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Set 79004 Barrel Escape
The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings The Hobbit

LEGO® Barrel Escape

Barrel Escape is a 2012 set from The Hobbit line, with 334 pieces and 5 minifigures. It recreates the dwarves' escape down the river. The complete parts list is further down this page.

Set number
79004
Year
2012
Pieces
334
Minifigures
5
Theme
The Hobbit
Different parts
108
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 108

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Spare parts (12)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 5

Description

Down the river in a cask

In both the book and the film, the dwarves slip away from the Elvenking by floating downstream in empty barrels. That scene is what this set from LEGO® is built around. With five minifigures you can act out the chase, complete with elves and orcs joining in from the bank. The model thrives on the action of the moment rather than on one large building, which makes it a good choice for playing and for retelling the story.

Earthy colours for forest and water

Tan, Reddish Brown, Dark Tan and Dark Bluish Gray set the tone. They recall wooden casks, riverbank rocks and a forest floor, so the set sits well beside other Hobbit models and medieval sets. If you like landscaping, these natural shades are useful and combine easily with green or blue elements for trees, water or a path along the bank, so the palette is easy to extend. Reddish Brown and tan also work well later for huts and fences.

Plenty of detail in a small build

334 pieces is a modest total, yet 93 different parts show how many accessories and specialist bricks are packed in. That keeps the build varied: the barrels, weapons and bankside structures are not just standard blocks. Building time stays pleasantly short, so it suits a quiet evening and is ready to play with straight away, without a long wait before you see the finished scene. For children of primary-school age, this size feels pleasantly manageable.

Reusing the parts

The parts list on this page helps you sort the bricks once playtime is over. If you own other sets, "What can I build?" shows which new models the combined pieces allow. The brown and tan elements in particular suit huts, bridges and boats, so the river chase can become a starting stock for plenty of other scenes that have nothing more to do with the original model. Simply note which parts you like best.

FAQ

How many minifigures are included?
The set includes 5 minifigures along with 334 pieces in total.
Which line does it belong to?
It is part of The Hobbit line and was released in 2012.
Where can I see all the parts?
The full parts list, with colours and quantities, is further down this page.

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