but this fantastic set will go a long way to changing your mind. You might think the grittier, rougher sides to the Harry Potter world might not mesh so well with the clean, polished and precise nature of Lego. Otherwise, though, this is a brilliantly designed Lego Harry Potter set that ticks all the boxes, and offers truly excellent value for the price. And that although the train does fit perfectly onto any Lego tracks, there aren't actually any tracks supplied with this set. And the platform design is the crowning glory, neatly divided as it is between the muggle and magical portions, with a swinging door to move your characters from platform 9 to platform 9¾.ĭo be aware, however, that the headlights don't actually light up, as it portrayed on the box (naughty, Lego!). The carriage is great too we love that you can remove both the side and the roof, making it very easy to get your minifigures positioned in there. The train itself is much more accurate than its predecessors, with much more representative wheels and a nice selection of interior details including fireplace, dials and valves. And so we're overjoyed that the latest Lego Harry Potter set to represent it is really, really good.
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Also note that there's a large reliance on stickers to add many of the most important details, such as the door to the room of requirement, and that these can be quite fiddly to apply.īeyond these little niggles, though, this Lego Harry Potter set will provide you with endless pleasure, in terms of both the initial construction and the inevitable series of modifications you'll want to make once you're done.īook-ending the beginning and end of each academic year, the Hogwarts Express chuntering through the countryside is one of the most iconic elements of the Harry Potter movies. Lego's aim here has been more about echoing the big scenes rather than anything like an accurate architectural representation of the castle as it appears on screen.
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Please note, though, that this model doesn't actually replicate the entirety of Hogwarts as seen in the movie it's basically just the front part of it. And that's not all: outside the building you also get a Whomping Willow and Hagrid's Hut to add to the value. They're well designed and mostly recognisable, but of course they're not nearly as detailed, or satisfying, as minifigures.Īlmost everywhere here, Lego's made brilliant use of space, from the devil’s snare behind a rock to the moving staircases, which are actually rotatable. Given the huge number of scenes represented, many of these rooms are quite minuscule, and so rather than minifigures (of which there are just four), the set is centred around 27 microfigures, which are tiny enough to pose in multiple places. Elsewhere you'll find Chamber of Secrets, Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom, Dumbledore’s office, Umbrage’s office, the Transfiguration classroom and plenty more besides. It would take to long to list every single location and scene represented in this Lego Harry Potter castle, but suffice to say The Great Hall is beautifully realised, with nicely designed stained glass windows, flaming torches, and seating able to house a range of students and staff.
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Because this brilliant set, which measures around 60 x 75cm once constructed, really does pack a lot of classic Harry Potter moments into its multiple rooms and passageways. But if you are prepared to invest both, then you'll get a lot back in return. And we say "money" because, well, it's certainly not cheap. We say "time", because it's going to take quite a while for you to build this complex set, with over 6,000 pieces. If you're a truly passionate Lego Harry Potter fan, and time and money are no object, then there's no real question about it: you're going to want the Lego Harry Potter Castle.