There and Back Again!
A 665-Piece Hobbit Adventure

Relive Bilbo's unexpected gathering with Gandalf and the dwarves. A classic set featuring 6 minifigures!

🏛 The Hobbit
Set #79003

An Unexpected Gathering

An Unexpected Gathering is a charming recreation of Bag End.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for teens and adults who are fans of The Hobbit and enjoy detailed, character-rich sets. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 665 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.3

Fans appreciate the detailed recreation of Bag End and the inclusion of several exclusive dwarf minifigures. Some find the interior a bit cramped, but overall it's considered a charming and well-designed set.

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$69.99
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📝 Our Take

An Unexpected Gathering is a charming recreation of Bag End. The set perfectly captures the cozy, lived-in feel of Bilbo Baggins' hobbit hole, making it a delightful display piece for any Tolkien fan.

This set is perfect for Hobbit and Lord of the Rings enthusiasts. The build is enjoyable and not overly complex, suitable for intermediate builders, and the included minifigures are a major draw.

Skip this if you prefer larger, more detailed builds or are not a fan of The Hobbit. Consider sets from the larger Lord of the Rings line or the Rivendell set for a more expansive experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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665
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Recreating the unique architecture of Bag End
  • Incorporating interior details like the fireplace and dining table
  • Using curved slopes to achieve the rounded hobbit hole design
  • Displaying the set open or closed for different viewing options

📈 Investment Analysis

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An Unexpected Gathering, with its ties to The Hobbit trilogy, holds good investment potential. The set features exclusive minifigures and a unique design that appeals to collectors. As a retired set, its value is likely to appreciate over time, especially given the enduring popularity of the Lord of the Rings universe. However, market fluctuations and overall demand will influence its long-term value.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other sets in The Hobbit theme, An Unexpected Gathering offers a detailed interior and a good selection of minifigures. The Mines of Moria set provides a more action-oriented build, while the Attack on Lake-town set offers a larger-scale battle scene. This set is a great choice for those who prefer a character-focused and displayable model.

6 Minifigures Included

The set includes six minifigures, featuring Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, and four unique dwarves (Balin, Bofur, Bombur, and Dwalin), making it a desirable set for minifigure collectors.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 121 unique parts • 626 total pieces

