The Lego set Riddles for the Ring with the set number 79000 is part of the LEGO The Hobbit theme and is recommended for ages 8 - 14. It was released in December 2012. It includes 2 minifigures. The model has 105 pieces, and we estimate it takes around < 1 hour to build. It was designed by Hans Henrik Sidenius, Henrik Rubin Saaby.90 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The set weighs about 0.120 kg. The box measures 5.6 x 4.8 x 2.4 in (14.1 x 12.2 x 6.1 cm). The recommended retail price is $9.99.
The Part-Out-Value (POV) is the sum of the average prices paid on bricklink.com for all parts of this set. It is about $47.25.
Lego 79000 product data
Set Information
Set ID
79000
Theme
Pieces
105
Designer
Hans Henrik Sidenius, Henrik Rubin Saaby
Building Time
< 1 hour
Age Range
8 - 14
Availability
Release
12/2012
Retiring Status
Retired (12/2013)
Price Information
RRP
$9.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
65
Part Out Value
$47.25
Packaging
Weight
0.120 kg
Packaging dimensions
5.6 x 4.8 x 2.4 in
EAN (GTIN13)
5702014960954
Popularity with Brickfact users
- users have this set
- 90
- buyers in the last 12 months
- 20
90 Brickfact users have Riddles for the Ring in their collection. 20 users bought it in the last 12 months. It ranks #3 among the most-collected The Hobbit sets on Brickfact.
Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of October 29, 2026.
LEGO 79000 price trend
Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.
- Current market value
- $94.53
- Growth vs. RRP
- +846 % $9.99
- Range
- $63.80 – $94.74
- Average
- $83.41
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Minifigures from 79000 Riddles for the Ring
The Riddles for the Ring set includes 2 different minifigures, 0 of which are unique to this set. The combined value of the minifigures is $25.10, which is ~251% of the RRP of this set.
x1
Bilbo Baggins
The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
2012
#lor030
$12.57
i
3 sets
x1
Gollum
The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
2012
#lor031
$12.53
2 sets
Part Lists for LEGO 79000 Riddles for the Ring
LEGO 79000 Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEGO 79000 still available?
LEGO has retired 79000 Riddles for the Ring, and no retailer in our price comparison currently sells it new. Its market value on secondary marketplaces is $94.53.
