What is the best deal for An Unexpected Gathering #79003?

For the best immediate value, consider the loose set at $83. If you want mint condition, the sealed version is available for $243.

Is the complete in box (CIB) version worth buying?

The CIB version is priced at $152, offering a balance between condition and cost.

How much more is the sealed set compared to the loose set?

The sealed set is priced at $243, which is $160 more than the loose set's $83 price.

An Unexpected Gathering #79003 — LEGO Hobbit Set Value

Name: An Unexpected Gathering #79003 — LEGO Hobbit Set Value
Brand: LEGO

LEGO Hobbit

What the An Unexpected Gathering #79003 LEGO set is worth — loose, complete, and sealed.

An Unexpected Gathering #79003 value — Loose $84 · Complete (CIB) $163 · Sealed (new) $230. Prices updated August 2026.

Theme · LEGO Hobbit

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New

$260

11 listings asking

Used

$119

9 listings asking

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PriceCharting — An Unexpected Gathering #79003 (LEGO Hobbit)$162.5

Item details

UPC / EAN: 673419188258
Brand: LEGO
Theme: LEGO Hobbit
Set number: #79003
Release date: January 1, 2012

An Unexpected Gathering #79003 (LEGO Hobbit) resale value

A loose An Unexpected Gathering #79003 set runs around $84, a complete copy (all pieces + box + instructions) about $163, and a factory-sealed box commands $230.

What drives the price

Retired sets, completeness (every piece + minifigs + instructions + box), and sealed condition drive LEGO value. Exclusive sets and discontinued themes appreciate the most; minifigs alone can carry significant value.

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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$84	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$163	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$230	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$34.95 / $200 / $309	20 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $34.95–$309.00 (median $200.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the best deal for An Unexpected Gathering #79003?: For the best immediate value, consider the loose set at $83. If you want mint condition, the sealed version is available for $243.
Is the complete in box (CIB) version worth buying?: The CIB version is priced at $152, offering a balance between condition and cost.
How much more is the sealed set compared to the loose set?: The sealed set is priced at $243, which is $160 more than the loose set's $83 price.