Each time LEGO releases a Harry Potter series, it’s usually in conjunction with another Harry Potter event. In the past, this often meant a new series would come out with the release of a Harry Potter movie.
This year, LEGO looks to be capitalizing on their own product. Earlier in 2010, LEGO introduced LEGO Harry Potter Years 1 – 4 the video game. This game can be found on the PC and all major consoles. Not wanting people to crave the toy and leave them wanting, LEGO has released a new round of sets in their popular Harry Potter toy line.
What’s New in These LEGO Harry Potter Sets?
Unlike many runs on the Harry Potter LEGO toy line, this series does not seem to be concerned with a specific book. There are many instances where a key moment of a book is represented, but it may only be the only set that addresses that book.
For example, one set called, Hagrid’s Hut, clearly shows them following a line of spiders which is in one of the Harry Potter books. Yet another book has the attack on the Weasley’s home in the set titled, The Burrow. This is done to encompass the breath of the video game’s content and support the interest that the fans might have in it through the Harry Potter toys.
LEGO Harry Potter Sets in This Series
These are organized by set number. Each set will include the name of the set, its set number, the overall rating, and a brief rundown of the review.
Harry Potter Hogwarts Board Game, set #3862
Overall Rating: 5 Studs. This is a great set for parts or play. It makes a great gift for the holidays for LEGO or Harry Potter fans, but the base unit can be a bit fragile.
Freeing Dobby, set #4736
Overall Rating: 4 Studs. This is a great starter set for young builders. It has a nice low price point, but offers little to advanced builders.
Quidditch Match, set #4737
Overall Rating: 3.5 Studs. There is a nice selection of figures in this set, especially considering its price. It is well worth the price, but the construction and design leaves much to be desired.
Hagrid’s Hut, set #4738
Overall Rating: 4 Studs. It excels in the parts and minifigures it provides. The hut has some of the most intricate detail work, but the overall construction is rather fragile.
The Burrow, set #4840
Overall Rating: 4.5 Studs. This is a unique entry into the Harry Potter LEGO sets. It is a substantial set, but probably doesn’t give you what you expect when thinking of the Burrow.
Hogwarts Express, set #4841
Overall Rating: 4.5 Studs. The famous Harry Potter train is redesigned for the third time. It has a wide range of playability and parts, but it fails to come with track.
Hogwarts Castle, set #4842
Overall Rating: 5 Studs. Here's the fourth edition of the Hogwarts Castle. It's great for play and building, but may leave traditional castle builders wanting.
The Forbidden Forest, set #4865
Overall Rating: 4 Studs. This is a good place to stock up on some interesting minifigures. It’s affordable and has some other interesting pieces that are not readily available elsewhere. It makes a good starter set for Harry Potter fans.
Diagon Alley, set #10217
Overall Rating: 5 Studs. This set will most likely become an iconic set for LEGO Harry Potter fans. Due to its exclusive nature, it’s best to buy this at retail price. Once it is gone, it will be extremely inflated in value and a pain to replace.
Upcoming Reviews on the LEGO Harry Potter Sets
The sets listed here may already be out or are soon to be released. Reviews on them will follow in time.
- Knight Bus, set #4866
- Hogwarts, set #4867
- Trolley, set #30110
- The Lab, set #30111
William Reed - With a B.A. in Communications and an intense love of LEGO, Will journeys forth to share and educate others about LEGO.
