The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
79003
An Unexpected Gathering
Specifications
| Set number | 79003 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2012 |
| Piece count | 665 |
| Minifigures | 6 |
| Theme | The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings |
| Subtheme | The Hobbit |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 79003, An Unexpected Gathering, represents a scene tied to the beginning of Bilbo Baggins’s adventure in The Hobbit theme. Released in 2012, it belongs to The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings line and contains 665 pieces.
The model is placed under The Hobbit within the broader The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme. Its subject is the gathering named in the set title, with Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf The Grey and several Dwarves forming the main character group.
The 665 piece build provides a setting for the included minifigures and for character based play or display. The 6 minifigures are Gandalf The Grey, Wizard Hat, Balin the Dwarf, Bilbo Baggins, Bofur the Dwarf, Bombur the Dwarf and Dwalin the Dwarf. The contents focus on a narrative scene rather than a vehicle or standalone creature.
This set is suited to collectors of The Hobbit range and to builders who want a display centered on recognizable characters. Within The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, it can be viewed as an early story point, bringing together Bilbo and the visitors named in the minifigure selection.
Included minifigures
Gandalf The Grey - Wizard HatQuantity : 1
Balin the DwarfQuantity : 1
Bilbo BagginsQuantity : 1
Bofur the DwarfQuantity : 1
Bombur the DwarfQuantity : 1
Dwalin the DwarfQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 79003 An Unexpected Gathering have?
LEGO set 79003 An Unexpected Gathering has 665 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.
What year was LEGO set 79003 released?
Set 79003 An Unexpected Gathering was released in 2012 and belongs to the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 79003?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 79003 An Unexpected Gathering: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 79003?
The instructions for LEGO set 79003 An Unexpected Gathering can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 79003.
Which named characters define the scene in set 79003?
The set includes Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf The Grey, Balin, Bofur, Bombur and Dwalin. That lineup makes the gathering itself the focus of the model.
Where does this set sit within the LEGO theme structure?
Its root theme is The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Its theme path places it specifically under The Hobbit.
See also
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- 79004 Barrel Escape2012 · 334 pieces
- 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders2012 · 298 pieces
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