LEGO An Unexpected Gathering 79003-1
LEGO An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1) is worth about $332 on the secondary market today, against a $97 retail price. It has 652 pieces, belongs to the The Hobbit theme and was released in 2012. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the
- Set number
- 79003-1
- Theme
- The Hobbit
- Subtheme
- An Unexpected Journey
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 652
- Minifigures
- 6
- RRP
- $97
- Market value
- $333
- Used value
- $175
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Minifigures in LEGO An Unexpected Gathering
What you are paying for
Its 6 priced minifigures are worth about $163 together, roughly 49% of the set's value — high for sets with minifigures, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1) worth?
LEGO An Unexpected Gathering is worth approximately $332 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO An Unexpected Gathering retired?
Yes — An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO An Unexpected Gathering gone up in value?
Yes. An Unexpected Gathering launched at $97 and now trades around $332, an increase of 242.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for An Unexpected Gathering?
At its $97 retail price across 652 pieces, An Unexpected Gathering works out to about $0.149 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO An Unexpected Gathering a good investment?
An Unexpected Gathering currently trades 242.8% above its $97 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO An Unexpected Gathering so expensive?
An Unexpected Gathering was released in 2012 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.