LEGO An Unexpected Gathering
Set #79003 · 2012 · 665 pieces · Substantial build

Set Details
- Set Number
- 79003
- Name
- An Unexpected Gathering
- Theme
- The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 665
- Complexity
- Substantial
- Build Time
- 2-4 hours
- Ages
- 10+
- Type
- Great for display
About LEGO An Unexpected Gathering
LEGO An Unexpected Gathering (set #79003) is a large, detailed build with 665 pieces from the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme, released in 2012. The The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings line features middle-earth locations and battles from the Tolkien films. Designed primarily for older teens and adults, this set is built for display with an estimated build time of 2-4 hours. As a licensed set, it recreates elements from the official The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings property.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO An Unexpected Gathering (#79003) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
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