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LEGO 2012 / The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug Sets

In 2012, LEGO released 2 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug sets, all of these sets have been retired. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $70, today those sets are valued around $337, a growth of 382%.
Most valuable 2012 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug set
79004 Barrel Escape $198.42
Most owned 2012 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug set
79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
2 sets

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 $138.99
Growth  +363.5%
Annual growth 11.2%

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 $198.42
Growth  +396.2%
Annual growth 11.4%

Year Pricing

Retail
$69.98   (for all 2 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$337.41
Growth
+382.15%
Annual growth
+11.22%
Used
Value
$195.45

2012 Set Lifespans

The average lifespan of a 2012 The Hobbit set is 19 months where 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders had the longest lifespan of 20 months.
Barrel Escape
Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
Average (19 months)
Lifespan in months
0
10
20

Community Stats

The following are the top 2 most owned 2012 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
#2Barrel Escape

About LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug

LEGO's The Desolation of Smaug subtheme was released in 2012 and based on the movie.
2012 LEGO Sets
2012 was a landmark year highlighted by LEGO’s 80th anniversary and major licensed expansions. LEGO The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit joined the lineup alongside Marvel and DC Super Heroes, establishing enduring partnerships with both comic universes. LEGO Friends debuted, introducing mini-doll figures and Heartlake City, becoming one of LEGO’s most successful modern themes. Other launches included Monster Fighters, Disney Princess, and Dino. Alien Conquest, Atlantis, Pharaoh’s Quest, Kingdoms, and Harry Potter retired, though Harry Potter would later return in 2018.