LEGO Mirkwood Elf Army 79012-1
LEGO Mirkwood Elf Army (79012-1) is worth about $255 on the secondary market today, against a $41 retail price. It has 276 pieces, belongs to the The Hobbit theme and was released in 2013. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale
- Set number
- 79012-1
- Theme
- The Hobbit
- Subtheme
- The Desolation of Smaug
- Year
- 2013
- Pieces
- 276
- Minifigures
- 6
- RRP
- $41
- Market value
- $255
- Used value
- $119
- Released
- 2013
- Retirement
- Retired in 2015
Minifigures in LEGO Mirkwood Elf Army
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $95 together, roughly 37% 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 Mirkwood Elf Army (79012-1) worth?
LEGO Mirkwood Elf Army is worth approximately $255 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Mirkwood Elf Army retired?
Yes — Mirkwood Elf Army (79012-1) 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 Mirkwood Elf Army gone up in value?
Yes. Mirkwood Elf Army launched at $41 and now trades around $255, an increase of 521.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Mirkwood Elf Army?
At its $41 retail price across 276 pieces, Mirkwood Elf Army works out to about $0.149 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Mirkwood Elf Army a good investment?
Mirkwood Elf Army currently trades 521.9% 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 Mirkwood Elf Army so expensive?
Mirkwood Elf Army was released in 2013 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.