face Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) I'm new what's better Lord of the Rings or Hobbit sets as value?? Edited May 30, 2013 by TheOrcKing Added a poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 At this stage Lord of the Rings. There would need to be a big jump in the quality of the next Hobbit movies to catch it. Plus it has a lot of older people more interested in it IMO The Bag End set really is what is driving the Hobbit line IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Thanks :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddji Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Definitely LOTR as they are ending retirement sooner than the Hobbit. Plus I believe the LOTR to be more rich in content and entertainment value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 I didn't know that they were ending sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddji Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I believe the LOTR sets have been out longer than the Hobbit ones. Correct me if I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 I'm pretty sure your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I believe the LOTR sets have been out longer than the Hobbit ones. Correct me if I am wrong. You are correct; the first wave of LotR sets were out in the middle of 2012 around May I think, while The Hobbit sets were released right before December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 I will have to start getting more LOTR because I have been getting a lot of Hobbit lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteboy02 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 The Hobbit is good, it's just LOTR is better. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrmando Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 LOTR first wave will do better in the long run. Fully expect the pirate ship ambush to be one of the best performing ships we've seen to date after eol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 The Hobbit isn't nearly as popular, so I'd go with LOTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 People were telling me that LOTR wasn't worth much but I will trust you guys :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNH1974 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 3 LOTR sets will go at the end of June, 9474 & 9476 & 9470 I think. Get them while they are discounted. Some hobbit sets will probably go after Christmas, making way for the second wave based on the second movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 3 LOTR sets will go at the end of June, 9474 & 9476 & 9470 I think. Get them while they are discounted. Some hobbit sets will probably go after Christmas, making way for the second wave based on the second movie. Thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebricker Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 LOTR, by a landslide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grolim Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 LOTR for sure. in addition to being the ones that will retire sooner, here is what I wrote in a recent review for the 79000 Riddles for the Ring set: For me the Lord of the Rings subtheme is stronger than the Hobbit as it is based on proven successful movies whereas the Hobbit is based on a new movie trilogy with only the first one released so far and it was not as widely seen as the LOTR films. LOTR also has a far greater following amongst the book fans and general collector audience. Some of this does spill over into the Hobbit, but the focus is greater on LOTR. I myself collect all the LOTR Lego sets but only have a few Hobbit ones. http://www.brickpicker.com/reviews/review.cfm?id=883 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eightbrick Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 LOTR overall, but there a good picks from both lines. If you want to invest in the Hobbit line, check out Bag End or Barrel Escape (if on discount) but stay away from Goblin King Battle. The LOTR line doesn't look like it will have any huge "duds" as its worst looking set, Attack On the Weathertop, was retired after a release period less than a year, increasing rarity. As it is likely the rumors that Orc Forge, Shelob Attacks, and Helm's Deep are true, you should check out all three sets. Shelob Attacks particularly seems ignored, but offers good value and iconic characters so should double in value at least. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunkers97 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 If you are looking at investing in one of the two... than Lord of the Rings is the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrmando Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I literally had a Goblin King battle sealed sell at auction a couple days ago for 47 dollars...... I'm going to revote LOTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 This topic is getting so much attention I just went ahead and added a poll for everyone. (Anonymous and private, of course.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 i am only saying LOTR because 1.) The Hobbit movies renews interests in both Lego lines and 2) it has sets retired already (e.g. Weathertop and Helm's Deep is next). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Most of the Hobbit sets were a bit half-hearted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 The Hobbit will still perform very well, IMO. But for now, stick to LOTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Most of the Hobbit sets were a bit half-hearted. what makes you type that? ug is a nice looking set with new elements. attack of the wargs is fine. i do wish the barrel escape and goblin king sets were larger... we'll prob get more action-themed sets (like weathertop and helm's deep) with sets released for the 2nd & 3rd hobbit films. i do think that with the addition of LOTR's pirate ship, blakc gate, and the tower of orthanc, lego hobbit's designers might want kick it up a notch with set design and element counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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