Balin the Dwarf
Released in 2012, LOR049 is the original LEGO Balin minifigure. 1 further variant have been produced since, with the most recent in 2014.
At £20.02, LOR049 is the highest-valued Balin variant on the secondary market — 1.1× the price of the most affordable variant (LOR094 - Balin the Dwarf - No Cape at £18.79).
LOR049 ranks in the top 25% of all minifigures tracked on Brickpit by used value, and in the top 50% within the The Hobbit theme (65 figures).
As the highest-valued Balin variant, LOR049's premium likely reflects its age. Collectors should note the significant spread across Balin variants before committing at this price point.
Price History
Set Appearances
LOR049 was produced exclusively for An Unexpected Gathering (79003), a mid-range set originally retailing at £59.99. The set retired in 2014, so LOR049 is now only available secondhand.
79003 - An Unexpected Gathering
The Hobbit • 2012 • 6 Minifigures in set
6 Minifigures in this set, total used value £101.83
All Balin Variants
There is 1 other minifigure featuring this character.
