LEGO Set 79010 The Goblin King Battle: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	79010
Release year	2012
Piece count	840
Minifigures	8
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 79010, “The Goblin King Battle”, depicts the confrontation in the Goblin King’s lair from the “The Hobbit” branch of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme. Released in 2012, it includes 840 pieces and 8 minifigures tied to that scene.

Set 79010 sits within “The Hobbit” part of the broader The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme. The model represents an underground encounter focused on the Goblin King, giving the set a clear narrative role rather than presenting a vehicle or a standalone structure.

The set contains 840 pieces and 8 minifigures: Gandalf The Grey with wizard hat, Goblin King, Dori the Dwarf, Goblin Scribe, two Goblin Soldier figures, Nori the Dwarf and Ori the Dwarf. The build is best understood as a display and play setting for arranging the included characters.

It is suited to collectors of The Hobbit sets, minifigure collectors, and builders who prefer scene based models. The included cast supports both display and character play.

Inventory of set 79010

The inventory of set 79010 lists 840 pieces, spare parts excluded: 234 different lots (one shape in one color) for 184 part shapes. The box also contains 44 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 79010

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 29% of the parts, followed by black (22%) and reddish brown (20%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Bluish Gray	240	29%
Black	183	22%
Reddish Brown	164	20%
Dark Brown	91	11%
Dark Tan	50	6%
White	41	4.9%
Light Bluish Gray	18	2.1%
Trans-Neon Orange	9	1.1%
Tan	7	0.8%
Flat Silver	6	0.7%
Other colors (12)	30	3.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	172	20%
Plates	99	12%
Bricks	94	11%
Tiles	92	11%
Bricks Round and Cones	45	5.4%
Plates Special	38	4.5%

Most common parts in set 79010

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Dark Bluish Gray	40
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Bluish Gray	38
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Dark Brown	33
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Black	26
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Reddish Brown	22
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Reddish Brown	19
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Black	15
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Reddish Brown	14
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Dark Bluish Gray	14
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small 53451	White	14

155 of the 184 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 79010

17 part shapes in set 79010 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. The table lists 8. Counting colors, 20 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Head Top Goblin with Ears and Dark Bluish Gray Hair Lines Print 11418pr0001	Dark Tan
Minifig Head Goblin, Dual Sided, Light Yellow Eyes, 8 Teeth / 7 Teeth Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr1114	Dark Tan
Hair Small Braids and Fan Shaped Ponytail 11906	Light Bluish Gray
Torso Bare Chest with Body Lines, Ropes and Amulet Print, Dark Tan Arms, Reddish Brown Hands 973c11h19pr2280	Dark Tan
Torso Coat with Scarf, Braided Belt and Slingshot Print, Dark Purple Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c09h02pr2283	Dark Purple
Sticker Sheet for Set 79010-1 13052
Torso Coat with Plaid Collar and Large Silver Buckle Print, Dark Red Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c10h02pr2215	Dark Red
Torso Bare Chest with Body Lines and Waistband Print, Dark Tan Arms, Reddish Brown Hands 973c11h19pr2282	Dark Tan

Rebuilding set 79010 from another set

Share of the parts of set 79010 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
910057 Outlaw Forest Den	41%	2,623	2026
21363 The Goonies	29%	2,914	2025
10237 The Tower of Orthanc	29%	2,361	2013
852293 Fantasy Era Castle Giant Chess Set	27%	2,455	2008
70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow	27%	2,743	2014

No similarly sized set goes above 41%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 79010 within its line

With 840 pieces, set 79010 ranks #4 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 #24.

Included minifigures

Gandalf The Grey - Wizard HatQuantity : 1
Goblin KingQuantity : 1
Dori the DwarfQuantity : 1
Goblin ScribeQuantity : 1
Goblin SoldierQuantity : 1
Goblin SoldierQuantity : 1
Nori the DwarfQuantity : 1
Ori the DwarfQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 79010 The Goblin King Battle have?

LEGO set 79010 The Goblin King Battle has 840 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

What year was LEGO set 79010 released?

Set 79010 The Goblin King Battle was released in 2012 and belongs to the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 79010?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 79010 The Goblin King Battle: 8. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 79010?

The instructions for LEGO set 79010 The Goblin King Battle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 79010.

What is the main color of LEGO set 79010?

Dark bluish gray, with 240 out of 840 pieces, or 29%. Next come black (22%) and reddish brown (20%).

How many different parts does set 79010 contain?

Set 79010 has 234 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 184 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) in dark bluish gray, with 40 copies.

Does LEGO set 79010 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 17 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Head Top Goblin with Ears and Dark Bluish Gray Hair Lines Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 79010?

Set 910057 Outlaw Forest Den, released in 2026: it supplies 41%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which dwarf characters are included in set 79010?

The set includes Dori the Dwarf, Nori the Dwarf and Ori the Dwarf. They appear alongside Gandalf The Grey in the scene.