LEGO Riddles for the Ring 79000-1
LEGO Riddles for the Ring (79000-1) is worth about $80 on the secondary market today, against a $14 retail price. It has 105 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 resa
- Set number
- 79000-1
- Theme
- The Hobbit
- Subtheme
- An Unexpected Journey
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 105
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $14
- Market value
- $80
- Used value
- $28
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
Minifigures in LEGO Riddles for the Ring
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $24 together, roughly 30% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Riddles for the Ring (79000-1) worth?
LEGO Riddles for the Ring is worth approximately $80 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Riddles for the Ring retired?
Yes — Riddles for the Ring (79000-1) 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 Riddles for the Ring gone up in value?
Yes. Riddles for the Ring launched at $14 and now trades around $80, an increase of 471.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Riddles for the Ring?
At its $14 retail price across 105 pieces, Riddles for the Ring works out to about $0.133 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Riddles for the Ring a good investment?
Riddles for the Ring currently trades 471.4% above its $14 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 Riddles for the Ring so expensive?
Riddles for the Ring 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.