The Wargs are attacking!
Defend with Thorin Oakenshield!

Build the iconic scene from The Hobbit with 400 pieces and 5 minifigures. Includes catapult function to launch dwarves into the tree!

🏛 The Hobbit
Set #79002

Attack of the Wargs

Attack of the Wargs is a solid entry in The Hobbit LEGO line.

🏆 Best For: Fans of The Hobbit and LEGO enthusiasts looking for a detailed and engaging build experience. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 400 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★☆☆ 3.9 from 6 reviews

Fans appreciate the detailed minifigures and the inclusion of the Wargs, but some find the tree build to be a bit small and lacking in detail. The play features are considered fun but somewhat limited.

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$49.99
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📝 Our Take

Attack of the Wargs is a solid entry in The Hobbit LEGO line. It perfectly captures the tense forest encounter with detailed minifigures and a functional, if compact, tree build.

This set is perfect for fans of The Hobbit movies and LEGO collectors alike. The build is engaging and offers some play features, making it a fun addition to any Middle-earth display.

Skip this if you're looking for a large, sprawling set or prefer more substantial structures. Consider sets like the Mines of Moria or Helm's Deep for larger-scale builds.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
400
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
👤
8-14
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Building the unique tree structure with integrated play features.
  • Assembling the Wargs and posing them dynamically.
  • Incorporating the flame shooter function for added playability.
  • Creating a scene that accurately reflects the movie's atmosphere.

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Attack of the Wargs set has shown steady appreciation over the years since its retirement. Its appeal lies in the popular Hobbit theme, the inclusion of exclusive minifigures, and the relatively low piece count, making it an accessible entry point for collectors. The set's value is bolstered by the continued interest in the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit universe. While not the most extravagant set in the theme, its reasonable original price and increasing rarity contribute to its investment potential. However, fluctuations in demand and the possibility of future re-releases or similar sets could impact its long-term value. The relatively smaller size of the set means it is easier to store and display, which is a plus for collectors.

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📖 About This Set

Protect the Dwarves from the Orcs in a flame-throwing treetop battle!

Having escaped the Goblins of The Misty Mountains, The Company of Dwarves come face to face with another terrible threat! Catapult the Dwarves into the leafy branches of the tall tree where they’ll be safe as Yazneg™ and 2 Hunter Orcs arrive on Wargs and attack! When the Orcs try to burn the tree down, use the tree’s magic flame shooter function to fight back. Includes 5 minifigures: Thorin Oakenshield™, Bifur the Dwarf, Yazneg and 2 Hunter Orcs, all with assorted weapons.

•Includes 5 minifigures: Thorin Oakenshield, Bifur the Dwarf, Yazneg and 2 Hunter Orcs, all with assorted weapons
•Features 2 Wargs, a tree, 2 campfires and 2 rock ledges
•Tree features rotating sections and magic flame shooter function
•Accessories include 4 large flame elements
•Small rock ledge features catapult function
•Includes 6 weapons: 2 swords, spear, bow with quiver and two axes
•Turn the rotating tree!
•Catapult the Dwarves onto the tree to safety!
•Shoot the flames with the tree’s magic flame shooter function!
•Featured for the very first time: LEGO® Warg figures
•Collect Thorin Oakenshield, Bifur the Dwarf and Yazneg exclusive to this building set!
•Tree measures over 7” (19cm) high, 7”(19cm) wide and 4”(10cm) long
•Large rock ledge measures over 1” (4cm) high, 5” (13cm) wide and 2” (7cm) deep
•Small rock ledge measures over 0.5” (2cm) high, 2” (6cm) wide and 2” (7cm) deep

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other sets in The Hobbit theme, Attack of the Wargs offers a smaller, more focused play experience. Sets like Mirkwood Spiders offer a different environment, while larger sets like An Unexpected Gathering provide more minifigures and building complexity. This set is unique for its Wargs and specific scene depiction.

