LEGO Barrel Escape 79004-1
LEGO Barrel Escape (79004-1) is worth about $200 on the secondary market today, against a $55 retail price. It has 334 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 resale mar
- Set number
- 79004-1
- Theme
- The Hobbit
- Subtheme
- An Unexpected Journey
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 334
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $55
- Market value
- $200
- Used value
- $93
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Minifigures in LEGO Barrel Escape
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $136 together, roughly 68% 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 Barrel Escape (79004-1) worth?
LEGO Barrel Escape is worth approximately $200 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Barrel Escape retired?
Yes — Barrel Escape (79004-1) 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 Barrel Escape gone up in value?
Yes. Barrel Escape launched at $55 and now trades around $200, an increase of 263.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Barrel Escape?
At its $55 retail price across 334 pieces, Barrel Escape works out to about $0.165 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Barrel Escape a good investment?
Barrel Escape currently trades 263.6% above its $55 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 Barrel Escape so expensive?
Barrel Escape 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.