Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
other • 298 pcs
- Set number
- 79001-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 298
- Original RRP
- $29.99
- Released
- 2012
- Theme
- Other
- Minifigures
- 4
- Barcode
- 5702014960961
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Where it came from
Released in 2012 as part of the initial wave of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey sets, Escape from Mirkwood Spiders (79001) was designed to capture a pivotal sequence from J.R.R. Tolkien's literature. The set was developed by the Lego Group under license from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., intended to appeal to both adult collectors of the Middle-earth franchise and younger fans of the film adaptation.
The design team focused on re-creating the dense, arboreal atmosphere of Mirkwood Forest. The set includes specialized elements such as web-covered foliage and Mirkwood spider figures, alongside minifigures of Fili, Kili, Legolas Greenleaf, and Tauriel. Upon release, it was noted for its inclusion of two exclusive elven minifigures and its relative affordability, providing a accessible entry point into the broader Lego The Hobbit product line.
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