Defend Lake-town!
With Bard the Bowman!

Build the iconic Lake-town from The Hobbit and protect it from the Orc invaders with 5 minifigures and a working crossbow!

🏛 The Hobbit
Set #79016

Attack on Lake-town

Attack on Lake-town brings a pivotal scene from The Hobbit to brick form.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for Hobbit fans and LEGO collectors aged 10+, seeking a detailed and engaging build experience. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 313 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the detailed Lake-town architecture and the inclusion of key characters like Bard and Tauriel. Some find the set a bit small for the price, but overall it's considered a solid representation of the source material.

📝 Our Take

Attack on Lake-town brings a pivotal scene from The Hobbit to brick form. This set captures the chaotic defense of Lake-town against the dragon Smaug, offering a slice of Middle-earth history to display.

This set is perfect for fans of The Hobbit and LEGO collectors looking for a detailed diorama. The build is engaging, and the inclusion of key characters adds to its display value.

Skip this if you prefer larger-scale builds or more complex LEGO sets. Consider sets like the Rivendell 10316-1 for a more immersive Middle-earth experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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313
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Recreating the architectural style of Lake-town with detailed wooden structures.
  • Using varied building techniques to create realistic damage and battle-worn effects.
  • Incorporating play features like collapsing sections to simulate the dragon's attack.
  • Displaying the set as a standalone diorama or integrating it with other Hobbit-themed sets.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Attack on Lake-town is a retired set from The Hobbit theme, a popular licensed property. With a decent piece count and several exclusive minifigures, it has potential for appreciation. The set captures a memorable scene from the movies, making it desirable for collectors. However, its value is tied to the continued popularity of The Hobbit franchise. Compared to other licensed sets of similar size and age, it shows moderate growth potential. Keep in mind that the value can fluctuate based on the condition of the set and box.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Hobbit sets, Attack on Lake-town offers a unique architectural style and a key battle scene. While sets like Mirkwood Spiders (79001-1) focus on different environments, this set provides a distinct urban setting within Middle-earth. For a similar price range, consider the Riddles for the Ring (79000-1) for more character-focused play. Someone might choose this set for its detailed buildings and the opportunity to recreate an iconic moment from the film.

5 Minifigures Included

The set includes several notable minifigures, including Bard the Bowman and Tauriel, making it desirable for collectors. Bain Son of Bard is exclusive to this set, adding to its collectibility.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 107 unique parts • 279 total pieces

Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 12825 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Sloped Inverted 4 x 4 Triple [4 Connections between Front Studs] Wedge Sloped Inve...
Part #: 13349 Reddish Brown
String with End Studs 11L Overall String with End S...
Part #: 14226c11 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow, Raised Underside Cross Supports] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 14395 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 1 x 3
Part #: 14716 Dark Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Brown
Projectile, Spring Shooter Ammunition 8L Bar Projectile, Sprin...
Part #: 15303 Black
Fence Spindled 1 x 4 x 2 [4 Top Studs] Fence Spindled 1 ...
Part #: 15332 Reddish Brown
Launcher, Brick Special 1 x 4 Spring Shooter with Light Bluish Gray Top Launcher, Brick S...
Part #: 15400 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Tan
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Solid Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453b Reddish Brown
Tile Special 2 x 2 with Top Pin Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 2460 Black
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
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Towball Technic Axle Towball
Part #: 2736 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Green
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 10× Dark Green
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
Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30137 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Dark Green
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Zip Line Handle Equipment Zip Lin...
Part #: 30229 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Blue
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 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 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex Slope 45° 2 x 2 D...
Part #: 3045 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Dark Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Yellow
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 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Light Bluish Gray
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 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32126 Black
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 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Dark Brown
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Dark Red
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
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Blue
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Reddish Brown
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Reddish Brown
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 Black
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside] Technic Tooth 1 x...
Part #: 41669 Black
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 White
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Flat Silver
Weapon Bow and Arrow [Large] Weapon Bow and Ar...
Part #: 4499 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar) [New Style] Pneumatic T-Piece...
Part #: 4697b Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 White
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [Square Corners] Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...
Part #: 4865a Black
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Dark Brown
Technic Ball Joint with Through Axle Hole Technic Ball Join...
Part #: 53585 Black
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 White
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 Dark Green
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 Dark Green
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Reddish Brown
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Dark Red
Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Straight Clips] Bar 7 x 3 with Do...
Part #: 6020 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 3 with 2 Clips Vertical [Hollow Stud, Open O Clips] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60583b Black
Window 1 x 4 x 3 without Shutter Tabs Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...
Part #: 60594 Dark Green
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 2 Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 60596 Black
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Pane Latticed with Thick Corner Tabs Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...
Part #: 60607 Pearl Gold
Weapon Sword / Scimitar Notched Blade Weapon Sword / Sc...
Part #: 60752 Flat Silver
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Orange
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 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Dark Bluish Gray
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 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle) Technic Axle 1.5 ...
Part #: 6553 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 with Stud Notches [Reinforced Underside] Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 90194 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 Black
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92593 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Bow and Arrow Long Weapon Bow and Ar...
Part #: 93231 Reddish Brown
The set features a good selection of reddish-brown elements, ideal for creating wooden structures. The inclusion of palisade bricks and various plates makes it useful for MOC builders focusing on architectural designs.

💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (6x) $1.50
Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End (8x) $1.20
Reddish Brown Tile 1 x 6 with Groove (7x) $0.70
Reddish Brown Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole (7x) $0.70
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.10

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand Lake-town with additional buildings and docks.
🏰 Use the reddish-brown elements to create a medieval village scene.
🚢 Design a larger, more detailed Lake-town boat or barge.

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BrickQueen finds the Attack on Lake-town set 'pretty cool', praising its details and play features, especially the inclusion of Bain son of Bard. The set has 313 pieces and costs about $30 according to the review.

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BrickQueen finds the Attack on Lake-town set 'pretty cool', praising its details and play features, especially the inclusion of Bain son of Bard. The set has 313 pieces and costs about $30 according to the review.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Charts Inventory Statistics

107
Unique Parts
279
Total Pieces
5
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1