LEGO Set 9472 Attack on Weathertop: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	9472
Release year	2012
Piece count	430
Minifigures	4
Theme	The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Subtheme	The Lord of the Rings
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 9472 Attack on Weathertop, released in 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings line, has 430 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 117 different lots, across 18 colors.

Inventory of set 9472

The inventory of set 9472 lists 430 pieces, spare parts excluded: 117 different lots (one shape in one color) for 103 part shapes. The box also contains 18 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 9472

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 27% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (21%) and dark green (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Bluish Gray	114	27%
Light Bluish Gray	92	21%
Dark Green	56	13%
Black	49	11%
Dark Tan	49	11%
Tan	23	5.3%
Reddish Brown	11	2.6%
Dark Brown	8	1.9%
Green	5	1.2%
Trans-Neon Orange	5	1.2%
Other colors (8)	18	4.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	97	23%
Bricks Sloped	82	19%
Plates	67	16%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	22	5.1%
Bricks Special	18	4.2%
Bricks Curved	17	4%

Most common parts in set 9472

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Bluish Gray	23
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Dark Green	17
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Bluish Gray	16
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Tan	14
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud 4460b	Dark Bluish Gray	12
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039	Dark Bluish Gray	11
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200	Dark Green	11
Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 1 x 2 60481	Dark Green	10
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Dark Bluish Gray	9
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] 3660	Light Bluish Gray	9

87 of the 103 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 9472

2 part shapes in set 9472 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. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Minifig Head Merry, Smirking / Shouting Print 3626cpr0989	Light Nougat
Torso Jacket and Yellow Waistcoat Print, Dark Green Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c35h02pr2076	Dark Green

Rebuilding set 9472 from another set

Share of the parts of set 9472 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
9474 The Battle of Helm's Deep	30%	1,367	2012

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 9472 within its line

With 430 pieces, set 9472 ranks #12 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 #58.

Included minifigures

AragornQuantity : 1
Frodo Baggins - Dark Green CapeQuantity : 1
Meriadoc Brandybuck (Merry)Quantity : 1
Ringwraith / NazgulQuantity : 2

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 9472 Attack on Weathertop have?

LEGO set 9472 Attack on Weathertop has 430 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

What year was LEGO set 9472 released?

Set 9472 Attack on Weathertop was released in 2012 and belongs to the The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 9472?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 9472 Attack on Weathertop: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 9472?

The instructions for LEGO set 9472 Attack on Weathertop can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9472.

What is the main color of LEGO set 9472?

Dark bluish gray, with 114 out of 430 pieces, or 27%. Next come light bluish gray (21%) and dark green (13%).

How many different parts does set 9472 contain?

Set 9472 has 117 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 103 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in light bluish gray, with 23 copies.

Does LEGO set 9472 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head Merry, Smirking / Shouting Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 9472?

Set 9474 The Battle of Helm's Deep, released in 2012: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.