LEGO 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	79001
Release year	2012
Piece count	298
Minifigures	4
Theme	The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Subtheme	The Hobbit
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders, released in 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings line, has 298 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 96 different lots, across 17 colors.

Inventory of set 79001

The inventory of set 79001 lists 298 pieces, spare parts excluded: 96 different lots (one shape in one color) for 86 part shapes. The box also contains 14 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 79001

Main color: black, making up 44% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (13%) and reddish brown (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	132	44%
Dark Bluish Gray	40	13%
Reddish Brown	37	12%
Dark Brown	30	10%
Dark Red	24	8.1%
White	8	2.7%
Glow in Dark White	7	2.3%
Light Bluish Gray	4	1.3%
Light Nougat	4	1.3%
Dark Tan	2	0.7%
Other colors (7)	10	3.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	65	22%
Bricks Sloped	36	12%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	32	11%
Animal / Creature Body Parts	22	7.4%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	18	6%
Bricks	16	5.4%

Most common parts in set 79001

Part	Color	Quantity
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends 30552	Black	16
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth 44302a	Reddish Brown	16
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium 87747	Black	16
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Brown	9
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Dark Brown	8
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Dark Red	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Black	8
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Dark Bluish Gray	7

69 of the 86 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 79001

4 part shapes in set 79001 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Bag (Spider Net, Web) 12547	White
Torso Coat with Shoulder Strap, Silver Buckle and Dark Green Hood Print, Dark Brown Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c07h02pr2216	Dark Brown
Torso Tank Top over Dark Green Shirt Print, Dark Green Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c35h02pr2218	Dark Brown
Torso Coat with Fur Lining, Shoulder Strap and Double Silver Belt Print, Dark Brown Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c07h02pr2278	Dark Brown

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 79001 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 79001 within its line

With 298 pieces, set 79001 ranks #17 out of 31 The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings sets in our database, which have an average of 453 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #93.

Included minifigures

Legolas GreenleafQuantity : 1
Fili the DwarfQuantity : 1
Kili the DwarfQuantity : 1
Tauriel - Dark Green/Dark BrownQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders have?

LEGO set 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders has 298 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

What year was LEGO set 79001 released?

Set 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders was released in 2012 and belongs to the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 79001?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 79001?

The instructions for LEGO set 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 79001.

What is the main color of LEGO set 79001?

Black, with 132 out of 298 pieces, or 44%. Next come dark bluish gray (13%) and reddish brown (12%).

How many different parts does set 79001 contain?

Set 79001 has 96 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 86 part shapes. Most common part: Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends in black, with 16 copies.

Does LEGO set 79001 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Bag (Spider Net, Web).