An Unexpected Gathering
other • 652 pcs
- Set number
- 79003-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 652
- Original RRP
- $69.99
- Released
- 2012
- Theme
- Other
- Minifigures
- 6
- Barcode
- 5702014961289
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Where it came from
Released in 2012 as part of the LEGO The Hobbit theme, An Unexpected Gathering depicts the iconic opening scene of the film trilogy where Bilbo Baggins hosts the Company of Thorin Oakenshield. The set was designed to capture the cozy, rustic aesthetic of Bag End, utilizing a modular building technique that allowed the structure to open up for play and display. It serves as an atmospheric representation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Shire, emphasizing the contrast between the quiet domesticity of the hobbit-hole and the adventurous spirit of the visiting dwarves.
The set was received with high critical acclaim by the LEGO community, often cited as one of the most detailed and charming sets produced for the Middle-earth lines. Its design team focused on intricate interior details, such as the fireplace, map, and various food accessories, to authentically replicate the chaotic feast scene. Due to its unique subject matter and the high quality of its minifigure selection, it has remained a sought-after piece for collectors of both LEGO and fantasy literature memorabilia since its retirement.
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