Which Hobbit set has the most pieces?

The Lonely Mountain (79018-1) with 866 pieces, released in 2014.

When were The Hobbit sets released?

Between 2012 and 2014, in step with the three films.

Are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings separate themes?

Yes, each is a sub-theme with its own set list, both grouped under The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.

Licensed theme

The Hobbit

Sets: 23
Since: 2012
Newest set: 2014

The Hobbit range followed Bilbo Baggins and Thorin's company across three films. Twenty-three sets appeared between 2012 and 2014, and together they trace most of the journey.

23 sets

2010s

About The Hobbit

Following the journey

Rather than focusing on vehicles, the range is built around locations and battles. An Unexpected Gathering (79003-1) recreates Bag End, where the adventure starts, while Attack of the Wargs (79002-1) and Barrel Escape (79004-1) cover the flight through the wilds and down the river. Lake-town Chase (79013-1) moves the story to the town on the lake, and the later sets head for the mountain itself. Many sets include opening sections, hidden details or play features that suit the scene.

Biggest builds in the range

At 866 pieces, The Lonely Mountain (79018-1) from 2014 is the largest set. The Goblin King Battle (79010-1) from 2012 is close behind with 840 pieces, followed by Dol Guldur Battle (79014-1) with 797. An Unexpected Gathering has 665 pieces, The Battle of the Five Armies (79017-1) has 472 and Lake-town Chase has 470. Attack of the Wargs (79002-1) with 400 pieces and Barrel Escape (79004-1) with 334 round off the top eight. None of them approaches the scale of the biggest sets from The Lord of the Rings, so the whole range is manageable to build and display.

Collecting the company

For many fans the real appeal lies in the minifigures. Thorin's dwarves are spread across several sets, so assembling the full group means tracking down quite a few boxes. The theme ended in 2014 and all sets are now retired, which makes the parts lists useful when you check a second-hand set for completeness. The Hobbit sits under the parent theme The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, alongside the sets based on the earlier trilogy. If you still have loose pieces from these years, What can I build? on Bricoria shows which Hobbit models you could put back together from them.

FAQ

Which Hobbit set has the most pieces?: The Lonely Mountain (79018-1) with 866 pieces, released in 2014.
When were The Hobbit sets released?: Between 2012 and 2014, in step with the three films.
Are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings separate themes?: Yes, each is a sub-theme with its own set list, both grouped under The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.