(US) Lake-town Chase from BrickLink seller aatb $250.00
-7.1%
(US) Lake-town Chase from BrickLink seller bactalmode $250.00
-7.1%
(US) Lake-town Chase from BrickLink seller sevennnnnit $250.00
-7.1%
(CA) The Hobbit: 79013 Lake-Town Chase Brand New Sealed Box 2013 Retired $252.51
-6.1%
(US) The Hobbit: Lake-town Chase (79013) New Sealed Retired Set $253.00
-5.9%
(US) 79013 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Chase (New Sealed) $269.00
(US) New Factory Sealed Lego 79013 Lake-town Chase Hobbit Set $275.00
+2.2%
(US) The Hobbit: Lake-Town Chase (79013) - BRAND NEW UNOPENED $299.95
+11.5%
(US) The Hobbit: Lake-Town Chase (79013) $300.00
+11.5%
(US) The Hobbit: Lake-Town Chase (79013) -- Brand New, Sealed $320.00
+19.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 79013 Lake-town Chase.

Market Momentum

Bullish
This set's value is climbing and its minifigures are climbing in value.
DemandLower half in The Hobbit
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for The Hobbit
Listings up 22% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+24% typical for The Desolation of Smaug
+22% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:5% bearish·47% neutral·48% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other The Desolation of Smaug sets

Lake-town Chase ranks 5th of 7 The Desolation of Smaug sets, and the numbers show why. More copies are for sale than of most sets ranked above it and it started from well over the retail price of most sets ranked higher.

#5 of 7
By growth since retail, +438%
+392%+1,073%
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.57 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.57
Typical
$0.58
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
#3 of 8
Used value as a share of new, 58%
41%71%
In the top half of the group.
#5 of 9 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
Close to 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%
579013 Lake-town Chase+438%

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%

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%

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 $262.30
Growth  +774.6%
Annual growth 15.9%

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%

Lake-town Chase Questions

What is LEGO 79013 Lake-town Chase worth?

Sealed in its box, Lake-town Chase is valued at $269, with most sales landing between $250 and $340. That is up 9% on three months ago. A used copy in good condition goes for about $156.

Is LEGO 79013 Lake-town Chase retired?

Yes. Lake-town Chase left LEGO's shelves in December 2014 after a run of 12 months, 7 months shorter than the typical The Desolation of Smaug set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Has LEGO 79013 Lake-town Chase increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Lake-town Chase has gained 438% on its original retail price of $49.99, about 9.6% a year. That is behind the The Desolation of Smaug average of 10.9% a year, so other sets in its group have grown faster.

How much could LEGO 79013 Lake-town Chase be worth in a year?

Next year's forecast for Lake-town Chase is $297, about 10% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 79013 Lake-town Chase?

The set contains 470 pieces, about $0.11 each at retail, with 5 minifigures: Bard the Bowman, Bilbo Baggins, Lake-town Guard, Master of Lake-town and Thorin Oakenshield. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $215, about 80% of the set's value, led by Master of Lake-town at $57. Bard the Bowman, Master of Lake-town and Thorin Oakenshield cannot be found in any other set.

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Lake-town Chase Reviews

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The Brothers Brick
“Lake-town Chase doesn't seem to contain a lot of chase, though it does contain a nice bit of Lake-town. It's a solid set; the buildings are well-built and looking nice, and the ship is great. There's not much in the way of unique or new elements, aside from the arches, but... More the vast majority of the pieces are brown or dark brown, with plenty of log bricks, so if you want to stock up on brown, this is a good way to do it.”
Full review at www.brothers-brick.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 $420.
Summary
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Chase set 79013 was released on December 2, 2013, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $269, while used sets sell around $156.
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Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield have washed up on the shores of Lake-town. Help the heroic Bard the Bowman to sneak them in aboard his boat, hide in the barrel and sail into town. Sneak through the secret passageway into the armory to grab a weapon and tiptoe past the Guard to take the prison key. Blow out the prison wall for the ultimate distraction! Can our heroes avoid being blasted by the prison roof catapult and escape to safety?

Includes 5 minifigures with assorted weapons and accessories: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, Bard the Bowman, Master of Lake-town and a Lake-town Guard

Features dual-purpose house/prison, armory and a boat House/prison features guard room, prison, prison key, look-out and catapult on the roof.
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