1. Sets
  2. The Lord of the Rings
  3. The Fellowship of the Ring
9469 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Gandalf Arrives thumbnail image

9469 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Gandalf Arrives
Images 6Description 
9469 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Gandalf Arrives
  • Gandalf Arrives thumbnail
  • Gandalf Arrives thumbnail
  • Gandalf Arrives thumbnail
  • Gandalf Arrives thumbnail
  • Gandalf Arrives thumbnail
  • Gandalf Arrives thumbnail

LEGO 9469 Gandalf Arrives is a The Lord of the Rings set valued at $130 for new and sealed sets, up 901% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in November 2013 with annual appreciation averaging 11.86% since. Used copies are valued between $45 and $57 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $125 and $172. As its value has eased recently, the market for the set holds level despite slower growth than similar retired sets.

Gandalf Arrives Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Gandalf Arrives since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 9469 Gandalf Arrives is a The Lord of the Rings set released in 2012, containing 83 pieces and 2 minifigures: Gandalf the Grey and Frodo Baggins. The set depicts Gandalf’s arrival in the Shire, featuring a horse-drawn cart loaded with accessories including a barrel with fireworks, a carrot, a book, a staff, a letter, and a backpack. Based on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring film adaptation, the scene recreates the characters’ first meeting in Hobbiton.

New and sealed, Gandalf Arrives is worth about $130 today. It has averaged 11.9% a year since it retired, and our forecast has it near $143 next year and $188 in five. The average used price is $48 for those in good overall condition. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 25% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $126 to $158. The set was available for 18 months, from May 2012 to November 2013.
Collector and Investor Standing
Gandalf Arrives of 2012, Gandalf and Frodo on the horse drawn cart in the Shire, the smallest boxed set of the first Lord of the Rings wave.
86/100
Collector
Among the most wanted
Gandalf arrives in the Shire
88/100
Investor
One of the strongest holdings
Shire cart sees active secondary market trade
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Lord of the Rings 9469 Gandalf Arrives 83pc Box Set Gandalf the Grey
BrickEconomy Choice
$105.00
(US) The Lord of the Rings: Gandalf Arrives (9469), New in Sealed Box $109.00
-16.1%
(US) 9469 Gandalf Arrives, Lord of the Rings, Brand New Factory Sealed $119.11
-8.4%
(US) Lord of the Rings Gandalf Arrives 9469 New Sealed Retired (Box Damage) $120.00
-7.7%
(US) LEGO 9469 GANDALF ARRIVES LORD OF THE RINGS NEW & SEALED HOBBIT $122.99
-5.4%
(US) Gandalf Arrives from BrickLink seller imac12 $124.99
-3.8%
(US) LEGO 9469 GANDALF ARRIVES LORD OF THE RINGS NEW & SEALED HOBBIT $125.99
-3.1%
(US) LEGO 9469 GANDALF ARRIVES LORD OF THE RINGS NEW & SEALED HOBBIT $125.99
-3.1%
(US) Gandalf Arrives from BrickLink seller thebrickmage $129.95
0.0%
(US) The Lord Of The Rings Gandalf Arrives 9469 New Unopened $129.99
(US) the Lord of the Rings: Gandalf Arrives $130.00
(US) SEALED - LEGO The Lord of the Rings: Gandalf Arrives (9469) $133.98
+3.1%
(US) 9469 Gandalf Arrives, Lord of the Rings, Brand New Factory Sealed $139.93
+7.6%
(US) 9469 Gandalf Arrives, Lord of the Rings, Brand New Factory Sealed $139.93
+7.6%
Picked for your regionShow 9 more listings

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 9469 Gandalf Arrives.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 9469 Gandalf Arrives.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Over the last three months, 9469 Gandalf Arrives has eased in value. It is growing slower than similar retired sets from The Lord of the Rings theme, with more copies being listed for sale.
DemandUpper half in The Lord of the Rings
Very high demand but falling
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in The Lord of the Rings
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+20% typical for The Fellowship of the Ring
+3% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:30% bearish·60% neutral·10% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Gandalf Arrives Minifigs

Gandalf Arrives contains 2 minifigures.
lor002
Frodo Baggins
Frodo Baggins wearing a sand green shirt - lor002
2 sets
Value $18.61
lor001
Gandalf the Grey
Gandalf the Grey wearing a wizard hat - lor001
4 sets
Value $14.43

Compared with other The Fellowship of the Ring sets

Gandalf Arrives is the best performer among The Fellowship of the Ring sets since it has fewer copies listed for sale than most sets below it and most sets below it cost more than twice as much at launch.