Weapon Sword Small Weapon Sword Small
Part #: 10053 Flat Silver
Food Pretzel Food Pretzel
Part #: 10170 Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 Medium Nougat
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 79003-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 13048 [No Color/Any Color]
Plant, Cherries Plant, Cherries
Part #: 22667 Red
Plant, Cherries Plant, Cherries
Part #: 22667 Lime
Equipment Goblet / Glass Equipment Goblet ...
Part #: 2343 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Green
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 Green
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 Bright Green
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Tan
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453a Tan
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Green
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Tan
Barrel 2 x 2 x 2 Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Part #: 2489 Dark Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Trans-Clear
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Green
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Tan
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Green
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30044 Dark Green
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 Pane Lattice Diamond with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30046 Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Tan
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Green
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Trans-Orange
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Tan
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Green
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Tan
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Tan
Headwear Accessory Plume / Feathers with Pin Headwear Accessor...
Part #: 30126 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Dark Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 12× Green
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 13× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Tan
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Green
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick U Clips] Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 30350c Black
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick U Clips] Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 30350c Reddish Brown
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Green
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Dark Tan
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Green
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b 13× Green
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Tan
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 Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 25× Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Yellow
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Green
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 14× Medium Nougat
Tile 1 x 2 with Letter with Script and Seal Print Tile 1 x 2 with L...
Part #: 3069bpr0055 White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Green
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3184 Black
Slope 33° 3 x 4 Slope 33° 3 x 4
Part #: 3297 Green
Book 2 x 3 [Plain] Book 2 x 3 [Plain]
Part #: 33009 Reddish Brown
Plant, Apple Plant, Apple
Part #: 33051 Bright Green
Food Turkey Drumstick [Short] - 20mm Round Opening Food Turkey Drums...
Part #: 33057 Dark Orange
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thick Top with Reinforced Underside Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 3307 Tan
Food Hot Dog / Sausage Food Hot Dog / Sa...
Part #: 33078 Red
Plant, Carrot Plant, Carrot
Part #: 33172 Orange
Plant, Carrot Top Plant, Carrot Top
Part #: 33183 Bright Green
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Tan
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Green
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Tan
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Reddish Brown
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3633 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Tan
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Tan
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Tan
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Black
Weapon Dagger / Knife Weapon Dagger / K...
Part #: 37 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Green
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Tan
Plant, Flower Stem Plant, Flower Stem
Part #: 3741 Green
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 Yellow
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 Red
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Green
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Green
Equipment Shovel [Rounded Handle End] Equipment Shovel ...
Part #: 3837 Dark Bluish Gray
Tool Pickaxe Tool Pickaxe
Part #: 3841 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 14× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Tan
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 Green
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Green
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 6 x 1 Brick Curved 6 x 1
Part #: 42022 Green
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Reddish Brown
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Green
Slope Inverted 34° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper Slope Inverted 34...
Part #: 4287b Reddish Brown
Equipment Brush / Broom Equipment Brush /...
Part #: 4332 Black
Food Bread Food Bread
Part #: 4342 Medium Nougat
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud Slope 75° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 4460b Bright Green
Equipment Frying Pan Equipment Frying Pan
Part #: 4528 Black
Equipment Saucepan Equipment Saucepan
Part #: 4529 Black
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, with Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738b Reddish Brown
Treasure Chest Lid [Thick Hinge] Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 4739a Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 48092 Medium Nougat
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a Tan
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Bright Green
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Green
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Brown
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Green
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 6003 Green
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 6003 Dark Tan
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip, Solid Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475a Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475b Medium Nougat
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Black
Plant, Bush 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Bush 2 x 2...
Part #: 6064 Green
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 Reddish Brown
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 24× Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Orange
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 61678 10× Green
Plate Special Round 8 x 8 with 2 x 2 Center Studs with Woodgrain and Feanorean G Print Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 6177bpr0001 Green
Brick Curved 2 x 3 Brick Curved 2 x 3
Part #: 6215 13× Green
Wheel Arch, Mudguard, 1 1/2 x 6 x 1 [Arch Extended] Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 62361 Reddish Brown
Equipment Dish / Plate / Bowl 3 x 3 [Plain] Equipment Dish / ...
Part #: 6256 Bright Light Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Black
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Reddish Brown
Barrel Half Large with Axle Hole Barrel Half Large...
Part #: 64951 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Tan
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Irregular Bow, Raised Underside Cross Supports] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 76768 Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Green
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 12× Tan
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Tan
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Reddish Brown
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2
Part #: 88292 Medium Nougat
Plate 8 x 16 Plate 8 x 16
Part #: 92438 Dark Tan
Plate 8 x 16 Plate 8 x 16
Part #: 92438 Green
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Reddish Brown
Equipment Bottle Equipment Bottle
Part #: 95228 Trans-Brown
Weapon Sword with Thin Crossguard (Roman Gladius) Weapon Sword with...
Part #: 95673 Flat Silver
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 10× Medium Nougat
Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Solid Studs] Slope 75° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 98560 Green
This set offers a good selection of reddish-brown and green pieces, useful for creating natural landscapes and architectural details. The curved slopes and specialized bricks add to the set's unique building possibilities.

🛒 Where to Buy

LEGO (UK)
✓ In Stock
£59.99
eBay
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$62.99
Walmart
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$66.49
Target
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$69.99
LEGO (US)
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$69.99
LEGO (CA)
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$84.99
Amazon

💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (25x) $1.25
Medium Nougat Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (14x) $1.40
Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (14x) $2.80
Yellow Plant, Flower - Small (9x) $0.90
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.35

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand Bag End into a larger Hobbiton landscape
🏰 Create a medieval cottage or fantasy dwelling
🏛 Design a miniature museum diorama

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Charts Inventory Statistics

121
Unique Parts
626
Total Pieces
6
Minifigures
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