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Set 79016 Attack on Lake-town
The Hobbit

Attack on Lake-town

Attack on Lake-town recreates one of the more distinctive settings from The Hobbit films: the wooden water-town of Esgaroth, home to Bard the Bowman. Released in 2014, the set packs 313 pieces and five minifigures into a compact, atmospheric build. It's one of relatively few LEGO sets to tackle this particular location.

Set number
79016
Year
2014
Pieces
313
Minifigures
5
Theme
The Hobbit
Different parts
120
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Parts list 120

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Spare parts (11)

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Minifigures 5

Description

A wooden town built for atmosphere

Reddish brown and dark bluish grey dominate the build, capturing the weathered timber look of Lake-town, a town built on stilts over the Long Lake in the Hobbit film trilogy. With 313 pieces and 120 unique parts, the set favours mood over scale, a compact scene rather than a sprawling one. Lake-town appears far less often in LEGO's Middle-earth range than locations like Rivendell or Erebor, which makes this set a notable entry for anyone collecting the wider film-themed range. Its stilted, waterborne architecture also sets it visually apart from most other Middle-earth builds.

Five minifigures for one scene

Five minifigures is a generous number for a set this size, well above what's typical for a 300-piece build, and it signals a busy, action-focused scene with several characters involved, fitting the set's name. Bard, the bowman of Lake-town, is among the best-known characters from this stretch of the story and is likely the main draw for collectors picking out this particular set. For anyone trying to assemble a full cast from the Hobbit trilogy, the higher-than-average minifigure count gives this set a clear edge over many other entries in the range.

A darker palette than most Hobbit sets

Black and dark green sit alongside the reddish brown and grey, giving the model a noticeably darker, more tense mood than sunnier Hobbit sets such as the Shire scenes. That contrast makes Attack on Lake-town stand out visually within the wider range, and it hints at the confrontation the set's name refers to. Lined up next to a Shire set, the difference is obvious: warm greens and cosy browns give way to cool, shadowed tones built for a night-time raid.

Reusable parts for Middle-earth builds

With 120 unique parts among its 313 pieces, the set is a reasonable source of reddish brown and dark bluish grey elements for other fantasy or medieval projects, particularly timber-style roofing and wall pieces. As the set has been out of production for years, most examples now come from collections or the secondhand market, where an accurate parts list helps confirm nothing is missing. The full list on this page covers every colour and shape included, handy for anyone hunting specific pieces to match other Hobbit or Lord of the Rings sets.

FAQ

What scene from The Hobbit does this set depict?
It recreates Lake-town (Esgaroth), the wooden water-town where Bard lives, as seen in the Hobbit film trilogy.
How many minifigures come with the set?
Five minifigures are included, more than usual for a set of this size.
How many pieces does Attack on Lake-town have?
The set has 313 pieces in total, including 120 unique parts and colours.

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