5 Minifigures Included

The set includes several exclusive minifigures, most notably Yazneg, which enhances its collectible value. Thorin Oakenshield is also a desirable minifigure. The Hunter Orcs add to the army-building potential.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 93 unique parts • 367 total pieces

Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 Light Bluish Gray
Creature Body Part, Warg Lower Jaw with Tan Teeth Print Creature Body Par...
Part #: 11429pr0001 White
Creature Body Part, Warg Lower Jaw with Tan Teeth Print Creature Body Par...
Part #: 11429pr0001 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 Dark Bluish Gray
Creature Body Part, Warg Body with Dark Red Nose Print Creature Body Par...
Part #: 13206pr0001 White
Creature Body Part, Warg Body with Dark Brown Nose Print Creature Body Par...
Part #: 13206pr0002 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Reddish Brown
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 Green
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners Wedge Plate 3 x 6...
Part #: 2419 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 Plant, Leaves 4 x 3
Part #: 2423 Olive Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2458 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2817 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Dark Brown
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves Plant, Round 1 x ...
Part #: 30176 Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Green
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 11× Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Green
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Green
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 Reddish Brown
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...
Part #: 30385 Pearl Gold
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Reddish Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 30503 Green
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 12× Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Neon Orange
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Light Blue
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Green
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 33° 3 x 2 Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part #: 3298 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Green
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Reddish Brown
Minifig Head Skeleton, Standard Skull Print Minifig Head Skel...
Part #: 3626bpr0895 White
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Dark Brown
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Dark Brown
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Dark Brown
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Slope 65° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3678b 10× Reddish Brown
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Slope 65° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3678b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Red
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 10× Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Green
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Green
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Slope Inverted 34...
Part #: 4287b Reddish Brown
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud Slope 75° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 4460b Dark Brown
Animal / Creature Accessory, Saddle [Two Clips] Animal / Creature...
Part #: 4491b Reddish Brown
Weapon Bow and Arrow [Large] Weapon Bow and Ar...
Part #: 4499 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47397 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47397 Dark Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] with Tan Mushroom Print Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740pr0006 Dark Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Rounded Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865b Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 8 x 3, 22° Right Wedge Plate 8 x 3...
Part #: 50304 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Axe Head, Clip-on (Viking) [Thin Clip] Weapon Axe Head, ...
Part #: 53705 Metallic Copper
Weapon Axe Head, Clip-on (Viking) [Thin Clip] Weapon Axe Head, ...
Part #: 53705 Pearl Titanium
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Green
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Red
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Tan
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 6003 Green
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2
Part #: 60481 Dark Brown
Weapon Sword / Scimitar Notched Blade Weapon Sword / Sc...
Part #: 60752 Flat Silver
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b Trans-Orange
Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim Wave / Flame Roun...
Part #: 6126b Trans-Light Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 10× Trans-Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Reddish Brown
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base, Locking Turntable 4 x 4 S...
Part #: 61485 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Light Bluish Gray
Flame / Headwear Accessory Plume / Feather, Triple Point Flame / Headwear ...
Part #: 64647 Trans-Orange
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Red
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Reddish Brown
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Irregular Bow, Raised Underside Cross Supports] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 76768 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Reddish Brown
Brick Round 4 x 4 Centre Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 87081 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Reddish Brown
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Reddish Brown
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Black
Weapon Pike / Spear Elaborate with Pearl Light Gray Tip Weapon Pike / Spe...
Part #: 90391pr0001 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92593 Light Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Dog Bone [Long] Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 92691 White
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 Reddish Brown
Animal Body Part, Dog Bone [Short] Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 93160 White
Weapon Sword with Thin Crossguard (Roman Gladius) Weapon Sword with...
Part #: 95673 Flat Silver
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and 4 Bars Up Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 98284 Reddish Brown
The set provides a good selection of reddish-brown elements, useful for creating natural landscapes and structures. The olive green leaves are great for adding foliage to MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Olive Green Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 (9x) $1.80
Reddish Brown Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 (12x) $2.40
Dark Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (6x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.70

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the forest with additional trees and foliage.
🏰 Create a fortified outpost or watchtower.
🧙 Build a wizard's hut hidden within the forest.

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Attack of the Wargs Instructions
BI 3017 / 76+4 - 65/115g 79002 V29
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Attack of the Wargs Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

93
Unique Parts
350
Total Pieces
5
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 2