#1 of 7
By growth since retail, +901%
+392%+901%
The best performer in the group.
$1.57 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.57
Typical
$0.81
About twice the group's typical value per piece.
#8 of 8
Used value as a share of new, 37%
37%71%
Used copies keep the least of their new value in the group.
#8 of 8 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About half the rate of the group's retired sets.
All The Fellowship of the Ring setsValueSince retail
9473 The Mines of Moria$596+645%
9476 The Orc Forge$355+787%
9472 Attack On Weathertop$295+392%
79006 The Council of Elrond$191+538%
9469 Gandalf Arrives$130+901%
79005 The Wizard Battle$129+896%
5000202 Elrond$51-
30210 Frodo with Cooking Corner$27+569%

Sets in The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring

9473 The Mines of Moria

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 776 / 9
Availability Retired
9473 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Mines of Moria
Retail $79.99
Value $595.75
Growth  +644.8%
Annual growth 15.4%

9472 Attack On Weathertop

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 430 / 5
Availability Retired
9472 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Attack On Weathertop
Retail $59.99
Value $295.00
Growth  +391.7%
Annual growth 10.2%

9476 The Orc Forge

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 366 / 4
Availability Retired
9476 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Orc Forge
Retail $39.99
Value $354.79
Growth  +787.2%
Annual growth 14.8%

79006 The Council of Elrond

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 243 / 4
Availability Retired
79006 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Council of Elrond
Retail $29.99
Value $191.35
Growth  +538.0%
Annual growth 15.0%

79005 The Wizard Battle

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 113 / 2
Availability Retired
79005 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Wizard Battle
Retail $12.99
Value $129.40
Growth  +896.2%
Annual growth 16.5%

30210 Frodo with Cooking Corner

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 1
Availability Retired
30210 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Frodo with Cooking Corner
Retail $3.99
Value $26.71
Growth  +569.4%
Annual growth 10.4%

5000202 Elrond

Theme / Subtheme The Lord of the Rings / The Fellowship of the Ring
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 6 / 1
Availability Retired
5000202 LEGO The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Elrond
promotional
Value $51.49
Annual growth 5.8%

Gandalf Arrives Questions

What is LEGO 9469 Gandalf Arrives worth?

Sealed in its box, Gandalf Arrives is valued at $130, with most sales landing between $125 and $172. Its value has eased 7% over the last 90 days. On the used market, expect to pay around $48.

Is LEGO 9469 Gandalf Arrives still available?

No. Gandalf Arrives retired in November 2013, having been in production for 18 months, about as long as the typical The Fellowship of the Ring set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Has LEGO 9469 Gandalf Arrives increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Gandalf Arrives has gained 901% on its original retail price of $12.99, about 11.9% a year. That edges past the The Fellowship of the Ring average of 10.8% a year.

How much could LEGO 9469 Gandalf Arrives be worth in a year?

Our one-year forecast has Gandalf Arrives at around $143 a year from now, about 10% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. On balance, demand, supply and price are level. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 9469 Gandalf Arrives?

The set contains 83 pieces ($0.16 a piece at its retail price), with 2 minifigures: Frodo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey. Their combined value is about $33, roughly a quarter of what the set is worth. Frodo Baggins is the most valuable at $19.

Top lists

My Collection

Gandalf Arrives Reviews

46 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
The Brick Fan
“The set is a well made set that captures the scene in The Fellowship of the Ring almost perfectly. The minifigures are exclusive to this set, although Frodo will have a variant in other sets. The only knock I can give on the set is the price for what you get. The minifigs... More and the new horse are the main attraction. I would recommend picking it up but try to wait for a sale first.”
Full review at www.thebrickfan.com
Eurobricks
“Overall, I think this is an small but excellent set. Fans of Lord of the Rings will love this depiction of the first scene in the movie, and even non-LOTR fans will like this set for the pieces such as the new horse.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
Excerpts from third-party reviews

About The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring

The Fellowship of the Ring was an unofficial subtheme of the LEGO The Lord of the Rings theme. It was introduced in the first wave in 2012 and consists of eight sets including one promotional set that was an Elrond minifigure.

The Fellowship of the Ring consists of 8 sets that ran from 2012 to 2013. As of today, 9473 The Mines of Moria is the most valuable The Fellowship of the Ring set with an estimated new/sealed value of $596.
Summary
The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Gandalf Arrives set 9469 was released on May 16, 2012, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $130, while used sets sell around $48.
Read more
Get a value badge
Show this set's value on your website or blog.
Join Gandalf the Grey as he travels to the Shire to celebrate the 111th birthday of his old friend Bilbo Baggins and relive the opening scene of The Fellowship of the Ring! As Gandalf makes his way through the Shire on his horse and cart, he meets an excited young hobbit, Frodo Baggins. This is where the legendary adventure of The Lord of the Rings begins!

Includes 2 minifigures: Gandalf the Grey and Frodo Baggins. Also includes the new LEGO horse. Accessories include book, staff, backpack and letter. Features horse cart, carrot and barrel with fireworks. Collect the exclusive Gandalf the Grey minifigure. Build the scene where the adventure began. Cart and horse measures 6" (16cm) long.
Description provided by LEGO©