lor049·Lord of the Rings·2012
BrickLink completed sales. Prices updated April 2026. · Added to seller inventories 6 times in the last 30 days.
#47 most valuable in Lord of the Rings · #759 of 18,042 priced minifigs
| BrickLink ID | lor049 |
| Theme | Lord of the Rings |
| Year Released | 2012 |
| Average Price (Used) | $26.40 |
| Average Price (New) | $38.03 |
| Price Range | $15.00 to $38.68 |
| Value Rank (Lord of the Rings) | #47 of 149 |
| Value Rank (All Minifigs) | #759 of 18,042 |
| Parts | 5 |
| Found In | 1 set |
Weekly snapshots of the BrickLink 6-month rolling average. Flat over this period.
| Date | Used avg | New avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $26.40 | $38.03 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $26.40 | $38.03 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $26.40 | $38.03 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $26.40 | $38.03 |
The LEGO Balin the Dwarf (lor049) is a Lord of the Rings minifigure worth $26.40 on average, released in 2012 and found in 1 set. It has 5 individual parts. By value, it ranks #47 of 149 Lord of the Rings minifigures and #759 of 18,042 priced LEGO minifigures overall. The Lord of the Rings theme average is $26.39, making this figure near average for its theme.
Balin the Dwarf (lor049) sells for around $26.40 on BrickLink and was only available in one set (An Unexpected Gathering). For sellers, that single-set exclusivity is what keeps the price above the Lord of the Rings theme average of $26.39. It's not old enough to be scarce yet, but if the set has retired, expect gradual appreciation.
The LEGO Balin the Dwarf (lor049) is worth $26.40 used and $38.03 new/sealed on average, based on BrickLink sales data from the last 6 months. Prices range from $15.00 to $38.68 depending on condition. Completeness (all accessories included) and print condition are the biggest factors affecting price.
Balin the Dwarf appears in 1 set: An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1, ~$239.61). Since it was only in one set, it can't be sourced elsewhere. That scarcity is reflected in the price.
Look for the BrickLink ID lor049. It's the definitive identifier for this figure. Balin the Dwarf is made up of 5 parts (a standard minifigure assembly). The parts breakdown on this page shows each component with colors. If you have a loose figure and aren't sure what it is, the brick'em scanner can identify it from a photo in a few seconds.
List it individually on BrickLink with the ID lor049. Buyers search by part number and will find it. Include clear photos showing condition. At $26.40, it's worth the time to list separately rather than bundling. If you have several Lord of the Rings figures, listing them all at once saves on the per-item effort.
At $26.40 average, yes. Buyers at this price point expect a complete figure with all accessories, no major scratches on printed elements, and tight joints. Minor play wear is generally acceptable, but cracked or heavily scratched torso prints will drop the price below average. If you have the figure new/sealed (averaging $38.03), keep it protected. The premium for mint condition is significant.
