LEGO Set 79004 Barrel Escape: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	79004
Release year	2012
Piece count	334
Minifigures	5
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 79004 Barrel Escape, released in 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings line, has 334 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 128 different lots, across 24 colors.

Inventory of set 79004

The inventory of set 79004 lists 334 pieces, spare parts excluded: 128 different lots (one shape in one color) for 111 part shapes. The box also contains 15 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 79004

Main color: tan, making up 28% of the parts, followed by reddish brown (25%) and dark tan (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Tan	93	28%
Reddish Brown	82	25%
Dark Tan	48	14%
Dark Bluish Gray	32	9.6%
Black	17	5.1%
Dark Brown	12	3.6%
Pearl Gold	9	2.7%
Light Bluish Gray	8	2.4%
Trans-Brown	6	1.8%
Light Nougat	5	1.5%
Other colors (14)	22	6.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	60	18%
Bricks Special	36	11%
Bricks	34	10%
Tiles	18	5.4%
Minifig Accessories	15	4.5%
Tiles Special	14	4.2%

Most common parts in set 79004

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Tan	19
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Dark Tan	13
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Reddish Brown	12
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Tan	12
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Tan	9
Stairs Spiral Step 40243	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] 59900	Reddish Brown	8
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side 87087	Tan	8
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Tan	7
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Thick U Clip] 30237a	Reddish Brown	7

90 of the 111 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 79004

8 part shapes in set 79004 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
Torso Elven Coat with Reddish Brown Leaf Buttons and Belt Print, Dark Red Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c10h02pr2219	Dark Red
Torso Jacket with Silver Clasps and Large Belt Buckle Print, Dark Red Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c10h02pr2209	Reddish Brown
Minifig Head Mirkwood Elf, Dual Sided, Cheekbones, Age Lines, Calm / Happy Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1111	Light Nougat
Hair with Beard, Spiked with White Braids Print 11423pr0001	Light Bluish Gray
Torso Jacket with Strap, Large Silver Buckle and Orange Toggle Buttons Print, Reddish Brown Arms, Dark Bluish Gray Hands 973c19h12pr2207	Reddish Brown
Hips and Dark Brown Legs with Dark Red Robe and Two Gold Keys Print [79004] 970c07pr0456	Dark Brown
Minifig Head Oin the Dwarf, Dual Sided, Bushy Gray Eyebrows, Wrinkles, Calm / Battle Rage Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1099	Light Nougat
Hair Long with Beard Tied in Sections [Gloin] 11900	Dark Orange

Rebuilding set 79004 from another set

Share of the parts of set 79004 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4842 Hogwarts Castle	37%	1,291	2010
76478 Book Nook: Dumbledore's Office	30%	1,182	2026

No similarly sized set goes above 37%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 79004 within its line

With 334 pieces, set 79004 ranks #15 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 #81.

Included minifigures

Bilbo Baggins - Dark Red CoatQuantity : 1
Gloin the DwarfQuantity : 1
Mirkwood Elf ChiefQuantity : 1
Mirkwood Elf GuardQuantity : 1
Oin the DwarfQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 79004 Barrel Escape have?

LEGO set 79004 Barrel Escape has 334 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

What year was LEGO set 79004 released?

Set 79004 Barrel Escape was released in 2012 and belongs to the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 79004?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 79004 Barrel Escape: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 79004?

The instructions for LEGO set 79004 Barrel Escape can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 79004.

What is the main color of LEGO set 79004?

Tan, with 93 out of 334 pieces, or 28%. Next come reddish brown (25%) and dark tan (14%).

How many different parts does set 79004 contain?

Set 79004 has 128 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 111 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] in tan, with 19 copies.

Does LEGO set 79004 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 8 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso Elven Coat with Reddish Brown Leaf Buttons and Belt Print, Dark Red Arms, Light Nougat Hands.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 79004?

Set 4842 Hogwarts Castle, released in 2010: it supplies 37%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.