Escape from Lake-town!
With Bilbo, Thorin & Bard

Relive the thrilling chase from The Hobbit with 470 pieces. Build the Laketown house, armory, and boat!

🏛 The Hobbit
Set #79013

Lake-town Chase

Lake-town Chase is a charming, albeit small, recreation of a pivotal scene from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for Hobbit fans and LEGO collectors looking for a fun and engaging build with great minifigures. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 470 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the unique Lake-town setting and the inclusion of key characters as minifigures. Some criticisms include the set's small size and the simplicity of the build, with a few finding it overpriced for what it offers.

📝 Our Take

Lake-town Chase is a charming, albeit small, recreation of a pivotal scene from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. This set captures the chaotic escape through Lake-town with collapsing structures and five minifigures based on key characters. It's a great way to own figures from the movie at a reasonable price.

This set is perfect for fans of The Hobbit movies and collectors of LEGO Middle-earth sets. The build is relatively simple, making it accessible to younger builders, while the minifigures and play features offer plenty of fun for older fans. It's also a good set for those looking to expand their LEGO town layouts with some unique architecture.

Skip this if you are looking for a challenging build or a large, impressive display piece. The set's small size and relatively simple construction might not appeal to experienced builders. Consider the larger Rivendell set (10316-1) for a more complex and detailed Middle-earth experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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470
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Collapsing building sections create dynamic play possibilities
  • Use of palisade bricks evokes the wooden architecture of Lake-town
  • Hidden weapon storage adds a fun surprise element
  • Play features allow for recreating key scenes from the movie

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B+
Investment Grade
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The Lake-town Chase set, while not the largest in The Hobbit line, holds decent investment potential due to its desirable minifigures and the popularity of the theme. As a retired set, its value has steadily increased over time, and demand from collectors of Middle-earth LEGO sets remains strong. However, its relatively small size and piece count may limit its long-term appreciation compared to larger, more iconic sets in the theme. Keep in mind that the value of LEGO sets can fluctuate, and past performance is not indicative of future results.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other sets in The Hobbit theme, Lake-town Chase offers a more focused play experience with a smaller footprint. While larger sets like Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1) offer more pieces and a larger build, Lake-town Chase provides a more compact and playable recreation of a specific scene. It's a good choice for those who want a piece of Middle-earth without committing to a massive build.

5 Minifigures Included

The set includes several desirable minifigures, including an exclusive version of Bard the Bowman and Thorin Oakenshield in Lake-town attire. These minifigures add significant value to the set for collectors.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 118 unique parts • 436 total pieces

Weapon Sword Small Weapon Sword Small
Part #: 10053 Flat Silver
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Complete Underside Rib] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 10247 Black
Minifig Ring 1 x 1 Minifig Ring 1 x 1
Part #: 11010 Chrome Gold
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Brown
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Very Thin Top without Reinforced Underside Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 12939 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 3 [Gothic] Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 13965 Reddish Brown
Sticker Sheet for Set 79013-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 16401 [No Color/Any Color]
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 10× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Blue
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 3 x 3...
Part #: 2450 Dark Brown
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Solid Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453b Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2458 Dark Bluish Gray
Barrel 2 x 2 x 2 Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Part #: 2489 Dark Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Boat / Rowing Boat 14 x 5 x 2 with Oarlocks [2 Hollow Inside Studs] Boat / Rowing Boa...
Part #: 2551 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Blue
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Brick Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pins and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30000 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Green
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Bar Down Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 30043 Black
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 Pearl Gold
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 20× Dark Green
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Reddish Brown
Fence Spindled 1 x 4 x 2 [2 Top Studs] Fence Spindled 1 ...
Part #: 30055 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 16× Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 12× Dark Brown
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30137 15× Reddish Brown
Barrel 4 x 4 x 3.5 Barrel 4 x 4 x 3.5
Part #: 30139 Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 2 x 2, Two Top Studs Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 30165 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Green
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Green
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Tan
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Reddish Brown
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick Open O Clips] Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 30350b Reddish Brown
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Reddish Brown
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Reddish Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b 16× Dark Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Green
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 10× Dark Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Tan
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064b Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Plate 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 [Two Holes On Top] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 32530 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
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
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Reddish Brown
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 11× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Reddish Brown
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 26× Reddish Brown
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b Black
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Black
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside] Technic Tooth 1 x...
Part #: 41669 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 White
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 White
Support Round 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar Support Round 1 x...
Part #: 43888 Reddish Brown
Weapon Pike / Spear [4 Side Blades] Weapon Pike / Spe...
Part #: 43899 Dark Bluish Gray
Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [First Wave Right] Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...
Part #: 4495b Dark Green
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Reddish Brown
Boat, Mast 2 x 2 x 20 with Holes - Side Aligned x shape Axle Hole, + Orientation Boat, Mast 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 48002a Black
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 12× White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Reddish Brown
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 50cm String Cord Thin ...
Part #: 56823c50 Black
Weapon Mace / Flail Spiked Weapon Mace / Fla...
Part #: 59232 Flat Silver
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 6005 Black
Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Straight Clips] Bar 7 x 3 with Do...
Part #: 6020 Reddish Brown
Slope 18° 4 x 1 Slope 18° 4 x 1
Part #: 60477 Dark Brown
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 Dark Bluish Gray
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 2 Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 60596 Dark Bluish Gray
Door 1 x 4 x 6 Barred with Stud Handle Door 1 x 4 x 6 Ba...
Part #: 60621 Dark Brown
Panel 1 x 4 x 5 with Arched Window Panel 1 x 4 x 5 w...
Part #: 60808 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Light Bluish Gray
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 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Wheel Arch, Mudguard, 1 1/2 x 6 x 1 [Arch Extended] Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 62361 Reddish Brown
Equipment Key Equipment Key
Part #: 62808 Pearl Gold
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Dark Green
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 Dark Green
Animal, Fish [Hollow Stud Mouth] Animal, Fish [Hol...
Part #: 64648 Flat Silver
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Black
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
Shield Round Bowed and Fish Print Shield Round Bowe...
Part #: 75902pr0017 Dark Red
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Oar / Paddle [Reinforced] Equipment Oar / P...
Part #: 87585 Reddish Brown
Launcher, 1 x 4 with 1 x 2 Plate with Pin Hole and Bucket (Catapult) Launcher, 1 x 4 w...
Part #: 88289 Dark Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [Original Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 92946 Dark Green
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 Reddish Brown
Weapon Bow and Arrow Long Weapon Bow and Ar...
Part #: 93231 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Tan
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 Shutter with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 94161 Reddish Brown
Weapon Sword with Thin Crossguard (Roman Gladius) Weapon Sword with...
Part #: 95673 Pearl Titanium
Weapon Sword with Thin Crossguard (Roman Gladius) Weapon Sword with...
Part #: 95673 Flat Silver
Weapon Sword / Greatsword Pointed with Thin Crossguard Weapon Sword / Gr...
Part #: 98370 Flat Silver
The set features a good selection of Reddish Brown palisade bricks, useful for creating wooden structures and fortifications. The Dark Green 1x1 bricks are also a nice addition for landscaping and foliage in MOCs.

💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (16x) $2.40
Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] (15x) $4.50
Dark Green Brick 1 x 1 (20x) $1.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.90

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expansion of Lake-town with additional buildings and docks
🚢 Rebuild into a larger, more detailed Lake-town trading vessel
🏰 Create a fortified outpost or watchtower for a medieval setting

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Charts Inventory Statistics

118
Unique Parts
436
Total Pieces
5
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1