LEGO Set 79011 Dol Guldur Ambush: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	79011
Release year	2013
Piece count	217
Minifigures	3
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 79011 Dol Guldur Ambush, released in 2013 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings line, has 217 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 88 different lots, across 13 colors.

Inventory of set 79011

The inventory of set 79011 lists 217 pieces, spare parts excluded: 88 different lots (one shape in one color) for 82 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 79011

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 33% of the parts, followed by black (23%) and reddish brown (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Bluish Gray	72	33%
Black	50	23%
Reddish Brown	30	14%
Light Bluish Gray	25	12%
Dark Brown	12	5.5%
Medium Nougat	6	2.8%
Flat Silver	5	2.3%
Pearl Titanium	4	1.8%
Tan	4	1.8%
White	4	1.8%
Other colors (3)	5	2.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Sloped	48	22%
Bricks Special	29	13%
Bricks	26	12%
Plates	21	9.7%
Plates Special	10	4.6%
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools	9	4.1%

Most common parts in set 79011

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side 87087	Black	20
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Bluish Gray	15
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Dark Bluish Gray	12
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Reddish Brown	7
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Dark Brown	6
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a	Black	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Reddish Brown	5
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips 12825	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Bluish Gray	4

74 of the 82 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 79011

4 part shapes in set 79011 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
Hair, Orc Ears, Medium Nougat Print 10066pr0003	Black
Minifig Head Special, Beorn with Beard and Long Hair, Nougat Face with White Pupils and Grimace Print 15485pr0001	Dark Tan
Hips and Dark Brown Legs with Dark Tan Cloth and Medium Nougat Rope Belt Print 970c07pr0579	Dark Brown
Torso Vest with Woven Tan and Dark Tan Fabric and Dark Brown Laces Print, Nougat Arms and Hands 973c13h13pr2509	Dark Tan

Rebuilding set 79011 from another set

Share of the parts of set 79011 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
79014 Dol Guldur Battle	58%	797	2013
79010 The Goblin King Battle	40%	840	2012
79007 Battle at the Black Gate	39%	656	2013
7572 Quest Against Time	31%	506	2010
70594 The Lighthouse Siege	30%	775	2016

No similarly sized set goes above 58%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 79011 within its line

With 217 pieces, set 79011 ranks #22 out of 31 The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings sets in our database, which have an average of 453 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #140. That is less than half the average The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings set size.

Included minifigures

BeornQuantity : 1
Gundabad Orc - Hair and Shoulder SpikesQuantity : 1
Gundabad Orc - HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 79011 Dol Guldur Ambush have?

LEGO set 79011 Dol Guldur Ambush has 217 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

What year was LEGO set 79011 released?

Set 79011 Dol Guldur Ambush was released in 2013 and belongs to the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 79011?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 79011 Dol Guldur Ambush: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 79011?

The instructions for LEGO set 79011 Dol Guldur Ambush can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 79011.

What is the main color of LEGO set 79011?

Dark bluish gray, with 72 out of 217 pieces, or 33%. Next come black (23%) and reddish brown (14%).

How many different parts does set 79011 contain?

Set 79011 has 88 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 82 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side in black, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 79011 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Hair, Orc Ears, Medium Nougat Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 79011?

Set 79014 Dol Guldur Battle, released in 2013: it supplies 58%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.