Attack of the Wargs
other • 400 pcs
- Set number
- 79002-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 400
- Original RRP
- $49.99
- Released
- 2012
- Theme
- Other
- Minifigures
- 5
- Barcode
- 5702014961272
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Where it came from
Released in 2012 as part of the Lego The Hobbit theme, the Attack of the Wargs set was designed to capture a pivotal sequence from the 2012 film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Developed under license from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, the set was intended to allow builders to recreate the skirmish between Thorin Oakenshield’s company and the orc scouts riding wargs. It stands as a representative example of Lego's strategy to translate high-fantasy cinematic action into dynamic, play-focused brick sets during the mid-2010s.
The design of the set focuses on the interaction between the warg figures—which were notably larger and more articulated than typical Lego animals—and the buildable tree structure intended to provide a backdrop for the conflict. The minifigure selection, including Thorin, Bifur, and Yazneg, was specifically curated to represent key characters from the film’s first act. Upon release, the set was well-received by fans of the franchise for its inclusion of unique molded warg figures, which remain a point of interest for collectors focusing on fantasy-themed Lego sets.
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