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Riddles for The Ring

Riddles for The Ring

79000-1·Lord of the Rings·2012·2 minifigs·44 parts

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$29.08
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$62.31
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About Riddles for The Ring

Riddles for The Ring (79000-1) is a LEGO Lord of the Rings set released in 2012, currently averaging $29.08 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $17.14. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 44 pieces.

Part-out value

Minifig value: $17.14 out of $29.08 total (59%). Over half the set's resale value is in the figures. Sellers parting this set out should list the minifigs individually on BrickLink — they'll earn more than bundling everything together.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $62.31 vs $29.08 used — a 114% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in Riddles for The Ring (2)

Bilbo Baggins - Dark Red Coat
Bilbo Baggins - Dark Red Coat
lor030$7.90
Gollum - Narrow Eyes
Gollum - Narrow Eyes
lor031$9.24

Parts (44)

Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Small (Sting)
Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Small (Sting)
Flat Silver×2
Minifigure, Utensil Ring 1 x 1
Minifigure, Utensil Ring 1 x 1
Chrome Gold×2
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Dark Bluish Gray×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Dark Tan×4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Black×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Reddish Brown×3
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Black×2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Dark Tan×2
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
Dark Bluish Gray×3
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Black×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Dark Bluish Gray×2
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Dark Tan×4
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
Dark Bluish Gray×11
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
Dark Bluish Gray×5
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
Black
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder
Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
Dark Bluish Gray×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
Dark Bluish Gray×3
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Dark Bluish Gray×3
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Solid Studs
Dark Bluish Gray
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Dark Bluish Gray
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Reddish Brown×3
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Dark Bluish Gray
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
Black
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Light Bluish Gray×3
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
Light Bluish Gray
Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Right
Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Right
Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Left
Wedge, Plate 3 x 2 Left
Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Hollow Stud
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Hollow Stud
Dark Bluish Gray×4
Technic, Axle 3L
Technic, Axle 3L
Light Bluish Gray
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple Inverted with Connections between 2 Studs
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple Inverted with Connections between 2 Studs
Reddish Brown×2
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Dark Bluish Gray×14
Fish
Fish
Flat Silver
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
Dark Bluish Gray×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole
Light Bluish Gray
Arm Skeleton, Bent with Clips at 90 degrees (Vertical Grip)
Arm Skeleton, Bent with Clips at 90 degrees (Vertical Grip)
White×3
Bone, Short
Bone, Short
White×2

Common questions about Riddles for The Ring

How much is LEGO Riddles for The Ring (79000-1) worth?

Riddles for The Ring sells for an average of $29.08 used and $62.31 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 79000-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Bilbo Baggins - Dark Red Coat ($7.90), Gollum - Narrow Eyes ($9.24). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $17.14. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Riddles for The Ring?

The minifigures make up about 59% of the set value ($17.14 out of $29.08). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Riddles for The Ring (79000-1) retired?

Yes, Riddles for The Ring was released in 2012 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Riddles for The Ring set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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