What does The Lonely Mountain set depict?

It recreates Erebor, the dwarf kingdom from The Hobbit, including the treasure chamber of the dragon Smaug.

Why is pearl gold significant in this set?

Pearl gold represents the dragon's namesake treasure hoard and is a fairly rare colour choice across LEGO sets.

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?

866 pieces across 231 part types, plus five minifigures from the story of Erebor.

The Hobbit

The Lonely Mountain

The Lonely Mountain depicts Erebor, the dwarf kingdom from The Hobbit, home to the dragon Smaug and his hoard of gold. Built from 866 pieces and 231 part types, the model spans the mountain's interior and treasure chamber, with five minifigures included. Pearl gold plays a central role in bringing the legendary hoard to life.

Set number: 79018
Year: 2014
Pieces: 866
Minifigures: 5
Theme: The Hobbit
Different parts: 231

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 231

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (24)

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

Minifigures 5

Balin the Dwarf fig-0059364 pieces × 1
Bilbo Baggins - Dark Blue Coat fig-0059374 pieces × 1
Dwalin the Dwarf fig-0059384 pieces × 1
Fili the Dwarf fig-0059394 pieces × 1
Kili the Dwarf fig-0059404 pieces × 1

Description

Erebor and the dragon's hoard

The Lonely Mountain recreates the interior of Erebor, the lost dwarf kingdom from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, claimed for years by the dragon Smaug. With 866 pieces, the model spans mountain caverns, passages and the famous treasure chamber piled high with gold. This scene from the second Hobbit film is one of the franchise's most recognisable, forming the dramatic centrepiece of Bilbo's encounter with the dragon.

Pearl gold at the heart of the hoard

The colour palette of dark bluish grey, sand green, pearl gold and black creates clear focal points: dark grey and sand green form the rock and cavern walls, black adds shadow and technical detailing, while pearl gold represents the dragon's namesake treasure. This targeted use of pearl gold is fairly rare across LEGO sets and makes the hoard the visual centrepiece of the model. The exact colour breakdown by build section is listed in the parts list on this page.

231 part types for cave and treasure chamber

With 231 distinct part types, The Lonely Mountain offers enough variety to render both the mountain's irregular rock formations and the smoother surfaces of the treasure chamber convincingly. Many of the gold-toned pieces also work well for custom fantasy or treasure dioramas beyond the Hobbit theme. The parts list on this page shows exactly which pieces are included, in what colour and quantity, handy for anyone hunting specifically for pearl gold elements. Small details such as tumbling rockwork add extra dynamism to the scene.

Five figures from the Hobbit story

The five minifigures likely include Bilbo alongside several dwarves from Thorin's Company, fitting the central treasure-chamber confrontation the set depicts. It suits fans of both the books and the film trilogy who want to rebuild one of the story's most iconic scenes. As a display piece, The Lonely Mountain makes a striking visual statement through its golden hoard, setting it apart from most other Hobbit sets. It also complements other Hobbit and Lord of the Rings sets nicely.

FAQ

What does The Lonely Mountain set depict?: It recreates Erebor, the dwarf kingdom from The Hobbit, including the treasure chamber of the dragon Smaug.
Why is pearl gold significant in this set?: Pearl gold represents the dragon's namesake treasure hoard and is a fairly rare colour choice across LEGO sets.
How many pieces and minifigures does it have?: 866 pieces across 231 part types, plus five minifigures from the story of Erebor.