LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders 79001-1
LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1) is worth about $149 on the secondary market today, against a $41 retail price. It has 298 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
- Set number
- 79001-1
- Theme
- The Hobbit
- Subtheme
- An Unexpected Journey
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 298
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $41
- Market value
- $149
- Used value
- $48
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Minifigures in LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $74 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 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1) worth?
LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders is worth approximately $149 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders retired?
Yes — Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1) 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 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders gone up in value?
Yes. Escape from Mirkwood Spiders launched at $41 and now trades around $149, an increase of 263.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Escape from Mirkwood Spiders?
At its $41 retail price across 298 pieces, Escape from Mirkwood Spiders works out to about $0.138 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Escape from Mirkwood Spiders a good investment?
Escape from Mirkwood Spiders currently trades 263.4% above its $41 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 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders so expensive?
Escape from Mirkwood Spiders 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.